The bittersweet END of Megadeth
It’s official. Megadeth are calling it a day. Dave Mustaine just announced that the next Megadeth album set for release in early 2026 will be the band’s last one. And not only that… The band is heading out on a massive global farewell tour to say goodbye to their fans one last time.
So here’s what actually went down.
00:00 – Farewell, Megadeth
02:36 – Hints in the video
06:31 – The artwork symbolism
07:29 – The end
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Background music: “Uberpunch” Alexander Nakarada (serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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@MetalPilgrim
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Do you think Dave should try to reunite all ex-Megadeth members for the final show?
@ChristianHunt-w2w
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Dave Ellefson is a MUST and should be there. And marty Friedman. That’s who he needs for sure to make for the best finale.
@GAYAMAN-j5m
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Invite all ex Megadeth players in last concert
https://youtu.be/tXWtWCcGyHY?si=fBzgLIGL7BoQNppZ
@brook280
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
its not thrash metal ffs
@Mr-mopar
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
I was hoping for years that Dave and James could bury the hatchet and do some music together before it’s too late…would be the biggest thing in metal ever.
@liquidsnake6879
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
All good things come to an end, nobody expected it to last forever, and tbh as of their last Album they're riding high and if this one is anything like it then it'll be a perfect sendoff they'll be retiring at their best and before they start getting long in the tooth like GnR and other bands that are still kicking around but honestly shouldn't
@Vic_TSO
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Looks like its just teasing the theme of the album but it sucks they are using AI
@jayholiday256
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Bands should quit before they’re too old and embarrassing
@sgt_slobber.7628
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Sad!!!!;(;( But all things run their course!!!!!aM/
@colinrobert-kv2up
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
No metal pligm. Fool. It's a contrivance, no. Immergation files available.
@TEHORIGINALSTEVO
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Pretty sure Vic Rattlehead had a small speaking role in the Hangar 18 music video?
@GeorgeSomething5
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
The only thing I focused on was the news of a final studio album. The farewell tour part is probably full tours and not the occasional performance. The accounting costs of the band must be complicated too with all the previous musician involvement.
@mrblackhearse
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Bye bye, not gonna miss ya Dave
@colinrobert-kv2up
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
1999. On tape. Reel too tell tape. Filter title of record. One side you. On other. Risk. 2000. Beaten too forgotten about you. Forever. Well here. Your. END. Ha. No. Die. Ha. As wanted. We. All. DIE. Anyway. Commonwealth Games simulator.
@Heavymetalpunk
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
I got to see them on the infamous Aerosmith tour, they really were not happy on that tour and didn’t play very long, I also got to meet the band at a listening party for the world needs a hero album. They all signed my pass and I still have it.
@colinrobert-kv2up
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Pleased a coin operated. Dj. Err VJ, WiFi. J. No. Blame you, evil is not. Near me. Only you an pranks. , like here. Too. John.
@colinrobert-kv2up
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Calgary's choice 2000,1999. Laboready. Have. A chair? If. Called. Ha. Haha, oh?
@colinrobert-kv2up
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
I like the. Old. Man. My. Music. Darkest hour as. Leased. Time. Soon must pay. As. Your. Fan's too. Against the. Master. Of. Puppet's. My. Strings on. Guitar pulls ya. World gonna. Miss me. Dave.
@KnowledgeIsEssential
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
I wonder if his cancer has come back?
@brianbusbee1653
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Metal caps his ears he'll hear not what we say
Solid steel visor riveted across his eyes
Iron staples close his jaws so no one hears his cries
@juliakowalczuk3082
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
And here it is… another concert in my checklist for the future. I just have to see the last Megadeth tour, otherwise I will strongly regret it
@weshicks2975
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Would be cool if Metallica attended their farewell tour. Maybe they could finally unite and make up. Be cool to see Dave play some of his songs with Met again.
@Screwy17
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Sure, black is often associated with grief and mourning. But there's loads of cultures where white is the colour of mourning. China, India, Japan, parts of Europe, …
No, this seems more like a definitive end.
@greenslider
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Megadeth is not a They. Pronoun bullshit aside, its a He, as in Dave and whatever talented hired guns he's taken on or released over the years. Mustaine is a talented bugger though
@seanoconnor7846
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
The video was made with ai….who cares? Dave's going out on top. Thanks for all the incredible music!
@sparklerbc9898
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
can we get some totally off the wall setlist predictions that have no shot of being correct, so that when the tour actually happens everyone is disappointed?
@Young_BZ
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Yes I will go.
@MrMejIT
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Remained trash throughout their career. Love the early tunes most-peace sells, and so far, so good, so what. Real metal from the pit! Bring on the tour. Dont think they will play my fav Black Friday as a bit fast for the old boys.
@tracezachdaniels4264
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
as they should.!!
@astoicview
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Next should be metallica, i respect slayer for going out on top as legends
@danielreynolds6498
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Often Dave wears a white shirt on stage. If that’s the album cover I kinda like it
@paulbrown4033
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Vic spoke on hanger 18 at the start . Pity seeing all the greats retiring or passing away .
@GarysMetlife
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
The best. ❤ Dave is Thrash metal. I saw Megadeth in Seville this summer, the musicianship was second to none. The final kill will kick ass all over the planet.❤
@MR_THINQ
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Mustaine is over rated.
@MediaCorp96
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
the last album was risk with friedman , after that no thanks….., last 24 years were a long downhill ……..lets remember 1983-1999 much better
@knifetothebass1642
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Dave Mustaine got fired from Megadeth.
@TimK-b5g6d
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Respect🔥🤘🔥
@sarah87472
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 pm
I hope to hell they come to Houston.
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