PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal
Stemming from an initial idea in 2011, Metal Allegiance was born as a way to unite a collection of hard rock and heavy metal’s most notable musicians in a setting born under one ideal – a love of music and performing. In 2015, that ideal still holds true and has become the foundation for everything Metal Allegiance; furthered with the release of the forthcoming debut album. While the lineup may change, the passion, the energy and the emotion all remain the same. Metal Allegiance is more than just a record or a concert, it’s an experience and a lifestyle.
Metal Allegiance recently announced the release of their debut self-titled album as September 18th but until then, the collective are teasing fans with videos from their sessions in the studio. The second trailer is now online and covers the recording of the second track, ‘Let Darkness Fall’ featuring Troy Sanders (MASTODON), Rex Brown (PANTERA, KILL DEVIL HILL) and Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD). Watch the trailer below:
The standard edition CD of Metal Allegiance will feature the 9 original songs. A digipak edition will be available that features an all-star tribute to Ronnie James Dio with a cover of his classic song ‘We Rock’ as well as a 45 minute behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the album. A double vinyl version is also be available that will feature all 10 songs as well.
The track list for Metal Allegiance racks up as follows:
1. Gift Of Pain
(Vocals: D. Randall Blythe Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson | Drums: Mike Portnoy Additional Lead Guitar: Gary Holt)
2. Let Darkness Fall
(Vocals: Troy Sanders Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson | Drums & Percussion: Mike Portnoy Additional Bass: Mark Menghi & Rex Brown Additional Screams: D. Randall Blythe)
3. Dying Song
(Vocals: Philip H. Anselmo Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: Mark Menghi | Drums: Mike Portnoy)
4. Can’t Kill The Devil
(Vocals: Chuck Billy Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson | Drums: Mike Portnoy Additional Lead Guitar: Phil Demmel & Andreas Kisser)
5. Scars
(Vocals: Mark Osegueda & Cristina Scabbia Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick | Bass: David Ellefson Drums: Mike Portnoy)
6. Destination: Nowhere
(Vocals: Matthew K. Heafy Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson | Drums: Mike Portnoy Additional Lead Guitar: Matthew K. Heafy)
7. Wait Until Tomorrow
(Vocals: dUg Pinnick & Jamey Jasta Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson | Drums, Percussion & Additional Vocals: Mike Portnoy)
8. Triangulum
I. Creation
II. Evolution
III. Destruction
(Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson Drums: Mike Portnoy | Additional Lead Guitar: Misha Mansoor, Ben Weinman, Charlie Benante, Phil Demmel, Matthew K. Heafy
& Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal)
9. Pledge Of Allegiance
(Vocals: Mark Osegueda Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson | Drums: Mike Portnoy Additional Lead Guitar: Charlie Benante, Gary Holt & Andreas Kisser)
10. We Rock (Deluxe Edition Only)
(Vocals: Mark Osegueda, Chris Jericho, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Alissa White-Gluz, Chuck Billy &
Steve “Zetro” Souza Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson | Drums: Mike Portnoy Additional Lead Guitar: Andreas Kisser, Phil Demmel & Gary Holt)
Pre-order the album:
Order the Standard or Digipack CD+DVD from Recordstore to receive an exclusive poster with your order: http://bit.ly/MetalAposter
Limited Edition Double Gatefold Red or Clear Vinyl available exclusively from the Nuclear Blast UK store: http://bit.ly/METALAVIN
