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Mustaine's Megadeth to Cover Metallica's Classic in Final Album

11/1/2025

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Dave Mustaine of Megadeth announced Megadeth will cover Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" on their final studio album, released January 23, 2026.
The move aims to honor Mustaine's past with Metallica and close their long-running rivalry.
The cover will have a slightly faster tempo and a unique arrangement reflecting Mustaine's vision.
Hetfield and Lars Ulrich have not heard the re-recording yet, and Mustaine hopes to reconnect later.

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Dave Mustaine of Megadeth announced Megadeth will cover Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" on their final studio album, released January 23, 2026.
The move aims to honor Mustaine's past with Metallica and close their long-running rivalry.
The cover will have a slightly faster tempo and a unique arrangement reflecting Mustaine's vision.
Hetfield and Lars Ulrich have not heard the re-recording yet, and Mustaine hopes to reconnect later.