Metal Allegiance a super group composed of many metal artist took over the House of Blues Anaheim on Thursday January, 22 2026, their set was riveting. Artist such as Chuck Billy, John Bush and Alissa White-Gluz took over the mic and performed astounding set. There were great guitarist and brutal basists on the set driving the sound of each song.

Metal Allegiance was founded by Mark Menghi became a project in 2015. As time passed more and more phenomenal artists were added. Andreas Kisser and Phil Demmel two stricking forces performed on this year’s show. With acoustic sound from Alex Skolnick’s repertoire and solos played by Doc Coyle. The classic metal masters took the stage. They showcased what it would be like to have Megadeth, Testament, and Sepultura riff masters team up. Alissa White-gluz, Chuck Billy, and John Bush delivered heavy singing. William Duval made a special appearance. This was not just another reunion, it was a super group to remember.

As the NAMM convention started, shows around town were being performed, but this was the show to attend. From guitar solos, to hammering from the drums by Mike Portnoy heavy metal was loudly and skillfully celebrated. These legendary metal masters have written complex track after track. Their most recent single is titled “Black Horizon” featuring William Duval. This track was played live and made the masses mosh relentlessly. Some other famous tracks played were “Can’t Kill The Devil”, and “Liars & Thieves” performed by Troy Sanders. The set had intriguing song after song and the night filled with metal. Chained Saint opened the act for Metal Allegiance. They are an upcoming thrash metal band with elements of death metal. The young band played a neck breaking show and amped the crowd with a skillful display of metal. For more on these acts stay tuned but make sure to check them out in a town near you.

By: Jose Barrientos