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With over 20 years of hard-hitting rock under their belts, ALTER BRIDGE shows no signs of slowing down. The celebrated Florida-based quartet—vocalist/guitarist Myles Kennedy, guitarist/vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips—has announced the release of their long-awaited self-titled eighth studio album, Alter Bridge , due January 9, 2026, via Napalm Records. The record is now available for pre-order in physical formats.
Recorded over the spring at the iconic 5150 studio in California and producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette’s Florida studio, Alter Bridge features 12 brand new tracks that capture the band at the height of their powers. From pulverizing riffs and melodic finesse to signature dual-vocal moments, the new material is being described as some of the band’s most iconic to date.
Among the standout cuts are the driving “Rue The Day,” the emotionally charged “Scales Are Falling,” and the explosive “Disregarded.” Fans can expect a vocal switch-up on “Trust In Me” and “Tested And Able,” with Kennedy and Tremonti trading off lead duties. The epic closer, “Slave To Master,” clocks in at over nine minutes, making it the band’s longest track ever—an ambitious finale that underscores their progressive edge.
Alter Bridge Track Listing:
Silent Divide (5:06)
Rue The Day (4:46)
Power Down (4:08)
Trust In Me (4:48)
Disregarded (3:55)
Tested And Able (4:36)
What Lies Within (5:07)
Hang By A Thread (4:11)
Scales Are Falling (5:54)
Playing Aces (4:05)
What Are You Waiting For (5:00)
Slave To Master (9:03)
2026 European Tour: “What Lies Within”
To support the release, ALTER BRIDGE will embark on a massive 31-date European tour dubbed the “What Lies Within” tour. Kicking off January 15 in Hamburg, Germany, the run features support from fellow rock heavyweights DAUGHTRY and SEVENDUST and wraps on March 5 in Nottingham, U.K. Public on-sale begins July 18.
Select Tour Dates:
Jan. 15 - Hamburg, Germany - Sporthalle
Jan. 22 - Helsinki, Finland - Ice Hall Black Box
Jan. 30 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
Feb. 10 - Lisbon, Portugal - Sagres Campo Pequeno
Feb. 25 - Newcastle, UK - Utilita Arena
Mar. 04 - London, UK - The O2
Mar. 05 - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena
For the full list of dates, visit ALTER BRIDGE's official website or your local ticket outlet.
One Special Night in 2025
Before the tour kicks off, fans can catch ALTER BRIDGE live at a rare acoustic set in Nashville, TN, on October 1, 2025. The performance is part of the Tremonti Family Charity Golf Outing, a benefit supporting the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). The cause is especially meaningful for guitarist Mark Tremonti, whose daughter Stella was born with Down syndrome.
A Legacy Forged in Fire
Since forming in 2004, ALTER BRIDGE has grown from a promising side project into one of hard rock’s most respected acts. Their gold-certified debut One Day Remains launched a streak of six Top 20 debuts on the Billboard 200, and their catalog includes fan-favorite albums such as Blackbird , AB III , Fortress , The Last Hero , Walk The Sky , and Pawns & Kings .
Guitarist magazine crowned the solo from “Blackbird” the “Greatest Guitar Solo of All Time,” while tracks like “Isolation” and “Addicted to Pain” dominated rock radio. The band has sold out world-renowned venues like the O2 Arena and Royal Albert Hall, while continuing to evolve artistically.
Alter Bridge is not just a reflection of where the band has been—it's a bold step forward in a legacy that refuses to be defined by the past.
Pre-Order & Tour Info:
Alter Bridge album pre-orders available now via Napalm Records .
“What Lies Within” tour tickets go on sale July 18.
Acoustic benefit show: October 1, 2025 – Nashville, TN.
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