Megadeth Final Album Includes Metallica Cover

Megadeth revealed the tracklist for its self-titled final studio album, due Jan. 23, 2026, which includes ten new songs plus an 11th bonus track: a reimagined cover of Metallica's 'Ride the Lightning.' Dave Mustaine said the band's version is closer to how he originally wrote the song and described its inclusion as a respectful, full‑circle gesture honoring his past and James Hetfield’s musicianship. The album will be released via Mustaine’s Tradecraft label through Frontiers’ BLKIIBLK imprint and features tracks such as “Tipping Point,” “I Am War” and “Let There Be Shred.” Megadeth will support the record with a worldwide farewell tour beginning April 23 in Costa Rica and will open for Iron Maiden on select North American dates. The final-album lineup is listed as Dave Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari, James LoMenzo and Dirk Verbeuren.