Metal Anarchy

Megadeth’s self-titled farewell album has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The effort achieved the ranking after moving 73,000 units. This includes 69,000 from traditional sales. Notably, this is the first time the band have topped the chart.

Members of the group commented:

Vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine:

“After 40 years of delivering Megadeth music, playing shows around the world, I have nothing but gratitude at this moment. Finding out that our last Megadeth record is also our first #1 only further validates my will to go out on top. Thank you to my family, Teemu Mantasaari, James LoMenzo, and Dirk Verbueren, and Chris Rakestraw, all our fans for making this possible, without you Megadeth would not be as successful as we are. I’d also like to thank the people behind the scenes, our management, Danny Nozell, Justis Mustaine, and Steve Ross at CTK, and our label BLKIIBLK/Tradecraft.”

Guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari:

“Absolutely amazing news! Thank you and congrats to our entire extended Megadeth family!”

Bassist James LoMenzo:

“I want to sincerely thank all our friends and fans who grabbed a copy, we’re over the moon!”

Drummer Dirk Verbeuren:

“It feels unbelievable to sit atop the charts with an album that’s uncompromisingly Megadeth. Huge thanks to all of you who support us- you made this happen! See you on tour!”