Megadeth have announced their final studio album and tour. After posting an Instagram message teasing that “the end is near,” the iconic thrash metal band shared a video with a ”breaking news” announcement for fans.

Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced that the long-running metal band’s forthcoming album and 2026 tour will be their last.

The group has maintained a devout following of millions of fans for over 40 years, and their most recent album, The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead! debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s 200 Albums chart back in 2022. Mustaine will also release a memoir next year, the group confirmed, with more details expected in the coming months.