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Megadeth Hits No. 1 with Final Album, Announces Farewell Tour

2/1/2026

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Megadeth earned its first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with its self-titled release, a milestone after nearly 40 years.
The album opened with 73,000 units, driven largely by 69,000 physical sales, including 22,000 vinyl copies.
This release is Megadeth's final studio album and a farewell tour starts February 15.
Megadeth topped the ARIA Albums Chart in Australia, their first No. 1.
Megadeth plans to tour three to five years.

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Megadeth earned its first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with its self-titled release, a milestone after nearly 40 years.
The album opened with 73,000 units, driven largely by 69,000 physical sales, including 22,000 vinyl copies.
This release is Megadeth's final studio album and a farewell tour starts February 15.
Megadeth topped the ARIA Albums Chart in Australia, their first No. 1.
Megadeth plans to tour three to five years.