Not long after the dust settled on this show, headliners Alter Bridge announced two intimate, regional shows for later this year as warm-ups for their inaugural Blackbird Festival, which will take place at Cardiff Castle on Saturday, 27th June. One of the shows is in Belfast, while the other takes …
Read More »Album Review: Alter Bridge – ‘Alter Bridge’
At an initial cursory glance at the cover artwork, the 8th studio album from US arena-headlining rockers Alter Bridge sparks comparisons with 2010’s masterful ‘AB III’. The same simplistic, does what it says on the can, ethos. The music within is the important factor, so let’s not get distracted by …
Read More »ALTER BRIDGE share new single/video “Playing Aces”
With less than six weeks until the arrival of their self-titled, eighth studio album on January 9, 2026, Alter Bridge return with their brand-new single, “Playing Aces.” The track bursts open with the band’s trademark dual-guitar firepower as Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitars), Mark Tremonti (guitars/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips …
Read More »ALTER BRIDGE Release First Track/Video “Silent Divide” from Upcoming Self-Titled Album
Hot on the heels of the excitement from the recent announcements of their upcoming eighth studio album and their Blackbird Festival in Wales next summer, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge are releasing the first piece of music in over two years, “Silent Divide.” The track from the quartet – comprised of …
Read More »ALTER BRIDGE’s BLACKBIRD FESTIVAL takes flight – landing at Cardiff Castle in June 2026
A brand new rock festival is landing in the heart of Wales – and it’s set to make some serious noise. On Saturday 27th June, 2026, the grounds of Cardiff Castle will be shaken to their foundations as ALTER BRIDGE’s inaugural BLACKBIRD FESTIVAL bursts onto the scene with a monumental …
Read More »ALTER BRIDGE return with their self-titled 8th album; announce 31-date European tour
With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge show no signs of slowing down. Known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and duelling guitar attack, the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums …
Read More »ALTER BRIDGE celebrate 20th Anniversary of classic album ‘One Day Remains’
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Alter Bridge’s best-selling debut, One Day Remains, an expanded reissue of the Gold-certified album is available to pre-order or pre-save now. The Deluxe Digital or 2-LP set, released via Craft Recordings, includes fan favourites like “Metalingus,” “Open Your Eyes,” “Broken Wings” and “In Loving Memory,” along with six bonus tracks, including the rare B-side “Save Me” and a live 2005 performance …
Read More »Review: Alter Bridge/Mammoth WVH – O2 Academy, Edinburgh
The festival season in the UK and Europe has grown at a rapid pace over the last few decades or so and has become a vitally important part of the live music calendar. Before treading the boards at such big-name festivals as Download, Sweden Rock, Rock AM Ring, Graspop, and …
Read More »Interview: Brian Marshall – Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge recently made their return to UK arenas for a handful of live dates, I managed to grab a quick chat with bassist Brian Marshall in Glasgow. Subjects on the agenda included; the steady growth of the band, building a loyal fan-base, real estate, and the prospect of supporting …
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