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Gary Holt Backs Mustaine's Farewell Tour, New Album

12/3/2025

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Gary Holt, guitarist for EXODUS, spoke at the San Antonio Fear Fest on November 16, 2025, about his friendship with MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine and Mustaine's farewell tour and final album announcement.
Holt praised Mustaine, stating, "He's earned it," and reaffirmed his commitment to continue performing.
He dismissed former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson's claims that the farewell announcement was a ticket sales strategy.
Mustaine's final album, featuring a reinterpretation of "Ride The Lightning," is set for release on January 23, 2026.
MEGADETH will begin a Canadian tour in February 2026, alongside ANTHRAX and EXODUS.

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Gary Holt, guitarist for EXODUS, spoke at the San Antonio Fear Fest on November 16, 2025, about his friendship with MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine and Mustaine's farewell tour and final album announcement.
Holt praised Mustaine, stating, "He's earned it," and reaffirmed his commitment to continue performing.
He dismissed former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson's claims that the farewell announcement was a ticket sales strategy.
Mustaine's final album, featuring a reinterpretation of "Ride The Lightning," is set for release on January 23, 2026.
MEGADETH will begin a Canadian tour in February 2026, alongside ANTHRAX and EXODUS.