Megadeth Premiere New Single & Music Video "Let There Be Shred" From Upcoming Self-Titled Farewell Album

Thrash metal icons Megadeth have unveiled the third single from their forthcoming self-titled final studio album. Titled “Let There Be Shred,” the track comes across as a swaggering tribute to the band’s live shows and offers another preview of the closing chapter in their multi-platinum career. The album is set for release on January 23rd, with a global farewell tour expected to span roughly three to five years before the band officially brings things to a close.

A music video for the song was directed by Keith J. Leman. In addition, Megadeth have adopted the track’s name for a special in-person listening event spotlighting the upcoming album.

The accompanying music video will be going live at 11 am (EST):

The first announced dates for 2026 include:

04/23 Lima, PER – Costa 21
04/25 Bogota, COL – Movistar Arena
04/27 Bogota, COL – Movistar Arena
04/30 Buenos Aires, ARG – TBA
05/02 Sao Paulo, BRA – Espaco Unimed
05/05 Santiago, CHL – Movistar Arena
05/06 Santiago, CHL – Movistar Arena
05/08 Monterrey, MEX – Arena Monterrey
05/10 Mexico City, MEX – Arena Ciudad de Mexico
05/13 Guadalajara, MEX – Arena Guadalajara

06/10 Hradec Kralove, CZE – Rock For People
06/14 Ferrara, ITA – Ferrara Summer Festival
06/26 Helsinki, FIN – Tuska Open Air Metal Festival

w/ 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 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 Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium (feat. Anthrax)
09/26 Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium (feat. Anthrax)
09/29 San Antonio, TX – Alamodome (feat. Anthrax)