Megadeth Calls It Quits After Four Decades of Metal Dominance

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00:00Megadeth calls it quits after four decades of metal dominance.

00:04After 42 years of shredding stages and shaping the sound of modern metal, Megadeth announced

00:09its retirement on August 14, 2025.

00:13Dave Mustaine's Thunderous Creation will release one final studio album in 2026, followed by

00:19a global farewell tour that marks the end of an era for thrash metal's most technically

00:24brutal architects.

00:26The Untitled Swan Song arrives in 2026 through Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint and Frontier's

00:33Black to Black, with pre-orders opening September 27.

00:37The first single drops this fall, offering fans a preview of Megadeth's final studio statement.

00:43European dates are set for September through October 2026, with more global tour legs yet

00:48to be announced.

00:49The lineup includes Mustaine, James Lomenzo, Dirk Verburin, and Tima Mentisari.

00:55Legacy of Innovation From Peace Cells to Rust in Peace, Megadeth

00:59didn't just follow thrash metal trends, they created them.

01:03Mustaine turned his Metallica firing into fuel for innovation.

01:06Sixteen albums later, Megadeth sold over 50 million records, won a Grammy, and inspired

01:11many with their precision and political edge.

01:13They stand among thrash's big four.

01:17Mustaine's Farewell Message The frontman frames retirement as a celebration

01:21rather than a surrender, reflecting on reshaping heavy music forever.

01:25Come celebrate with me these next few years, Mustaine told fans according to the official

01:30announcement, emphasizing gratitude over grief.

01:34His bold declaration rings true.

01:36We started a musical style.

01:38We started a revolution.

01:39We changed the world.

01:41That revolution included surviving throat cancer, line-up changes, and industry upheavals,

01:47while never compromising their aggressive vision.

01:50It's Megadeth's live chaos until 2026.

01:53Afterward, only recordings and memories of their technical mastery remain.