India, Aug. 14 -- Megadeth, the thrash metal band in business since 1983, officially announced that they are retiring after their forthcoming album and tour in 2026, per Variety. In addition to a sentimental note from Dave Mustaine, co-founder and frontman of the band, Megadeth broke the news on YouTube.

While the name of the forthcoming studio album has not been revealed, the band has confirmed the "end of their career" after over four decades in the business. "It is confirmed that the next Megadeth studio album will be the last. 40 years of metal forged in steel, ending in fire," Vic Rattlehead, the mascot of the band, said in a YouTube video titled The End is Near.

Frontman Dave Mustaine says he wants to go out on his "own terms" whi...