Alter Bridge Fortress

2013, FORTRESS commences with the classically influenced furious finger-picking of ,,Cry Of Achilles" which quickly builds into a modern thrash epic. Its towering rhythms and incendiary riffing temper raw grooves with some of the most impressive playing you'll hear all year. Crossing the six-minute mark, it's clear that Alter Bridge are erecting more of a castle than a FORTRESS right out the gate. First single ,,Addicted To Pain" coasts from a stadium-size refrain into fret-burning soloing - some of the best in the game. Kennedy and Tremonti stand out as a formidable duo. From the former's monumental range and impeccable six-string work to Tremonti's metallic mastery, it's a dream team on the likes of ,,Bleed It Dry" and ,,The Uninvited". It's metal at its finest. It's also Alter Bridge at their best. Hole up in this FORTRESS and experience a milestone hard rock record. They've joined the likes of Metallica, Alice in Chains, and Pantera at the top...