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THE RISE OF SKYWALKERS

Celebrating their 15th year of alt-metal domination in 2019, Alter Bridge look back on a timeline that has well and truly established them as the unequivocal leaders of heavy music’s new generation. Led by the inimitable voice of Myles Kennedy (who’s elsewhere shot to stardom as the mic-slinger in Slash’s band) and the double wallop of power in Kennedy and Mark Tremonti’s fierce dynamic as guitarists, the Florida foursome were an instant hit on the shredder’s circuit.

Six albums down, Walk The Sky presents itself as a culmination of everything that Alter Bridge have shed their blood, sweat and tears in pummelling towards thus far. While also adding some unexpected new flavours,

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