Megadeth Announces 2026 Canadian Farewell Tour

Megadeth, the influential thrash metal band founded by Dave Mustaine, has announced a 12-date Canadian tour for February and March 2026, marking the first leg of its multiyear farewell trek. The shows, supported by fellow thrash pioneers Anthrax and Exodus, will kick off on February 15 at SaveOn-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, British Columbia, and conclude on March 6 at Videotron Centre in Quebec City.

The tour supports Megadeth's upcoming self-titled album, set for release on January 23, 2026, which the band has described as its final studio effort. Two singles from the record, "I Don't Care" and "Tipping Point," have already been released, showcasing the band's signature fast-paced, aggressive sound. The album also features a reimagined cover of "Ride the Lightning," a track Mustaine co-wrote during his brief stint with Metallica in the early 1980s.

Tickets for the all-ages concerts go on sale to the general public on November 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster and Live Nation, following presales starting earlier in the week for fan club members and other groups. Venues include Rogers Forum in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on February 17; Prospera Place...