Heavy metal is having a heartbreaking summer. First, fans had to mourn Ozzy Osbourne‘s untimely death. Now, Megadeth — which was founded in 1983 — have announced that “the end is near” for them. Current members Dave Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari, James Lomenzo and Dirk Verbeuren will embark on their farewell tour in 2026, and they’ll release a final album together.
Dave announced the news in a public statement in August 2025. He said, in part, “Don’t be mad, don’t be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years.”
Below, News47.us has all the updates on how you can get tickets to Megadeth’s final tour and when their new studio album comes out.
Megadeth’s website was updated to include a video and a message, which read, “The End Is Near. It’s Crystal Clear. Part of The Master Plan.” Dave didn’t explain the reason why Megadeth is retiring, but he noted that “now” is the “perfect time” for the band to release their final album. Dave shared the announcement in a post with the “Cyber Army” featuring the band’s mascot and Dave’s “alter ego,” Vic Rattlehead, “speaking.”
“There’s so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional,” Dave explained. “Most of them don’t get to go out on their own terms on top, and that’s where I’m at in my life right now. I have traveled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them.”
