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David Ellefson says he’s open to Megadeth farewell tour appearance

David Ellefson says he’s open to Megadeth farewell tour appearance

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 13, 2026 | News

Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has once again expressed interest in participating in the band’s eventual farewell tour, saying in a recent interview with Argentina’s UnDinamo – La Última Radio De Rock. Reflecting on the band’s history,...
The Grudge That Should Not Be: Album Review: Megadeth’s final record

The Grudge That Should Not Be: Album Review: Megadeth’s final record

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 23, 2026 | Releases, Reviews

The overall seventeenth, self-titled album marks the beginning of the end for Megadeth. Dave Mustaine deserves credit. That part isn’t up for debate. Getting kicked out of Metallica, starting over, and building Megadeth into one of the defining bands of American...
Megadeth 2026: Final studio album, global farewell tour, and new Dave Mustaine memoir set for next year

Megadeth 2026: Final studio album, global farewell tour, and new Dave Mustaine memoir set for next year

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 14, 2025 | New Music, News, Releases, Video

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has announced that the band’s next studio album, due in early 2026, will be his final record. Shared with fans via his Vic Rattlehead persona, the statement also confirmed a global farewell tour launching next year, with the first dates...
Megadeth move forward with Teemu Mäntysaari; Dave Mustaine and Teemu issue statements

Megadeth move forward with Teemu Mäntysaari; Dave Mustaine and Teemu issue statements

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 21, 2023 | News

  Following Kiko Loureiro’s announcement on social media on his decision for having an extended absence from Megadeth, Dave Mustaine has confirmed that Teemu Mäntysaari will continue as the group’s guitarist. While the timeframe for Loureiro’s...
David Ellefson slams Dave Mustaine’s ongoing feud with Metallica as ‘pathetic’ 40 years later

David Ellefson slams Dave Mustaine’s ongoing feud with Metallica as ‘pathetic’ 40 years later

by Zenae Zukowski | May 9, 2023 | News

  David Ellefson, Megadeth’s former bassist/vocalist, has once again addressed his dismissal from the band in 2021 following the leak of explicit videos and allegations of an online relationship with an underage fan. While denying the accusations, a police...
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Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”
Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”

Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...

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The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video
The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video

Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal have unveiled a lyric video for the song, "Bleeding Into Light." The track is taken from their new EP, Celestial, which arrived last month via Reigning Phoenix Music. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments: "The...

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Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’
Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his third solo album, Skunkworks, Bruce Dickinson has unveiled newly remixed Dolby Atmos versions of both Skunkworks and his 1990 debut Tattooed Millionaire, available now via BMG Rights Management. The releases follow last...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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