Released on January 23, 2026, by Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s BLKIIBLK label, this self-titled 17th studio album marks the final chapter for the legendary thrash metal titans. Serving as a definitive farewell to a four-decade legacy, the record was produced by Chris Rakestraw and features the recording debut of lead guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari. The 11-track collection is anchored by the explosive lead single "Tipping Point" and the sonically relentless "Let There Be Shred," blending the band's signature technical precision with themes of unity and perseverance. A standout highlight of the release is the bonus track—a reimagined version of Metallica’s "Ride the Lightning," which Mustaine co-wrote in 1984. Described by Mustaine as a way to "pay respects to where my career first started," the album debuted at #1 in the US and coincides with the launch of the band's multi-year global farewell tour, ensuring Megadeth concludes their career at the absolute peak of their powers. Tracklist # Title Length 1 Tipping Point 4:28 2 I Don't Care 3:09 3 Hey, God?! 3:28 4 Let There Be Shred 3:58 5 Puppet Parade 4:40 6 Another Bad Day 3:37 7 Made To Kill 4:01 8 Obey The Call 4:20 9 I Am War 3:46 10 The Last Note 5:30 11 Ride The Lightning (Bonus Track) 6:11
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