On the heels of the recent announcements of its upcoming eighth studio album and Blackbird festival in Wales in summer 2026, Alter Bridge has released its first piece of music in over two years, “Silent Divide.” Watch the music video for the song below, and pre-order the new album (due Jan. 9, 2026, via Napalm Records) here.
The album features 12 new tracks from the band. Songs like “Rue the Day,” “Disregarded” and “Scales Are Falling” will fit alongside any of the classic songs from Alter Bridge’s catalog. “Trust in Me” shows Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti sharing vocal duties as Kennedy handles the verse duties while Tremonti takes the chorus. That strategy is flipped on “Tested and Able” as Mark handles the verses and Myles takes on the choruses behind one of the band’s heaviest intros to date, giving way to an unforgettable melody. “Hang By a Thread” is sure to become a show favorite as it hints at some of the most popular songs in the band’s catalog. The album closer “Slave to Master” is an epic track that Alter Bridge has come to be known for and is the longest song the quartet has recorded to date.
The band worked with longtime collaborator and producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette. The album was recorded over two months spring 2025 in the legendary 5150 studio in California and Baskette’s studio in Florida.
“Alter Bridge” track listing:
1) Silent Divide (5:06)
2) Rue the Day (4:46)
3) Power Down (4:08)
4) Trust in Me (4:48)
5) Disregarded (3:55)
6) Tested and Able (4:36)
7) What Lies Within (5:07)
8) Hang by a Thread (4:11)
9) Scales Are Falling (5:54)
10) Playing Aces (4:05)
11) What Are You Waiting For (5:00)
12) Slave to Master (9:03)
“Alter Bridge” is available for preorder in the following formats:
- 1-CD 6p Digisleeve, 12p Booklet
- 2-LP Gatefold BLACK, Lyric Sheet
- 2-LP Gatefold TRANSLUCENT VERDE – VETRI (INDIE exclusive)
- 2-LP Gatefold TRANSLUCENT VERDE – VETRI + autographed postcard (NEWBURY exclusive, limited to 50)
- 1-CD 6p Digisleeve + autographed postcard (NEWBURY exclusive, limited to 250)
- 2-LP Gatefold SPLATTERED BLACK SMOKE/ WHITE ORANGE BLACK, 12p Booklet (Napalm mailorder exclusive)
- 2-LP BLACK, White Label Edition + hand-numbered Covercard (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)
- 2-LP Gatefold MARBLE COLORLESS BLACK & RED BLACK OLD PURPLE, 12p Booklet (Napalm exclusive)
- LP Box incl. 2-LP Gatefold SPLIT BLACK/MILK, 12p Booklet, 5-Tack Bonus Picture Vinyl in Plastic Sleeve, Artprint (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)
- 1-CD 6p Digisleeve + “Hang By A Thread” Shirt Bundle (Napalm exclusive)
- 2-LP Gatefold SPLATTERED CRÈME BLACK, 12p Booklet (Band exclusive)
- 2-LP Gatefold MARBLE BLACK SMOKE, 12p Booklet (Band exclusive)
- 2-LP Gatefold CRISTALLO MILK GLITTER, Lyric Sheet (Band exclusive)
- 1-CD Jewel Case (Ticket Bundle for Townsend exclusive) + Guitar Pick (Band exclusive)
To coincide with the release of the new music, Alter Bridge has announced a U.S. headline tour to accompany its already announced European tour. The band is heading out on the What Lies Within U.S. Tour featuring Filter or Sevendust and Tim Montana as support in select markets, kicking off April 25, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, and running through May 24, when it will wrap in Tampa, Florida. Information on all tickets and VIP packages for the upcoming tour can be found at www.alterbridge.com.
U.S. tour dates:
Apr 25 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues – TM
Apr 26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy – 7D/TM
Apr 28 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center – F/TM
Apr 29 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom – F/TM
May 1 – Tulsa, OK – Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino Hotel – F/TM
May 2 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha – F/TM
May 5 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center – F/TM
May 6 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed – F/TM
May 9 – Atlantic City, NJ – Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – F
May 10 – Boston, MA – Citizen House of Blues Boston – F/TM
May 12 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount – F/TM
May 13 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater – F/TM
May 18 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian Theatre – F/TM
May 19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit – F/TM
May 21 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle – 7D/TM
May 22 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company – F/TM
May 24 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center – F/TM
Previously announced tour dates:
Jan 15 – HAMBURG, GERMANY – Sporthalle
Jan 17 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene
Jan 18 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene
Jan 20 – STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Annexet
Jan 22 – HELSINKI, FINLAND – Ice Hall Black Box
Jan 24 – COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – KB Hallen
Jan 25 – BERLIN, GERMANY – Columbiahalle
Jan 27 – GLIWICE, POLAND – Prezero Arena Gliwice
Jan 28 – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Barba Negra
Jan 30 – VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Gasometer
Jan 31 – ZAGREB, CROATIA – Bocarski Dom
Feb 02 – ROME, ITALY – Atlantico
Feb 03 – BERGAMO, ITALY – ChorusLive Arena
Feb 05 – ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – The Hall
Feb 06 – LYON, FRANCE – Halle Tony Garnier
Feb 08 – BARCELONA, SPAIN – Razzmatazz 1
Feb 10 – LISBON, PORTUGAL – Sagres Campo Pequen
Feb 12 – MADRID, SPAIN – Palacio Vistalegre
Feb 13 – BORDEAUX, FRANCE – Arkea Arena
Feb 15 – LUXEMBOURG, LUXEMBOURG – Rockhal
Feb 17 – OBERHAUSEN, GERMANY – Oberhausen Turbinenhalle
Feb 18 – PARIS, FRANCE – Zenith
Feb 20 – MUNICH, GERMANY – Zenith
Feb 22 – AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Ziggo Dome
Feb 23 – BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Ancienne Belgique
Feb 25 – NEWCASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM – Utilita Arena
Feb 26 – MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – AO Arena
Feb 28 – DUBLIN, IRELAND – 3Arena
Mar 02 – GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM – OVO Hydro
Mar 04 – LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The O2
Mar 05 – NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM – Motorpoint Arena
Jun 27 – CARDIFF, WALES – Blackbird Festival @ Cardiff Castle
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