METAL ALLEGIANCE gathered last friday at the City National Grove of Anaheim for an unforgettable tribute to our fallen heroes. Hosted by Jackson, Charvel & EVH as well as sponsored by Loudwire, Monster Energy and Musician’s Institute, the night was filled with many special performances as well as an appearance and early birthday celebration for Ray Burton. Today, the band released an exclusive 360 video of the opening song of the night, ‘Pledge Of Allegiance’.
Check out the video:
This night marked the first time in a year that the core four, David Ellefson, Alex Skolnick, Mark Menghi, and Mike Portnoy have played together. They shared the stage with Mikkey Dee (MOTÖRHEAD/SCORPIONS), Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH), Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST), Mike Inez (ALICE IN CHAINS) Eddie Hermida (SUICIDE SILENCE), Arejay Hale (HALESTORM), CARLA HARVEY (BUTCHER BABIES), Chris Jericho (FOZZY), Mark Osegueda (DEATH ANGEL) , Phil Demmel(MACHINE HEAD), Gary Holt (SLAYER/EXODUS), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX), Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), and Billy Sheehan (THE WINERY DOGS). The night began with performances by Marty Friedman, Gus G, and MARTYRD.
If you weren’t available to attend the show and buy the exclusive gold, clear, and red vinyl of »Metal Allegiance«, you have the opportunity to buy it from the Nuclear Blast Shop: http://nblast.de/MetalAllegiance
Or get the digital version of the EP »Fallen Heroes« here: http://www.nuclearblast.de/de/label/music/band/downloads/3868872.metal-allegiance.html
METAL ALLEGIANCE released their newest EP, entitled »Fallen Heroes«, which pays homage to the three legends – Lemmy Kilmister, David Bowie, and Glenn Frey – who impacted not just their lives but the world as well.
Check out the trailers for »Fallen Heroes« here:
Trailer 1 – Alex Skolnick discusses the loss of the 3 legends as well as how the songs were chosen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4owTmvmmac&index=2&list=PLB4brr7vf-P7pT4mcWuAZJ79o-38RZ3Bx
Trailer 2 – Alissa White-Gluz chats about her vocal cover of ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ by THE EAGLES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_1vaB5vOQI&index=1&list=PLB4brr7vf-P7pT4mcWuAZJ79o-38RZ3Bx
Trailer 3 – Mark Menghi talks about how the EP came into fruition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf79U_gL8aw&feature=youtu.be
Trailer 4 – Mark Osegueda talking about his cover of ‘Suffragette City’ by DAVID BOWIE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOxLYeLDjAg&feature=youtu.be
Below is the track list for »Fallen Heroes«:
01. Iron Fist (feat. Troy Sanders)
02. Suffragette City (feat. Mark Osegueda)
03. Life In The Fast Lane (feat. Alissa White-Gluz)
Guitars: Alex Skolnick
Bass: Mark Menghi
Drums: Mike Portnoy
Recorded at Conclave Studios in New York City, Fallen Heroes was produced by Mark Menghi and Alex Skolnick. The album was mixed by Jay Ruston in Los Angeles, CA and mastered at Sterling Sound New York City by Ted Jensen. The initial sketch of the artwork was created by Mark Menghi and Stephen Thompson (ANTHRAX) and was later finalized by Marcelo Vasco (SLAYER).
