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Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Cites Hand Injury and Cancer Recovery as Reasons for Band's Retirement
music12 days ago

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Cites Hand Injury and Cancer Recovery as Reasons for Band's Retirement

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has confirmed the band is retiring, citing a hand injury and a desire to prioritize his health after battling cancer. At a New York book launch for his memoir, Mustaine revealed he suffers from Dupuytren's contracture, a condition that fuses tendons in his palm. He stated that while he could continue as a vocalist, he refuses to stop playing guitar, which he calls his greatest love. The band's final studio album, released in January 2026, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Mustaine indicated that the current tour is the last, though he hopes to release a live album and some unreleased bonus tracks. He also shared that he has no interest in a solo career, viewing it as merely another Megadeth project.

via Rolling Stone|
#dave-mustaine#dupuytrens-contracture#in-my-darkest-hour
Stage Tour heats up rhythm gaming with 90+ tracks and Metallica among its lineup
gaming1 month ago

Stage Tour heats up rhythm gaming with 90+ tracks and Metallica among its lineup

A Guitar Hero-style spiritual successor called Stage Tour reveals a December 10, 2026 release with over 90 playable songs and a roster spanning Metallica, Megadeth, Slipknot, Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo and more; the game is being developed by RedOctane Games with partnerships from Gibson, Kramer, Epiphone and Mesa Boogie for in-game gear, and supports guitar, microphone and drum peripherals via a custom MIDI drum hub. It will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch 2, with additional artists announced at Gamescom.

via Theprp.com|
#ed-sheeran#gaming#megadeth
Mustaine hints Megadeth’s farewell could come in a few years due to hand trouble
music8 months ago

Mustaine hints Megadeth’s farewell could come in a few years due to hand trouble

Dave Mustaine reveals his Dupuytren's contracture is making guitar playing painful, suggesting Megadeth may retire in the coming years. The band will continue touring for a few more years and has released its seventeenth and final album, with Mustaine noting he’d keep playing if possible but that his hands are betraying him.

via Louder|
#dave-mustaine#dupuytrens-contracture#heavy-metal
Megadeth Gives Ride The Lightning a Heavier Send-Off on Final Album
music8 months ago

Megadeth Gives Ride The Lightning a Heavier Send-Off on Final Album

Megadeth’s final self-titled album, released Jan 23, 2026 via Mustaine’s Tradecraft and BLKIIBLK, features a faster, heavier version of Metallica’s Ride The Lightning, a track Mustaine co-wrote with James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Cliff Burton. Mustaine chose the song to “close the circle” and pay tribute to his Metallica-era influence; he and current Megadeth guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari split the solo. The band discusses the decision in recent interviews, and the track appears as a bonus on the Megadeth album, which marks the group’s farewell release.

via BLABBERMOUTH.NET|
#cover-song#dave-mustaine#megadeth
Mustaine mourns metal legends as Megadeth braces for farewell era
bands-and-artists8 months ago

Mustaine mourns metal legends as Megadeth braces for farewell era

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine says metal is in a 'changing of the guard' after the losses of icons like Lemmy, Dio and Ozzy, and confirms plans for Megadeth’s self-titled 17th album and a final world tour. He admits he can’t picture life after Megadeth, with the farewell run kicking off in Canada in February and continuing to South America and Europe, including Mystic Festival.

via Louder|
#bands-and-artists#changing-of-the-guard#dave-mustaine
"From Smells to Setbacks: Marty Friedman's Failed Audition for Ozzy Osbourne Revealed"
music2 years ago

"From Smells to Setbacks: Marty Friedman's Failed Audition for Ozzy Osbourne Revealed"

Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman revealed in a recent interview that he "failed miserably" when auditioning for Ozzy Osbourne's solo band in the late '80s. Despite his impressive guitar skills, Friedman felt that his image and vibe didn't align with the band members, who were decked out in 1980s Sunset Strip attire while he was dressed casually. Friedman also mentioned that their different lifestyles, particularly their drinking habits, may have played a role in the disconnect. Ultimately, Friedman understands why he didn't get the gig and has since moved on to a successful career in Japan.

via Louder|
#audition#guitar#marty-friedman