Alter Bridge Fortress Track By Track Interview With Total Guitar

[@14Yorker14]

I'm coming back to this video three years later (riding The Last Hero hype train!), and it's really great to see an interviewer that has done his research about the band and has obviously actually paid attention to the different aspects of the album as well. Very good interview.

[@Gteesma]

I agree, Blackbird is still their best song but I think Fortress is their best album today.

[@yorklovesrush]

Absolutely

[@SlashArmyPL]

I agree! Cry of Achilles, Fortress & The Last Hero are really close to that epicness though :)

[@TheRealJaded]

Not their best song...

[@Cuzjudd]

Fortress is undoubtedly their best album today

[@Infinitez_72]

I love how easy going and humorous they can be, probably the strongest bond I've ever seen between members of a band!

[@Bradbssargdons]

You guys dont know how amazing it feels to hear Mark and Myles both agree that still, nothing has topped Blackbird, not even Cry of Achilles or Fortress. Blackbird has been my all time AB song since the first time I heard it. :-) Something about it strikes your emotions unlike any other AB song.

[@DaniChapp1996]

Love that the interviewer knew what he was talking about! Obviously done his research it allowed the guys to talk more about the album!! Great interview!!

[@seanfish3852]

freaking love seeing myles happy, hes not cheerful in a lot of his interviews but this one makes me feel good inside

[@seanfish3852]

***** loads and loads of respect. but i enjoyed his attitude and humor in this video more than any other. you can tell he felt like anything goes with this interviewer

[@seanfish3852]

***** yea that's a plus

[@14Yorker14]

***** Yeah well I think that's probably the thing. If you notice 90% of interviewers have been asking him the same questions for years: "What's it like to work with Slash?" "What was it like to jam with Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones?" As gracious and humble as Myles is, he's now at the point where he is an extremely accomplished artist himself, so it helps to have an interviewer is prepared to acknowledge to success and talent of his own band instead of always being fascinated with extracurricular activities. That, and I also imagine he is constantly fatigued between Alter Bridge, Slash, and gradually working on his solo record. He is also always very conscious of taking care of his voice, and I've heard him say many times that he tried to talk as little as possible when it's not 100% necessary to preserve it for live performances.

[@seanfish3852]

Elliot Cameron i get what you mean. can't wait for that solo record come to think of it, but yea he probably likes it when the interviewer is more excited about his own achievements. but to be honest i see a lot of interviewers like that interviewing him

[@frasler1]

It's so nice to see an interview where the interviewer is knowledgable and asks good questions. Really good interview.

[@andrewichigo]

This two are truly rock-gods-sent creative master force. And to see the fun they have and the respect they have for each other really drives me in my learning of the guitar playing!

[@shre.yas.n]

I love it when the interviewer is well informed about the record.. Just takes the interview to a whole new level. Good one TotalGuitar! Brilliant Album Fortress!!

[@sammygmartinistheman]

Epic positive rock. Best band in the world!

[@brycebergstrom5035]

myles kennidy's kids are so lucky "daddy sing me a lullaby" sings broken wings or shed my skin ugh i envy them so much

[@chronicsociopathy4464]

i don't think he has kids

[@tforceraven]

+Bryce Bergstrom He doesn't have kids. Just a cute puppy.

[@brycebergstrom5035]

But when he has them though

[@theratedr1225]

@@brycebergstrom5035 not yet

[@Garrett-In-Canada]

If I could ever meet one guitarist would love to meet Mark Tremonti.

[@Nikonowincolour]

This interviewer is amazing - original poignant questions and giving them room to actually talk. Great job.

[@Asakasen]

This interview needs more likes and way more views!!

[@briann271]

So gooooood! They put so much work put into their music.I love it.

[@Andge121]

The bridge in Fortress is epic. And then when it goes into the solo… awesome!!!!!

[@EddieRaccioppi]

Great interview cant wait to get the album!

[@Cring0r]

Alterbridge are fucking awesome, these guys seem so down to earth also. great interviewer too !!

[@Casey_J96]

I want them to do like a dvd of each album played live all the way through. They have so many good songs that they don't do live that ive always wanted to see and theres not enough time in an actual concert.

[@ItsMyMidlifeCrisis]

Fave band and has been for awhile. Have seen them live twice. Amazing. If you get a chance to see them don't miss the show!

[@rongreen4430]

Love the album...

[@TheMusicfan189]

Calm The Fire is absolutely phenomenal!

[@Mitchellmiester]

Fantastic interview, not only Myles and Mark answering really well, but also great questions. Keeping it simple, he obviously knows his stuff and knows the album very well. Enjoyed this!

[@waylonbarr7719]

Thank you! :) I couldn't think of it for some reason! Thanks again!

[@TotalGuitar]

There's a Celtic Frost reference in Mark's lyrics on Waters Rising.

[@jesperlinder]

Yeah, met Mark and Myles the 19th August and got a chance to listen to the album..was truly amazing, really down to earth and kind guys. If you haven't, pre-order the album and support there, it's gonna' blow you away!

I've already listened about 12 times to the preview and damn... I can't get enough :D

[@BrianMatte]

"Just like dump trucks falling from the heavens!"

[@Edge0626]

I really really really cant wait for this album

[@damian.gamlath]

This is what I love about AB. They keep it simple and laid back - just a few guys playing some kick ass rock.

[@JahMusicTube]

Heard the album preview today. It's awesome!

[@ItsMyMidlifeCrisis]

AGREED! Best song on the album. Phenomenal indeed.

[@umustdv81]

Calm the fire is an epic song. My favorite on this CD.

[@RyanUpward]

I can't wait....till the album....and to see them live :D

[@Wikkedbrisbane]

these guys fuckin rock so glad there still making music! in years to come they will get the recognition they deserve, right now, people who know, know, and people who don't know will soon! keep it up guys !

[@ItsMyMidlifeCrisis]

Yes! Shepherd Of Fire is my fave.

[@igofastr6]

I wish i could just sleep until this album is out. Still keep hoping for an acoustic only album too.

Great album!

[@An0uk99]

Mark is wearing a Like a storm vest, saw them live a few days ago ;)

[@macgibbon]

Has noone else noticed that apparently Alter Bridge recorded Far Beyond The Sun on this album? HAH nice editing.

[@davesuneyes]

+macgibbon ahuahauha :v yeah i was like "OMG I LOST THIS SONG???? HOW???" failure

[@jesperlinder]

Cry of Achilles is awesome, great starter on the Album..flamenco-intro that's kickin' A## the the song just bursts into awesomeness!

[@KaiGlennMusic]

It's good to know that even the pros struggle with things like the tempo of a song and how to transition from one part to another. Hard work is the only way to get all the problems sorted out and actually have an album produced at the end of the process; looking forward to it coming out.

[@fedecamusso]

Spanish subtitles!! pleaseee!! from argentina!! cant wait the album!

[@stefanomerino]

what does the interviewer asks at 14:25??

[@maxiking507]

+stefano merino is that a celtic frost? "Circle of the tyrants" is a Celtic Frost song from 1984 I think

[@Wrathchild1995]

Is Mark wearing a Like A Storm hoodie :D I recognise the logo, another amazing band

[@tomblount94]

This.Is.Magic

[@Swedguy220]

Calm the Fire is my favourite AB song

[@Cummins24v01]

like them on facebook and you can here the album streamed on loudwire. They posted the link on there page

[@damian.gamlath]

It's such a tease to be talking about the album's tracks before release! lol

[@RSKB619]

have you got the chance to hear the album already!?!

[@gothicrain888]

THis interviewer knows his shit!

[@PhukTheLogic]

True!

[@blankmantis8384]

My favourite AB song is Slip to the void completely badass

[@YoooEric]

He mentioned that it's cool that Mark takes the lead vocals a little past midway in Peace Is Broken.

[@camilocamacho]

they are masters they relly are :)

[@ilovesui]

calm the fire should be the first song of the album. my favorite is fortress!

[@9874561203]

I like how mark is wearing a jacket fro like a storm. Who they tour with :)

[@katjackson5777]

Wait a second does he mean that Lover is actually about killing someone? Or is it just a metaphor like I thought?

[@MrHardcorea7x]

its like black bird,,,but million times superior in vocals,riifs,solos,drumming /.....best album of the year....best alter bridge till date

All right, now I've teased myself enough. JUST GIVE ME THE ALBUM RIGHT NOW, DAMN IT! :D:D

[@sshadowmedia]

Mark: "Chuka Ta NA!" lol

[@Bradbssargdons]

What is the interviewer saying at 4:17? When Marks says "Its my fingers."

[@14Yorker14]

The interviewer is saying "Tonally it sounds quite different for you as well. What did you do on that?" - referring to Mark's guitar tone during the solo and how it sounds quite different to what he usually does.

[@it3659]

Song at the start, is that a song from the album?

[@14Yorker14]

When they were talking about Cry of Achilles, Myles at 00:57 mentions a part from the "bridge thing" that had been around since the One Day Remains sessions but then later Mark says that the bridge came up on the spot. Does anyone know which part of the song Myles is talking about because I can't seem to find a part that fits the description he gave :/

[@jackrowbotham1315]

Elliot Cameron he's talking about a different bridge. The one that 'came up on the spot' was for All Ends Well

[@waylonbarr7719]

That songs is Tremonti doing a solo, its old. But yes it's wicked!!! its called something taco?

[@yellhtookaung1172]

For Elliot Cameron ... I think the bridge part that you don't get Myles mentioned is ' Such an awful place...".

[@caelmcleish1212]

I think he was referring to the "This is not the end" riff. It feels a little like a ODR riff to me and the riff your referring to is also referred to by Mark as the off time bit. Hope this helps!

[@14Yorker14]

Sorry, I never noticed this response and just saw it now as I decided to revisit this video in anticipation of The Last Hero haha. I actually don't think he was referring to that part, as Mark refers to that at the 1:12 mark as having been written on the spot. Just listening to the track now, and I think Cael's answer is the right one. But thank you both for your help! And sorry that I never saw your responses until now haha.

[@katjackson5777]

Is that Taco Salad I hear in the background of the beginning?!

[@Dayum261]

Indeed

[@barrtrek01]

Bradbssargdons... he's asking about why solo sounds different

[@creatinovic]

Calm The Fire, Cry of Achilles & Waters Rising are my favourites. But not even close to Brand New Start or Blackbird ;)

[@scottwilks]

Failure "magnified" awesome album.........

[@Black4bird]

The Tool song is Schism ;)

[@rysriffs]

What does the interviewer say @9:37 "It's really cool that on Pieces Broken...."?

[@TCt83067695]

what did he say in the beginning? he's tired of singing what?

[@jffan18]

Yes its schism and that is a mobster album!!

[@vanthomas5379]

Wait, what was he the first to get at 14:15?

[@Mkjackary]

Haha muse as an influence, ahh i can die happy :3

[@craigime]

did the interviewer already hear the album?

[@Opethian214]

On one song they say that there is something like Opeth. Is it true or I have already lost my mind?!!!!! :)

[@bda2317]

Nice... I knew it before i even start watching.

[@dbarjs]

English Subtitles.. PLEASE!

[@comicbookprodigy995]

I wanna see Kevin Bacon and Myles in the same room.

[@blurry11bloomlisa]

15:25 it's farther than the sun !!!

[@creatinovic]

Waters Rising best song

[@darianrader7957]

WHAT?! NOTHING IS OUT OF MYLES' RANGE!!!

[@richardsim7]

Personally I think it sounds more like a part in "The Pot"

[@Opethian214]

Hm.. I think that riff in The Uninvited reminds a Jambi's one)

[@blurry11bloomlisa]

18:45 sounds cute xD

[@Maximpavlinko]

I wish i could fall of staircase soloing like mark

[@HamBoozled]

09"38 "You take on the lead vocal in the **what?**"

[@Casey6284]

Is it legal to marry this album? Cause I fucking will...!

[@SzalonYaKapelusznik]

💞💔💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@TWDfan323]

it's nice to know that when they make the guitar sounds with their mouths they sound just as ridiculous as me. lol

[@ChrisSmith-il5qe]

Far beyond the sun? haha nice.

[@davesuneyes]

+Chris Smith ahahaha yes i was like: WHAT THE FUCK I MISSED A SONG?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Than i remember! dat fail

[@Casey_J96]

does that count as a leak? haha cuz then they should just let the rest of us hear it lol I wanna hear it so bad!

[@TheSonsofHorusx]

Mark is god

[@PhilWilliamo]

G-E-N-I-U-S

[@Czarny1998]

Wow Myles looks and sounds like Ozzy

[@ItsMyMidlifeCrisis]

With Jim Carrey too!

[@kaceywild]

SOOOOO HOTTT!!

[@frasler1]

"high shit"