Page 48 - ION Indie Magazine JulyAug 2023

After a quick stage change, the lights dimmed, and the crowd erupted with raucous

anticipation. Alter Bridge front man Myles Kennedy, lead guitarist Mark Tremonti,
bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips were lead onstage just as beams
of light filled the arena, as the band exploded into songs "Silver Tongue,” “Addicted to

Pain,” and “Ghosts of Days Gone By,” before taking a break. The guys then treated
us to “Holiday” off of their 2022 album “Pawns & Kings.” Myles’ voice was flawless as

us to “Holiday” off of their 2022

he performed his duties with precision. Mark and Brian handled the “rock star poses”
album “Pawns & Kings.” Myles’

Miles Kennedy
– to the delight of both the fans and the cameras -- crossing back and forth on the
he
as
flawless
voice

was
Alter Bridge

stage, while Scott kept the beat tight behind his kit perched well above the stage. The
duties
with
performed
his

audience was on their feet for the 90-minute-plus set. Saving the best for last, the
precision. Mark and Brian handled

guys closed out with amazing renditions of “Isolation” and the forever great
the “rock star poses” – to the

“Metalingus,” leaving fans screaming with approval.
delight of both the fans and the

cameras -- crossing back and forth

on the stage, while Scott kept the
beat tight behind his kit perched

well above the stage. The
audience was on their feet for the
90-minute-plus set. Saving the

best for last, the guys closed out
with amazing renditions of
“Isolation” and the forever great

“Metalingus,” leaving fans
screaming with approval.

I really feel like these two bands

work incredibly well together, and
judging by the sold-out crowd, they
agreed as well. You definitely don’t

want to miss this tour as it
continues to cross the country this
summer.