With just one day to go before the release of their eighth studio album on January 9, 2026, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE return with a brand-new single, “Scales Are Falling”. Another unmistakable statement from the celebrated quartet — Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitars), Mark Tremonti (guitars/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass) and Scott Phillips (drums) — the track captures that jarring moment of awakening when deception is exposed, along with the emotional weight that comes crashing down once the truth is finally revealed.
Kennedy explains: “It’s when you realize the reality of a situation where you’ve been deceived. You see the truth and how harsh it is.”
Tremonti adds: “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.”
After more than two decades together, ALTER BRIDGE show absolutely no signs of slowing down. Renowned for their massive riffs, infectious vocal hooks, and signature twin-guitar attack, the quartet has earned huge acclaim from both critics and fans worldwide. Now, they’re set to carry that momentum forward with the release of their self-titled eighth studio album next year via Napalm Records.
“Alter Bridge” was once again helmed by the band’s longtime collaborator and producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette and was recorded over two months this past spring at the legendary 5150 studio in California and Elvis’s recording studio in Florida.
“Alter Bridge” track listing:
01. Silent Divide (5:06)
02. Rue The Day (4:46)
03. Power Down (4:08)
04. Trust In Me (4:48)
05. Disregarded (3:55)
06. Tested And Able (4:36)
07. What Lies Within (5:07)
08. Hang By A Thread (4:11)
09. Scales Are Falling (5:54)
10. Playing Aces (4:05)
11. What Are You Waiting For (5:00)
12. Slave To Master (9:03)
