 Mustaine announced that the album would be the band's last and would be followed by a farewell tour, after which he would focus on a solo career.Megadeth began the Blackmail the Universe world tour in October, enlisting touring bassist James MacDonough of Iced Earth and guitarist Glen Drover of Eidolon and King Diamond.Five days before the first show, Menza was replaced by Shawn Drover, who remained with the band as a regular member.