Megadeth Farewell Tour Excludes Former Members

Dave Mustaine, frontman and sole constant member of the thrash metal band Megadeth, has confirmed that former bandmates will not join the current lineup for the group's farewell tour, which begins next year following the release of their 17th and final studio album.

In a recent interview with Guitar World, Mustaine addressed fan speculation about potential reunions during the tour, noting the band's extensive history of lineup changes since its formation in 1983. Megadeth has featured more than two dozen members over the decades, with frequent turnover in roles beyond Mustaine's guitar and vocal duties. "We've already done that with Marty," Mustaine said, referring to former guitarist Marty Friedman's guest appearance with the band at events in Japan and Germany's Wacken Open Air in 2023. He added, "Let's look at the other people we've played with. There's a lot of people. That would be a huge undertaking. I don't think I want to do that. I'd rather keep doing what we're doing and let the fans experience Megadeth music and be happy about it. It's not puppet show Megadeth."

Mustaine echoed similar sentiments in a December interview on SiriusXM with Eddie Trunk, where he explained...