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Megadeth<\/a> released a video for their new song \u201cLet There Be Shred,\u201d which will appear on their self-titled final album<\/a>, due on Jan. 23.<\/p>\n The track is a celebration of band leader Dave Mustaine<\/a>\u2019s early days as he helped define the metal genre that would become known as thrash.<\/p>\n The promo features scenes of mixed martial arts combat, with Mustaine participating. It can be seen below.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong>\u00a0All 6 Metallica Songs Cowritten by Dave Mustaine Ranked Worst to Best<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWhen Megadeth started, we said we would be fast and furious \u2013 we said so on the flyers we handed out,\u201d he said in a statement. \u201cThis song is fast and furious\u2026 It has a very hooky chorus that draws you in, and you can\u2019t help but play air guitar and headbang.\u201d<\/p>\n He added of the video: \u201cIt was a blast to make and it’s a tribute to my first sensei, Benny \u2018The Jet\u2019 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!\u201d<\/p>\n Mustaine, 64, recently received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was already a black belt in Urquidez\u2019s nine-style discipline and in Songham taekwondo, and has worked as an instructor of the latter.<\/p>\n In August 2025 he announced the upcoming Megadeth album would be their last<\/a>, explaining: \u201cThere\u2019s so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional. Most of them don\u2019t get to go out on their own terms on top, and that\u2019s where I\u2019m at in my life right now.<\/p>\n \u201cI have traveled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them. \u2026 I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour. Don\u2019t be mad, don\u2019t be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years.\u201d<\/p>\n Rock reunions are creating some of the biggest headlines for 2026 \u2013 but there are lots of other huge shows on the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Nick DeRiso<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy\u00a0Is Megadeth Saying Farewell?<\/h3>\n
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