Megadeth will retire after their next album, their final tour scheduled for 2026. Frontman Dave Mustaine conveyed the emotional difficulty of saying goodbye to fans, emphasizing their decision to go out on their own terms. He invited fans to celebrate the band's legacy, asserting their significant influence on music. Founded in 1983 after Mustaine's exit from Metallica, Megadeth became a key player in thrash metal, releasing their first album in 1985. They rose to prominence alongside fellow thrash giants, securing their place in the music world.
Megadeth has announced their retirement with their forthcoming album being their last, followed by a farewell tour in 2026. Founder Dave Mustaine expressed the difficulty of saying goodbye to fans.
Mustaine emphasized the importance of going out on their own terms, celebrating decades of musical influence. He encouraged fans to be happy and celebrate with them in these final years.
The band teased their retirement with a post stating 'The end is near,' after founding in 1983 following Mustaine's departure from Metallica due to substance issues.
Megadeth's debut album, released in 1985, marked the band's rise alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax during the thrash metal boom of the 1990s.
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