Megadeth: Behind The Mask

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  • 1hr 48m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Casey Tebo

Producer:

Justis Mustaine, Danny Nozell, Steve Ross

Release Date:

Jan 22, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 48m

Synopsis

Dave Mustaine reveals 40 years of Megadeth history and premieres their final album in a special event featuring career-spanning interviews and track-by-track commentary on this landmark release.

Cast

  • Dave Mustaine
Moviegoers are saying
Behind the Mask delivers an unflinchingly honest portrait of Dave Mustaine that thrash metal fans are calling both brutally authentic and surprisingly restrained - notably, he manages to avoid his usual Metallica grievances. While audiences appreciate the raw, unfiltered look at Megadeth's volatile 40-year journey, many found the documentary's dual focus on band history and new album premiere leaves both elements feeling underdeveloped.
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  • Jan 22, 2026

    He’s still got it! (And by “it” I mean the inability to say Kirk’s name without a look of disgust on his face)

    51 Likes
    cjhack05
    cjhack05
    Jan 24, 2026

    Behind the Mask is exactly what Megadeth fans want. It’s not just a standard chronicle of the band, but rather an intimate look into the personality of Dave Mustaine, his inner demons, ego, and obsession with control. The documentary clearly shows that Megadeth are not…

    34 Likes
    Ryko
    Ryko
    Jan 22, 2026

    Dave made it through the entire picture without shitting on Metallica.

    31 Likes
    Krautsalat
    Krautsalat
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    Jan 22, 2026

    Surprised he didnt mention Metallica more

    27 Likes
    mikealasmith
    mikealasmith
    Jan 22, 2026

    Pretty cool way to hear the latest, and supposedly final, Megadeth album in full for the first time ahead of the release tomorrow, and it was a decent audience of excited thrash heads in attendance around my friend and I. It was also cool to experience this with my friend,…

    26 Likes
    Jedidiah Rose
    Jedidiah Rose
    Jan 22, 2026

    Dave Mustaine yaps for a little bit and then just randomly gets cut off by a new song for 108 minutes

    24 Likes
    Kevin
    Kevin
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    Jan 22, 2026

    Our lord and saviour, creator of all, Dave Mustaine has produced an absolute banger, but I wasn’t one hundred percent sure if he was ever a part of Metallica because he didn’t mention it at all during the film.

    19 Likes
    SIXSEVENHAHA
    SIXSEVENHAHA
    Jan 22, 2026

    Me when I’m eating melon in Holland and my tooth falls out :/

    15 Likes
    Hasse
    Hasse
    Jan 24, 2026

    Farewell MEGADETH I will forever remember the music you gave us. I'm gonna go cry now because they won't ever release another album again 🥲

    14 Likes
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Megadeth: Behind The Mask (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 48min long.
What's Megadeth: Behind The Mask (2026) about?
Dave Mustaine reveals 40 years of Megadeth history and premieres their final album in a special event featuring career-spanning interviews and track-by-track commentary on this landmark release.
Who's the cast of Megadeth: Behind The Mask (2026)?
  • Dave Mustaine
Who's the director behind Megadeth: Behind The Mask (2026)?
Casey Tebo directed Megadeth: Behind The Mask (2026).
Who produced Megadeth: Behind The Mask (2026)?
Justis Mustaine, Danny Nozell and Steve Ross produced Megadeth: Behind The Mask (2026).