These groups will be performing covers of their favorite metal bands in a tribute show, which costs $10 in advance or $12 at the door, at 6 p.m. Saturday.

For members of one of the acts, Of Virtue, this show will be the first time they perform songs other than their own.

These musicians will be joined by five other metal bands from the Lansing area — Know Lyfe, Crackjaw, Born, Dagon and Devastator.

“Each band has an extremely strong following,” White said. “It’s a specialty show. … It’s not just a regular show — it’s something that’s really special and unique.”

The acts will pay tribute to other well-known metal bands from about the 1990s or early 2000s, including Deftones, Alice in Chains, Chevelle, Metallica, Slipknot and Hatebreed.

Of Virtue’s vocalist and guitarist Damon Tate described the band’s sound as a cross between Misery Signals, a band known for its technicality and progressive melodies, and the high-energy group Killswitch Engage. He said members also are all heavily influenced by Hatebreed, which is why the band was chosen as the one they would cover.

“Hatebreed is an influence on all of us,” he said. “They have a super positive message, and it’s super heavy at the same time.”

Prior to agreeing to participate in Saturday’s event, Of Virtue’s bassist Jon Fox said he and other band members had no real interest in ever doing a cover show. But after being offered the chance to play, members decided they couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

“We wanted to stick to our own roots as far as our own band playing our own music,” he said. “We weren’t having enough fun at the time as far as being obnoxious and crazy, so we were like, ‘Sure, let’s go out and do it and have some fun.’”

White said cover shows typically result in a large turnout at The Loft, and he expects a crowd of at least 400 people to attend.

“Tribute shows like this, they tend to be big shows and tend to sell out,” he said. “Not only are you getting to see your favorite local band perform, but you’re getting to hear your favorite songs that you can sing along to. You get the best of both worlds.”

Tate said he is excited to play with the other bands on the bill, only some of which he has performed with before.

“Because of this show, I’ve taken the time to see what (the other bands are) about,” he said. “It does help to meet other bands that you wouldn’t normally play with on a regular basis and just talk and go from there.”