Megadeth!

[Charger]

Indeed. I agree. The band is really tight now and Dave is sounding better than in years.


And on that note here's a little interview done by Finnish Chaoszine from last month.

[Jack the Stripper]

I think he sounds really good on certain songs and not so good on others that he can’t get away with not playing. I’d love him to play “Five Magics” more often. Not only is it a brilliant song but  a song that sits comfortably within his vocal range these days. “Poison was the Cure” is another from Rust he could pull off quite easily as well.

[Charger]

This is pretty cool!

https://blabbermouth.net/news/kiko-loureiro-to-sit-out-next-leg-of-megadeths-tour-temporary-replacement-announced

Finnish guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari is to replace Kiko Loureiro for the upcoming tour as Kiko has family matters he needs to deal with.

I have to say I have never even heard of this guy or his bands Wintersun or SmackBound so this guy coming out of nowhere to play with Megadeth is pretty damn amazing. Must be a like a dream come true.

[Charger]

Looks like we might be getting a new MEGADETH song by the end of the week!

[Thelemech]

Thanks for the sharing this information Charger
Always excited about any new Megadeth

[Zzzptm]

wait, what?

cooooooooooool

[Charger]

Actually it turned out to be BAD news!

https://blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-to-release-final-album-in-2026


MEGADETH To Release Final Album In 2026, Embark On 'Farewell' Tour!

"There's so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional," Mustaine says. "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.

Dave adds: "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."




I have to say I wasn't expecting that! With everything Dave's been through in the past few years it is however somewhat understandable.

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

Yeah, I saw that, very sad but understandable.

[Zzzptm]

It's the best way to say goodbye, considering how Ozzy was able to have a great concert prior to to his death.

[Thelemech]

I believe that Dave is turning 64 this year so with all he's been through I guess he wants to exit on his terms

Wish I could see them on this tour

[Charger]

NEW MEGADETH IS HERE!!!

This is one hell of a song! Proper Thrash metal right here!

I can already say I like this song more than anything on the previous album which also has some great tunes!

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

Not bad at all... I felt his voice was a lot stronger than on the last album too.

[Zzzptm]

video was creeping the hell outta me so I had to scroll past it and just listen...

But daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam Mustaine's sounding GREAT! And the band is at peak performance. Feels like 1987 with this banger.

AVAILABLE JAN 23 2026

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

BUT I WANT IT NOW

[Vyn]

Heck yeah, that's great!