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””’Megadeth””’ is the upcoming seventeenth and final studio album by the American [[thrash metal]] band [[Megadeth]] |
””’Megadeth””’ is the upcoming seventeenth and final studio album by the American [[thrash metal]] band [[Megadeth]]. Produced by [[Dave Mustaine]] and Chris Rakestraw, . It will be Megadeth’s only album with guitarist [[Teemu Mäntysaari]], and their first since 2009’s ”[[Endgame (Megadeth album)|Endgame]]” to feature bassist [[James LoMenzo]]. |
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The will be accompanied by the band’s farewell tour. The album’s lead single, “Tipping Point”, was released on October 3, 2025. |
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2026 studio album by Megadeth
Megadeth is the upcoming seventeenth and final studio album by the American thrash metal band Megadeth. Produced by Dave Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw, it is set to be released on January 23, 2026. It will be Megadeth’s only album with guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, and their first since 2009’s Endgame to feature bassist James LoMenzo.
The album was announced in August 2025; it’s release will be accompanied by the band’s farewell tour. The album’s lead single, “Tipping Point“, was released on October 3, 2025.
In December 2024, Dave Mustaine announced on Twitter that production of the album was underway with producer Chris Rakestraw. At the time, every other member of the band was away from the studio due to the holiday season, although he and Teemu Mäntysaari were working on new music remotely; the album will mark Mäntysaari’s first and only appearance in a Megadeth studio album. Mustaine said that the band members would meet up in the studio to record the album a couple of weeks after Christmas.[1][2] By June 2025, the album was near completion and Mustaine shared another social media post of him recording vocals.[3]
Megadeth was formally announced on August 14, 2025, with a social media trailer featuring band mascot Vic Rattlehead as well as a press release from Mustaine. Both stated that the record would be the band’s last.[4] It will be accompanied by the band’s farewell tour. The album will be released on January 23, 2026,[5] and the tour will take place throughout the year.[6] While the album was initially announced without a title, the band unveiled its cover art, which depicts a burning Vic Rattlehead.[7][8]
The album’s lead single, “Tipping Point“, was announced on September 25, 2025, as well as a 30-second clip of the music video.[9] The single was released on October 3.[10]
- ^ Wilkes, Emma (December 27, 2024). “Megadeth have started working on a new album”. NME. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Piner, Chris (December 28, 2024). “Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Teases New Album: “You Guys Are Gonna Be Excited”“. American Songwriter. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ “MEGADETH Is Wrapping Up Recording Their New Album”. Metal Injection. June 11, 2025. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (August 14, 2025). “Megadeth Announces Final Album & Tour With a Message to Fans: ‘Don’t Be Mad, Don’t Be Sad’“. Billboard. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Adams, Gregory. “Hear MEGADETH’s “Tipping Point”: First single off thrash titans’ final album”. Revolver. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ Millman, Ethan (August 14, 2025). “Megadeth Announces Final Album, Farewell Tour: “Don’t Be Mad, Don’t Be Sad, Be Happy for Us All”“. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Adams, Gregory. “MEGADETH announce final album and farewell tour plans”. Revolver. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Hadusek, Jon (September 25, 2025). “Megadeth Share 30-Second Clip of New Song “Tipping Point,” First Single from Final Album”. Consequence. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ “Here’s Your First Taste Of MEGADETH’s Final Album”. Metal Injection. September 25, 2025. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ “Megadeth Release Furious New Song ‘Tipping Point’ – Listen + Read the Lyrics”. Loudwire. October 3, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
