Alter Bridge

Alter Bridge is a band formed by former members of Creed and vocalist Myles Kennedy. They released their debut album One Day Remains in 2004, with the first single "Open Your Eyes".

Lead guitarist Mark Tremonti said of the first record that he would finally get to show his talent, and many of the songs indeed have solos or complicated note-riddled sections.

The overall sound and tonality of the band is still slightly Creed-esque, though the music is definitely a lot heavier. There is more of a rock 'n roll feel to the band as well. Many of the tracks start off with a guitar introduction, leading in the rest of the band similarly to the previous Creed songs. The singer Myles Kennedy adds a definite change to the band, however. As opposed to the former baritone Scott Stapp, Kennedy is a tenor singer, giving more of a cutting edge type feel. Bassist Brian Marshall returned to the band, as he left Creed for the production of Weathered.

The guitar, especially the solos, uses a lot more wah than in Creed. The solos are almost entirely played on the treble pick-up as opposed the the bass pick-up in Creed. This seems to give the guitar much more presence in the music and provides better audibility of the picking style and tonal nuances of the high register notes.

Alter Bridge does not prefer to think of themselves as Creed with a new singer, but as a new band entirely, following a completely different path. The name Alter Bridge comes from a bridge in Mark's childhood where they were not allowed to pass, and represents a sign of enigma.

Members

• Myles Kennedy – Vocals
• Mark Tremonti – Lead Guitar, Vocals
• Brian Marshall – Bass
• Scott Phillips – Drums

Band's Picture

Discography

• One Day Remains, 2004 album
  • "Open Your Eyes", 2004 single
  • "Find The Real", 2004 single
  • "Broken Wings", 2005 single

External Link

• Alter Bridge's official website
• Alter Bridge Rocks
• Alter Bridge Band