In a career-defining year for the legendary Dave Mustaine-led thrash titans, Megadeth is firing on all cylinders in 2025—fans can look forward to a brand-new album, a globe-spanning tour, festival domination, and powerhouse collaborations that are setting the stage for a metal milestone.
In the Studio: Album #17 Ramping Up
Fresh off the monumental success of 2022’s The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!, frontman Dave Mustaine has plunged into the production phase for Megadeth’s 17th studio album. Mustaine has teased that they’re “almost 90 days into the making” and already tracking riffs and demos in collaboration with producer Chris Rakestraw . With the rest of the lineup—James LoMenzo (bass), Dirk Verbeuren (drums), and Teemu Mäntysaari (lead guitar)—sending in ideas from home, the full band is expected to reunite in-studio soon . According to Messrs. Mustaine and fans alike, the songwriting energy is fresh, candid, and heavier than ever.
The 2025 World Tour: More Than Just Music
Megadeth is preparing to ignite summer festivals and arenas worldwide. Announced events include Europe’s famed Tons of Rock in Oslo on June 25 and the Peel It Back Tour across major European capitals and North American cities from mid-June through September . These shows promise a blend of classic hits—Holy Wars… The Punishment Due, Symphony of Destruction, and Peace Sells—with raw new material from the upcoming album . Plus, the previously announced UK “Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour” sees Megadeth team up with Disturbed for a few arena shows in October , ensuring a stacked end to an already explosive year.
Festival Headliner
Megadeth will headline Tons of Rock, Norway’s premier rock festival, alongside icons like Muse and Avenged Sevenfold, solidifying their headliner status in the global festival scene .
Fan Experience & Label Shift
Alongside new music and touring, the band is delivering immersive fan experiences—such as virtual meet‑and‑greets and exclusive behind‑the‑scenes web content . They’ve also switched to Frontiers’ BLKIIBLK Records (via Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint) for the upcoming album’s release, a move fans note as Mustaine reclaiming creative control after leaving Universal .
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