Year : 2019
Style : Alternative Metal , Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 143 mb
Bio:
Alter Bridge is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida.The band was formed in 2004 by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips. After their former band Creed became inactive in 2003, Tremonti and Phillips formed a new band with former bandmate Marshall and new member Kennedy; Alter Bridge was formally unveiled in January 2004, months before Creed's official breakup in June.After signing with Wind-up Records, Alter Bridge released their debut album One Day Remains in August 2004, much of which was written by Tremonti the previous year. The album received mixed reviews but reached No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in November 2004. The band's second album followed in 2007 with the more positively-reviewed Blackbird, which marked the beginning of a long partnership between the band and producer Michael Baskette. The album reached No. 13 in the U.S. and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.Following continued activities with the members' other bands and side projects, Alter Bridge released AB III in 2010. It received critical acclaim and commercial success on Roadrunner Records, with its lead single "Isolation" topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Alter Bridge released Fortress to further acclaim in 2013, as the band's members continued splitting their time between various projects.The Last Hero followed on Napalm Records in 2016, becoming the band's first album since its debut to reach the top ten of the Billboard 200, and its first to reach the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their sixth studio album, Walk the Sky, was released in 2019, and was followed by Walk the Sky 2.0 in 2020.The band's seventh album Pawns & Kings was released on October 14, 2022.As of 2023 Alter Bridge has sold over 5 million records worldwide.
Album:
For over fifteen years, Alter Bridge have blurred the lines between Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, creating a unique space all of their own. If the band’s last studio album, 2016’s ‘The Last Hero’, tipped closer to Hard Rock, their refreshing new opus ‘Walk The Sky’ walks a finer tightrope, balanced precariously between a rock and the bands heavier side. If some would have delighted in another fourteen song album of more quintessential Alter Bridge, others yearned for a stirring of the pot. Well, with ‘Walk The Sky’, their sixth studio effort, the pot does indeed get stirred, producing some thrilling results.Although you wouldn’t have guessed it based on the record’s leading singles. “Wouldn’t You Rather”, with its spitfire delivery and heavy instrumentation, so dense it’s almost impenetrable, made for a curious first offering by suggesting an entirely heavier direction. Indeed, the semi symphonic metal “Pay No Mind,” and the crushing “Take The Crown,” would also suggest Alter Bridge have simply swung to the other side of the pendulum, gearing up to deliver a heavier ‘The Last Hero.’ That is until in the brilliant, epic, and stunning anthem that is “Godspeed”.To critique “Godspeed” with anything other than unconditional commendation would be inexcusable. From its initial, imminently addictive opening piano/synth hook, to its explosive main riff and emotive verses, by the time Myles Kennedy delivers the ascending pre-chorus before launching you into a chorus too good not to adore, “Godspeed” has comfortably established itself as the albums best track. In fact, it holds its own among the bands best across their entire catalog. It is simply that good.In a similar vein, “Tear Us Apart,” destined to be new AB hit, keeps the lighter, more jovial momentum flowing with an explosive demonstration of modern classic rock. With an erupting rhythm section provided by Scott Philips and Brian Marshall, coupled with soaring vocal highs executed by Kennedy, “Tear Us Apart” molds together wonderfully. And, lest we forget, an equally storming “Forever Falling” sees Mark Tremonti’s return to vocals on this semi-metallic delight, sure to be an early addition to upcoming live shows.The rhythmic dueling between guitarists Tremonti and Kennedy has always seen guitar nerds giggle with delight. Tracks like “Native Son” prove to be no exception. The chemistry, camaraderie, and captivating playing between these two champions are epitomized on ‘Walk The Sky,’ especially among the heavier numbers, including but the slugging chugger “Indoctrination” as well as the soon to be beloved “Clear Horizon”, which creeps up, snake-like, before savagely cutting through the monitors.If suspicions were beginning to brew that Alter Bridge had become a formulaic outfit, these speculations meet their end with this synth-based, modern rock classic that explores some new and exciting heavier territories for the band. Ambitious, adventurous and unmistakably alive, ‘Walk The Sky’ might well redefine what quintessential Alter Bridge sounds like.
Line Up:
Myles Kennedy – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals on "Waters Rising"
Mark Tremonti – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on "Waters Rising"
Brian Marshall – bass
Scott Phillips – drums, percussion
Tracklist:
01. One Life
02. Wouldn't You Rather
03. In The Deep
04. Godspeed
05. Native Son
06. Take The Crown
07. Indoctriniation
08. The Bitter End
09. Pay No Mind
10. Forever Calling
11. Clear Horizon
12. Walking On The Sky
13. Tear Us Apart
14. Dying Light
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