Megadeth release new single “Let There Be Shred” with official video

Thrash metal pioneers Megadeth have released the third single from their forthcoming self-titled final studio album, as per theprp. The track, titled “Let There Be Shred,” functions as a confident homage to Megadeth’s live performances and offers a preview of the concluding chapter of their multi-platinum career. The album is scheduled for release on January 23rd, accompanied by a global farewell tour projected to span three to five years before the band concludes their career. A music video for “Let There Be Shred” was directed by Keith J Leman. Additionally, Megadeth have organized a special in-person listening event, adopting the track’s name to showcase their new record.

Upcoming shows:

February 15 – Victoria, BC 
February 17 – Abbotsford, BC 
February 18 – Kelowna, BC 
February 20 – Calgary, AB 
February 21 – Edmonton, AB 
February 24 – Saskatoon, SK 
February 25 – Winnipeg, MB 
February 28 – London, ON 
March 01 – Ottawa, ON 
March 03 – Halifax, NS 
March 04 – Moncton, NB 
March 06 – Québec, QC

April 23 – Lima, PER – Costa 21 
April 25 – Bogota, COL – Movistar Arena 
April 27 – Bogota, COL – Movistar Arena 
April 30 – Buenos Aires, ARG 
May 02 – Sao Paulo, BRA – Espaco Unimed 
May 05 – Santiago, CHL – Movistar Arena 
May 06 – Santiago, CHL – Movistar Arena 
May 08 – Monterrey, MEX – Arena Monterrey 
May 10 – Mexico City, MEX – Arena Ciudad de Mexico 
May 13 – Guadalajara, MEX – Arena Guadalajara

June 07 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany 
June 10 – Hradec Kralove, CZE – Rock For People 
June 11 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg 
June 14 – Ferrara, ITA – Ferrara Summer Festival 
June 15 – Zurich, Switzerland June 16 – Vienna, Austria 
June 23 – Istanbul, Türkiye 
June 26 – Helsinki, FIN – Tuska Open Air Metal Festival 
June 28 – Almaty, Kazakhstan

With Iron Maiden:

August 29 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena 
August 30 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena 
September 03 – Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau (with Anthrax) 
September 05 – Harrison, NJ – Sports Illustrated Stadium (with Anthrax) 
September 09 – Boston, MA – TD Garden 
September 11 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live 
September 12 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion 
September 15 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium 
September 19 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater 
September 22 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre 
September 25 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium (with Anthrax) 
September 26 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium (with Anthrax) 
September 29 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome (with Anthrax)