Megadeth has announced a one-night-only global livestream from the legendary Budokan arena in Tokyo, Japan on February 27. The ‘They Only Come Out At Night’ live performance will be streamed worldwide at 6.00 pm Tokyo-time (JST) / 9:00 am London (GMT) and will then be re-broadcast and available to watch on-demand for 2 days. Says frontman Dave Mustaine: “To all our fans and friends in Japan! I am so excited to return to and to finally play the world famous Budokan. Be part of history, and I’ll see you there!”

According to a description of the livestream, “Fans will be treated to virtual VIP access as part of Megadeth’s entourage, following them as they land in Japan and go sightseeing and explore the beauty of the country, all leading into the band’s live performance at the world’s famous Budokan where they will be performing classic tracks such as “Sweating Bullets” from 1992’s double platinum release, Countdown To Extinction, “Hanger 18” from the Grammy-nominated album Rust In Peace, as well as tracks from their current album, The Sick, The Dying…And The Dead!, including the Grammy-nominated single, “We’ll Be Back.”

Tickets grant access to the livestream, all re-broadcasts, and the 2-day on-demand viewing period. Livestream tickets are on sale – here.

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