With less than 24 hours to go until their eighth studio album hits the shelves, Alter Bridge have decided to squeeze in one last treat for the fans. The new single, “Scales Are Falling”, is out now and serves as the final preview of the self-titled record Alter Bridge, which lands tomorrow, 9th January, via Napalm Records.
The track is a classic slice of the band’s sound, dealing with the gut-punch of uncovering a lie. Frontman Myles Kennedy explains:
“It’s when you realise the reality of a situation where you’ve been deceived. You see the truth and how harsh it is.”
Guitarist Mark Tremonti adds that he was particularly keen to get this one out there, noting its “atmospheric vibe” and the fact that he takes the solo over the bridge while Myles handles the outro.
You can check out the visualiser for the new track by scrolling down to the bottom.
The new album sees the band reuniting with long-time producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette at 5150 Studios. It features 12 tracks, including the opener “Silent Divide” and the epic nine-minute closer “Slave To Master”, which clocks in as the longest track the lads have ever recorded.
Here is the full tracklist for Alter Bridge:
- Silent Divide
- Rue The Day
- Power Down
- Trust In Me
- Disregarded
- Tested And Able
- What Lies Within
- Hang By A Thread
- Scales Are Falling
- Playing Aces
- What Are You Waiting For
- Slave To Master
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If the new tunes aren’t enough, the band are also gearing up to hit the road. The ‘What Lies Within’ tour hits the UK and Ireland in late February and March, with Daughtry and Sevendust in tow. On top of that, they’ve announced their very own curation, the Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle this June, featuring a cracking lineup including Skindred and Bush.
2026 UK & Ireland Tour Dates:
- 25th Feb – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
- 26th Feb – Manchester, AO Arena
- 28th Feb – Dublin, 3Arena
- 2nd Mar – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
- 4th Mar – London, The O2
- 5th Mar – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
Festival Date:
- 27th June – Cardiff, Blackbird Festival @ Cardiff Castle
Tickets for all dates are on sale now. More information on all tickets and VIP packages for the upcoming tours can be found at www.alterbridge.com.
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