The legendary thrash metal pioneers Megadeth have finalized the chapter on their studio legacy with the release of their self-titled final album ‘Megadeth’. This eleven-track collection arrived through Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint and the BLKIIBLK label featuring the blistering lead single “Tipping Point” and the follow-up track “I Don’t Care.” A significant highlight of the record is a reimagined version of “Ride the Lightning,” which Mustaine co-wrote during his tenure with Metallica. The album presents a precise and aggressive sonic landscape across tracks like “Let There Be Shred” and “Puppet Parade” while maintaining the technical proficiency the band established over four decades.
The current lineup consisting of Dave Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari, James LoMenzo, and Dirk Verbeuren is now focused on the massive “This Was Our Life” world tour. This global trek includes a comprehensive run through Latin America during April and May with stops at the Movistar Arena in Bogota and the Arena Ciudad de Mexico. Fans in these regions have access to VIP package upgrades that offer photo opportunities and meet and greets with all four band members. The production on the new tracks like “Made to Kill” and “Obey the Call” translates seamlessly to these large-scale arena environments. This final studio effort is a high-octane victory lap for a band that defined the thrash genre.
Following the Latin American leg, the group will join Iron Maiden for the “Run For Your Lives” North American tour throughout August and September. This historic pairing celebrates the 50th anniversary of Iron Maiden with Megadeth providing direct support at venues like the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Anthrax will also appear on select dates of this monumental run. The setlists feature new material such as “I Am War” alongside the foundational classics that built the Megadeth name. This tour serves as a factual culmination of a career that has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
Track Listing:
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 2026 This Was Our Life Tour Dates:
Apr 23 – Lima, Peru @ Costa 21
Apr 26 – Bogota, Colombia @ Movistar Arena
Apr 30 – Buenos Aires, Argentina @ TBA
May 2 – Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Espaco Unimed
May 5 – Santiago, Chile @ Movistar Arena
May 8 – Monterrey, Mexico @ Arena Monterrey
May 10 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Arena Ciudad de Mexico
May 13 – Guadalajara, Mexico @ Arena Guadalajara
Aug 29 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
Sept 3 – Montreal, QC @ Parc Jean-Drapeau
Sept 5 – Harrison, NJ @ Sports Illustrated Stadium
Sept 9 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
Sept 11 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
Sept 12 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
Sept 15 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
Sept 17 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival
Sept 19 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Sept 22 – Chicago, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Sept 25 – Los Angeles, CA @ BMO Stadium
Sept 29 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome