I've heard a few people here say they believe that Alter Bridge is real metal.

I don't agree.

This is all in fun, and in no way am I trying to argue with anyone. That's not why I'm posting this. I'm just curious.

Do you think Alter Bridge (and bands of their ilk, like Puddle of Mudd, Creed, Nickelback, etc) are actually metal bands?

I can agree there are some elements of metal in their stuff ... but would you go as far as to call them 'metal'?

Like I said ... it's not a big deal. Just for fun!

VOTE!!!

I voted Alternative, with metal in it!!!

I chose option #2 b/c "SUX!" wasn't an option.

i'd say they are just rock.

Alter Bridge have nothing whatsoever in common with the bands you mentioned with them. They arent full metal, but they are closer to metal then anything else.

Every band has mellow moments but that doesnt make them alternative does it? You mention them with Nickelback and Puddle of Mudd, why? Nickelback is mainstream pop/rock with one or two aggressive sounding tracks. Puddle of Mudd is pretty much the same thing.

Alter Bridge bases its music around Mark Tremonti's guitar riffs and if you listen to them there is nothing alternative about them. The guy even said he left The Damage Done off the album because he didnt want it to be too heavy of an album.

I see what you are saying Metallic but look at your options. Of course they are not a straight up metal band and of course they have softer moments with fragments of metal. So does 100's of other bands. This is a business bands like this have to throw in the big hook here and there.

I am with Mc on this I think they are just a Hard Rock band with some pretty metal influenced riffs and solos thanks to Marks influences like Metallica, Slayer, Morbid Angel, and Celtic Frost.

I will not vote because I feel they are neither of these and like MANNY said before who cares if the music is good its good and with Alter Bridge its great IMO.



Now thats freaking heavy...

I can't get passed their Creed connection. That's one of my most hated bands in history.

Radio Rock

I don't really like Alter Bridge, but they're close enough. I'm an inclusionist when it comes to things like this. And it doesn't mean Alter Bridge are ONLY heavy metal. Probably more than just that.

Like Led Zeppelin is one of the most famous classic rock bands in the world, while also being a 70's proto heavy metal band.

After exposing myself to more Alter Bridge tracks, I still agree with my original assessment; alternative with some metal vibe.

I'm not a genre nazi though so people can classify this band however they want. I just generally don't care for their music and in my book it falls into the alternative category.

Look I like Alter Bridge but comparing to Led Zeppelin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And your statement: Musically they have everything Zep had and more. PM me your address I will send you a book of Q Tips first class!!!!

This is a classic example of why I file my CDs alphabetically. I'll never understand how some people separate their CDs by genre; there's just too many genre-hybrid bands.

Alter Bridge = LZ?

Alter Bridge is not even close to the greatness of Led Zeppelin!

If Alter Bridge was around during the birth of metal... they would have been a forgotten footnote.