With four studio albums that all but perfectly split the difference between kinetic 80s speed/thrash and groove-based modern rock under his belt, each upping the ante in the former department no less, one can’t help but be perplexed as to just how Tremonti would top itself on its fifth outing. But with the 2011 inception of a project bearing his own name, this Detroit born trailblazer has found a medium within which to fully unleash his steel-forged potential while still playing within the boundaries of accessible modern rock, not to mention taking on the role of highly charismatic front man in the process.
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More recent years has seen his work with Alter Bridge reflect this subtle metallic edge in his playing to a greater extent, though not quite to the point of becoming a full blown heavy metal display. Yet even back in the days when “Human Clay” and “Weathered” were the flavor of the moment, the six-string slinger and icon of the late 90s under consideration often noted his affinity with thrash metal bona fides of the 80s such as Metallica, Exodus and Forbidden. It is said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and for many the name Mark Tremonti will be forever tied to the commercial behemoth that was/is Creed and all of the post-grunge baggage that has been tied to it. A mainline player brings the metal mainstream.
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