Alter Bridge return with “Scales Are Falling”, the final song released ahead of their self-titled eighth studio album arriving January 9 via Napalm Records. The signature rocker from the acclaimed quartet explores the moment of realization that comes with uncovering deception and the emotional impact truth carries once revealed. “It’s when you realize the reality of a situation where you’ve been deceived,” Myles Kennedy explains. “You see the truth and how harsh it is.” The track arrives with a visualizer created by Marcin Pospiech, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and Tool.
Mark Tremonti notes his excitement for the track. “It has an atmospheric vibe with a lot of peaks, valleys, and moods. I solo over the bridge, and Myles plays the outro.” The forthcoming album features 12 brand-new tracks that rank among the band’s most compelling work, with songs like “Rue the Day”, “Disregarded”, and “What Are You Waiting For” standing alongside catalog staples. “Trust in Me” highlights the powerful vocal chemistry between Kennedy and Tremonti, with Myles leading verses and Mark commanding the chorus, an approach they reverse on the crushingly heavy “Tested and Able”. “Hang by a Thread” channels the energy of fan-favorite anthems while album closer “Slave to Master” delivers an epic finale as the longest track the band has ever recorded.
The album’s first single “Silent Divide” continues its ascent at Active Rock radio, approaching six million views on YouTube. Longtime producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette joined the band for the project, recorded over two months this spring at the legendary 5150 Studios in California and at Baskette’s studio in Florida. With more than two decades as one of rock’s most consistently acclaimed bands, Alter Bridge continue pushing forward with their renowned towering riffs, infectious melodies, and masterful guitar interplay from Kennedy, Tremonti, Brian Marshall on bass, and Scott Phillips on drums.