""And if we're going to be doing it for that long then, shit, I'll be looking at the birthday I don't even want to think about," he added. The singer-guitarist went on to say, "I'm not caught up in longevity and stuff like that, and being one of those guys who can play until he's in his 80s. I have to remember that people live and they die. And I need to take good care of myself.""
"Mustaine also addressed his decision to record a new version of Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" for the upcoming Megadeth album. The veteran musician co-wrote the song when he was still a member of Metallica, and insists it's not fair to call it a "cover." "I wrote the song, too," reasoned Mustaine. "I think other people will say that, but if you're asking me, I don't think it's a cover song.""
Megadeth will release a self-titled final album on January 23rd and then embark on a multi-year farewell tour expected to last three to five years. Dave Mustaine anticipates touring into his late 60s and noted that the tour could conclude around his 70th birthday. Mustaine emphasized personal health and acceptance of mortality rather than pursuing extreme longevity as a performer. He re-recorded "Ride the Lightning," a song he co-wrote during his time in Metallica, and rejected calling his version a cover. The farewell itinerary begins with Spring 2026 Latin American dates, a European festival run in June, and North American dates supporting Iron Maiden starting in late August.
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