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  Img Capt From left to right: Scott Phillips, Brian Marshall, Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti
  Background group_or_band
  Origin Orlando , Florida , United States
  Genre Alternative Metal <br> Post-grunge <br> Alternative Rock <br> Hard Rock
  Years Active 2004 -present
  Associated Acts Creed <br> The Mayfield Four
  Current Members Myles Kennedy <br> Mark Tremonti <br> Scott Phillips <br> Brian Marshall


Alter Bridge is an , Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips (former members of Creed ), with Myles Kennedy (lead vocals and guitar formerly of The Mayfield Four ).

Alter Bridge released their debut album '' One Day Remains '' on August 10 , 2004 along with their first single " Open Your Eyes ", which was followed by "Find The Real" and "Broken Wings".

They are set to release their second album, '' Blackbird '' on October 9th , 2007 . Their first single of the album, "Rise Today", was released on July 30th , 2007 .


HISTORY

Alter Bridge was formed in 2004 by former Creed members Mark Tremonti , Scott Phillips , and Brian Marshall . Marshall quit Creed because of differences with singer Scott Stapp , but joined his former bandmates in this project. Singer Myles Kennedy joined the project later.

The band juggled several names before settling for Alter Bridge. The name comes from a bridge on Alter Road , close to Tremonti's childhood home. The bridge is at the intersection of Alter and Korte, which forms the border between the city of Detroit, Michigan and the city of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan . Other names considered for the band include "Downright" and "One Day Remains".

The band was signed to Wind-Up Records and released their debut album, '' One Day Remains '', on August 10 , 2004 . The album produced three hit singles and was certified gold in the US , and platinum internationally.

In April 2006, Alter Bridge announced that they had terminated their contract with Wind-Up Records, securing the rights to much of their studio and live catalog. The reason for the split was because of pressure put on Tremonti, Phillips, and Marshall to reunite with Scott Stapp and reform Creed. By May 25 , 2007 , they had finished recording of the new album. On July 9 , 2007 , it was announced that the band was signed by Universal Republic Records .

Their next album, titled '' Blackbird '' is set to be released on October 9 , 2007 . The first single off the new album is titled "Rise Today", and was released for digital download on July 30 , 2007 . The song is also the official theme song for WWE Unforgiven 2007 .


MEMBERS



Myles Kennedy (formerly of The Mayfield Four )
Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Mark Tremonti (formerly of Creed )
Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Brian Marshall (formerly of Creed )
Bass
Scott Phillips (formerly of Creed )
Drums



DISCOGRAPHY


Albums



Singles



OTHER NOTABLE WORK


  • After an invite by UK's Total Guitar magazine for Mark to provide a guest lesson, the song "Ahavo Rabo Taco Salad" was born. While initially supposed to solely involve Mark, the rest of the band also got involved.


  • Alter Bridge has licensed several of their songs to WWE programming, including "Find The Real" for the 2005 Royal Rumble , and "Metalingus" for superstar Edge . They appeared with Edge on an episode of WWE Raw . The track "In Loving Memory" was also used by WWE as the backing to a tribute package following the deaths of "Lord" Alfred Hayes and Eddie Guerrero . "Rise Today" will be featured as the theme song for the upcoming WWE PPV Unforgiven 2007 Sept 16th.


  • Alter Bridge contributed the song "Save Me" to the soundtrack .


  • Alter Bridge contributed the song "Shed My Skin" to the soundtrack Fantastic Four: The Album.


  • Alter bridge performed the song "Open Your Eyes" at the 2004 ALDS.


  • "Find the real" was performed by Alter Bridge on the Jay Leno show in 2004.


  • "Open Your Eyes" was played by Alter Bridge on the Jimmy Kimmel show.


  • "Rise Today" was featured in the intro to the Cubs - Cardinals Monday night game on ESPN on August 20, 2007.

  • "Rise Today" is featured in the background of CBS's new promo spot for the upcoming season of CSI:Miami.



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