METAL ALLEGIANCE have released the first lyric video from the upcoming self-titled release, available worldwide on September 18th via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. ‘Can’t Kill The Devil’ features Chuck Billy on vocals, Alex Skolnick, Phil Demmel and Andreas Kisser on guitars, David Ellefson on bass and Mike Portnoy on drums. The lyric video for the song impacting radio today can be seen here: https://youtu.be/zjXEXx-mIdc
“I am very honored to be a part of the METAL ALLEGIANCE record. The track ‘Can’t Kill The Devil’ was fun and challenging for me,” states vocalist Chuck Billy. “Working outside of TESTAMENT lets me try different things with my voice. I think the fans are going to be singing along to this track for sure.”
Guitarist Phil Demmel adds: “So stoked to throw down with legends!“
METAL ALLEGIANCE will be releasing weekly webisodes every Wednesday up until the album’s release date. The webisodes offer fans an inside look at the creation of »Metal Allegiance« and the unique collaboration by Hard Rock and Heavy Metal’s most notable performers. The first webisode features a look at album opener ‘Gift Of Pain’ and can be seen here: https://youtu.be/xMqn9_whae4
Brought together by principal partner Mark Menghi, »METAL ALLEGIANCE« contains appearances by Philip H. Anselmo, Charlie Benante, Chuck Billy, D. Randall Blythe, Rex Brown, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Phil Demmel, David Ellefson, Alissa White-Gluz, Matthew K. Heafy, Gary Holt, Jamey Jasta, Chris Jericho, Andreas Kisser, Misha Mansoor, Mark Osegueda, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Doug Pinnick, Mike Portnoy, Troy Sanders, Cristina Scabbia, Alex Skolnick, Steve “Zetro” Souza and Ben Weinman. Followers of the webisodes can go to YouTube.com/c/metalallegiance to subscribe for weekly updates.
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 will also be available that will feature all 10 songs as well.
The tracklisting for »METAL ALLEGIANCE« is:
01. Gift Of Pain (feat. Randy Blythe, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Gary Holt)
02. Let Darkness Fall (feat. Troy Sanders, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Mark Menghi, Rex Brown, Randy Blythe)
03. Can’t Kill The Devil (feat. Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Phil Demmel, Andreas Kisser)
04. Dying Song (feat. Phil Anselmo, Alex Skolnick, Mark Menghi, Mike Portnoy)
05. Scars (feat. Mark Osegueda, Cristina Scabbia, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy)
06. Destination: Nowhere (feat. Matthew K Heafy, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy)
07. Wait Until Tomorrow (feat. Doug Pinnick, Jamey Jasta, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy)
08. Triangulum (feat. Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Misha Mansoor, Ben Weinman, Charlie Benante, Phil Demmel, Matthew K. Heafy, Ron “Bumblefoot“ Thal)
09. Pledge Of Allegiance (feat. Mark Osegueda, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Charlie Benante, Gary Holt, Andreas Kisser)
Bonus track:
10. We Rock (feat. Mark Osegueda, Chris Jericho, Tim “Ripper“ Owens, Alissa White-Gluz, Chuck Billy, Steve “Zetro“ Souza, Alex Skolnick, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Andreas Kisser, Phil Demmel, Gary Holt)
Pre-order your copy of »METAL ALLEGIANCE« here: http://nblast.de/MetalAllegianceNB
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 upcoming 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.
Previous participants in METAL ALLEGIANCE live events have included: Philip Anselmo/Rex Brown (PANTERA), Joey Belladonna/Frank Bello/Charlie Benante/Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Gary Holt/Kerry King/Dave Lombardo (SLAYER), Chuck Billy/Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT), Troy Sanders (MASTODON), Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS) and Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA) to name a few. These unforgettable events have also spawned surprise appearances by the likes of Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH), Phil Campbell/Mikkey Dee (MOTÖRHEAD), Steve Vai and Billy Sheehan (THE WINERY DOGS).
More on METAL ALLEGIANCE:
Album trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMgHSwqDDGk
‘Gift Of Pain’ Webisode #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaICw2i7A7s&feature=youtu.be
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