Mark Tremonti & Myles Kennedy on Recording at Van Halen’s 5150 Studios

In today's Thinking About Guitar interview, Jonathan Graham sits down with Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy to talk all things Alter Bridge — from the band’s self-titled new album and songwriting philosophy to recording at the legendary 5150 Studios, working on other projects, and why they'll never chase trends. Mark and Myles also dive intotheir approach to heavy guitar tones, the gear used on the new record, PRS guitars, 5150 and Diezel amps, D'Addario strings, alternate tunings, and the inside story behind classic albums like Blackbird and Fortress and the challanges they over came to make them. There’s even a hilarious detour into the backstory behind the infamous Creed "Weathered" album cover and a tease about the possibility of new Creed music in the near future. If you’re into Alter Bridge, Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy, Creed, guitar tone, songwriting, recording studios, or rock music interviews, this is one you won’t want to miss. Chapters: 0:00 Cold open: the A&R story teaser 0:46 Intro: Mark Tremonti & Myles Kennedy join the show 1:00 Why the self-titled album feels definitive 3:52 Would Alter Bridge ever follow trends? 5:02 Mark’s “hot-shot A&R guy” story 6:14 Why side projects make Alter Bridge stronger 7:51 Mark and Myles are “Musical swingers” 9:01 Did Myles have to push Mark to sing more? 10:17 Recording the New Album album at 5150 Studios 11:55 The feeling of being in Eddie Van Halen’s creative space 12:24 How Wolfgang Van Halen helped make it happen 13:24 Did they get to play EVH's Frankenstein? 14:30 The guitars, amps, and gear used on Alter Bridge 16:05 The key to a great heavy sound 17:35 Why Mark and Myles use D'Addario strings 18:45 Alternate tunings and songwriting inspiration 20:16 The most challenging Alter Bridge record to make 22:14 The Story behind Creed’s “Weathered” cover 23:12 New Creed music or a UK show? Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth guitar interviews, artist conversations, and gear talk. For Guitar Reviews, Artist Interviews & More SUBSCRIBE to Thinking About Guitar:    / @thinkingaboutguitar  . #AlterBridge #MarkTremonti #MylesKennedy #guitar #guitarist #guitarlegend #Interview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW US On Social Media - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Facebook: /   / thinkingaboutguitar   Instagram: /   / thinkingaboutguitar