Alter Bridge News

Every so often we get an album that stands the test of time. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, bringing more than their fair share of accolades in just three years of indie service is the Monks of Mellonwah.

It has been well over two years since Alter Bridge 's last album 'ABIII.' But after a tweet last month from bassist Brian Marshall about writing new songs and news from guitarist Mark Tremonti that pre-production had begun, we're now getting confirmation that recording has started.

What meaning is behind the band name, or how did it come about? Holly Cloward: We all have a diverse style of how we write music and what we listen to, but we cross that gap to create something worthwhile.

Ned Dishman, Getty ImagesAlter Bridge's members have set aside all of their other projects and are currently in the midst of writing for their next record.

It appears that the songwriting process is going well for Alter Bridge 's fourth studio album.