Trailblazing metal collective, Metal Allegiance, recently returned with their brooding new single, “Black Horizon”, their first release of original music since 2018.

Metal Allegiance, which features a core line up consisting of David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Alex Skolnick (Testament), Mark Menghi (King Ultramega) and Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) performed at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA on June 22. During the set they performed “Black Horizon” live for the first time. Check out pro-shot video below.

Over the course of the House Of Blues set, Metal Allegiance were joined by guests including John Bush (Armored Saint), Chuck Billy (Testament), William DuVall (Alice In Chains), Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer), Alissa White-Gluz (ex-Arch Enemy), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) and more.

Fan-filmed video from the night can be viewed below.

Setlist:

“The Accuser
“Bound By Silence
“Can’t Kill the Devil
“Gift of Pain
“Let Darkness Fall
“Hangar 18” (Megadeth)
“Liars & Thieves
“Last of My Kind” (Alice In Chains)
“Black Horizon” (live debut)
“The Boys Are Back In Town” (Thin Lizzy)
“Souls of Black” (Testament)
“Roots Bloody Roots” (Sepultura)
“The Day I Tried to Live” (Soundgarden)
“Scars
“Whiplash” (Metallica)
“Purgatory” (Iron Maiden)
“Pledge of Allegiance

Encore:
“Shock Me” (KISS)
“Fairies Wear Boots” (Black Sabbath)
“Crazy Train” (Ozzy Osbourne)

The studio version of “Black Horizon” features roaring opening riffs from guitarist Alex Skolnick (Testament) and vocalist William Duvall’s (Alice In Chains) ominous howls, painting an apocalyptic scene. Mark Menghi (King Ultramega) on bass and Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) on drums keep the dread looming low in the sky, ready to explode with ferocity at any moment. Systems fail, shadows fall, and the doomed cry for salvation in this desolate world. Gloomy, minimalistic verses bookend thunderous choruses, chronicling a desperate flight for survival.

“Who would have thought we’d be here 12 years later with new MA music? Very excited to have one of my favorite vocalists from one of my favorite bands on the first new MA music in 8+ years, which opens up a new era for MA. As the saying goes, you can’t kill what doesn’t die.” – Mark Menghi

“I was pleasantly surprised and absolutely honored to be asked to contribute to this song and I’m very happy with the result.” – William DuVall

“This song is a gift from the ghost of MA past. It’s salvaged from a stockpile of riffs we’d started long ago but never quite finished. Now, in combination with a first time voice for the band – the great William Duvall – we are pleased to announce a brand new track, forged from what once was, here to kick off a new era. Check it out!” – Alex Skolnick

“After having recording these drum tracks some time ago, I’m stoked that they finally get to see the light of day! Thanks to William for finishing it up for us and welcome to the MA family! \m/” – Mike Portnoy

Stream/download the single here, and watch the lyric video below:

Metal Allegiance lineup for “Black Horizon”:

Alex Skolnick – Guitar
Mark Menghi – Bass, Background Vocals & Producer
Mike Portnoy – Drums
William DuVall – Vocals
Josh Wilbur – Mixing, Mastering on “Black Horizon”

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