Act of Defiance


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, vocalist Henry Derek and bassist Matt Bachand. 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, Drover stated that the band had come to a close at point of Chris Broderick joining In Flames as a permanent member.

Band members

Studio albums

  • Birth and the Burial
  • ''Old Scars, New Wounds''

    Music videos

  • "Throwback"
  • "Legion of Lies"
  • "M.I.A"
  • "Overexposure"