American thrash metal band Megadeth has announced that their upcoming album will be their final release, marking the end of their 40-year recording career. Founded in 1983 by frontman Dave Mustaine after his departure from Metallica, Megadeth has been a prominent figure in the thrash metal scene since their debut album "Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!" in 1985. Alongside the album release, the band plans to embark on a farewell tour in 2026 to celebrate their legacy with fans. The band has used artificial intelligence to promote the farewell tour and album, a move that has received mixed reactions from their audience. Mustaine has expressed a desire to "go out on top" and encouraged fans to celebrate the band's achievements rather than feel sadness about their retirement.