Heavy metal is having a heartbreaking summer. First, fans had to mourn Ozzy Osbourne ‘s untimely death . Now, Megadeth — which was founded in 1983 — have announced that “the end is near” for them. Current members Dave Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari, James Lomenzo and Dirk Verbeuren will embark on their farewell tour in 2026, and they’ll release a final album together.

Dave announced the news in a public statement in August 2025. He said, in part, “Don’t be mad, don’t be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years.”

Below, Hollywood Life has all the updates on how you can get tickets to Megadeth’s final tour and when their new studio album comes out.

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