Metal Allegiance has announced that they’ll be returning to their second home of Anaheim, California at the House Of Blues on Thursday, January 25th for their annual January metal assault. This year marks the introduction of Bobby Blitz (Overkill) and John Bush (Armored Saint, ex-Anthrax) to their ranks in addition to the surprise guests they are known for.

The night will also feature the core four – David Ellefson, Alex Skolnick, Mark Menghi, and Mike Portnoy – who are taking a short break from recording their second full-length album. Joining them on stage is Mark Osegueda (Death Angel), Gary Holt (Slayer, Exodus), Chuck Billy (Testament) and Andreas Kisser (Sepultura).

The night will be sponsored by Musicians Institute and Murder in the Front Row Book and forthcoming documentary and will include direct support from Nuclear Blast Entertainment label mates Wednesday 13. Opening the night are Superfix and a special Musician’s Institute formed band.

General admission tickets for the night will go on sale on Friday, October 27th at 1 PM, EDT / 10 AM PDT and can be purchased here.

VIP packages that include the following will also be available:

– Early access into the venue
– Exclusive pre-show meet and greet with members of Metal Allegiance
– Includes photo opportunities and autograph signing
– Collectible tour poster
– T-Shirt
– Metal Allegiance 16oz pint glass
– Official meet & greet laminate
– Crowd free access to the merch booth

Purchase your VIP packages on Friday, October 27th at 1 PM, EDT / 10 AM, PDT here