Thrash metal legends MEGADETH have unleashed “Tipping Point”, the first single and video from their forthcoming final studio album, set for release in 2026 through Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s BLKIIBLK label.
The song is a sonic explosion, opening with a blistering guitar solo before Mustaine’s unmistakable voice takes over. Directed by Leonardo Liberti, the video depicts Mustaine imprisoned and tortured, while the band performs within the same bleak setting. In the end, he endures, overcoming the darkness and stepping into a new day.
“We all have different tipping points that may change day by day,” Mustaine commented. “I think we’re all being pushed to the edge right now, and it’s easy to lean into that feeling. But it’s important not to let it bring us down.”
The current lineup features Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari (lead, rhythm, and acoustic guitars), James LoMenzo (bass), and Dirk Verbeuren (drums). With over 50 million records sold worldwide and a GRAMMY® Award to their name, this upcoming album will mark the definitive close of MEGADETH’s recording career.
In addition to the album, Mustaine will release a new memoir in 2026, while the band prepares to announce the initial run of dates for their farewell tour, set to commemorate and conclude MEGADETH’s legacy on the global stage.
