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Act of Defiance

Summary

Act of Defiance was an American heavy metal supergroup from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2014 by guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover of Megadeth after they both resigned from the band on the same day,[1][2] vocalist Henry Derek (ex-Scar the Martyr and ex-Thrown into Exile) and bassist Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall guitarist and current Living Wreckage bassist). In 2019, guitarist Chris Broderick joined In Flames as a touring member. During the length of the Covid-19 pandemic Act of Defiance stayed inactive. Through an interview in July 2023, Shawn Drover stated that the band had come to a close at point of Chris Broderick joining In Flames as a permanent member.[3]

Act of Defiance
Act of Defiance performing in 2018.
Act of Defiance performing in 2018.
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresThrash metal, melodic death metal, metalcore
Years active2014–2019
LabelsMetal Blade
Spinoff ofMegadeth
Past membersHenry Derek
Chris Broderick
Matt Bachand
Shawn Drover
Websitemetalblade.com/actofdefiance

Discography edit

Act of Defiance discography
Studio albums2
Music videos4

Studio albums edit

Music videos edit

  • "Throwback" (2015)
  • "Refrain and Re-Fracture" (2015)
  • "Legion of Lies" (2015)
  • "M.I.A" (2017)
  • "Overexposure" (2017)
  • "The Talisman" (2017)

Band members edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Former MEGADETH Members Officially Launch New Band, ACT OF DEFIANCE; Offer First Taste of New Music". Metal Injection. February 26, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  2. ^ Fender® Musical Instruments. "Chris Broderick Announces New Band Act of Defiance". jacksonguitars.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER Says ACT OF DEFIANCE 'Broke Up' After CHRIS BRODERICK Joined IN FLAMES". Blabbermouth. July 29, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.

External links edit

  1. ^ Anthony Glaser. "Act of Defiance (former members of Megadeth) sign to Metal Blade Records". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on October 29, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  2. ^ "Chris Broderick + Shawn Drover Name New Band Act of Defiance - Loudwire". Loudwire. February 26, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.