Dave Mustaine’s announcement revolved round band’s resolution to launch their last studio album and embark on a farewell tour.
“It’s our final studio album. We’ve made a variety of pals through the years and I hope to see all of you on our world farewell tour,” Mustaine stated.
The frontman elaborated on the band’s resolution to retire on their very own phrases.
“There’s so many musicians which have come to the top of their profession, whether or not unintentional or intentional. Most of them don’t get to exit on their very own phrases on high, and that’s the place I’m at in my life proper now,” he continued.
“I’ve traveled the world and have made hundreds of thousands upon hundreds of thousands of followers and the toughest a part of all of that is saying goodbye to them.”
Mustaine additionally shared enthusiasm in regards to the timing of their last launch and tour.
“We are able to’t wait so that you can hear this album and see us on tour. If there was ever an ideal time for us to place out a brand new album, it’s now. If there was ever an ideal time to tour the world, it’s now,” he stated.
“That is additionally an ideal time for us to inform you that it’s our final studio album.”
Nonetheless, followers expressed disappointment with the band’s use of AI within the announcement. One fan commented: “I’m disenchanted, sincerely, Megadeth is retiring, and the actual fact they’re utilizing AI to announce it. Such an vital announcement, however instantly introduced down as a result of the usage of AI.”
One other fan wrote: “Hope AI gained’t be used for the precise music movies and album artwork. So disenchanted.” A 3rd fan added: “A band identified for his or her insane album art work is now utilizing AI. How far we’ve fallen.”
The controversy highlights the continuing debate about synthetic intelligence in music promotion. That is notably vital for milestone bulletins from legendary bands with decades-long careers.