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Hey, it's been wicked long since I last heard anynews. So...anybody know exactly at what point the guys are with this second album? Christ, this things taking longer to come out than chineise democracy. Take it easy people.

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It has been a while:(

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Yeah, kinda reminds me of that period after Weathered came out and we heard nothing...uh...never mind, don't even want to think about that notion.

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ouch...don't remind us...might cause some people to go in to panic...they might be taking there sweet time (even though they should not take to long)

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It was about a month ago on AB.net, Brian M. posted and said they're spending a little time with family before going back into the studio. I'm sure everything's cool.
Brian was spending most of his time fishing.

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The new album wont be a total weathered situation again.
Maybe they'll do a small tour near the end of the year..
That would be ace..

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it's taking so long because they're shopping a new label and finding a producer. if they don't get the deal they want from any label, they'll be getting their own together. that kind of shit takes time. they've said if it weren't for that situation, the album would be here sooner. look for it spring 2007, breathe, and relax a bit.

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It's gonna be after spring 2007, more like Fall, if they are finding producers and doing the record themselves.

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Taken from: http://www.alterbridge.org.uk

29th August

Update from Michael Tremonti...

What's up everyone.

It has been a month since my last update and I thought I would bring
everyone up to speed on what is happening with Alter Bridge. The band is
still writing although they are on a three week break right now to spend
some time with thier respective families. Mark was just up here in Chicago
last weekend to celebrate my brother Dan's son's first birthday. We all had
an awesome time.

Anyway, the break is a good thing because it is going to allow the business
side of things to catch up to the creative side. We are currently in final
discussions to pick a producer for the next cd. We are also in the final
stages of choosing a new label. We have the label stuation whittled down to
two choices although we have not ruled out going at it on our own either.
Please be patient with us on this because these are decisions that are going
to affect the band's career in the future and they are very important.

Creatively, things could not be going better. Alter Bridge is writing some
insane stuff and they will continue to write until recording starts.

As things stand now... the band will continue to write in September as,
hopefully, all the business stuff is worked out. We would like to start
pre-production on October 1st but, again, this is just a guess.

Either way.... prepare yourself. Alter Bridge is going to give you a CD that
is well worth the wait. Keep checking back and I'll let you fans in on the
scoop as it happens. You all will be the first to know of any new info. Feel
free to ask any questions below and I'll do my best to answer them when time
permits.

In the meanwhile, enjoy the pics that I am posting on a daily basis and keep
spreading the word of Alter Bridge. Remember, right now, it is just Alter
Bridge and you. Keep the faith.

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Finally, some news. Sounds exciting.

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Sweet, thanks for posting that!

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:banana: thanks J-Man!:banana:

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Nice! Can't wait for the new CD. Even if it takes til the end of 2007 to come out, it's still worth the wait.

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^ yup...it does worth it....and i am not worried....... not at alll......cause ONE DAY REMAINS still works the same magic 4 me it did the first time...... still rocks like nothing else

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Or the guys could produce the album themselves, I don't think that would be none to bad of an idea.

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^ but the synergies and cost savings by using a contract with a record company are just few of the benefits, besides, management is a dedicated job....can effect bands performance as musicians

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Thanks for the post man good to hear about this

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:D can't wait to listen to something new from Alter Bridge!

I'm new posting here by the way...

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here is michael's latest update from abb.net...this is from 9/15/06

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^Yesssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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^ go baby go...... make me proud

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Awesome news. It's also good to hear that Michael's well enough to travel.

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We should not be waiting this long... interest in AB seems very low.

I'm not saying it is something they can control, but nevertheless, they should get this album out soon. As long as they aren't touring/writing, they are just losing fans.

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there are very recent pictures of them writing and playing in the studio at AlterBridgeband.net

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I'd rather they take their time and do it right rather then rush something out just for the sake of getting it out.

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To a certain extent I agree, but there is a point when one has to ask "If it takes them this long to make an album, and it doesn't turn out to be the greatest album of ever, what were they doing that whole time...?"

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This is completely off topic...

Uncertain, the Giants will get back on track. They merely suck momentarily.

Wait, what? Oh yeah, Alter Bridge. Yeah, I'm getting impatient.

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I see your point, but rushing it might make it seem forced and not genuine. I don't know, maybe they are really wrapped up in their families and what-not. It happens, even to people with quote-regular jobs-unquote.

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if one had to ask that, one would have to answer, "taking care of label issues since they left windup and were shopping for a new one.";) :D

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Agent D: Oh I am still really pulling for them. They have a fantastic team, and an AWFUL coachign staff. I mean... Coughlin SUCKS. This year is not dead, but it could be a big waste of talent thanks to that piece of nonsense.

Dogstar: Oh to heck with their families! lol, jk

Credd7352: Lol, I know I know. I have to hear the album. If its good, I will forget they ever took any time. But if it is merely mediocre, is not very good, or is basically just the same thing as their first album and shows no growth, then I will be left wondering what they were wasting their time doing.

I am, of course, hoping that does not occur.

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I agree completely.

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have no fear, my friend. it will show growth. tremonti's playing has grown and myles is helping with the writing on this record :D

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^yeah, its the writing I'm really curious about. We all know Mark can shred with anybody but I want to see Myles write, because while Mark's riffs are usually great, his songwriting is... lacking. Myles did some very interesting songwriting with MF4, I hope some of that comes through in the next album.

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I loathe the Giants :D...but yeah, Coughlin is too high strung. He needs to chill.

LMAO

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Haha and Andy Reid needs to start running the ball more.;)

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LOL, I'm a Patriots fan anyway, but I live in Philly, so they are my NFC team :D.

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Haha oh a Pats fan. Well, do me a favor and flatten the Jets.

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Gladly! I cannot stand the Jets.

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Im a Jets fan.. :(

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You have my pity.