I'm surprised other genres haven't pursued a touring super group like metal has with Metal Allegiance. This band, founded by Mark Menghi, is like an all-star game starring members from Lamb of God, Exodus, Mastodon, Slayer, Pantera, King's X, Hatebreed, and Lacuna Coil. Mike Portnoy, Mark Osegueda, Chuck Billy, Ron Thal, Alex Scholnick, and Mark Menghi is playing this short East Coast tour.

Metal Allegiance performs Friday, April 1, at Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Street. 7:30 p.m. $20-$75. themontagemusichall.com; metalallegiance.com.