Quick review: MEGADETH – Megadeth


MEGADETH – Megadeth (2026)

Release date: 23/01/2026 

Line Up:
Dave Mustaine, guitars, vocals
Teemu Mäntysaari, guitars
James LoMenzo,  bass guitar, backing vocals
Dirk Verbeuren, drums

What I enjoy the most: 
The variety. We have song styles from pretty much any Megadeth era, including punk influences with I Don't care (Mustaine back to his 20s!). The performance is spot on, including the new guitar player, Teemu. Overall, I think it’s a great album and a good conclusion to a fantastic discography, perfectly suited to be self-titled.

What I didn’t like as much: 
Well, same as the latest Megadeth production. I find Dave very inspired but his vocal possibility is now very limited (hence the Ride The Lightning cover should have been avoided, in my opinion). He did a great job for his possibilities, though.

Album Cover: 
Classy, elegant, and modern. I like it.

Rating 70/100 
Top Tracks: I don't care, Puppet Parade, Another Bad Day.

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