Dave Mustaine promotes new memoir ahead of farewell tour
Dave Mustaine promotes new memoir ahead of farewell tour
Updated at: September 4, 2026 at 04:00 AM
As of September 2026, heavy metal legend Dave Mustaine is entering a significant final chapter.
With Megadeth currently on a massive multi-year farewell tour, the guitarist has also released his new memoir, In My Darkest Hour.
Co-written with Joe Layden, the book provides a raw look into Mustaine’s 2019 battle with throat cancer, detailing his challenging recovery while he continued to record music.
Unlike a typical career retrospective, the memoir focuses on themes of faith, mortality, and the grit required to sustain a lifelong musical career.
This project arrives as Megadeth enjoys a career high; their self-titled 2026 album recently secured their first-ever number-one spot on the Billboard 200.
Mustaine explains that the farewell tour is a strategic choice, driven by physical health concerns like arthritis.
Rather than risking a decline in performance quality, he prefers to retire the band while they are still at their absolute peak.
With promotional events across the U.S. coinciding with his tour dates, fans have a unique chance to engage with Mustaine as he reflects on a transformative four-decade journey.
