METAL ALLEGIANCE Unveils Apocalyptic New Single, "Black Horizon"
- Metal Allegiance
- Jan 13
- 2 min read
Trailblazing metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE has returned with their brooding new single, “Black Horizon”. Their first release of original music since 2018, the song 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
METAL ALLEGIANCE lineup for "Black Horiozn":
Alex Skolnick - Guitar
Mark Menghi - Bass, Background Vocals & Producer
Mike Portnoy - Drums
William DuVall - Vocals
Josh Wilbur - Mixing, Mastering on “Black Horizon”
About METAL ALLEGIANCE:
Beginning as a celebration of the metal genre, METAL ALLEGIANCE has forged a legacy all their own while collaborating with metal's most revered trailblazers. Formed by Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA) and comprised of core members David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH), Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA), Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT), and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER), METAL ALLEGIANCE has released 2 albums of original music and an EP, and regularly performs live with fellow metal titans. The illustrious supergroup proves that legends never die, and can even reinvent themselves. Having recently signed to Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), METAL ALLEGIANCE continues to carve new paths and make their mark on the modern metal scene.
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planliva really captures that brooding, apocalyptic feel from the first riff. It's great to hear the contrast between the gloomy verses and those thunderous choruses. The combination of Alex Skolnick's guitar and William Duvall's vocals is perfectly ominous.
The way Skolnick said this song was built from old riffs they never finished is really cool, and it makes me appreciate the colony flow even more. Duvall's vocals on this sound like a perfect fit for that dark, heavy mood.
That opening riff from Skolnick hits like a collapsing sky, and Duvall’s howl over Portnoy’s low-end dread is pure sonic doom. Been a long wait since 2018, but this one’s worth the apocalypse — check out the full breakdown over at https://perchance-ai-image.com
Metal Allegiance’s “Black Horizon” delivers an apocalyptic wave of crushing riffs and powerful energy, creating a rebellious atmosphere that pairs perfectly with the rugged spirit of a Vintage Moto Jacket for metal fans.
That opening riff from Skolnick hits like a collapsing sky, and Duvall’s howl is pure doom—finally, some new fire from these guys since 2018. The bass and drum combo from Menghi and Portnoy keeps that dread crawling under your skin, so I've been digging into more of their live stuff over at https://vaceit.com