Ralphelmo Posted April 3, 2019 Author Posted April 3, 2019 As I've seen both AB and NuGNR/GNR shows it rather fits the second audience. btw. aha Quote
MidnightToker Posted April 4, 2019 Posted April 4, 2019 21 hours ago, Ant said: Why is Alter Bridge cooler than Slash's band? The Creed team? How the f did that happen. We need to fix this. The thing that was uncool about Creed was the Jesus impersonator frontman, Scott Stapp. I was in high school when Creed was huge and most people hated them, probably more than Nickelback. But I don't recall anyone saying the guitar player or bass player or drummer was stupid or uncool. I was and still am a fan of Creed's music, just the instrumentals -- I can't stand Stapp's voice, lyrics or personality. So I don't listen to Creed at all anymore but the music on "My Own Prison" and "Human Clay" especially is great. Amazing riffs. I think the songs "Faceless Man" and "To Whom It May Concern" are great 1990s-era tunes. Mark Tremonti wrote all of the music and most of the melodies for Creed songs, including the mega hits. All Stapp did was put his stupid Jesus lyrics on it. Tremonti has gone on to produce a very impressive catalog with Alter Bridge (recording sixth album now) and four very solid solo albums under his own name. Stapp has released several solo albums that absolutely nobody has listened to. He's awful. That's what made Creed uncool. If by "cool" you're talking looks/attire, well, I don't care about that. As a rock fan, I think a talented and prolific musician is cool. So count me in the camp that says Alter Bridge is cool, just like the many other rock bands I like, including GNR and SMKC. 3 Quote
The Dissident Posted April 4, 2019 Posted April 4, 2019 I really appreciate that Myles has released an unreal amount of solid-good rock albums over the past 15 years. It is unreal what the man has put out for music in todays industry. One Day Remains - 2004 Blackbird - 2007 AB III - 2010 Apocalyptic Love - 2012 Fortress - 2013 World On Fire - 2014 The Last Hero - 2016 Year Of The Tiger - 2018 Living The Dream - 2018 AB IV - 2019 Not to mention the guest work he has done in the studio. 2 Quote
Ant Posted April 4, 2019 Posted April 4, 2019 With respect to Alter Bridge being cool I wasn't being too serious I just think that video of them at Albert Hall is surprisingly well constructed (better than Metallica's S&M shenanigans) and the crowd and their stage attire... they just seem like a legit contemporary band. SMKC is feeling a little tired to me... in every respect... hence the coolness remark. But this is an appreciation thread so I will vacate, haha. Quote
Ralphelmo Posted April 24, 2019 Author Posted April 24, 2019 Recorded during Guitar Center Sessions in 2012. It's unbelievable how Frank, Todd and Brent play it. 3 Quote
Anguyen92 Posted June 7, 2019 Posted June 7, 2019 Jebus, I look at these old Alter Bridge videos from like 2004-2005. They all look relatively young and not as refined as they would become. Note how they all dressed in brown in this video compared to the usual rock look of dressing in black. It's funny how things would become as Myles would sing this on the regular six years later. Quote
MidnightToker Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 New Alter Bridge album is called “Walk The Sky,” out October 18. Obviously we know nothing about the music yet but I like the title. Apparently they took a different approach to songwriting for some of the tracks this time around too Quote
Ralphelmo Posted June 13, 2019 Author Posted June 13, 2019 I know it since monday, damn I was dying to share it with you guys. They'll announce west/central europe tour soon. Quote
Ralphelmo Posted June 13, 2019 Author Posted June 13, 2019 Was it the very first time Myles heard Just Like Anything? Look at his eyes LOL! SMKC started performing this song a few moments later! 1 Quote
Sydney Fan Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 On 16/01/2019 at 7:23 AM, Ralphelmo said: It has more views than some AB's singles, e.g. Show Me A Leader or Isolation... And I know why... To be honest i would like to know why.. the main singles ive heard from this band, i dont understand there popularity. Quote
Anguyen92 Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, Ralphelmo said: I know it since monday, damn I was dying to share it with you guys. They'll announce west/central europe tour soon. Can you at least confirm my prediction? Will Sevendust be direct support for them in the mainland Europe tour? Edit: Hours later. Wow, I would have thought Sevendust supporting them in Europe in the whole tour would be a lock, but they are stuck with Shinedown the whole time instead???? Edited June 14, 2019 by Anguyen92 Quote
MidnightToker Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/alter-bridge-to-release-walk-the-sky-album-in-october-european-tour-with-shinedown-sevendust-announced/ ALTER BRIDGE will release its sixth studio album, "Walk The Sky", on October 18 via Napalm Records. The 14-track opus marks a creative highpoint for the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums. "Walk The Sky" is a complete career retrospective drawing upon elements from each of the band's previous releases to create something new. Recorded in a fresh way, "Walk The Sky" was born from complete song ideas created by Kennedy and Tremonti. This material was then worked on by the entire band to develop "Walk The Sky" into a unique listening experience. This varies from the band's previous method, going back to their sophomore release, "Blackbird", where Kennedy and Tremonti would combine individual ideas and riffs alongside producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette to form some of their most revered songs. From the opening vocal melody on "One Life" to the moving finale of "Dying Light", ALTER BRIDGE has created a formidable addition to its music catalog. Songs like "Godspeed", "Native Son" and "Walking On The Sky" are sure to be early additions to the live set. "Forever Falling" also marks a lead vocal return from Tremonti, with Kennedy taking the chorus, as done previously on the "Fortress" favorite "Waters Rising". The first single, "Wouldn't You Rather", will be released in two weeks. "Walk The Sky" track listing: 01. One Life 02. Wouldn't You Rather 03. In The Deep 04. Godspeed 05. Native Son 06. Take The Crown 07. Indoctrination 08. The Bitter End 09. Pay No Mind 10. Forever Falling 11. Clear Horizon 12. Walking On The Sky 13. Tear Us Apart 14. Dying Light ALTER BRIDGE will head out on a worldwide tour beginning in September. The trek will launch in the United States before heading over to Europe to close out 2019. The European dates scheduled for November and December will feature support from SHINEDOWN, SEVENDUST and THE RAVEN AGE. The North American dates will be announced in the near future. The band will also take part in the inaugural Exit 111 festival in October and the sold-out 2020 sailing of ShipRocked. ALTER BRIDGE's European tour dates with SHINEDOWN, SEVENDUST and THE RAVEN AGE: Nov. 12 - DEN, Copenhagen - KB Hall Nov. 14 - FIN, Helsinki - Ice Hall Black Box Nov. 16 - SWE, Stockholm - Hovet Nov. 17 - NOR, Oslo - Sentrum Scene Nov. 19 - GER, Hamburg - Sporthalle Nov. 20 - GER, Berlin - Columbiahalle Nov. 22 - GER, Leipzig - Hause Auensee Nov. 23 - POL, Warsaw - Hala Kolo Nov. 26 - GER,Cologne - Palladium Nov. 27 - GER, Munich - Zenith Nov. 29 - AUT, Vienna - Gasometer Dec. 01 - SWI, Zurich - Halle 622 Dec. 02 - ITA, Milan - Mediolanum Forum Dec. 04 - SPA, Barcelona - St. Jordi Club Dec. 06 - POR, Lisbon - Sala Tejo Dec. 07 - SPA, Madrid - Vistalegre Dec. 09 - FRA, Paris - Olympia Dec. 10 - HOL, Amsterdam - AFAS Live Dec. 12 - BEL, Brussels - Cirque Royal Dec. 14 - ENG, Nottingham - Motorpoint Arena Dec. 15 - ENG, Manchester - Manchester Arena Dec. 17 - SCO, Glasgow SSE - Hydro Arena Dec. 18 - ENG, Birmingham - Birmingham Arena Dec. 20 - WAL, Cardiff - Motorpoint Arena Dec. 21 - ENG, London - 02 Arena 2 Quote
Ralphelmo Posted June 23, 2019 Author Posted June 23, 2019 Wonder if Myles will join Sevendust to play this song during upcoming tour: They played it together only once, there's also only one video on youtube: Love his grungy voice here. Quote
Anguyen92 Posted June 23, 2019 Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) I personally hope Myles will join them to play Sorrow, but since Sevendust is opening, they are only getting like 35 minutes, and Myles does have his pre-show routine and warm-up, I doubt it. That last part of the video was pretty darn bittersweet where Lajon asked the crowd if they want to see Sevendust and AB tour together more. It would take them 11 years to finally get to this point and it's only for 6 UK shows (not counting festival shows that they were on the same bill for or the Shiprocked cruise). I do hope to see both bands tour together in the states next year even though I'm seeing both of them in September (Sevendust in LA, AB in Orlando). It can be done though, both bands are under the same management team. Edited June 23, 2019 by Anguyen92 Quote
MaskingApathy Posted June 24, 2019 Posted June 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Ralphelmo said: Cory is a cool guy; I met him at NAMM last year. He plays with Fitz and Todd in Toque. Quote
Free Bird Posted June 24, 2019 Posted June 24, 2019 That's sad for Frank. Wishing him and his wife all the best. 3 Quote
Ralphelmo Posted June 26, 2019 Author Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) First sneak peek of the upcoming single, Wouldn't You Rather. Sounds, I would say, different. And I know why, audio is reversed xD Here's how it sounds: https://streamable.com/biyq0 Edited June 26, 2019 by Ralphelmo Quote
Ralphelmo Posted June 27, 2019 Author Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) Damn, those riffs and fills are totally fresh for Alter Bridge! Edited June 27, 2019 by Ralphelmo Quote
Ralphelmo Posted July 25, 2019 Author Posted July 25, 2019 Interesting story about jamming/rehearsing with Chris Cornell at his home. Such a bummer we'll never see them performing together. Quote
Nicklord Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 I'm listening to Wouldn't You Rather every other day or so and I still have no idea how the song goes. Like, I know the riffs are really good but I can't recreate them in my head I don't know if that should've been a lead single. Addicted to Pain and Isolation I remembered immediately for example Quote
moreblack Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 Having seen SMKC just a day or 2 ago, I cannot reiterate how amazing that whole crew is onstage. Chemistry up the ying yang. 2 Quote
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