'90s Thrash Metal Band Releases New Single Ahead of Farewell Album
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Madz DizonJanuary 20, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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Thrash metal band Megadeth has dropped a new single called “Puppet Parade” just days before the band’s final studio album, Megadeth, is released on Friday.
The new track is the fourth single from the upcoming album and continues to build excitement as fans prepare for the band’s last musical chapter.
The band is also starting a farewell tour that will run for 3 to 5 years, giving fans one last chance to see them live. This final phase is happening because frontman Dave Mustaine is dealing with Dupuytren’s contracture, a condition that makes it harder for him to move his fingers.
Marty Friedman, American guitarrist ex Megadeth band, peforms on the concert at Café Iguana on June 22, 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico. Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images‘Puppet Parade’ Sets the Tone for Megadeth’s Final Album
“Puppet Parade” shows Megadeth’s classic fast riffs and tight rhythms, but it also sounds darker and more reflective than some of their earlier songs.
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This latest release continues Megadeth’s tradition of mixing intense thrash metal with powerful storytelling. The song also fits the album’s farewell theme, as the band looks back on its long career while still sounding energetic and strong.
Megadeth shared the full track list for the album, confirming the songs fans will hear when the album drops:
Tipping Point
I Don’t Care
Hey, God?!
Let There Be Shred
Puppet Parade
Another Bad Day
Made To Kill
Obey The Call
I Am War
The Last Note
Ride The Lightning (Metallica cover; bonus track)
The album will be released through Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft label and Frontiers Label Group’s BLKIIBLK.
In a press release, Megadeth announced last August that this album would be their last. Mustaine said he wants to leave while he is still on top, and he thanked fans for supporting the band for more than 40 years, according to Blabbermouth.
He explained that most musicians don’t get to retire the way they want, but Megadeth is choosing to end on their own terms. He said he wants fans to celebrate the band’s legacy rather than feel sad.
“Don’t be mad, don’t be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years.”
Mustaine also said the band changed the music world by creating a new style and influencing how guitar is played.
Megadeth’s lineup for the final album includes Dave Mustaine, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, drummer Dirk Verbeuren and bassist James LoMenzo. Mäntysaari joined the band more than two years ago and has played on several recent songs.
Moreover, Megadeth recently released a music video for the single “Let There Be Shred”, which features Mustaine in a mixed martial arts fight alongside performance clips.
In addition, Megadeth hosted a fan event called “Let There Be Shred,” where they played new songs and performed acoustic classics. This event gave fans a preview of the album before it was officially released.
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This story was originally published by Parade on Jan 20, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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