Alter Bridge Scales Are Falling Single Out Now
With just days until their self-titled eighth studio album drops worldwide on January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records, Alter Bridge unleash the final teaser single “Scales Are Falling” on January 7, 2026. The track – an atmospheric journey with peaks, valleys, moods, and cinematic scope – explores the harsh moment of uncovering deception. Myles Kennedy: “It’s when you realise the reality of a situation where you’ve been deceived. You see the truth and how harsh it is.” Mark Tremonti: “I was excited for this one. It has an atmospheric vibe with a lot of peaks, valleys, and moods. I solo over the bridge, and Myles plays the outro.”
The accompanying visualiser, created by Marcin Pospiech (Nine Inch Nails, Tool – reinfected.me), amplifies the song’s tense picking and layered guitars. Watch below; stream on all DSPs.
Alter Bridge Self-Titled Album: Full Tracklist & Highlights
Produced by Michael “Elvis” Baskette, recorded at 5150 Studios (CA) and Studio Barbarosa (FL). 12 tracks of towering riffs, melodies, guitar interplay – highlights include vocal swaps on “Trust In Me”/”Tested And Able,” live-primed “Hang By A Thread,” epic 9-min closer “Slave To Master.”
| # | Track Title | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silent Divide | 5:06 | Lead single |
| 2 | Rue The Day | 4:46 | |
| 3 | Power Down | 4:08 | |
| 4 | Trust In Me | 4:48 | Vocal chemistry highlight |
| 5 | Disregarded | 3:55 | |
| 6 | Tested And Able | 4:36 | Heavy intro, reversed vocals |
| 7 | What Lies Within | 5:07 | |
| 8 | Hang By A Thread | 4:11 | Live anthem potential |
| 9 | Scales Are Falling | 5:54 | New single |
| 10 | Playing Aces | 4:05 | |
| 11 | What Are You Waiting For | 5:00 | |
| 12 | Slave To Master | 9:03 | Longest track/epic finale |
Pre-order physicals (vinyl/CD/deluxe): lnk.to/AB-AlterBridge.
Alter Bridge are hitting the road hard, launching the What Lies Within Tour on January 15 in Hamburg, Germany, for a 31-date European blitz through March 5 in Nottingham, UK. Joined by Daughtry and Sevendust, the run hits iconic venues like Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome and London’s The O2. The US leg follows, kicking off April 25 in Orlando, FL, with Filter, Sevendust (select dates), and Tim Montana, wrapping May 24 in Tampa. Expect 2-hour sets packed with new cuts, classics like “Metalingus,” and maybe a Tremonti or Kennedy solo nod.
What Lies Within 2026 Tour: Europe and US with Heavyweight Supports
Key tour stops:
| Date | City | Venue | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Hamburg, DE | Sporthalle | Daughtry, Sevendust |
| Feb 4, 2026 | London, UK | The O2 | Daughtry, Sevendust |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Nottingham, UK | Motorpoint Arena | Daughtry, Sevendust |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Orlando, FL | House of Blues | Tim Montana |
| May 6, 2026 | Chicago, IL | The Salt Shed | Filter, Tim Montana |
| May 24, 2026 | Tampa, FL | Seminole Hard Rock | Filter, Tim Montana |
Full schedule and VIP packages: alterbridge.com
Blackbird Festival: Cardiff Castle, June 27, 2026
Marking a career milestone, Alter Bridge launch their inaugural Blackbird Festival on June 27, 2026, at Cardiff Castle, Wales—a 10,000-cap medieval epicenter ready to quake. Headlining a lineup with Skindred, Florence Black, Cardinal Black, and one more act TBD, it’s a curated celebration of their 20-year legacy and a nod to the iconic “Blackbird” solo (Guitarist Magazine’s greatest ever). Tickets are live via blackbirdfest.com and Ticketmaster.
Why Alter Bridge’s 2026 Run Is Unmissable
Since 2004, Alter Bridge—born from Creed’s ashes—have forged a hard rock empire: Gold-certified One Day Remains, No. 1s like Walk The Sky, and a diehard global fanbase. Pawns & Kings (2022) earned 4.5/5 from Classic Rock; now, the self-titled LP pushes harder, with ‘What Lies Within’’s “dark and foreboding” edge signaling new peaks. The tour’s stacked support (Sevendust’s metal heft, Daughtry’s crossover hooks) and Blackbird Festival’s Welsh castle blowout make this their defining moment. Socials are ablaze: “Myles and Mark at The O2? Cardiff fest? Take my money!”
What’s your top Alter Bridge track for the 2026 setlist? Drop it below—let’s crank the riffs.
When is ‘What Lies Within’ out?
Out now—stream via all platforms; video on YouTube.
When’s the new Alter Bridge album?
January 9, 2026, via Napalm Records—12 tracks, pre-order live.
Tour details?
Europe: Jan 15–Mar 5, 2026 (Daughtry, Sevendust). US: Apr 25–May 24 (Filter, Sevendust select, Tim Montana). Tickets: alterbridge.com.
Blackbird Festival?
June 27, 2026, Cardiff Castle—Alter Bridge, Skindred, more. Tickets: blackbirdfest.com.
Band lineup?
Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitar), Mark Tremonti (guitar/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), Scott Phillips (drums).
Why this release matters?
Eighth LP, 20-year legacy—riff-heavy, melody-soaring hard rock at its finest.
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