Alter Bridge has released "Silver Tongue," the lead single from its upcoming seventh studio album, "Pawns & Kings," due Oct. 14, 2022, via Napalm Records (pre-order here). "Silver Tongue," one of the heavier songs in the band's recent catalog, is available from all digital service providers, and all digital pre-orders will receive an instant download... Continue Reading →
Alter Bridge will release its seventh studio album, "Pawns & Kings," on Oct. 14, 2022, via Napalm Records. A lyric video for the album's title track can be seen below. "Pawns & Kings," which consists of 10 new songs, found Alter Bridge reuniting with longtime collaborator and producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette. From the opening riffs of “This Is War”... Continue Reading →
Mark Tremonti—guitar god of Alter Bridge, Creed and Tremonti fame—found a new purpose in life when his daughter Stella was born in March 2021 with Down syndrome. As the first project with his new initiative Take a Chance for Charity, he’s releasing an album titled “Tremonti Sings Sinatra” (May 27, 2022; read Live Metal’s review),... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki And now for something completely different … Hear the name Mark Tremonti and you’ll think of Alter Bridge, Creed and his eponymous solo band. Most of all, you’ll probably think of guitars—huge, muscular riffs and shredding solos. I’m reasonably sure that you won’t think of Ol’ Blue Eyes. Mark started talking up... Continue Reading →
Mark Tremonti--founding member of Alter Bridge, Creed and Tremonti--has released a second music video from his upcoming "Tremonti Sings Sinatra" album. The clip for "Fly Me to the Moon"--shot in black and white--documents Mark in the studio performing the Sinatra classic with members of Frank’s original band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heGRvVBaB68 The album of selections from Frank Sinatra’s... Continue Reading →
Mark Tremonti, Grammy Award winner and founding member of hard rock bands Alter Bridge, Creed and Tremonti, is partnering with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to release an album of Frank Sinatra covers titled "Tremonti Sings Sinatra." The album of selections from Frank Sinatra’s catalog will be released as part of a new charity initiative... Continue Reading →
While conditions still are a long way from normal, bands finally are back on the road. And with the means to promote them available again, that means a flood of new releases are hitting the market. One of the best of these is “Marching in Time” (read Live Metal’s review; buy/stream here), the fifth album... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki So let’s talk about that intro. “A World Away” viciously assaults the listener right out of the gate with what would be a crushing breakdown were it in the middle of the song, then leads into a driving, devastating thrash/speed metal riff. It’s the heaviest Tremonti has ever been, and it’s glorious.... Continue Reading →
Tremonti, the band led by Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti, has debuted a lyric video for "Now and Forever," the fourth single from its new album "Marching in Time" (Sept. 24, 2021, Napalm Records; pre-order here). To commemorate the release of "Marching in Time," Tremonti--also featuring Eric Friedman (guitars), Tanner Keegan (bass) and Ryan Bennett (drums)--will perform... Continue Reading →
Tremonti has released the album closer and title track from its upcoming album "Marching in Time," which is set for a Sept. 24, 2021, release via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are available here. The song "Marching in Time" tells the story of a father having a child during a global pandemic and how he prepares for life... Continue Reading →
