New Single "This Is War" from Pawns & Kings. Myles Kennedy absolutely SLAYS this!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@007sandokan]

Could you do fable of the silent son?

[@alterbridgeofficial]

Amazing, thank you!!

[@Dewey_Andreas]

I really hope you do Words Darker Than Their Wings sometime, Myles always amazes me and the note he hits live at Royal Albert Hall is incredible.

[@samc1696]

i want this SO BAD

[@bradhughes510]

all we can do is keep asking, cause it is a phenomenal performance

[@thomashanson6603]

This.

[@joaomedeiros56]

We all need this!

[@adershwarrier]

Have been waiting for it so longgg

[@hosersupreme]

Mark Tremonti is an absolute powerhouse of a songwriter and musician. Brian Marshall is an absolute monster on the Bass. Scott Phillips is one of the most underrated hard rock drummers around, complimenting each piece without taking it over and consuming it. And Myles Kennedy is one of the greatest vocalists alive and a killer guitar player. It blows my mind that they're still basically underground and not the biggest rock band in the world. I've been a massive fan since they debuted and they just keep getting better with each album

[@MrBennyt19]

Totally agree, got recommended by a mate last week and like “how have I not heard of these guys?” - dayummmnn! Been listening to Alter Bridge and Myles’ solo work for days now - his track Ides of March is insane! Love his voice! ❤

[@ThePlyschurban]

Amen

[@donthompson567]

Absolutely agree. I saw them at the met in Philadelphia and they blew my mind. My favorite band by far. No one sounds like them. Not even Creed sounded like them which is amazing. And hard to find any band this talented.

[@joshuamartin9255]

​@@MrBennyt19 if you don't know of them already. Look up "Mind Your Manners" and ESPECIALLY Anastasia by Miles' solo project (Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators ft. Slash). I bet you ANY amount of money those will land in your top 5. Both songs have so much energy and they're just...SO fun to listen to

[@Veaseify]

'not the biggest rock band in the world' - begs the question of who is? When no-one sells albums anymore and rock music has disappeared from mainstream radio it is hard to work out who is 'big' anymore. Alter Bridge in that context are as successful as any other modern rock band.

[@thickheart28]

19:01 love that reaction, pretty much what we’re all saying inside

[@jojodkangaroo250]

I really think you would absolutely love "Words darker than their wing" live at royal albert hall. It really displays the range that Myles really has.

[@darrelldog5]

Yup! As high as you can get!!! Lol....

[@mountianbluebear]

Let's be honest, she could spend the next 6 months covering Alter Bridge, Myles, and even Mark.

[@jojodkangaroo250]

@@mountianbluebear Very true. She could have a channel that's pure Myles/Mark if she wanted. She could dig into the work with slash and all the solo albums.

[@Rosebud425]

One of my favorite songs; Words Darker….

[@jojodkangaroo250]

@@Rosebud425Mine too. Such an amazing song!

[@johnsteger1301]

The best thing about Myles Kennedy is anytime your hear him you know without any doubt it's Myles. An amazing and unique rock voice.

[@kathleenhardy4011]

Laughed out loud at 3:45. 😂 Your face and “Holy crap”. That’s how I feel listening to him.

[@jonclegg9169]

Such clean vocals over such heavy music is just wonderful.

[@RB-oc7ti]

Mark Tremonti 👍

[@MetalRob81]

@@RB-oc7ti This riff was actually written by Myles 😉

[@simulationbasementkid]

@@MetalRob81 most of the heaviest songs on this album were written by Myles. He did Silver Tongue, P&K, and I think Last Man Standing as well.

[@TheFlexXMLG]

exaaactly

[@a-World-Of-Payne]

Myles is one of the best singers of our generation, magnificent voice!

[@apokw]

I just keep wondering how on earth can Myles be more and more captivating by each album. He is clearly playing to his strengths and that is definitely his technique. What a banger of a song

[@jordancarpenter676]

Myles is constantly evolving which is so refreshing. He’s the same but not on every album for the better. Even in his side projects he doesn’t do the same ol’ thing.

[@1WithTheShark]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Alter Bridge are one of THE BIGGEST most UNDERRATED bands in the biz. It's a god damn CRIME these guys don't get more recognition or air time (I'm looking at you Sirius!) Easily some of the most talented musicians alive today.

[@htt232101]

After Creed fell apart I ended up hearing that the band was reforming with Myles as Alter Bridge, I ended up at their first concert here in the UK in Manchester in front of maybe 200 people....it was amazing to be so close, then they came back, Manchester again, slightly larger venue about 400-500....amazing again. The last time I saw them was for the release of ABIII and it was at Manchester Arena infront of thousands....since then my health took a hit and I haven't seen them.....but they continue to put out the best stuff today.....I will always remember those beautiful concerts and fistbumping Mark, Myles and Brian as a super excited 20 year old. I wish them all the success in the world as they continue to take it by storm

[@CJKhaos]

I managed to see them at the Manchester Arena for the Walk the Sky tour in 2019 with Shinedown. One of the best concert nights I have ever been to. Seeing them again in December with Halestorm. Cannot wait

[@jojodkangaroo250]

I disliked creed but I love their music. It's a love hate thing so I refused to listen to alter bridge. When I finally gave them a chance they have saved my life. Literally

[@abpob6052]

Miles is the master of his range. The resonance he creates in his head to produce such knife edge power is incredible.

[@Lee-vp8vs]

Elizabeth, knowing your love of Myles' voice and your love of rock and orchestra I'm amazed you haven't done a reaction to Words Darker Than Their Wings from the Albert Hall concert. Although the song "Waters Rising" where Mark takes lead vocals is also amazing!

[@JustinWillhoit]

Greatest hard rock singer of this generation and it’s not close.

[@LSwick-ss6nm]

This is why they are one of the greatest rock bands ever. I grew up on what we now call classic rock and Alterbridge captures the huge, stadium anthem sounds of Boston or ACDC as well as the melodic flow of less hard rocking bands like Journey. Then they kick it up several notches and drop heavy driving rhythms and riffs that have a Metallica like influence. This may be their best total album.

[@iamdavis151]

I've listened to this track probably close to 20 times already and I CAN'T STOP. Been listening to AB for the entire 18 years they've been together, and this song is AB at their best. Can't wait to see how you react to it, cause it gave me chills.

[@trfmusic902]

Ughhh lol, I can’t wait for the album release to listen to this. Its the opening track and one of my favourite things of listening to AB albums is the first track. Its always something special. So im probably not regretting waiting

[@ambrooks5]

You got that right! As soon as I got home I had to blast this on my pa. It’s so heavy! 🤘

[@KaoruTakarai]

This album is gonna be so epic. 😭

[@maziarabidian6764]

Myles said in an interview with Rick Beato that in early days he didn't know how to warm up his voice! And still he was killing it! And now, what can we say?! Along side Chris Cornell, he's one of the best rock vocalists of our generation. This band has it all. They complete each other. loved them since I heard them the first time on the Fantastic Four OST (shitty movie, awesome OST).

[@ExitiumNL]

There's a reason Alter Bridge has been one of my favorite bands for many, many years. I think you might also like his solo work. The Ides of March (the song in this case) is an absolute masterpiece.

[@nightsgrow6575]

It’s so so good!

[@dougbenton8101]

Can we talk about Mark Temonti's guitar work here for a second? That man is an absolute monster, genius, and extremely underrated. I Love Myles don't get me wrong but Mark is insane, too. Marks signature PRS ripping through mesa boogie amps. Not to mention his incredible technique. Big applause to that man

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Mark is insanely talented, and his vocals are breathtaking!

[@zapalizap]

@@TheCharismaticVoice please do dust or trust by tremonti (mark's solo band) he is really good as a rock singer too, not just the sinatra thing. And btw his solos always have absolutely perfect balance of melody, tech and personal expression 🤘

[@tobiasleurs5560]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Miles has an awesome voice, absolutely. But you should have a go at Waters Rising from the Fortress album. Mark Tremonti finaly gets to do a real big part of the vocals and smashes it.

[@snjstr]

You're killing me!!!!! It's bad enough AB put out another new song, but now you're putting this out while I'm at work? As if the next ten days waiting for the new album isn't enough suffering, now I have to wait 8 hours today before I can see this! I guess if this is the worst I have going on I can't complain. Thx for the review and don't forget about Words Darker Than Their Wings live at the Royal Albert Hall. You'll love it.

[@joelhammond4162]

second this!!!

[@isaacuus8381]

I really really hope one day she analyze his first solo album Year of the Tiger, it's truly impressive

[@joelhammond4162]

@@isaacuus8381 I second this as well.

[@Brandunfriendlyman]

Mark has stated in an interview years ago that a guitar solo should have the feeling of being sung so yeah, you are onto something.

[@thomasthompson5823]

I was hoping you would feature Myles Kennedy. He is an astounding singer. If you want to hear some early works I suggest his old band The Mayfield Four. The song 12/31 from the album Fallout is something I could see you have on your channel. His voice does some amazing things. Especially around minute 5:05. Very reminiscent of Jeff Buckley.

[@pucknuts33]

Amazing song...Myles is amazing...Tremonti is incredible... On the falsetto, especially the word "fool" I was actually hearing Muse......awesome

[@mstaader]

Half the reason I watch your videos is your own voice and the way you talk... soothing with a beautiful tone

[@nturner2176]

My god, that's crisp! I've never heard of this band, but I likey!

[@Novakiller]

I love how much you get Myles! You must react to Words Darker than their Wings live from Royal Albert Hall with a full symphony. Also for you look for the symphony only songs from the same concert.

[@arksider666]

Gotta do Fable of the Silent Son! Hands down Alterbridge's Best song to date!

[@raymondsmola6930]

Absolutely. One of my favorite bans, all members included exceptional at every instrument invocals

[@Coachbrandphd]

Just wanted to thank you. Have been an Alter Bridge fan forever, so hearing your analysis of Myles' vocals is very appreciated. Also think it makes me a better vocalist. Thank you!

[@iron_rush_theater1246]

Would love to hear this song in the opening to a James Bond movie - it has that power, vibe, and clarity....and a feeling of a nemesis behind it all.

[@tomverburg6413]

Totally agree!

[@JohnSmithSTSBand]

That “choir” part is all Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti! Absolutely mega 🤯

[@RB-oc7ti]

AlterBridge is such a great band of musicians!! Add the distinctive lead guitar of Mark Tremonti and his perfect complementary backing vocals and songwriting, to the perfection of Myles Kennedy’s vocals and his very good guitar licks and excellent song writing; you have sheer greatness!

[@MightyHiken]

That's the Alter Bridge we've been all waiting for! That's the Alter Bridge we've all deserved to hear! Hype!

[@metalmark1214]

Great you got an early preview Elizabeth. I like the new song Pawns & Kings. Next one to do is Words Darker Than Their Wings Live At The Royal Albert Hall or Broken Wings Live at Amsterdam

[@the1ucidone]

Your love and enthusiasm for the new Alter Bridge song brings me great joy!

[@glpf5]

I had not heard this so thank you for that. The screams that Miles does in Find the Real (Alter Bridge) and his overall voice in Open your Eyes (another Alter Bridge song)..such a talented guy.

[@braxtontaylor5161]

I know it's already been said here, but words darker than their wings at royal Albert hall is incredible

[@armyofq4786]

i love your enthusiasm, child like, is truly enjoyable to watch. Myles is one of the best vocalists of all time!!!

[@pokerfacevinny]

I think an Opera version of this song with an orchestra backing would be an otherworldly epic, to an already epic song (hint hint 👀) Love it

[@Grover91]

With a full sized choir and orchestra. It would be totally epic.

[@adershwarrier]

Bering back Royal Albert Hall Event 😌

[@steverenison3375]

What makes these guys my favorite band is exactly what you touched on. They sound heavy, but Myles vocals smoothly sings through it. Best sound out there

[@pickboy77]

That “tone” of Mark’s that you’re referring to is his custom PRS Tremonti guitar, and the prototype of his PRS MT100 amplifier. He definitely has a “sound” and “tone” in his playing that is all his own.

[@EJSmith145]

HUGE fan of Myles' work, and tears starting forming in my eyes over how excited I was listening to this for the first time. I was sitting there smiling and mouthing to myself "THIS GOES SO HARD, WHAT?!" as I listened. AMAZING start to an album, a perfect choice for the first song!! 💖

[@trekuhl3966]

Myles Kennedy is one of the best singers in music today. I absolutely love his vocals and range.

[@niklaskornstad4341]

This came at the perfect time, I'm going to see Alter Bridge and Halestorm when they come to Sweden Nov 4! I originally got the tickets to see Halestorm, but now I look forward to seeing Alter Bridge as well!

[@jeremyj2550]

WOW this song has one hell of a hook. I was instantly captivated. Sounds like an instant classic to me. Can’t wait to hear the album.

[@bennoakes2477]

nuh.

[@bdbeaudette]

This song is epic! Completely agree with you on the opening!

[@sabrinamaurin]

I love them so much I'm going to Berlin (Germany) to see them for the 3rd time in concert even though I'm living in Bordeaux (France). Last time I went to Madrid (Spain) to see them. And we had the big surprise to learn that Shinedown is also in Berlin, in the same venue the day after Alter Bridge, so we are going to see them al well. Best weekend ever !

[@EduardoHernandez-vv8ey]

Love your energy when reacting to songs your really enjoy and are excited about. The screen isn't a barrier in feeling that very same energy here as well. Thanks.

[@Hazardteam]

19:43 I'm hearing this for the first time, but people(!) this guitar solo is astonishingly beautiful!! Absolutely.

[@annak_b]

I'm so excited for the new album!! Looks like it's going to be amazing and heavier! The songs realeased so far are great! Myles always amazes me. His voice and Tremonti's voice match very well! Love this band!

[@troysmith6929]

Wow, loved listening to this for the first time. Myles is an amazing talent in himself, but the whole band and the song are great too!

[@williamdecker3989]

I met and ate lunch with Mark and Myles at the many PRS open houses, in Stevensville, Maryland over the years. I used to work there! They are the nicest people too! Don't discount Mark's voice, review his Sinatra cover album!

[@majusebetter6223]

It is wonderful to see your great joy in this song 😊

[@andytheiss85]

rise today will always be my favorite song from alter bridge

[@travy9148]

This album is one of their best sounding albums to date! Everyone sounds phenomenal. I remember Guitar Hero introduced me into Alter Bridge and I’ve been hooked ever since!

[@predatormusic3504]

Great performance. heavy, heavy song. Extremely timely lyrics.

[@snjstr]

It was definitely worth the wait. That was so much fun to watch. Thanks again for this reaction.

[@jamomoritz6763]

Alter Bridge is my favourite band. Their new album is sick.

[@rachelcarter7452]

Just stumbled upon your channel and I was hoping to see you do Myles. He’s my #1 favorite rock vocalist, he and this band are so crazily underrated.

[@nikao9783]

She can say anything, I always see the analysis enchanted by this beauty, with all due respect...

[@RG049]

Thanks Elizabeth! Love this song.

[@KasumiFox]

The song feels even better after your analysis. Such skilled people, you all!

[@Mr1fingersalute]

This is an awesome song, thank you for introducing it to me!! Myles is great and alter bridge on the whole is killer! Tremonti is awesome as well, killer talent You’re adorable! lol

[@arsen9139]

Myles is great!! I keep on my discovering his voice.

[@alexp3462]

Love your analysis and enthusiasm when you do these! Hope you get around to listening to the new album, think you'd love Fable of the Silent Son!

[@MegaChorro123]

Everything Alter Bridge and side projects totally kick ass 🤘🏽

[@sirkat344]

"Aggressive, biting vocals". Best description I've heard for such vocals. Great lyrics indeed. Not knowing any more than I do about him/them, this is some fierce stuff! So. @Olaf "OJ" Schaefer @The Charismatic Voice, Dinner was barbeque chicken, tater tots and green beans... and skulls and snakes. 🤪 Hee hee! (For those not in on the joke- it was a facebook bit) Muy cool song/video and naturally, the best descriptive analysis around. My day is complete. Bring on Friday! 😋

[@covertocovercal1038]

I’ve seen Alter Bridge live and they are my absolute favorite band! ❤️🤘🏻

[@BLStatted]

Nothing short of amazing. That is my perpetual definition of Myles, and with this band?? Alter Bridge are extraordinary. Mark Tremonti deserves so much more credit than he receives! 🤩❤‍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stevenalexander6033]

I enjoy the way you describe everything and talk about things. It's like having a conversation with someone about music. Eventhough it's just you.

[@stevenalexander6033]

Myles is also one of my favorite singers period.

[@kylekittelberger1417]

Alter Bridge is one of my favorite bands, and I love that you have fully gotten onto the Alter Bridge train and are so excited for their new music! If you haven't reviewed anything from Tremonti's killer album Marching in Time from last year, check out songs like Now and Forever, Let That Be Us, Bleak, or Would You Kill (and check out the album, its amazing!).

[@davoid0716]

ALREADY?! woooow Thank YOU! You're awesome

[@wallywest2360]

Myles is awesome, this song is a total banger. I'm going to have to check out this album.

[@kevinmuzerMetalMind64]

Huge Miles Kennedy fan! Since his days with Slashs Snakepit and Alter Bridge. One of the best, strongest lead vocals in modern rock n roll, 2000s. Miles, Shinedown & Hallstrom...All strong lead vocals.

[@kevinmuzerMetalMind64]

Halestorm

[@slackers_unite]

Never with Slash’s Snakepit. SMKC maybe. Um and it’s Myles, not miles. I don’t want to be that guy,but if you’re gonna say that you’re a big fan….you should know these things.

[@mckeonjohn4786]

Will be going to their listening party on Thursdayin Orlando, can't wait to hear the whole album and meet the band. This should be epic.

[@ozneonil7132]

Bruh, love this girl for this🥺

[@jeffroe6956]

Thanks for introducing me to Alter Bridge. They are a very powerful group with excellent vocals, percussion & guitar work. Hearing Myles' vocals & their powerfully dramatic styling of This is War it had dashes of Coheed's & Incubus's sounds in certain songs. Thanks for the intro to some more great music. If I may let me leave you with two songs, which if you've heard you'll probably enjoy again. If not, hope you'll review. Incubus' In the Company of Wolves and Queen's The Prophet's Song. Both have awesome vocal stylings & are superb musical journeys. Prophet's is dark & kinda scary for Queen. Wolves I consider the tale of two stylings, Floyd & Al Greene. Interesting combo, nuff said.

[@ScottSmith-vc5vf]

Can’t wait to buy this album. Wow. Wow. Wow.

[@matthewgower1288]

I am absolutely loving their new stuff so far!! I’ve had them on repeat for days. And this song would have to be my favourite so far followed closely by Silver Tongue. I loved hearing it for the first time with you. Thank you so much!!! 🙌🏻☺️

[@aoiacct6643]

You need to give Alter Bridge's Words Darker Than Their Wings a listen. Great song.

[@mattrichardson5678]

Thanks Elizabeth! Lots of great vocal science in this one, like keeping the forward placement when going down to a lower note. You can really hear it after you point it out, and it makes a big difference in the listening experience.

[@jetcity18]

Whilst Words Darker Than Their Wings is a must for you to review, one of Myles purest performances was on the second Mayfield Four album Second Skin. The song Summergirl is stunning, the whole vocal track is actually the original demo Myles recorded. It’s delicate, vulnerable and powerful all at once. Would love to see your reaction to that song.

[@rachelcarter7452]

I 100% agree with this! Summergirl is what made me a fan of Myles.

[@nicholasbodenhoff6812]

These are my new favorite videos on KZbin. Have listened to hours and hours of these! Love it!

[@Arashmickey]

Great song. I love it when elements are introduced in small ways, like the high notes on the guitar at the end of the intro, or the the second voice that's barely there in the refrain. It makes me excited to hear it again later in the song.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

It's such a great introduction to an album!!

[@KaoruTakarai]

Myles always guarantees perfection.

[@Drumming_Monkey]

This album is so good. Seeing them in November for the fourth time. Can't wait.

[@bennywooly304]

So happy to see you reacting to more AB! Especially their new stuff

[@joelclarke7601]

A lot of people are asking for a reaction to Words Darker Than Their Wings live at the O2 arena with The Parallax Orchestra. I agree, please check it out.

[@patfix]

Finally am able to watch this, since I wanted to wait until the album is out. Thanks for this video, the song is banging!

[@PeteDHeat]

It’s so adorable how excited you get about the technicalities hahaha I totally get it cuz I do the same when it comes to guitar. Great review and reaction!

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Alter bridge strikes again. So good!

[@thebest3921]

Alter Bridge are so good!

[@trayallebach3171]

you should hear his parts on the soundtrack for the movie "rockstar" with mark walhberg. miles has a crazy range its unreal

[@matthewwright5802]

I would love to see your perspective on Fable of the Silent Son. It is an epic long song with a feel of separate songs within one. And his voice has a goth like and power behind it. This reaction with your stops and starts might take 20 minutes. LOL but it is worth it. One of their best songs ever

[@zackguitar07]

Brilliant analysis as always, Elizabeth! All 4 of the singles released so far for the new Alter Bridge album have powerful vocal performances and lyrics by Myles. Please react to “Words Darker Than Their Wings” live at Royal Albert Hall or some of Myles’s songs with Slash like “Lost Inside the Girl,” “Anastasia,” or “The River is Rising.”

[@night31869]

They seem to love layering Myles voice as a way to add more background vocals, it happens in a lot of Alter Bridge songs. And you were spot on with Jeff Buckley, as Myles said himself the guy's one of his biggest influences in general BTW, I loved how giddy you got listening to this song 😁

[@Benny_painter]

WOW I just bloody LOVE this so much!! Just brilliant. Great breakdown as always E, thank you.

[@vidinaxio]

All the layers are Myles i think, I thought it could be Mark but not deep enough! That flip into the imposto is awesome, been sat here doing that over and over haha. I had a lesson with Myles singing teacher Ron (RIP) and the pee muscles are the thing that's really started to help me hit Myles's higher notes...