Megadeth has released “Tipping Point,” the first single from their upcoming self-titled and final album, which is set to be released on January 23.

You can listen to the song and view the lyrics to “Tipping Point” below.

‘Tipping Point’ Is Classic Megadeth — And Its Video Is Creepy as Hell

“Tipping Point” is quintessential Megadeth — a high-energy thrasher filled with blazing solos, crunchy riffs, and relentless double-bass drumming.

This track marks Megadeth’s first studio recording featuring new guitarist Teemu Mantysaari, who took over for Kiko Loureiro in 2023. The self-titled album will also be the band’s first with bassist James LoMenzo since 2009’s Endgame.

The eerie video depicts the band performing inside a rundown prison. Dave Mustaine is confronted by monsters while seated in an electric chair (possibly a nod to his contributions to Metallica’s Ride the Lightning) and is pursued by demons that appear out of nowhere as he attempts to escape the prison.

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Megadeth will support their final album with a global farewell tour, which Mustaine announced in August.

“We’ve made many friends over the years, and I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour,” he stated. “Don’t be mad, don’t be sad, be happy for us all; come celebrate with me over these next few years. We have created something truly wonderful together that may never happen again. We started a musical style, initiated a revolution, transformed the guitar world and how it’s played, and changed the world. The bands I have played in have influenced many. I love you all for it. Thank you for everything.”

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Watch Megadeth’s ‘Tipping Point’ Video

Megadeth, “Tipping Point” Lyrics

Today, I may bleed, but tonight you will die
Snatched in your sleep, in the blackest night
You buried the truth under layers of lies
There’s no return, now you’ve crossed the line
Push me, I push you back
Tipping point
Tipping point

Hiding your secrets out in plain sight
Dead men don’t talk, and bullets don’t lie
Watching the life drain out from your eyes
Crossing my heart, how I hope you will die
Push me, I push you back
Tipping point
Tipping point

I will invade your mind
Make you fear the sound
Of voices that aren’t there
With no one else around

You try to stop the footsteps
And stop the heart that beats
You will beg for silence
You will pray for peace

You won’t defy me
You won’t deny me
I’m at my tipping point
You won’t define me
You’ll never find me
I’m at my tipping point

You won’t defy me
You won’t deny me
I’m at my tipping point
You won’t define me
You’ll never find me
I’m at my tipping point