AIter Bridge’s singer/guitarist Myles Kennedy and co-shredder/backing vocalist Mark Tremonti are deep in contemplation. Sitting in Kensington’s Royal Garden Hotel, they’re discussing the name of their highly anticipated seventh album, Pawns é& Kings. It was a phrase that jumped out to us on many levels,” says Myles. With the title track’s lyrics, The last shall be first, and also that idea of rising above impossible circumstances? That’s empowering. That was a theme that we could stand behind.”
It’s little wonder that this underdog narrative appealed. Forged as they were from two imploded bands Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips from Creed, and Myles Kennedy from The Mayfield Four few favoured Alter Bridge’s chances of success when they emerged back in 2004. Even Myles had been perilously close to packing it all in to become a guitar teacher not long before. Thankfully for everyone involved, what actually transpired was, of course, the emergence of amodern-rock behemoth, and one that was determined not to retread past glories on album number seven. In fact, they straight-up weren’t allowed...
“Scott Phillips is the master of that, the man drives me nuts,” grins Mark, saluting his drummer’s critical ears. Tl come into the studio saying, This is the best idea I’ve got’ And he’s like, You did that chord progression 10 years ago!”
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QUICK CHANGE
As Gibson finally adds some Quick Connect pickups to its Pickup Shop line-up, Dave Burrluck revisits this simple no-solder method to mod your Modern guitar
Return Of The Rack
A revered rackmount digital delay makes a welcome comeback in pedal form.
Pure Filth
This all-analogue preamp pedal based on Blues Saraceno's amp is a flexible powerhouse with a variety of roles.
Reptile Royalty
From Queen to King - there's another Electro-Harmonix royal vying for the crown of octave distortion
Tradition Revisited
Line 6 refreshes its Helix-based modelling amp range by doubling the number of available amp voicings - and more
Ramble On
Furch's travel guitar folds down so you can transport it in its own custom backpack and, the company claims, it returns to pitch when you reassemble it. Innovation or gimmick?
Redrawing The 'Bird
A fascinating reimagining of one of Gibson's more out-there designs, the Gravitas sticks with vintage vibe and mojo. Oh, and that sound...
1965 Fender Jazz Bass
\"They made them later on, but it's not something I've ever seen this early.
Boss Cube Street II
Regular readers will know that the last time I took the Boss Cube Street II out, I was in rehearsal for a debut gig in London.
STILL CRAZY
One of the most creative yet reliably great-sounding effects makers out there, Crazy Tube Circuits grew out of a fetish for old valve amps. We meet founder Christos Ntaifotis to find out more