Megadeth Reveals Third Single from Final Album

Following their successful career of 50 million records sold worldwide, a Grammy award (and 12 nominations), and cementing themselves as a thrash legacy, Megadeth announced that their upcoming album will be their final. The band has now unveiled their newest single, “Let There Be Shred!” alongside its music video.

Let There Be Shred!

The single centers around the band’s energetic sound with lyrics such as, “The amps start to roar, a tsunami of sound / Controlling the air, shaking the ground / Guitars are all screaming, they squeal with delight  / Clawing fretboards away at the speed of light.” The fast riffs and solos combined with Dave Mustaine’s iconic vocals create the ultimate, authentic thrash single.

“When Megadeth started we said we would be fast and furious…we said so on the flyers we handed out,” Dave Mustaine says. “This song is fast and furious. Know it! It has a very hooky chorus that draws you in and you can’t help but play air guitar and headbang to this one.”

The music video features Mustaine participating in an intense mixed martial arts battle, which is interwoven with clips of the band’s performance. It was directed by Keith Leman, produced by Alethea Leman, and edited by Grant Templeton at Forward Post.

“It’s the second video from the new record that we made with Keith [Leman], who also directed ‘I Don’t Care,’” states Mustaine. “It was a blast to make and it’s a tribute to my first Sensei, Benny ‘The Jet’ Urquidez and my Professor, Reggie Almieda. Everyone on the set was really stoked to see each of us do our stunts. In the end, we got the balance of shredding and ass kicking just right!”

Final Studio Album & More

The single follows the previously released “Tipping Point” and “I Don’t Care,” alongside the announcement that “Ride The Lightning” will be featured as a bonus track. Mustaine co-wrote the song with James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich, and it became a staple track for Metallica and the title track of their 1984 album.

Megadeth’s final studio album is set to be released January 23, 2026, via Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label. The band is keeping busy until then. On the eve of the album’s release, Megadeth: Behind The Mask will premiere worldwide. The film details 40 years of Megadeth’s legacy with untold stories and more. More information is available here!

Aside from the film, the group has announced an exclusive, day-long celebration set for January 17 in La Vergne, Tennessee. “Let There Be Shred: The Ultimate Megadeth Immersive Listening Event” will feature Megadeth hosting a day full of activities and opportunities to get closer to the band. The band’s farewell tour across North America begins with a cross-country run through Canada on February 15 in Victoria, BC.