MEGADETH TEAM WITH TRAFALGAR RELEASING
TO PREMIERE
MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK
JANUARY 22, 2026

GLOBAL CINEMATIC EVENT THAT
CHRONICLES THE BAND’S 40-YEAR CAREER
TO DEBUT ON MORE THAN 1,000 SCREENS WORLDWIDE
TICKETS GO ON SALE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP FOR UPDATES

FIRST LISTEN EVENT TO COINCIDE WITH THE JANUARY 23
RELEASE OF MEGADETH’S SELF-TITLED ALBUM,
THE BAND’S FINAL STUDIO RELEASE

CLICK HERE FOR FILM ASSETS

(LOS ANGELES, CA – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025) – Legendary metal titans MEGADETH have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK, a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide Thursday, January 22—on the eve of the release of the band’s final studio album out January 23. The film will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across 35+ countries. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 11 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET with a trailer available for viewing on the same day. For more information and to sign up for updates, fans can visit megadethfilm.com.

In MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK, Dave Mustaine pulls back the curtain on 40 years of MEGADETH, sharing untold stories of the band’s past and the creative fire that drives them.  Interwoven throughout, audiences will get to experience the world premiere of MEGADETH’S new self-titled album in full, brought to life with a 40-year retrospective career-spanning interview and Mustaine’s own track-by-track reflections about the band’s final studio album. This one night only listening event will provide a first-listen to this landmark project. MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK is an immersive celebration of one of the most influential bands in metal history, capturing their legacy while heralding a powerful new chapter.

“This listening event is going to be amazing,” says MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE.  “ I can’t wait to share it with thousands of my closest friends around the world. I have so much gratitude for everyone who helped bring this film to life, especially you, the fans! Now let’s fire this up… and pass the popcorn!”

“We’re thrilled to bring fans together for an exclusive first listen to Megadeth’s final studio album—that brings their career full circle,” says Kymberli Frueh, EVP Programming and Content Acquisitions at Trafalgar Releasing.  “This isn’t just another Megadeth album: it features a bold reimagining. This cinema event is a celebration of the riffs, the intensity and the uncompromising spirit that have defined Megadeth’s legacy. We can’t wait to share this moment with the fans who’ve been with them every step of the way.”

Leading up to the album and film’s debut, MEGADETH—Dave Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), James LoMenzo (Bass Guitar) and Dirk Verbeuren (Drums)—have released two tracks:  “I Don’t Care” (watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE) and “Tipping Point,” the album’s first single (watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE).  MEGADETH have also announced a very special bonus track from the album:  a reimagined version of “Ride The Lightning,” which MUSTAINE co-wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich and was the title track from the group’s 1984 album.  Pre-order the album, via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label, HERE.  Read more about the album’s full track listing HERE.

About Megadeth

MEGADETH are always and forever the point of no return for metal. It would be nearly impossible to conceive where heavy music and culture would’ve gone without the band founded, fronted, and fueled by vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Dave Mustaine. The blast radius of their impact has only magnified since 1983. Thus far, they have sold 50 million records worldwide, received a GRAMMY® Award (with 12 additional nominations), generated billions of streams, notched seven Top 10 entries on the Billboard 200, and enthralled millions of diehard fans in arenas and stadiums across the globe. Their catalog spans indisputable classics such as the platinum Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? (cited at #8 on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time”), the platinum Rust In Peace, and double-platinum Countdown To Extinction, which captured #2 on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, Dystopia notched a Top 3 debut and earned a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Metal Performance” with its title track. They only upped the ferocity with The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! in 2022. It saw them return to #3, receive a “Best Metal Performance” GRAMMY® Award nomination for “We’ll Be Back,” and incite rave reviews. Their influence can be felt practically everywhere—whether it be Post Malone proudly sporting a tattoo of “So Far, So Good… So What!,” Homer Simpson’s iPod displaying their moniker during an episode, or Showtime’s smash hit series Billions and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey utilizing MEGADETH in plot points. The band have delivered simultaneously relevant and timeless records in five decades now, setting the pace for the thrash renaissance of the eighties, tearing through the MTV years of the nineties with swagger and style, maintaining their stride in the post-Y2K 2000s, elevating to canonical heights in the social media and streaming era of the 2010s, and unassumingly harnessing the uncertainty and unease of the Post-Pandemic world into their boldest, biggest, and best work yet.

Along the way, MEGADETH extended their influence even further. During 2016, the band entered the spirits world with their very first signature beer À Tout Le Monde followed by Saison 13 in 2019. The brand asserted itself as a player in the beverage space and impressively moved over 15 million pints. Joining forces with Keystone in 2025, they ignite the next phase of Megadeth Beer on the biggest global platform yet.

Beyond his role as a music icon, Dave founded the visionary wine brand HOUSE OF MUSTAINE which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking.  The brand launched with the 2013 Symphony Interrupted Cabernet Sauvignon which was inspired by Dave Mustaine’s groundbreaking collaboration with the San Diego Symphony.

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ABOUT TRAFALGAR RELEASING:

Trafalgar Releasing is the global leader in event cinema distribution, connecting fans through unforgettable cinematic experiences in over 15,000 theaters across 132 countries. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, the company specializes in the production, acquisition, marketing, and worldwide distribution of live and pre-recorded content to cinemas. Trafalgar Releasing’s diverse slate spans chart-topping concert films and live concert broadcasts, award-winning theatre, acclaimed opera, dance, television, podcasts, and music documentaries—featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, The Chosen and the Royal Ballet and Opera. For more information, visit www.trafalgar-releasing.com.

Press Contacts

USA & Canada – Marcee Rondan at Schneider Rondan Organization | marcee@sropr.com
Rest of World – Sylvie Field at Trafalgar Releasing | sylvie.f@trafalgar-releasing.com

DATE: NOVEMBER 26, 2025

FM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

MEGADETH
ANNOUNCE FIRST RUN OF
2026 NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE SHOWS
IN SUPPORT OF THEIR
SELF-TITLED FINAL STUDIO ALBUM
OUT JANUARY 23

CANADIAN DATES KICK OFF FEBRUARY 15 IN VICTORIA, BC
AND WRAP MARCH 6 IN QUEBEC CITY, QC

Following the January 23, 2026 release of their self-titled final studio album, MEGADETH will kick off their farewell tour in North America with a cross-country headline tour of Canada. The dates launch February 15 in Victoria, BC and include stops in Calgary, Winnipeg, and Ottawa before wrapping March 6 in Quebec City, QC. Concert-goers can expect to hear songs from the uncompromising metal titans’ extensive and prized body of work, along with tracks from the new album. MEGADETH will be joined by Anthrax and Exodus for these dates.

Leading up to the new album, MEGADETH—Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), James LoMenzo (Bass Guitar) and Dirk Verbeuren (Drums)—have released two tracks: “I Don’t Care” out November 14 (watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE); “Tipping Point,” the album’s first single (watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE). MEGADETH have also announced a very special bonus track from the album: a reimagined version of “Ride The Lightning,” which MUSTAINE co-wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich and was the title track from the group’s 1984 album.

Meanwhile, earlier this year, MUSTAINE revealed in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that the forthcoming album will mark the final studio album from MEGADETH, who’ve sold over 50 million records worldwide and received a GRAMMY® Award (with 12 additional nominations). He shared the announcement of the album and tour via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead.

MEGADETH’s Canadian tour dates are as follows:

MEGADETH
Photo credit: Ross Halfin

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About Megadeth

MEGADETH are always and forever the point of no return for metal. It would be nearly impossible to conceive where heavy music and culture would’ve gone without the band founded, fronted, and fueled by vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Dave Mustaine. The blast radius of their impact has only magnified since 1983. Thus far, they have sold 50 million records worldwide, received a GRAMMY® Award (with 12 additional nominations), generated billions of streams, notched seven Top 10 entries on the Billboard 200, and enthralled millions of diehard fans in arenas and stadiums across the globe. Their catalog spans indisputable classics such as the platinum Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? (cited at #8 on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time”), the platinum Rust In Peace, and double-platinum Countdown To Extinction, which captured #2 on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, Dystopia notched a Top 3 debut and earned a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Metal Performance” with its title track. They only upped the ferocity with The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! in 2022. It saw them return to #3, receive a “Best Metal Performance” GRAMMY® Award nomination for “We’ll Be Back,” and incite rave reviews. Their influence can be felt practically everywhere—whether it be Post Malone proudly sporting a tattoo of “So Far, So Good… So What!,” Homer Simpson’s iPod displaying their moniker during an episode, or Showtime’s smash hit series Billions and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey utilizing MEGADETH in plot points. The band have delivered simultaneously relevant and timeless records in five decades now, setting the pace for the thrash renaissance of the eighties, tearing through the MTV years of the nineties with swagger and style, maintaining their stride in the post-Y2K 2000s, elevating to canonical heights in the social media and streaming era of the 2010s, and unassumingly harnessing the uncertainty and unease of the Post-Pandemic world into their boldest, biggest, and best work yet.

Along the way, MEGADETH extended their influence even further. During 2016, the band entered the spirits world with their very first signature beer À Tout Le Monde followed by Saison 13 in 2019. The brand asserted itself as a player in the beverage space and impressively moved over 15 million pints. Joining forces with Keystone in 2025, they ignite the next phase of Megadeth Beer on the biggest global platform yet.

Beyond his role as a music icon, Dave founded the visionary wine brand HOUSE OF MUSTAINE which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking. The brand launched with the 2013 Symphony Interrupted Cabernet Sauvignon which was inspired by Dave Mustaine’s groundbreaking collaboration with the San Diego Symphony.

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DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2025

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

MEGADETH
RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR
“I DON’T CARE”
FROM THEIR
JANUARY 2026
SELF-TITLED ALBUM,

THE BAND’S FINAL STUDIO RELEASE
PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE

The countdown to the release of MEGADETH’s final studio album continues with “I Don’t Care,” their latest single and video out today (November 14). Watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE from the group’s self-titled album out January 23, 2026. The uncompromising metal titans teamed with director Keith J Leman for the video which mashes scenes of skate culture with dynamic band performance footage.

MEGADETH leader DAVE MUSTAINE says about the anthemic “I Don’t Care”: “How many times have you wanted to say this to someone? I know you want to! Deep down inside, if we had the balls, we would tell more people, ‘I don’t care’ more often.”

Musically, MUSTAINE explains, “Part of the main riff in this track had been floating around in my head since we did TSTD&TD, so I was pumped to start recording ‘I Don’t Care’ for this LP. I really love the guitar nuances in the track. There is the main rhythm riff, next, a very deliberate down-picking part, next, the octave chords with jump picking on octave notes (while still down-picking!). And the soloing and back and forth between me and Teemu [Mäntysaari] is magnificent!!”

The new single follows “Tipping Point,” the album’s first single (watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE), and a very special bonus track: a reimagined version of “Ride The Lightning,” which MUSTAINE co-wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich and was the title track from the group’s 1984 album. Pre-order the album, via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label, HERE. Read more about the album’s full track listing HERE.

MEGADETH—Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), James LoMenzo (Bass Guitar) and Dirk Verbeuren (Drums)—released the album’s first single and video for “Tipping Point” in early October. The sonically explosive and lyrically unflinching song launches with DAVE’s thunderous guitar solo before his iconic voice hauntingly kicks in. In the desolate but hopeful accompanying video, directed by Leonardo Liberti, DAVE is locked up in a prison being tortured in extreme fashion, while the band performs in the same lock-up. In the end DAVE perseveres evil and walks away into a new day. Watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE.

Earlier this year, MUSTAINE revealed in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that the forthcoming album will mark the final studio album from MEGADETH, who’ve sold over 50 million records worldwide and received a GRAMMY® Award (with 12 additional nominations).

He shared the announcement of the album and tour via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead.

ALBUM ARTWORK

MEGADETH
Photo credit: Ross Halfin

Fans can click HERE to register for early access to exclusive information and offers surrounding the album and all MEGADETH news. In addition, look for the initial run of farewell tour dates to be announced later this year. Also set for next year is a new memoir from MUSTAINE, details of which will be revealed in the coming months.

About Megadeth

MEGADETH are always and forever the point of no return for metal. It would be nearly impossible to conceive where heavy music and culture would’ve gone without the band founded, fronted, and fueled by vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Dave Mustaine. The blast radius of their impact has only magnified since 1983. Thus far, they have sold 50 million records worldwide, received a GRAMMY® Award (with 12 additional nominations), generated billions of streams, notched seven Top 10 entries on the Billboard 200, and enthralled millions of diehard fans in arenas and stadiums across the globe. Their catalog spans indisputable classics such as the platinum Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? (cited at #8 on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time”), the platinum Rust In Peace, and double-platinum Countdown To Extinction, which captured #2 on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, Dystopia notched a Top 3 debut and earned a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Metal Performance” with its title track. They only upped the ferocity with The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! in 2022. It saw them return to #3, receive a “Best Metal Performance” GRAMMY® Award nomination for “We’ll Be Back,” and incite rave reviews. Their influence can be felt practically everywhere—whether it be Post Malone proudly sporting a tattoo of “So Far, So Good… So What!,” Homer Simpson’s iPod displaying their moniker during an episode, or Showtime’s smash hit series Billions and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey utilizing MEGADETH in plot points. The band have delivered simultaneously relevant and timeless records in five decades now, setting the pace for the thrash renaissance of the eighties, tearing through the MTV years of the nineties with swagger and style, maintaining their stride in the post-Y2K 2000s, elevating to canonical heights in the social media and streaming era of the 2010s, and unassumingly harnessing the uncertainty and unease of the Post-Pandemic world into their boldest, biggest, and best work yet.

Along the way, MEGADETH extended their influence even further. During 2016, the band entered the spirits world with their very first signature beer À Tout Le Monde followed by Saison 13 in 2019. The brand asserted itself as a player in the beverage space and impressively moved over 15 million pints. Joining forces with Keystone in 2025, they ignite the next phase of Megadeth Beer on the biggest global platform yet.

Beyond his role as a music icon, Dave founded the visionary wine brand HOUSE OF MUSTAINE which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking. The brand launched with the 2013 Symphony Interrupted Cabernet Sauvignon which was inspired by Dave Mustaine’s groundbreaking collaboration with the San Diego Symphony.

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DATE: OCTOBER 30, 2025

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

MEGADETH
REVEAL TRACK LISTING FOR THEIR JANUARY 2026
SELF-TITLED ALBUM,

THE BAND’S FINAL RELEASE
ALBUM TO INCLUDE BONUS TRACK:
“RIDE THE LIGHTNING”

PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE

SINGLE ARTWORK

MEGADETH today (October 30) have revealed the full track listing for their self-titled final album that’s due out January 23, 2026. Pre-order the album, via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label, HERE. The album includes “Tipping Point,” the previously released first single, and a very special bonus track: a reimagined version of “Ride The Lightning,” which MUSTAINE co-wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich and was the title track from the group’s 1984 album.

“As I come full circle on the career of a lifetime, the decision to include ‘Ride The Lightning,’ a song I co-wrote with James, Lars, and Cliff, was to pay my respects to where my career first started,” MUSTAINE says.

The album’s full track listing is as follows:

Tipping Point
I Don’t Care
Hey, God?!
Let There Be Shred
Puppet Parade
Another Bad Day
Made To Kill
Obey The Call
I Am War
The Last Note
Ride The Lightning (Bonus Track)

MEGADETH—Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), James LoMenzo (Bass Guitar) and Dirk Verbeuren (Drums)—released the album’s first single and video for “Tipping Point” in early October. The sonically explosive and lyrically unflinching song launches with a thunderous guitar solo before DAVE’s iconic voice hauntingly kicks in. In the desolate but hopeful accompanying video, directed by Leonardo Liberti, DAVE is locked up in a prison being tortured in extreme fashion, while the band performs in the same lock-up. In the end DAVE perseveres evil and walks away into a new day. Watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE.

Earlier this year, MUSTAINE revealed in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that the forthcoming album will mark the final studio album from MEGADETH, who’ve sold over 50 million records worldwide and received a GRAMMY® Award (with 12 additional nominations).

He shared the announcement of the album and tour via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead.

ALBUM ARTWORK

MEGADETH
Photo credit: Ross Halfin

Fans can click HERE to register for early access to exclusive information and offers surrounding the album and all MEGADETH news. In addition, look for the initial run of farewell tour dates to be announced later this year. Also set for next year is a new memoir from MUSTAINE, details of which will be revealed in the coming months.

About Megadeth

MEGADETH are always and forever the point of no return for metal. It would be nearly impossible to conceive where heavy music and culture would’ve gone without the band founded, fronted, and fueled by vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Dave Mustaine. The blast radius of their impact has only magnified since 1983. Thus far, they have sold 50 million records worldwide, received a GRAMMY® Award (with 12 additional nominations), generated billions of streams, notched seven Top 10 entries on the Billboard 200, and enthralled millions of diehard fans in arenas and stadiums across the globe. Their catalog spans indisputable classics such as the platinum Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? (cited at #8 on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time”), the platinum Rust In Peace, and double-platinum Countdown To Extinction, which captured #2 on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, Dystopia notched a Top 3 debut and earned a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Metal Performance” with its title track. They only upped the ferocity with The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! in 2022. It saw them return to #3, receive a “Best Metal Performance” GRAMMY® Award nomination for “We’ll Be Back,” and incite rave reviews. Their influence can be felt practically everywhere—whether it be Post Malone proudly sporting a tattoo of “So Far, So Good… So What!,” Homer Simpson’s iPod displaying their moniker during an episode, or Showtime’s smash hit series Billions and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey utilizing MEGADETH in plot points. The band have delivered simultaneously relevant and timeless records in five decades now, setting the pace for the thrash renaissance of the eighties, tearing through the MTV years of the nineties with swagger and style, maintaining their stride in the post-Y2K 2000s, elevating to canonical heights in the social media and streaming era of the 2010s, and unassumingly harnessing the uncertainty and unease of the Post-Pandemic world into their boldest, biggest, and best work yet.

Along the way, MEGADETH extended their influence even further. During 2016, the band entered the spirits world with their very first signature beer À Tout Le Monde followed by Saison 13 in 2019. The brand asserted itself as a player in the beverage space and impressively moved over 15 million pints. Joining forces with Keystone in 2025, they ignite the next phase of Megadeth Beer on the biggest global platform yet.

Beyond his role as a music icon, Dave founded the visionary wine brand HOUSE OF MUSTAINE which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking. The brand launched with the 2013 Symphony Interrupted Cabernet Sauvignon which was inspired by Dave Mustaine’s groundbreaking collaboration with the San Diego Symphony.

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DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2025

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

MEGADETH
UNVEIL
“TIPPING POINT”
AS THE FIRST SINGLE/VIDEO FROM THEIR 2026
SELF-TITLED ALBUM,
THE BAND’S FINAL RELEASE

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
AND LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE
PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE

SINGLE ARTWORK

Today (October 3) MEGADETH have unveiled “Tipping Point” as the first single and video from their forthcoming self-titled final album due out in 2026 via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label. The sonically explosive and lyrically unflinching song kicks off with a thunderous guitar solo before DAVE’s iconic voice hauntingly kicks in. In the desolate but hopeful accompanying video, directed by Leonardo Liberti, DAVE is locked up in a prison being tortured in extreme fashion, while the band performs in the same lock-up. In the end DAVE perseveres evil and walks away into a new day. Watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE.

“We all have different ‘tipping points’ and they may vary from day to day,” says MUSTAINE. “I think we’re all being pushed to the edge right now, and it’s easy to lean into that feeling. But it’s important not to let things get you down.”

MEGADETH—Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), James LoMenzo (Bass Guitar) and Dirk Verbeuren (Drums)—will release their forthcoming self-titled album in 2026. Pre-order the album HERE and stay tuned for more news about the album in the coming weeks.

Earlier this year, MUSTAINE revealed in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that the forthcoming album will mark the final studio album from MEGADETH, who’ve sold over 50 million records worldwide and received a GRAMMY® Award (with 12 additional nominations).

He shared the announcement of the album and tour via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead. Also set for next year is a new memoir from MUSTAINE, details of which will be revealed in the coming months.

ALBUM ARTWORK

MEGADETH
Photo credit: Ross Halfin

Fans can click HERE to register for early access to exclusive information and offers surrounding the album and all MEGADETH news. In addition, look for the initial run of farewell tour dates to be announced later this year.

About Megadeth

MEGADETH are always and forever the point of no return for metal. It would be nearly impossible to conceive where heavy music and culture would’ve gone without the band founded, fronted, and fueled by vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Dave Mustaine. The blast radius of their impact has only magnified since 1983. Thus far, they have sold 50 million records worldwide, received a GRAMMY® Award (with 12 additional nominations), generated billions of streams, notched seven Top 10 entries on the Billboard 200, and enthralled millions of diehard fans in arenas and stadiums across the globe. Their catalog spans indisputable classics such as the platinum Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? (cited at #8 on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time”), the platinum Rust In Peace, and double-platinum Countdown To Extinction, which captured #2 on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, Dystopia notched a Top 3 debut and earned a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Metal Performance” with its title track. They only upped the ferocity with The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! in 2022. It saw them return to #3, receive a “Best Metal Performance” GRAMMY® Award nomination for “We’ll Be Back,” and incite rave reviews. Their influence can be felt practically everywhere—whether it be Post Malone proudly sporting a tattoo of “So Far, So Good… So What!,” Homer Simpson’s iPod displaying their moniker during an episode, or Showtime’s smash hit series Billions and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey utilizing MEGADETH in plot points. The band have delivered simultaneously relevant and timeless records in five decades now, setting the pace for the thrash renaissance of the eighties, tearing through the MTV years of the nineties with swagger and style, maintaining their stride in the post-Y2K 2000s, elevating to canonical heights in the social media and streaming era of the 2010s, and unassumingly harnessing the uncertainty and unease of the Post-Pandemic world into their boldest, biggest, and best work yet.

Along the way, MEGADETH extended their influence even further. During 2016, the band entered the spirits world with their very first signature beer À Tout Le Monde followed by Saison 13 in 2019. The brand asserted itself as a player in the beverage space and impressively moved over 15 million pints. Joining forces with Keystone in 2025, they ignite the next phase of Megadeth Beer on the biggest global platform yet.

Beyond his role as a music icon, Dave founded the visionary wine brand HOUSE OF MUSTAINE which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking. The brand launched with the 2013 Symphony Interrupted Cabernet Sauvignon which was inspired by Dave Mustaine’s groundbreaking collaboration with the San Diego Symphony.

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DATE: AUGUST 14, 2025

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

MEGADETH
TO RELEASE FINAL ALBUM IN 2026
GLOBAL MUSIC ICON DAVE MUSTAINE
REVEALS NEXT ALBUM WILL BE FINAL STUDIO ALBUM
OF HIS MORE THAN FOUR-DECADE CAREER
BAND TO EMBARK ON
GLOBAL FAREWELL TOUR NEXT YEAR
MUSTAINE ALSO SET TO RELEASE NEW MEMOIR IN 2026

ALBUM ARTWORK

Today (August 14) MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE revealed in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that his forthcoming album (due out early next year) will be the final MEGADETH studio album of his career. MUSTAINE shared the announcement via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead. MUSTAINE also revealed that the multi-platinum superstar band will embark on a global farewell tour kicking off in 2026. Also set for next year is a new memoir from MUSTAINE, details of which will be revealed in the coming months.

“There’s so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional,” DAVE 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.”

MEGADETH
Photo credit: Ross Halfin

MEGADETH are set to release their forthcoming album via MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label. It will launch with the project’s first single (TBA) in tandem with global pre-orders this fall.

Fans can click HERE to register for early access to exclusive information and offers surrounding the forthcoming final album and all MEGADETH news. In addition, look for the initial run of farewell tour dates to be announced later this year.

About Megadeth

MEGADETH are always and forever the point of no return for metal. It would be nearly impossible to conceive where heavy music and culture would’ve gone without the band founded, fronted, and fueled by vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Dave Mustaine. The blast radius of their impact has only magnified since 1983. Thus far, they have sold 50 million records worldwide, received a GRAMMY® Award (with 12 additional nominations), generated billions of streams, notched seven Top 10 entries on the Billboard 200, and enthralled millions of diehard fans in arenas and stadiums across the globe. Their catalog spans indisputable classics such as the platinum Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? (cited at #8 on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time”), the platinum Rust In Peace, and double-platinum Countdown To Extinction, which captured #2 on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, Dystopia notched a Top 3 debut and earned a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Metal Performance” with its title track. They only upped the ferocity with The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! in 2022. It saw them return to #3, receive a “Best Metal Performance” GRAMMY® Award nomination for “We’ll Be Back,” and incite rave reviews. Their influence can be felt practically everywhere—whether it be Post Malone proudly sporting a tattoo of “So Far, So Good… So What!,” Homer Simpson’s iPod displaying their moniker during an episode, or Showtime’s smash hit series Billions and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey utilizing MEGADETH in plot points. The band have delivered simultaneously relevant and timeless records in five decades now, setting the pace for the thrash renaissance of the eighties, tearing through the MTV years of the nineties with swagger and style, maintaining their stride in the post-Y2K 2000s, elevating to canonical heights in the social media and streaming era of the 2010s, and unassumingly harnessing the uncertainty and unease of the Post-Pandemic world into their boldest, biggest, and best work yet.

Along the way, MEGADETH extended their influence even further. During 2016, the band entered the spirits world with their very first signature beer À Tout Le Monde followed by Saison 13 in 2019. The brand asserted itself as a player in the beverage space and impressively moved over 15 million pints. Joining forces with Keystone in 2025, they ignite the next phase of Megadeth Beer on the biggest global platform yet.

Beyond his role as a music icon, Dave founded the visionary wine brand HOUSE OF MUSTAINE which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking. The brand launched with the 2013 Symphony Interrupted Cabernet Sauvignon which was inspired by MEGADETH’s groundbreaking collaboration with the San Diego Symphony.

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DATE: MARCH 6, 2025

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER, SRO PR

FRONTIERS LABEL GROUP’S BLKIIBLK RECORDS AND
DAVE MUSTAINE’S TRADECRAFT IMPRINT
ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
FOR GLOBAL RELEASE OF NEW MEGADETH STUDIO ALBUM

MEGADETH
(l-r: James LoMenzo, Dirk Verbeuren, Dave Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari)
Photo Credit: Ryan Chang

Grammy-winning, multiplatinum heavy metal band MEGADETH has announced an agreement for founder and frontman Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint with the Frontiers Label Group’s new imprint, BLKIIBLK. In this new arrangement, BKLIIBLK—which is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of heavy music—will exclusively release the iconic band’s forthcoming album globally.

“When I first met Tom Lipsky and Bob Chiappardi back in the day I had no idea we would be working together again so many years in the future,” Dave Mustaine says. “I look forward to working with Serafino and the team in Italy and I can’t wait for the fans to hear the songs from our new record.”

This new and exciting collaboration with one of the most influential and groundbreaking bands in heavy metal history marks a significant moment for both the label and metal fans worldwide. BLKIIBLK aims to bring a fresh perspective by focusing on innovative and boundary-pushing artists. With a mission to support and elevate the genre, the imprint strives to showcase talent that is both pioneering and influential.

“As the owner of Frontiers, I am honoured to be working with Megadeth, a band that has shaped the sound of metal for decades. This collaboration reflects our dedication to bringing the best in rock and metal to our audience”, said Serafino Perugino, President & CEO of Frontiers Label Group.

“Myself, Justis Mustaine and Steve Ross at CTK Enterprises are extremely excited for the partnership with Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft Records and BLKIIBLK,” says Danny Nozell, CEO, CTK. “Looking forward to getting this new album out to the world and combining teams with Serafino and Tom for the global attack.”

Tom Lipsky, Head of A&R of North America for Frontiers Label Group, commented: “When BLKIIBLK Records was formed, the very first artist we agreed was ideal to define the creative mission of the label was Megadeth. Now, it is a reality. The band is crushing it in the studio. Danny Nozell, Justis Mustaine, Steve Ross and the team at CTK are developing an incredible global plan, and our team is thrilled, primed and ready to shake up the world of hard rock and metal!”

About Megadeth:

Megadeth are an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the “big four” of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer. Their music features complex arrangements, fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships.

Since their explosive debut Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! (1985), Megadeth has built a legacy of seminal albums, including the genre-defining Rust In Peace (1990) and the multi-platinum Countdown To Extinction (1992). Their catalogue boasts five platinum-certified records and sixteen studio albums, culminating in their latest release, The Sick, the Dying… And The Dead! (2022). Over their 42-year career, Megadeth have solidified their status as one of metal’s most enduring acts. The band earned twelve Grammy nominations, winning their first in 2017 for “Dystopia” (Best Metal Performance), and sold over 50 million albums worldwide.

Furthermore, Megadeth have built a global community of fans, hosting the acclaimed Gigantour festival and launching the MegaCruise in 2019. Their iconic mascot, Vic Rattlehead, remains a symbol, regularly appearing on album artwork and live shows. Led by Mustaine—the band’s unwavering creative force—Megadeth’s current lineup features bassist James LoMenzo, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, and drummer Dirk Verbeuren. With over four decades of metal dominance, Megadeth’s legacy is stronger than ever.

About Frontiers Label Group:

Founded in 1996 by Serafino Perugino in Napoli, Italy, Frontiers initially specialized in distribution of indie Rock labels across the Italian market. The company, however, soon evolved into a leading global rock label, working with such important artists as Megadeth, Skunk Anansie, Van Zant, Def Leppard, Journey, Yes, Mr Big, Biohazard, Whitesnake and ELO, while also signing and developing tomorrow’s artists.

Today, the expanded Frontiers Label Group owns and operates the imprints Frontiers Music Srl (Mainstream and Classic Rock), FLG Records (Alternative Music) and BLKIIBLK Records (Metal and Hard Rock) with global digital and physical distribution via The Orchard (Sony Music). The company is headquartered in Italy with additional executive staff in London, NY, Boston, Raleigh and Nashville. Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob and Averill LLP provides legal representation in the US, with international legal under the direction of Dario De Cicco.

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DT: JANUARY 14, 2025

FM: MARCEE RONDAN, KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

DAVE MUSTAINE AND FAMILY CELEBRATE
HOUSE OF MUSTAINE WINE
WITH 2025 WINE CLUB ‘MEMBERS ONLY’ EVENTS IN NASHVILLE
AND UPCOMING GLOBAL CURATED LUXURY EXCURSIONS

INNOVATIVE BRAND
CREATED BY THE MUSTAINE FAMILY
—DAVE, PAMELA, ELECTRA AND JUSTIS—
UNIQUELY COMBINES MUSIC, CULTURE, AND TRAVEL
WITH RARE WINES

L-R: Electra, Pamela, Dave, Angela, and Justis Mustaine
Credit: Eric Alghrim (Download HERE)

Founding member and frontman of GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-Platinum selling metal group MEGADETH, Dave Mustaine, alongside his family—Pamela Mustaine (President), Electra Mustaine (VP / Sommelier), and Justis Mustaine—have co-founded the visionary wine brand HOUSE OF MUSTAINE which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking. Read a Q&A with PAMELA and ELECTRA about forming and running HOUSE OF MUSTAINE below.

From its inception as a passion project to its evolution into a global wine destination, HOUSE OF MUSTAINE combines the artistry of winemaking with a deep respect for tradition, sustainability, and innovation. The Nashville, TN-based company, with vineyards in Italy and California, blends ancient practices with modern innovation by using purist techniques to develop unique and limited-edition wines, while also continuing their endeavors abroad by developing exceptional vineyard sites in undiscovered regions across the globe.

Later this month, HOUSE OF MUSTAINE WINE CLUB will celebrate with two local events in Nashville, TN:

● January 30: Join Electra and Pamela for a Marche Wine Dinner at the award-winning signature Italian restaurant, Yolan which includes a sparkling wine welcome reception and a five-course Marche-inspired tasting menu, specially designed around a selection of exceptional wines from HOUSE OF MUSTAINE’s Marche collection.

● February 22: In collaboration with Edible Nashville and the Frist Art Museum’s “Farm to Table” experience, celebrate the intersection of art, food, and wine with a five-course meal crafted by Edible Nashville’s executive chef, Skylar Bush, and special guest chef, Margot McCormack of Margot Cafe & Bar, paired with HOUSE OF MUSTAINE wines. This unique experience celebrates the intersection of art, food, and wine.

Look forward to additional events throughout the year including dinners with Locust Nashville and Heirloom Fire in Richmond, MA, which will design seasonal menus with curated HOUSE OF MUSTAINE wines.

HOUSE OF MUSTAINE WINE CLUB members will also have private access to once-in-a-lifetime trips across the globe with monthly luxury travel experiences being offered throughout 2025 starting with a February adventure to Thailand. The six-day trek will adventure through northern Thailand, blending high-energy outdoor activities (i.e. zip-lining, elephant safaris, white-water rafting) with authentic cultural and local culinary experiences, stays in unique luxury accommodations. March will feature a trip to London, UK where guests will be taken on a Murder Mystery Train adventure and a culinary tour, along with a selection of the Mustaine’s favorite must-do’s and restaurants. April will offer a trip to Morocco which includes camel trekking, a Moroccan food experience, and a hot air balloon ride. Additional trips will transpire throughout the remainder of the year including destinations such as Italy, France, Kenya, Ireland, Tennessee, Iceland, and more. Further details on these events will be announced in the coming weeks/months.

HOUSE OF MUSTAINE began with the 2013 Symphony Interrupted Cabernet Sauvignon which was inspired by MEGADETH’s groundbreaking collaboration with the San Diego Symphony. The Mustaine family has since expanded their portfolio to include ten small-batch, limited-edition wines grown in their sustainable vineyards across the globe. Each wine is a celebration of authenticity and artistry, named after one of Dave’s iconic songs and stamped with the Mustaine family crest. Just as every song has a story through its lyrics and melody, so does every wine through its culture and craftmanship. Each bottle is a statement making it just as bold, uncompromising, and unforgettable as the rock’n’roll legacy it was founded on. HOUSE OF MUSTAINE offers a flexible, subscription-based wine club that includes access to exclusive events and curated luxury travel experiences, first dibs on new releases, special pricing and access to all wines, and customizable monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual shipments of their current offerings. Find out more about HOUSE OF MUSTAINE WINE CLUB and join today HERE.

Q&A WITH PAMELA & ELECTRA MUSTAINE

What inspired the creation of House of Mustaine, and how does it reflect your family’s legacy and passions?

PAMELA: “The creation of House of Mustaine was born from a desire to blend our passions for music, culture, and travel with the timeless artistry of winemaking. Just as Dave pioneered a genre with Megadeth, we wanted to pioneer something new in the world of wine. This journey was inspired by a love of discovering rare, lesser-known varietals and sharing those experiences with others. Our family has always pushed boundaries, whether in music or in life, and House of Mustaine is a reflection of that spirit: rebellious, innovative, and dedicated to excellence. It’s not just about wine; it’s about capturing moments, stories, and history in every bottle. House of Mustaine is the sequel to our family’s legacy.”

What has been the most challenging aspect of growing a new business?

ELECTRA: “As newcomers–or more so outsiders–in an industry steeped in tradition, we’ve faced challenges at every turn. Sometimes, we bite off more than we can chew—whether it’s launching a wine club, building a new headquarters, or unveiling a new Italian project all in the same year. But coming from the music industry, we’re used to spinning a lot of plates. We don’t necessarily think like a traditional multi-generational wine family does, but maybe that gives us the freedom to ask, ‘Can we do this? It’s never been done…great, let’s try!’ Balancing innovation with respect for tradition while maintaining premium quality and sustainability is a constant challenge, but one we embrace wholeheartedly. We think big, even when we’re small, and that’s the essence of House of Mustaine.

As women, can you explain some of the challenges and highlights of building a brand?

PAMELA: “Building a brand in a traditionally male-dominated industry has had its moments. Two blonde American women navigating the ins and outs of a foreign country can seem treacherous, but we’ve learned that being underestimated can be a superpower. Electra’s journey to becoming a sommelier (and one of the youngest females) was driven by a desire to add to that superpower in gaining knowledge, establishing credibility, and honoring the craft authentically. Our family name comes with a legacy of resilience, and we embrace that. We are innately disruptors. We face challenges head-on, take big risks, and believe that authenticity, hard work, and a willingness to break the mold will always pave the way. At House of Mustaine, we let our wines—and our actions—speak for us.”

Can you recount one or two of your most memorable trips on behalf of the company?

ELECTRA: “Our adventures are never without a bit of chaos and laughter. If anyone is versed in navigating the unknown, it’s us! There was the time we got padlocked into our hotel room or when our GPS led us straight into a riverbed of an ancient borgho. A recent one that stands out is running out of gas in the Sibillini Mountains while hosting club members during harvest. In Italy, time is fluid, and we were racing to make it to a horseback riding experience. Let’s just say we learned the hard way that gas stations are scarce in most mountain ranges, especially certain types of gas. Picture us pleading with locals in broken Italian for fuel while the sun ticked down—somehow, we always manage to find a way. These experiences, potentially catastrophic to most, have given us stories that reflect the adventurous, unpredictable spirit of House of Mustaine.”

Are there any wine regions you would like to explore?

ELECTRA: “Absolutely! We’re passionate about uncovering the world’s hidden gems. Regions like Croatia, Portugal, and Eastern Spain are calling to us. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on these lesser-known varietals while preserving their authenticity. Travel has always been our source of joy and inspiration. We thought, ‘How can we bottle this up and share it?’ Wine became the answer—a time capsule of culture, history, and memory. For us, the journey of discovery never ends.”

As a family, how does that dynamic affect the day-to-day running of the business? Have any lessons or values from Dave’s career in music influenced the business?

PAMELA: “We each play a vital role and lean on each other: I orchestrate the vision and business management, Electra drives operations and innovation, Justis provides strategic insight, and Dave is the storyteller and lever that moves the gears. Lessons from the music industry are woven into our fabric—never rely on goodwill alone, always verify, and know that no one will care more than you. In wine, as in music, it’s all about the full package: quality, authenticity, and connection. Working as a family means it’s in our DNA to support each other, take risks, and keep the show going. After all, stars aren’t just talents—they’re the complete experience.”

For someone new to wine, what would you recommend as a first choice from the line?

ELECTRA: “I’d recommend starting with ‘Holy Wars’ Marche Rosso (Montepulciano)—because why not dive right in with the best? This full-bodied Italian red is perfectly balanced and smooth, without the potentially intimidating grippy tannins of a Cabernet Sauvignon or Sangiovese. It’s a serious wine, yet somehow still inviting and rich with layers of dark fruit and subtle spices. For something lighter and more playful, ‘She-Wolf’ Marche Rosato is your go-to. This rosé is a crowd-pleaser, loved by both men and women alike for its harmonious blend of crisp citrus, vibrant wild fruit, delicate floral notes, and a silky finish. Whether you’re in the mood for bold or breezy, these wines would offer a perfect introduction to the House of Mustaine experience.”

Can you describe what your workday looks like?

ELECTRA: “I typically start my day the earliest, with a morning routine that sets the tone: reading, mindfulness, and a workout to kick things off. From there, it’s a whirlwind of handling social media, product development, and supporting the sales teams on the front lines. Depending on the season, you’ll find her in the vineyards, at tastings, or managing the winery.

My mom starts her day with a cup of coffee and a Zoom meeting with our Italian team, managing winery construction, approving product development details, or strategizing long-term goals for our properties.

Our calendar is sprinkled with wine and food events, giving us the chance to socialize and share our passion, which can turn into incredible experiences for our club members. At the end of the day, we come together for a family dinner where we recap, unwind, and—let’s be real—the work often continues because it’s ingrained in our DNA. When you love what you do, work rarely feels like work.”

As a mother and daughter, how do you separate work and family life?

PAMELA: “There isn’t exactly a clear separation. Our love for travel, food, wine, and culture was our lifestyle before we launched House of Mustaine. Now, our job is to curate that same experience for others, and it brings us so much joy. The business reflects who we are, so it feels natural. Family is everything to us. The hardest part is when certain meetings or events don’t allow us to bring all six of us along. Sometimes you must divide and conquer, as they say. We have a deep respect for family businesses that have kept the craft alive for generations. We’re in this together, and that blend of family and business is what makes House of Mustaine so special.”

What is your favorite wine?

ELECTRA: “Here’s a rare moment: we both agree! Our favorites are Vernaccia, Wanderlust Pecorino (white), and the Holy Wars Marche Rosso (red). It all depends on the occasion, but we particularly love the shock factor of our Vernaccia. Each wine has its perfect place and occasion, as we’ve gotten more into wine we’ve been able to get out of our comfort zone and appreciate wines in a more cultural way. I suppose the Italians taught us that! Choosing one is like picking a favorite song—it all depends on the mood.”

What role does each family member play in the business?

ELECTRA: “Each of us brings something crucial to the table:

You could say I’m the solution-oriented engine, driving operations, product development, winemaking, and the creative elements.

My mom is the visionary, overseeing legal, estate management, and the business flow between the U.S. and Italy. She blends sharp business acumen with an eye for design.

My brother, Justis, is the navigator, providing strategic insight and collaborating with Dave on blending our roots into the equation (ie: inclusion ideas relating to the fans who’ve been our backbone or naming wines inspired by his legendary song titles.)

Dad—when not on tour or creating a Grammy Award-winning album—is the lever which brings it all to life. An essential player in hosting events, sharing dinners with our fans and clients, and creating meaningful connections through storytelling.

It’s truly a family affair. Each of us plays our part, and like in music, we know the show must go on. Our collective drive, creativity, and bond fuel House of Mustaine.”

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