"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 song showcases Kennedy's expansive vocal range, particularly his ability to shift from haunting melodies to powerful, belt-driven choruses. Official Video Details
Check out the official lyric video for "This Is War" to see the intense visuals that accompany this track: Alter Bridge - This Is War (Official Video) Alter Bridge YouTube• Oct 4, 2022 Alter Bridge – This Is War Lyrics - Genius Alter Bridge - This Is War (Official Video)
The official lyric video was created by longtime Alter Bridge visual collaborator Wayne Joyner .
Fans and critics have highlighted Mark Tremonti’s guitar solo as particularly beautiful and atypical for his usual style. "This Is War" serves as the aggressive, high-energy
This Is War Lyrics. ... Fight for your life, can't you see what's coming? ... Fight for your life, can't you see what's coming? ..
It features a haunting, atmospheric vocal intro by Kennedy that transitions into intense, chugging riffs. Official Video Details Check out the official lyric
The video uses striking, dark imagery to complement the aggressive nature of the music, emphasizing the "army of shadows" and "demons of the mind" mentioned in the lyrics.