Alter Bridge previews self-titled album with ‘Silent Divide’

Alter Bridge previews self-titled album with ‘Silent Divide’
Chuck Brueckmann, Napalm Records

The group’s upcoming album will be released in January 2026

On the heels of the excitement from the recent announcements of their upcoming eighth studio album and their Blackbird festival in Wales next summer, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge are releasing the first piece of music in over two years, “Silent Divide.” The track from the quartet, comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums, shows the band is back and ready to pick up where they left off in 2023. The brooding track begins with the signature guitar tones of Kennedy and Tremonti before the rhythm section of Marshall and Phillips join in. The chorus is powered by Kennedy’s haunting descent as he sings, “Keep your head down, ride out the silent divide.”

A music video for “Silent Divide” is also available which the band has been teasing for days. A comedic opening skit was released of Tremonti, Marshall, and Phillips calling Kennedy’s mom to get the band back together as Myles hangs in his mom’s basement. That scene gives way to a performance of the four4 guys playing together in a small room – a throwback to the way it all started for them. The video was directed by JT Ibanez, and the song can be found in all formats.

With more than two decades performing together, Alter Bridge shows no signs of slowing down. The new, self-titled album from Napalm Records, 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 catalog. “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. The album closer “Slave To Master” is an 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 will be released on January 9, 2026.

To coincide with the release of the new music, Alter Bridge announces a headlining U.S. tour to accompany their already announced European tour. The band is heading out on the What Lies Within U.S. Tour featuring Filter or Sevendust and Tim Montana as support in select markets. The tour kicks off on April 25th in Orlando, FL, and runs through May 24th, where it wraps in Tampa, FL.

1. Silent Divide
2. Rue The Day
3. Power Down
4. Trust In Me
5. Disregarded
6. Tested And Able
7. What Lies Within
8. Hang By A Thread
9. Scales Are Falling
10. Playing Aces
11. What Are You Waiting For
12. Slave To Master

Buddy Iahn
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