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Megadeth's Dave Mustaine announces final album and farewell tour
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine announces final album and farewell tour

Toronto Sun

timea day ago

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Megadeth's Dave Mustaine announces final album and farewell tour

'Don't be mad, don't be sad, come celebrate with me these next few years' Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine performs at Rexall Place in Edmonton in 2016. Photo by Shaughn Butts / Edmonton Journal Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced that the legendary metal outfit's upcoming album and 2026 world tour will be their last. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'There's so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional,' Mustaine, 63, shared in a statement posted to the band's official website. '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 travelled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them.' Sharing the cover artwork for their forthcoming 17th studio record, Mustaine said that now was 'the perfect time' for the band to release a new album and tour the world. '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,' he wrote. 'We have done something together that's truly wonderful and will probably never happen again … I love you all for it.' Mustaine ended his statement by writing, 'Thank you for everything.' The band's skeletal mascot, Vic Rattlehead, also announced the news in a video shared on YouTube titled, The End is Near. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Mustaine and his bandmates did not reveal the final album's title, release date or their initial run of shows. Megadeth started in 1983 after Mustaine was fired from Metallica, which he co-founded alongside Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield. 'We had a disagreement,' Mustaine said of his dismissal in a 2010 interview with Postmedia. 'But the truth is that we really like each other and it was difficult to split up. If I wasn't drinking too much I may well not have lost my job. But the best thing that comes out of this is there's two great bands.' Megadeth's first album — Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! — was released in 1985 and alongside Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, the Grammy winners are considered one of the 'Big Four of Thrash.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'W e started a musical style, we started a revolution, we changed the guitar world and how it's played, and we changed the world,' Mustaine said in his message to fans. 'The bands I played in have influenced the world.' mdaniell@ Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. Columnists Sunshine Girls CFL Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA

Megadeth to end four-decade run with final album, farewell tour
Megadeth to end four-decade run with final album, farewell tour

San Francisco Chronicle​

time3 days ago

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Megadeth to end four-decade run with final album, farewell tour

Megadeth, the thrash metal powerhouse formed by Dave Mustaine after he was kicked out of Metallica, will disband after a final studio album and world tour in 2026. 'There's so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional,' Mustaine said in a statement Thursday, Aug. 14. '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.' The yet-untitled album will be the band's 17th, following 2022's 'The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!' Mustaine called this 'the perfect time' to both release new music and bid farewell. 'Don't be mad, don't be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years,' he said. 'We started a musical style, we started a revolution, we changed the guitar world and how it's played, and we changed the world.' Mustaine founded Megadeth in 1983 after his ouster from Metallica, the groundbreaking metal band he had co-founded and for which he co-wrote four tracks on its landmark debut, 'Kill 'Em All,' including 'Jump in the Fire' and 'The Four Horsemen.' Megadeth's debut album arrived in 1985, but it was the 1986 follow-up, 'Peace Sells… but Who's Buying? ,' that cemented the band's place in metal, showcasing a punk-tinged political edge that has defined its music ever since. The group is considered a cornerstone of the 'Big Four' of thrash metal alongside Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. It has earned five platinum albums in the United States and influenced generations of metal musicians. Megadeth 's current lineup includes Mustaine, bassist James LoMenzo, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari and drummer Dirk Verbeuren. Mustaine, who revealed a throat cancer diagnosis in 2019 and announced his recovery a year later, also plans to release a new memoir in 2026. 'We've made a lot of friends over the years,' he said. 'I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour.'

Megadeth Announces Retirement: Dave Mustaine Confirms Final Album and Epic 2026 Farewell Tour for Metal Fans Worldwide
Megadeth Announces Retirement: Dave Mustaine Confirms Final Album and Epic 2026 Farewell Tour for Metal Fans Worldwide

Pink Villa

time3 days ago

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Megadeth Announces Retirement: Dave Mustaine Confirms Final Album and Epic 2026 Farewell Tour for Metal Fans Worldwide

American thrash metal legends Megadeth have confirmed they will release one last album and embark on a farewell tour in 2026. Founder and frontman Dave Mustaine shared the news in a statement on Thursday, August 14, marking the end of the band's four-decade career. 'There's so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional,' Mustaine said. '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.' Final album and farewell tour details yet to be revealed While the band has confirmed their plans, Megadeth has not yet announced the final album's title, release date, or the full list of tour dates for their farewell run. Mustaine called it the 'perfect time' for Megadeth to release their last album and tour the world one last time, as per The New York Post. 'Don't be mad, don't be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years,' he wrote. 'We have done something together that's truly wonderful and will probably never happen again.' Here's why Dave Mustaine says the timing is right Mustaine reflected on Megadeth's impact over the years, crediting the band with shaping metal music and inspiring generations of guitarists. 'We started a musical style, we started a revolution, we changed the guitar world and how it's played, and we changed the world,' he said. 'The bands I played in have influenced the world. I love you all for it. Thank you for everything.' The announcement followed a teaser post shared by the band on Wednesday, August 13, that simply read, 'The end is near…' sparking speculation among fans before the official confirmation. Formed in 1983 after Mustaine departed from Metallica, Megadeth quickly became one of thrash metal's most influential acts. The band's debut album, Killing Is My Business…and Business Is Good! was released in 1985, setting the stage for a career that would produce multiple platinum albums, Grammy wins, and sold-out tours worldwide.

Legendary band announces next album and tour will be their last as they retire after 42 years
Legendary band announces next album and tour will be their last as they retire after 42 years

Scottish Sun

time4 days ago

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  • Scottish Sun

Legendary band announces next album and tour will be their last as they retire after 42 years

The band was founded after the frontman was kicked out of Metallica RUST IN PEACE Legendary band announces next album and tour will be their last as they retire after 42 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THRASH metal giants Megadeth have revealed the band's next tour and album will be their last. Founded by Dave Mustaine in 1983 after the singer's acrimonious departure from Metallica, the San Francisco band have consistently pumped out memorable riffs ever since. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Megadeth are calling it quits after 42 years But the band will call it a day after the completion of their tour next year. Mustaine said: '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." He continued: '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. READ MORE ON MEGADETH 'CANCER DOESN'T STAND A CHANCE' Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has got throat cancer '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,' he concludes. '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.' Devastated fans can't believe it. One said: "Last MEGADETH album. I'm not ready to say goodbye... [crying emoji]" Another wrote: "This made me feel so sad." A third said: "Farewell, kings. It's been a great run!" Music video for Dave Mustaine's Megadeth hit Holy Wars... The Punishment Due The band are best known for albums such as Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good!, Peace Sells… but Who's Buying?, and Rust in Peace. There has been a revolving door of members over the years with only Mustaine being ever-present. The current line up consists of Mustaine, James LoMenzo, Dirk Verbeuren and Teemu Mäntysaari. Megadeth are synonymous with skeletal mascot Vic Rattlehead and have released 16 albums to date, the last of which - The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead! - came out in 2022. Over the course of their career they've been nominated for 12 Grammys, winning their first and only gong in 2017 for their track Dystopia, which triumphed in the Best Metal Performance category. Mustaine, who overcame throat cancer in 2020, has had a long-standing rivalry with Metallica, for which he co-wrote early tracks such as Metal Militia, Phantom Lord, The Four Horsemen, Ride the Lightning, and The Call of Ktulu. Brian Slagel, Metal Blade Records owner, previously said: 'Dave was an incredibly talented guy, but he also had an incredibly large problem with alcohol and drugs. He'd get wasted and become a real crazy person, a raging megalomaniac, and the other guys just couldn't deal with that after a while. 'I mean, they all drank of course, but Dave drank more… much more,' Slagel continues. 'I could see they were beginning to get fed up of seeing Dave drunk out of his mind all the time.' But in 2010, tensions softened and the so-called Big Four of thrash - Anthrax, Slayer, Metallica and Megadeth - played together on the same bill.

Megadeth announces final album and farewell tour, Dave Mustaine reflects on 40-year legacy, calls it the 'hardest part'
Megadeth announces final album and farewell tour, Dave Mustaine reflects on 40-year legacy, calls it the 'hardest part'

Time of India

time4 days ago

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  • Time of India

Megadeth announces final album and farewell tour, Dave Mustaine reflects on 40-year legacy, calls it the 'hardest part'

Thrash metal legends Megadeth have announced their retirement, set to conclude with a final album and a farewell tour in 2026. After four decades of a trailblazing career, frontman and co-founder Dave Mustaine shared an emotional message, reflecting on the band's legacy and the "hardest part" of saying goodbye to their millions of fans. This final chapter promises to be a global celebration of their enduring influence on heavy metal. Here's a closer look at this development. Megadeth announces retirement The band has announced their retirement after 40 years in the industry, according to Variety, but the title of their next studio album is still unknown. 'It is confirmed that the next Megadeth studio album will be the last. 40 years of metal forged in steel, ending in fire,' the band's mascot, Vic Rattlehead, stated in a YouTube video titled 'The End is Near.' Dave Mustaine on the farewell to Megadeth Dave Mustaine, the band's frontman, says he wants to leave on his "own terms" while the group is still successful. According to Variety, Mustaine stated in his statement, "I have traveled the world and made millions upon millions of fans, and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them." Among other things, British heavy metal bands Raven and Venom, Black Sabbath, and UFO were major influences on Megadeth. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The 5 Books Warren Buffett Recommends You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo More than 254,000 copies of their 1985 debut album were sold in the United States. The Cyber Army was asked to prepare for a "global farewell tour" by the band's mascot, Vic Rattlehead, as they were saying goodbye. Megadeth received numerous honors, including a Grammy in 2017 for the Dystopia title track. Dave Mustaine boasted about "starting a revolution" while reflecting on the memories Megadeth has created. Megadeth "changed the guitar world and how it's played," according to him. Dave Mustaine has performed with Metallica and MD. 45 in addition to Megadeth. "The bands I played in have influenced the world," Mustaine continued. "I love you all for it." Over the years, Megadeth's lineup has evolved, but today it consists of Mustaine, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, bassist James LoMenzo, and drummer Dirk Verbeuren. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."

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