Alter Bridge - This Is War (official Video) May 2026
The lyrics urge listeners to "fight for your life" and "fight for your mind," serving as a wake-up call to pay attention to surrounding influences. Musical Composition
It features a haunting, atmospheric vocal intro by Kennedy that transitions into intense, chugging riffs. Alter Bridge - This Is War (Official Video)
Contrary to its literal-sounding title, lead singer Myles Kennedy has stated that the song is primarily about the internal war one wages within themselves. It addresses struggles with self-doubt, anxiety, and the pressure to not compromise one's identity. The lyrics urge listeners to "fight for your
The song showcases Kennedy's expansive vocal range, particularly his ability to shift from haunting melodies to powerful, belt-driven choruses. Official Video Details It addresses struggles with self-doubt, anxiety, and the
"This Is War" serves as the aggressive, high-energy opening track for Alter Bridge's seventh studio album, Pawns & Kings . Released in October 2022, the song and its accompanying official lyric video set a bombastic tone for what the band described as their "most aggressive collection of songs to date".
The official lyric video was created by longtime Alter Bridge visual collaborator Wayne Joyner .
