Alter Bridge declares "This Is War" with 'Pawns & Kings' opener

Alter Bridge has premiered a new song called "This Is War," a track off their upcoming album, Pawns & Kings.

"This Is War" opens Pawns & Kings and seems to set the tone for the record with chanting backing vocals and a galloping guitar riff.

You can listen to "This Is War" now via digital outlets and watch its accompanying lyric video streaming now on YouTube.

Pawns & Kings will be released October 14. It also includes the previously released songs "Silver Tongue," "Sin After Sin" and the title track.

Alter Bridge will launch a European tour in support of Pawns & Kings in November followed by a U.S. run kicking off January 2023. Mammoth WVH will open for both legs, while Halestorm is also on the bill for the European dates.