Megadeth Unleash “Let There Be Shred” As Third Single From Farewell Album

Thrash metal icons Megadeth have released “Let There Be Shred,” the third preview from their upcoming self-titled final studio album, ‘Megadeth’. The track plays as a swagger-filled tribute to the band’s live legacy, offering another glimpse into the closing chapter of their multi-platinum career.

The album is set to arrive on January 23, with the band also expected to embark on an extensive global farewell tour. That run is anticipated to stretch between three and five years before Megadeth officially bring their career to an end.

A music video for “Let There Be Shred” accompanies the release, was directed by Keith J. Leman and be seen below.

Megadeth Farewell Tour – 2026 Dates

With Anthrax & Exodus:
02/15 Victoria, BC – Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
02/17 Abbotsford, BC – Rogers Forum
02/18 Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place
02/20 Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
02/21 Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
02/24 Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
02/25 Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
02/28 London, ON – Canada Life Place
03/01 Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre
03/03 Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
03/04 Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre
03/06 Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre

Megadeth Solo Dates:
04/23 Lima, PER – Costa 21
04/25 Bogota, COL – Movistar Arena
04/30 Buenos Aires, ARG – TBA
05/02 Sao Paulo, BRA – Espaco Unimed
05/05 Santiago, CHL – Movistar Arena
05/08 Monterrey, MEX – Arena Monterrey
05/10-11 Mexico City, MEX – Arena Ciudad de Mexico
05/13 Guadalajara, MEX – Arena Guadalajara

06/02 Hannover, GER – Heinz von Heiden Arena (feat. Iron Maiden)
06/06 Maastricht, NET – South Of Heaven
06/07 Gelsenkirchen, GER – Amphitheater
06/10 Hradec Kralove, CZE – Rock For People
06/11 Esch-sur-Alzette, LUX – Rockhal
06/14 Ferrara, ITA – Ferrara Summer Festival
06/15 Zurich, SWI – Halle 622
06/16 Vienna, AUT – Gasometer
06/18 Dessel, BEL – Graspop Metal Meeting
06/20 Clisson, FRA – Hellfest Open Air
06/23 Istanbul, TUR – KüçükÇiftlik Park
06/26 Helsinki, FIN – Tuska Open Air
06/28 Almaty, KAZ – Spartak Stadium

With Iron Maiden:
08/29 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
08/30 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
09/03 Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau (feat. Anthrax)
09/05-06 Harrison, NJ – Sports Illustrated Stadium (feat. Anthrax)
09/09 Boston, MA – TD Garden
09/11 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
09/12 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
09/15 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
09/19 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
09/22 Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
09/25-26 Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium (feat. Anthrax)

Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not just a rock/metal news website, but it doubles as an independent band directory, designed so that visitors can browse independent bands by not just subgenre, but location as well. It’s perfect to keep your finger on the pulse of your area’s hottest and newest bands or if you’re in a band, it’s a great way to find bands to network with! Click the banner below and start discovering bands all over the world, now!