Legends Unite: Metal Allegiance Rocks Anaheim

January 23, 2025 – Metal Allegiance returned to the House of Blues in Anaheim for another awesome night of metal music. The band’s dynamic setlist, which included a mix of original tracks and cover songs, showcased their impressive musicianship and dedication to the genre.

The evening began with “Pledge of Allegiance,” a high-energy track that set the tone for the rest of the night. This was followed by a blistering rendition of “Fast as a Shark,” a classic Accept cut that left the crowd in awe of the band’s technical prowess.

Setlist:

1. Pledge of Allegiance (Bush, Skolnick, Kisser, Ellefson, Menghi, Portnoy)
2. Fast as a Shark (Accept cover) (Tornillo, Skolnick, Kisser, Holt, Ellefson, Portnoy)
3. Terminal Illusion (Tornillo, Skolnick, Kisser, Menghi, Portnoy)
4. Light Up the Sky (Van Halen cover) (Tornillo, Skolnick, Ellefson, Portnoy)
5. Liars & Thieves (Sanders, Skolnick, Kisser, Ellefson, Portnoy)
6. Let Darkness Fall (Sanders, Skolnick, Kisser, Menghi, Portnoy)
7. Parasite (KISS cover) (Sanders, Skolnick, Coyle, Ellefson, Portnoy)
8. Disposable Heroes (Metallica cover) (Sanders, Kisser, Coyle, Menghi, Portnoy)
9. The Accuser (Bush, Skolnick, Kisser, Ellis, Menghi, Portnoy)
10. Bound By Silence (Bush, Skolnick, Kisser, Coyle, Menghi, Portnoy)
11. Hy Pro Glo (Anthrax cover) (Bush, Coyle, Loomis, Gibson, Portnoy)
12. A Lesson in Violence (Exodus cover) (Sanchez, Holt, Ellis, Gibson, Menghi, Portnoy)
13. Wang Dang Sweet Poontang (Ted Nugent cover) (Blitz, Kisser, Coyle, Menghi, Portnoy)
14. Mother of Sin (Blitz, Skolnick, Kisser, Menghi, Portnoy)
15. Elimination (Overkill cover) (Blitz, Holt, Coyle, Vivaldi, Ellefson, Portnoy)
16. Territory (Sepultura cover) (Green, Kisser, Vivaldi, Ellefson, Portnoy)
17. Symphony of Destruction (Megadeth cover) (White-Gluz, Loomis, Vivaldi, Day, Ellefson, Portnoy)
18. Dissident Aggressor (Judas Priest cover) (Tornillo, Friedman, Loomis, Vivaldi, Ellefson, Portnoy)
19. Killers (Iron Maiden cover) (Bush, Kisser, Holt, Friedman, Menghi, Portnoy)
20. War Pigs (Black Sabbath cover) (Blitz, Tornillo, Skolnick, Kisser, Trujillo, Menghi, Portnoy)
21. Iron Fist (Motörhead cover) (Everybody)

The original tracks in the setlist, such as “Liars & Thieves” and “Terminal Illusion,” were received warmly by the crowd and showcased the band’s ability to create fresh material that stands proud alongside the classics.

Overall, Metal Allegiance’s performance at the House of Blues was a testament to the spirit of heavy metal. They not only honored the legends who came before them with heartfelt renditions of classic tracks but also solidified their own place within the genre. For fans, this show was a memorable celebration of metal that left everyone eagerly anticipating their next performance.

_{NOTE: Among the musicians that are a part of and performing at Metal Allegiance 2025 in Anaheim, they included: Bobby Blitz (Overkill), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater/ Winery Dogs/ BPMD) John Bush (Armored Saint), Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy) Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves & God Forbid), Brandon Ellis (The Black Dahlia Murder), Marty Friedman (ex-Megadeth), Gary Holt (Slayer / Exodus), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), Jeff Loomis (former Arch Enemy), David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) Mark Tornillo (Accept), Angel Vivaldi, Robert Trujillo (Metallica)}

PHOTO CREDIT: Live photos by Angel Mejia for ZRockR Magazine – (c) 2025 – All Rights Reserved.