Act of Defiance
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2014 in Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Founder | Chris Broderick, Shawn Drover |
| Defunct | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
| Products | Heavy metal music |
Act of Defiance was a heavy metal supergroup originating from Los Angeles, established in 2014 by guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover shortly after their joint exit from Megadeth. The ensemble featured vocalist Henry Derek Elis (formerly of Scar the Martyr and Thrown into Exile) alongside bassist Matt Bachand, known for his work as guitarist with Shadows Fall and bassist for Living Wreckage. In 2019, Broderick became a touring member of In Flames. The group ceased activities during the Covid-19 crisis and officially dissolved following Broderick's permanent integration into In Flames, a development confirmed by Drover in 2023.
Band members
- Henry Derek – lead vocals
- Chris Broderick – guitar, backing vocals
- Matt Bachand – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Shawn Drover – drums, percussion
Studio albums
- Birth and the Burial (2015)
- Old Scars, New Wounds (2017)
Music videos
- "Throwback" (2015)
- "Legion of Lies" (2015)
- "M.I.A" (2017)
- "Overexposure" (2017)