Top Rock News Story of 2021: ALTER BRIDGE
Welcome to the 2025 edition of the hennemusic Rock News Awards, where we unveil the top ten Rock News Stories from the past year.
Selected by our readers, the Rock News Story Of The Year is determined by page views, providing insight into the most popular news stories of the year. The winner will be announced on December 24.
Kicking off our list is No. 10, featuring rock band Alter Bridge. In July, Alter Bridge made waves with the announcement of their upcoming album release and tour plans. Set to drop on January 9, 2026, the self-titled album marks their eighth studio release, following their 2022 album, “Pawns & Kings.”
Working once again with producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette, the band spent two months recording at the legendary 5150 studio in California and Elvis’ own studio in Florida. Fans can expect new material featuring the signature sound that Alter Bridge has perfected over the years.
Stay tuned as we unveil the remaining Rock News Stories of the Year. Make sure to check out the full story on Alter Bridge’s latest endeavors.
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