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Metal Allegiance Concert Set for NAMM 2026: Presales Start Soon!

10/15/2025

Summary

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Metal Allegiance will host its concert on January 22, 2026 at the House of Blues in Anaheim.
Core members David Ellefson (Metal Allegiance), Mike Portnoy (Metal Allegiance), Alex Skolnick (Metal Allegiance), and Mark Menghi headline, with Chuck Billy, William DuVall, and Gary Holt.
The event coincides with the NAMM convention, boosting its significance in the metal community.
Presales begin October 15, and general sales start October 17.
Organizers promise unique surprises and performances.

History

Historical Context

The NAMM Show, first held in 1902 as the NAPDA Convention, evolved into the largest music products trade show, showcasing innovations and fostering industry connections. By 2020, it attracted over 115,000 attendees. Metal Allegiance's 2026 concert celebrates this legacy, highlighting the metal genre's growth and the NAMM Convention's ongoing role in promoting musical collaboration and creativity within the industry.

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Story summary

Metal Allegiance will host its concert on January 22, 2026 at the House of Blues in Anaheim.
Core members David Ellefson (Metal Allegiance), Mike Portnoy (Metal Allegiance), Alex Skolnick (Metal Allegiance), and Mark Menghi headline, with Chuck Billy, William DuVall, and Gary Holt.
The event coincides with the NAMM convention, boosting its significance in the metal community.
Presales begin October 15, and general sales start October 17.
Organizers promise unique surprises and performances.

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