LIVE REVIEW - ALTER BRIDGE - UTILITA ARENA NEWCASTLE - 25th February 2026

Myles Kennedy - Photo: David Weddle 2026

American rockers Alter Bridge began their What Lies Within tour in the UK with a spectacular performance at Utilita Arena Newcastle. The night was the first of six dates in the UK with a seventh UK appearance at Blackbird Festival in June. It has been a little while since the band fronted by Myles Kennedy played in the city, so Newcastle was ready for an Alter Bridge gig, and they weren't left disappointed. From the moment the doors opened, you could feel the static in the air; this wasn't just a concert, it was a homecoming.
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