After more than four decades at the helm of Megadeth, frontman Dave Mustaine says the band's farewell era is approaching – though fans shouldn't expect a quick goodbye. In a recent interview with Kerrang!, Mustaine suggested a final tour could stretch anywhere from three to five years.
But while the end of Megadeth is in sight, Mustaine is already mapping out life beyond thrash metal – and Hollywood is calling.
Speaking to Classic Rock (via Guitar), Mustaine revealed he's seriously considering pursuing acting once Megadeth winds down. "I wouldn't mind studying acting," he said, adding that although he's appeared on screen before, he wants to properly refine his craft.
Mustaine's past credits include a villain role as Torchy Thompson on the 2001 TV series Black Scorpion, as well as voice work in the 2017 horror-musical Halloween Pussy Trap Kill Kill (no, I didn't make that up). He's also hosted game shows and made various sitcom and film appearances over the years.
"I've already done a ton of stuff on TV… so I'm very accustomed to being in front of the camera," Mustaine explained. "I think that might be fun to do."
In a move that may shock longtime fans, Mustaine even said he'd consider cutting his trademark red hair – under the right circumstances.
"If they asked me to cut my hair, I'd be willing to do it! But it would have to be for a guaranteed part – and a big part."
Beyond acting, Mustaine also wants to focus on mentorship. The guitarist says he's eager to share his knowledge with aspiring players of any age. "I really want to share my gift with younger musicians," he said.
"Actually, it doesn't even have to be a younger musician. If it's somebody that's a little bit older and they want to learn what it is that makes Dave tick, I don't care about their date of birth, I just want to be able to share."
Mustaine framed his musical ability as something bigger than himself. "I've been gifted. I wouldn't be this good on my own."
Speaking of Megadeth's farewell tour, you can check out all their previously-announced tour dates below. Get your tickets here.
3/4 Moncton, NB Avenir Centre
3/6 Québec City, QC Videotron Centre
4/23 Lima, Peru Costa 21
4/26 Bogotá, Colombia Movistar Arena
4/27 Bogotá, Colombia Movistar Arena
4/30 Buenos Aires, Argentina Tecnópolis
5/2 São Paulo, Brazil Espaco Unimed
5/4 Santiago, Chile Movistar Arena
5/5 Santiago, Chile Movistar Arena
5/8 Monterrey, Mexico Arena Monterrey
5/10 Mexico City, Mexico Arena Ciudad de Mexico
5/11 Mexico City, Mexico Arena Ciudad de Mexico
5/13 Guadalajara, Mexico Arena Guadalajara
5/17 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple
5/25 Valencia, Spain Roig Arena
5/27 A Coruña, Spain Coliseum
5/29 Bilbao, Spain Bizkaia Arena BEC
6/2 Hanover, Germany Heinz von Heiden Arena
6/4 Gdansk, Poland Mystic Festival
6/6 Maastricht, Netherlands South of Heaven
6/7 Gelsenkirchen, Germany Amphitheater
6/10 Hradec Králové, Czechia Rock For People – Park 360
6/11 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg Rockhal
6/14 Ferrara, Italy Ferrara Summer Festival – Piazza Ariostea
6/15 Zurich, Switzerland Halle 622
6/16 Vienna, Austria Gasometer
6/18 Dessel, Belgium Graspop Metal Meeting
6/23 Istanbul, Türkiye Kucukciftlik Park
6/26 Helsinki, Finland Suvilahti – TUSKA
6/28 Almaty, Kazakhstan Spartak Stadium
8/8 Sturgis, SD Sturgis Buffalo Chip
8/29 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
8/30 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
9/3 Montréal, QC Parc Jean Drapeau
9/5 Harrison, NJ Sports Illustrated Stadium
9/6 Harrison, NJ Sports Illustrated Stadium
9/9 Boston, MA TD Garden
9/11 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
9/12 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
9/15 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium
9/19 Shakopee, MN Mystic Lake Amphitheater
9/22 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9/25 Los Angeles, CA BMO Stadium
9/26 Los Angeles, CA BMO Stadium
9/29 San Antonio, TX Alamodome
11/7 Auckland, New Zealand Spark Arena
11/11 Adelaide, Australia Entertainment Centre
11/13 Melbourne, Australia AAMI Park
11/15 Sydney, Australia Allianz Stadium
11/18 Brisbane, Australia Entertainment Centre
