Megadeth’s Cosmic Farewell: Dave Mustaine Really Wants to Play on the Moon
Dave Mustaine, the driving force behind Megadeth, is dreaming big — and by big, we mean outer space. As the band prepares to wrap up its career, Mustaine has revealed that he hopes their final-ever concert will be held on the Moon.
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Why the Moon?
In a recent interview, Mustaine said this lunar gig wouldn’t just be for show. He thinks it would be a “fitting climax” for Megadeth’s long journey.
He referenced celebrities like William Shatner and Katy Perry who have gone to space, asking: if they can, why not him?
He’s keeping a close eye on modern space travel, pointing out how people like Elon Musk and Richard Branson are pushing the limits — and he’s convinced that space travel will become more common.
Mustaine even argued that flying at 40,000 feet is “basically already in space.”
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Still, he admits the Moon might not be a permanent home. He joked about going to Mars once, but said he wouldn’t want to forget his toothbrush on a super long trip.
The Final Album + Tour
Megadeth’s 17th and final studio album is set to release on January 23, 2026.
After that, they’ll launch a farewell world tour. Mustaine estimates this goodbye tour could last three to five years.
He’s clear that he wants to call it quits on his own terms.
Closing the Circle With “Ride the Lightning”
On their final album, Megadeth is re-recording “Ride the Lightning”, the classic Metallica song Mustaine co-wrote early in his career.
For him, it’s a deeply personal choice — not just a cover, but a tribute to where he started.
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What This Means
Ambitious Farewell: A Moon concert would be a legendary way to end their journey — symbolic and bold.
Space Is Opening Up: With private space companies advancing fast, Mustaine’s vision might be more realistic than it seems.
Heartfelt Goodbye: Covering “Ride the Lightning” is his way of respecting his musical past as he signs off.
If Mustaine actually pulls off a Moon concert, it would be one of the wildest final acts in music history. But even if it stays a dream, Megadeth’s plan to go out with a bang — and a whole lot of respect — is already pretty epic.