Illustrious metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE, comprised of core members David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA), Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT), and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER), have announced their annual return to Anaheim, CA at the House Of Blues (400 Disney Way). Beginning as a celebration of the metal genre, METAL ALLEGIANCE has forged a legacy all their own while collaborating with metal’s most revered trailblazers. With 2 albums of original music and an EP, the supergroup proves that legends never die, and can even reinvent themselves. Having recently signed to Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), METAL ALLEGIANCE continues to carve new paths and make their mark on the modern metal scene.
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the “core 4” members will share the stage with Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), John Bush (ex-ANTHRAX, ARMORED SAINT), Doc Coyle (BAD WOLVES, GOD FORBID), William DuVall (ALICE IN CHAINS), Jack Gibson (EXODUS), Gary Holt (SLAYER, EXODUS), Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), and Troy Sanders (MASTODON). In typical METAL ALLEGIANCE fashion, the show will feature surprise special guests and support from CHAINED SAINT, RED REIGN, and LOST LEGACY.
This special event is sponsored by Reverb and Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Buy your tickets here (on sale on October 17). Pre-Sale Code: SOLO
You may also upgrade your experience with the the following packages:
The VIP Meet & Greet Package* includes:
- Early access into the venue
- Exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with members of Metal Allegiance
- Personal photograph & autograph signing with members of Metal Allegiance
- Collectible show poster (which they’ll happily sign for you)
- Official Meet & Greet VIP laminate
- Crowd-fee access to the merch booth
*Ticket to the concert not included. Must be purchased separately. VIP Meet & Greet Package tickets available here.
The VIP Soundcheck Meet & Greet Package (ONLY 10 AVAILABLE) includes:
- Early access into the venue
- Ticket to the concert that night
- Exclusive “Soundcheck” viewing with Metal Allegiance Crew
- Exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with members of Metal Allegiance
- Personal photograph & autograph signing with members of Metal Allegiance
- Collectible show poster (which they’ll happily sign for you)
- Official Meet & Greet VIP laminate
- Crowd-fee access to the merch booth
VIP Soundcheck Meet & Greet Package tickets available here.
METAL ALLEGIANCE members and collaborators are excited to carry the legacy onward into a new year:
Menghi says: “It wouldn’t be a January or a New Years celebration without this gig. I always look forward to visiting the HOB in Anaheim and being in Sunny SoCal for a few days with my friends in MA. This show will be a bit different… I know we’ve said that before and it always is, but this one is gonna be special and include some firsts, even for us!”
Skolnick comments: “It’s the last quarter of 2025 already (that was fast!) which means things are seriously gearing up for METAL ALLEGIANCE’s annual Anaheim extravaganza at the House of Blues, in 2026! We greatly look forward to this every year – a gathering of friends old and new hanging out, rehearsing and prepping a concert that is beyond fun, over the top and always different from the last. This year will not only be no exception, but there are extra special surprises in store you’re not going to want to miss!”
Portnoy says: “It’s that time of year again…The annual METAL ALLEGIANCE Bash in Anaheim is always the metal event of the year and 2026 will surely continue that tradition! I absolutely love and look forward to throwing down jamming and hanging with my metal brothers and sisters again! Cya then”
Ellefson adds: “This is THE metal show to kickoff the New Year right! This is where metal unites to get 2026 going around all things metal. We look forward to seeing you there for an annual metal summit called METAL ALLEGIANCE!”
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