ALTER BRIDGE return with their self-titled 8th album; announce 31-date European tour.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 15
4 min read

Four men sit on a brown sofa in a dimly lit room, dressed in casual dark clothing. Two have tattoos, and one wears a band T-shirt. — L to R: Scott Phillips, Myles Kennedy, Brian Marshall, Mark Tremonti Photo: Chuck Brueckmann

With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge show no signs of slowing down. Known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and duelling guitar attack, the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums have garnered themselves massive critical and fan acclaim around the globe.

The band looks to continue that trend when they release their self-titled, eighth studio album next year via Napalm Records. Alter Bridge will be released on January 9, 2026 and the first physical formats are now available for pre-order at: https://www.lnk.to/AB-AlterBridge

Alter Bridge is comprised of 12 all new tracks from the band and features some of their most iconic moments on record. Songs like “Rue The Day,” “Disregarded” and “Scales Are Falling” will fit alongside any of the classic songs from Alter Bridge’s catalogue. “Trust In Me” shows Myles and Mark sharing vocal duties as Myles handles the verse duties while Mark takes the chorus. That strategy is flipped on “Tested And Able” as Mark handles the verses and Myles takes on the choruses behind one of the band’s heaviest intros to date, giving way to an unforgettable melody. “Hang By A Thread” is sure to become a show favourite as it hints at some of the most popular songs in the band’s catalogue. The album closer “Slave To Master” is the type of epic track that Alter Bridge has come to be known for and is the longest song the quartet has recorded to date. The band worked with longtime collaborator and producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette on their eighth album. Alter Bridge was recorded over 2 months this spring in the legendary 5150 studio in California and Elvis’ recording studio in Florida.

Stylized black "AB" letters on a light textured background with "ALTER BRIDGE" written vertically. Minimalistic and modern design.

The track listing for Alter Bridge is:

1) Silent Divide (5:06)

2) Rue The Day (4:46)

3) Power Down (4:08)

4) Trust In Me (4:48)

5) Disregarded (3:55)

6) Tested And Able (4:36)

7) What Lies Within (5:07)

8) Hang By A Thread (4:11)

9) Scales Are Falling (5:54)

10) Playing Aces (4:05)

11) What Are You Waiting For (5:00)

12) Slave To Master (9:03)

Alter Bridge is currently available for pre-order in the following formats:

-1-CD 6p Digisleeve, 12p Booklet

-2-LP Gatefold BLACK, Lyric Sheet

-2-LP Gatefold TRANSLUCENT VERDE - VETRI (INDIE exclusive)

-2-LP Gatefold TRANSLUCENT VERDE - VETRI + autographed postcard (NEWBURY exclusive, limited to 50)

-1-CD 6p Digisleeve + autographed postcard (NEWBURY exclusive, limited to 250)

-2-LP Gatefold SPLATTERED BLACK SMOKE/ WHITE ORANGE BLACK, 12p Booklet (Napalm mailorder exclusive)

-2-LP BLACK, White Label Edition + hand-numbered Covercard (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)

-2-LP Gatefold MARBLE COLORLESS BLACK & RED BLACK OLD PURPLE, 12p Booklet (Napalm exclusive)

-LP Box incl. 2-LP Gatefold SPLIT BLACK/MILK, 12p Booklet, 5-Tack Bonus Picture Vinyl in Plastic Sleeve, Artprint (Napalm mailorder international-only exclusive)

-1-CD 6p Digisleeve + "Hang By A Thread” Shirt Bundle (Napalm exclusive)

-2-LP Gatefold SPLATTERED CRÈME BLACK, 12p Booklet (Band exclusive)

-2-LP Gatefold MARBLE BLACK SMOKE, 12p Booklet (Band exclusive)

-2-LP Gatefold CRISTALLO MILK GLITTER, Lyric Sheet (Band exclusive)

-1-CD Jewel Case (Ticket Bundle for Townsend exclusive) + Guitar Pick (Band exclusive)

To coincide with the announcement of the new album, Alter Bridge will be touring in support of the release. The band is heading out on the What Lies Within Tour. The 31-date tour of Europe will kick off on January 15th in Germany before it wraps on March 5th in Nottingham, UK. Joining the band on the tour will be Daughtry and Sevendust. Public on sale for all shows is July 18th. More information on all tickets and VIP packages for the upcoming tour can be found at www.alterbridge.com.

European What Lies Within Tour 2026:

Jan 15 – HAMBURG, GERMANY – Sporthalle

Jan 17 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene

Jan 18 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene

Jan 20 – STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Annexet

Jan 22 – HELSINKI, FINLAND – Ice Hall Black Box

Jan 24 – COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – KB Hallen

Jan 25 – BERLIN, GERMANY – Columbiahalle

Jan 27 – GLIWICE, POLAND – Prezero Arena Gliwice

Jan 28 – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Barba Negra

Jan 30 – VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Gasometer

Jan 31 – ZAGREB, CROATIA – Bocarski Dom