Megadeth Releases First Single From Upcoming Final Album Ahead Of Global Farewell Tour

Megadeth has released "Tipping Point," the first single from their upcoming self-titled final studio album set for release on January 23, 2026. This album marks the band's seventeenth studio effort and features new guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari and bassist James LoMenzo, returning since 2009. The band, regarded as one of the "big four" of thrash metal, announced that this album will be their last, followed by a global farewell tour starting in 2026, with the first leg currently underway in Europe and the UK alongside Disturbed. "Tipping Point" is described as classic Megadeth thrash metal, characterized by blazing solos and aggressive riffs, and the official music video premiered alongside the single. Frontman Dave Mustaine expressed gratitude to fans and emphasized celebrating their career rather than mourning its end. The release and tour signify the closing chapter of Megadeth's influential legacy in metal music.