With Soundgarden recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alternative rock collective, King Ultramega, have unleashed a new rendition of “The Day I Tried To Live.” The track features Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy, Mark Menghi of Metal Allegiance, and Charlie Benante of Anthrax. Supplied with an animated music video, it also appears on a 2-song LP, alongside “Rusty Cage,” available through Reigning Phoenix Music records. Watch it below and read more.
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Metal Allegiance Book a Show at Anaheim House of Blues
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. They play at the House Of Blues (400 Disney Way), Thursday, January 22, 2026. Keep reading below to find out more.
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King Ultramega Share a Cover of “Say Hello 2 Heaven” by Temple Of The Dog
King Ultramega, the alt-rock collective featuring members of Alice In Chains, Anthrax, Mastodon, and Soundgarden, have unveiled a new rendition of “Say Hello 2 Heaven.” Originally recorded by Temple Of The Dog, this fresh take also features Richie Kotzen on vocals and guitar. This single comes in memory of legendary vocalist, Chris Cornell, while raising funds and awareness for MusiCares. Watch the video for the track below and find out more.
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King Ultramega Teams Up With Joe Satriani to Cover “Be Yourself” by Audioslave
A tribute project to the legacy of Chris Cornell, King Ultramega have just released their second track with their instyrumental cover of Audioslave’s “Be Yourself” featuring guitar legend Joe Satriani, and drummer Kenny Aronoff! This follows their cover of “Rusty Cage,” originally by the late singer’s iconic grunge band, Soundgarden. In addition to metal and rock luminaries, the album was mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God). Delivered in collaboration with Reigning Phoenix Music records and MusiCares, it is the collective’s seconf track and comes with a music video. Watch it below and find out more.
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King Ultramega (Alice In Chains, Anthrax, Mastodon, Metal Allegiance) Drop a Cover of Soundgarden Classic “Rusty Cage”
A tribute project to the legacy of Chris Cornell, King Ultramega have just released a cover of “Rusty Cage,” originally by the late singer’s iconic grunge band, Soundgarden. In addition to metal and rock luminaries, the album was mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God). Delivered in collaboration with Reigning Phoenix Music records and MusiCares, it is the collective’s debut and comes with an animated lyric video. Watch it below and find out more.
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