Dave Mustaine to announce shock retirement from music?

Megadeth frontman created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Mustaine fans. Speculation had been rife that Megadeth frontman is about to announce his retirement from music, at age 64, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 04/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer-guitarist just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouDave

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouDave was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Dave Mustaine was unlike any other singer we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouDave”
— @universalObserver, 3 Feb 2026

“Didn't Dave Mustaine retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 3 Feb 2026

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