Megadeth will release their final LP and embark on a farewell world tour next year.
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has revealed that his band's next album will be their last, in a social media post as alter-ego Vic Rattlehead.
Due for release early next year, the thrash legends' as-yet-unannounced 17th full-length will be the follow-up to 2022's The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!, and see the metal heavyweights go out on their own terms.
Speaking about the news, Dave says, “There's so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional. 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.
“We can't wait for you to hear this album and see us on tour. If there was ever a perfect time for us to put out a new album, it's now. If there was ever a perfect time to tour the world, it's now. This is also a perfect time for us to tell you that it's our last studio album. We've made a lot of friends over the years and I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour.
“Don't be mad, don't be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years. We have done something together that's truly wonderful and will probably never happen again. We started a musical style, we started a revolution, we changed the guitar world and how it's played, and we changed the world. The bands I played in have influenced the world. I love you all for it. Thank you for everything.”
Megadeth's final album will be released next year via Dave's Tradecraft imprint on Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label.
Stay tuned to Kerrang! for more news on the 'Deth's final album and farewell tour.
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