While Megadeth\u2018s upcoming self-titled album (due out January 23rd) is being billed as the end of their studio output, it would appear that it may not be the final album to yet emerge from the storied thrash metal group. Vocalist\/guitarist Dave Mustaine has confirmed that a live album encapsulating the multi-platinum outfit\u2019s upcoming farewell tour isn\u2019t out of the question.<\/p>\n
Mustaine himself announced the upcoming end of Megadeth this past May<\/a>. While there\u2019s no set end date yet for the group, their extensive farewell tour is expected to run somewhere between 3 to 5 years before the band close up shop. Speaking with Metal Hammer<\/a> about that recently and the finality that approaches, Mustaine remained firm in this new run really being Megadeth\u2018s swan song.<\/p>\n Of course, there\u2019s no shortage of bands \u2018retiring\u2019 only to return to the stage afterwards. The world of metal and hard rock is filled with those that have reneged on their retirements, with KISS, M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce, Slayer, Twisted Sister and more being prime examples.<\/p>\n When asked if Megadeth will be one of the many who have gone back on their word and reunited after completing a farewell tour, Mustaine stated:<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think so. You see the scuttlebutt that is associated with bands like that. You know they never follow through with it and stick to their word.\u201d<\/p>\n He added:<\/p>\n \u201cLook, it all depends on how the statements are crafted. So, we\u2019re doing no more studio albums. Does that mean there might be a live album at the end of all of this? Yeah, it certainly looks that way.\u201d<\/p>\n He continued:<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional. Most of them don\u2019t get to go out on their own terms on top, and that\u2019s where I\u2019m at in my life right now.\u201d<\/p>\n