Every musician faces a tough decision when it comes to retiring, andfor one iconic metal band, they have decided they are reaching their end. It’s never easy to see acts go, especially those that werepioneers of metal in the 1980s. This was a meaningful decade as those groups built uponthe initial success of the 1970s.
The ’80s metal bands are the ones who helped keep things going, eventually leading to the 1990s, where the genre changed again withhit-makers such as Pantera. It’s those who paved the way who have made the genre what it is today. That’s why fans still love going to see all of these classic acts, asthey represent walking history.
Sadly, there will be one less band to see, but it’s tremendous to see them go out on their own terms. With that in mind, it’s expected that what they will deliver will be something great. There is a lot riding on this final chapter, but if there’s one thing that happens with a storied career,it’s authentic trust being built.
Megadeth Have Announced Their Final Tour And Album
The legendary Megadeth have announced that they are reaching the end of the road as a band. The next studio album and tour will be the last in their historic 40-year career. This shocking revelation was shared during a video they made for social media. The post came shortly afterthey teased that “The End Is Near.”
In the video, the announcement is built up with breaking news broadcasts appearing, setting the stage for what comes next. Then, Vic Rattlehead is seen sitting at a desk andannouncing that the end demands his voice. During his announcement, Rattlehead says, “It is confirmed, the next Megadeth studio album will be the last 40 years of metal." At the end of the video, he tells the cyber army to meet him on the front lines.
After everything they’ve accomplished, it’s going to be difficult for the metal community to see them go, but this is something that Megadeth is looking forward to. The band has confidence that this record willlive up to everything that a final album should.In a press release on their website, lead singer Dave Mustaine touched on the importance, saying, “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.”
Mustaine admitted that saying goodbye to the fans is the hardest part. They’ve had one of the most loyal fan bases for decades, and it has helped them to overcome adversity. Luckily, this final tour will give them a chance totruly say goodbye in a proper way, where everyone can gather as fans did for bands such as KISS.
What Should Be Expected From Their Final Record
Before Megadeth calls it a career, they won’t do so without releasing one more record. This will mark the band’s 17th studio album,putting their discography among the greats. With their first release having been in 1985, their last one will be the perfect way to round out 40 years as pioneers of thrash metal.
As the anticipation for this record grows, there is sure to beplenty of speculation as to what the band will deliver. Their 2022 album,The Sick, The Dying… and The Dead!, has left high expectations for them to meet. The 2022 release placed number one on four differentBillboardcharts, showcasing how beloved it was.
In terms of the fine details of the 2022 release, the album has 12 songs, with a couple of bonus tracks on special editions. This is probably what can be expected from the upcoming record, astheir recent history shows it’s typically the number they stay around. However, with it being their final record, there’s a chance it’ll contain more.
During his press release, lead singer Dave Mustaine showed much excitement about this upcoming project, saying, “If there was ever a perfect time for us to put out a new album, it’s now.” These words from Mustaine are all the metal community will need in order to realize thatsomething big is brewing. While developing a record can be a rigorous task for artists, it’s refreshing to see the band truly wanting to do the work.
Megadeth Is Leaving Behind An Incredible Legacy
When music pundits discuss thrash metal, the “Big Four” are always brought up. These four are, of course, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, and Megadeth. While each have their own unique story,Megadeth in particular have had no shortage of odds to overcome. They will always be remembered as pioneers, but their legacy is even bigger.
For the band to even form, it took a massive lineup change as Dave Mustaine exited Metallica. No one knew what Mustaine would do, but the creation ofMegadeth was a culmination of his determination. In 1985, they would throw themselves right in the middle of the budding genre with their record,Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good!.
Following this, the band stayed persistent, putting out a slew of albums over the course of decades. Through this, they had plenty of changes in musicians, but with Mustaine at the helm, the band always forged ahead. From this,they created many hit songs, including “Symphony of Destruction,” “Holy Wars,” and “Tornado of Souls. "
With so much history surrounding them, it’s hard to believe that their illustrious career is coming to an end. However, they will forever be remembered, as Dave Mustaine nicely put it in his press release, saying, “We have done something together that’s truly wonderful and will probably never happen again.” This statement is true, as no one will be able to do what they have done, forMegadeth will never be duplicated.
