With their self-titled eighth studio album set to arrive worldwide in just two days, Alter Bridge have returned with the final track to be released ahead of the record’s official debut. “Scales Are Falling” is the latest preview from the long-running quartet made up of Myles Kennedy on vocals and guitar, Mark Tremonti on guitar and vocals, Brian Marshall on bass, and Scott Phillips on drums. The song centers on the moment when deception is exposed and the emotional weight that follows once the truth becomes impossible to ignore.
Myles 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”.
Mark 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”.
“Scales Are Falling” is now available across all digital streaming platforms. A new visualizer, created by Marcin Pospiech, whose past work includes Nine Inch Nails and Tool, was also released today and accompanies the track.
Now more than 20 years into their career, Alter Bridge continues to move forward without relying on past momentum. Known for their heavy riffs, strong melodies, and layered guitar work, the band will release their self-titled eighth studio album on January 9 through Napalm Records.
The upcoming album contains 12 new tracks that stand among the most focused and confident material the band has written. Songs like “Rue the Day”, “Disregarded”, and “What Are You Waiting For” sit comfortably alongside longtime fan favorites. “Trust in Me” showcases the vocal partnership between Kennedy and Tremonti, with Myles handling the verses and Mark taking over the chorus, a structure they flip on the heavier “Tested and Able”. “Hang by a Thread” is built with live performances in mind, while the closing track “Slave to Master” delivers a sweeping finale and holds the distinction of being the longest song the band has ever recorded.
The album’s first single, “Silent Divide”, continues to climb at Active Rock radio and is nearing six million views on YouTube. Longtime collaborator Michael Elvis Baskette once again produced the record, which was tracked over a two-month period this spring at the iconic 5150 Studios in California as well as Baskette’s studio in Florida.
You can now pre-order the album here.
