METAL ALLEGIANCE Recruits ALICE IN CHAINS' WILLIAM DUVALL For New Single, 'Black Horizon'
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Trailblazing metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE has returned with a brooding new single, "Black Horizon", via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). 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.
Watch the lyric video made by Costin Chioreanu here.
Menghi comments: "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."
DuVall chimes in: "I was pleasantly surprised and absolutely honored to be asked to contribute to this song and I'm very happy with the result."
Skolnick says: "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!"
Portnoy adds: "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/"
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. With two albums of original music and an EP, the supergroup proves that legends never die, and can even reinvent themselves.
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the "core four" METAL ALLEGIANCE members will share the stage with Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT),John Bush (ex-ANTHRAX, ARMORED SAINT),Doc Coyle (BAD WOLVES, GOD FORBID),William DuVall (ALICE IN CHAINS),Jack Gibson (EXODUS),Gary Holt (SLAYER, EXODUS),Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),and Troy Sanders (MASTODON). In typical METAL ALEGIANCE fashion, the show at the House Of Blues (400 Disney Way) will feature surprise special guests and support from CHAINED SAINT, RED REIGN and LOST LEGACY.
Menghi comments: "It wouldn't be a January or a New Year's celebration without this gig. I always look forward to visiting the HOB in Anaheim and being in Sunny SoCal for a few days with my friends in MA. This show will be a bit different… I know we've said that before and it always is, but this one is gonna be special and include some firsts, even for us!"
(Source: www.blabbermouth.net)
