VS vous parlait à la mi-mai du supergroupe METAL ALLEGIANCE qui rassemble notamment Mark Menghi, David Ellefson (Megadeth), Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater, etc.) et Alex Skolnick (Testament, ex-Savatage, etc.).

Tout ce beau monde sortira un premier album, "Metal Allegiance" le 18 septembre via le label Nuclear Blast Entertainment.

Il contiendra 9 titres et chacun a droit à des invités prestigieux dont voici la liste :

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, dUg Pinnick, Mike Portnoy, Troy Sanders, Cristina Scabbia, Alex Skolnick, Steve “Zetro” Souza et Ben Weinman.

Retrouvez ci-dessous le détail de la tracklist de l'album avec tous les invités sur chaque morceau.

Petit exemple, sur le titre d'ouverture 'Gift of Pain' le line-up donne :

Randall Blythe - Alex Skolnick - David Ellefson - Mike Portnoy - Gary Holt...

Reste à savoir si METAL ALLEGIANCE sera plus intéressant qu'un autre super-supergroupe, » TEENAGE TIME KILLERS (gardian666)



01. Gift Of Pain Vocals: D. Randall Blythe Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson Drums: Mike Portnoy Additional Lead Guitar: Gary Holt

02. Let Darkness Fall Vocals: Troy Sanders Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson Drums & Percussion: Mike Portnoy Additional Bass: Mark Menghi & Rex Brown Additional Screams: D. Randall Blythe

03. Dying Song Vocals: Philip H. Anselmo Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: Mark Menghi Drums: Mike Portnoy

04. Can't Kill The Devil Vocals: Chuck Billy Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson Drums: Mike Portnoy Additional Lead Guitar: Phil Demmel & Andreas Kisser

05. Scars Vocals: Cristina Scabbia & Mark Osegueda Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson Drums: Mike Portnoy

06. Destination: Nowhere Vocals: Matthew K. Heafy Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson Drums: Mike Portnoy Additional Lead Guitar: Matthew K. Heafy

07. Wait Until Tomorrow Vocals: Doug Pinnick & Jamey Jasta Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson Drums, Percussion & Additional Vocals: Mike Portnoy

08. Triangulum I. Creation II. Evolution III. Destruction Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson Drums: Mike Portnoy Additional Lead Guitar: Misha Mansoor, Ben Weinman, Charlie Benante, Phil Demmel, Matthew K. Heafy & Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal

09. Pledge Of Allegiance Vocals: Mark Osegueda Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson Drums: Mike Portnoy Additional Lead Guitar: Charlie Benante, Gary Holt & Andreas Kisser

10. We Rock (DIO cover) (deluxe edition only) Vocals: Mark Osegueda, Chris Jericho, Tim "Ripper" Owens, Alissa White-Gluz, Chuck Billy & Steve "Zetro" Souza Lead & Rhythm Guitars: Alex Skolnick Bass: David Ellefson Drums: Mike Portnoy Additional Lead Guitar: Andreas Kisser, Phil Demmel & Gary Holt