In a new interview with Metal Hammer, Alter Bridge vocalist Myles Kennedy talked about how a wrestling legend helped change their career fortunes. The band’s song “Metalingus,” from their 2004 debut “One Day Remains,” has been the entrance staple for wrestling superstar Adam “Edge” Copeland.
Kennedy said Copeland’s use of the song gave the band a tremendous boost especially early on. “‘Metalingus’ was off the first record, and that song (became big), I think more than anything, because (guitarist) Mark Tremonti’s buddy Adam picked it up,” Kennedy said. “That was the gateway drug for so many fans. I think if you probably asked a certain percentage of our fanbase how did you discover Alter Bridge, they would say Metalingus, through Edge.”
Kennedy continued: “I found through life that went you meet these people, tough guys, metal, or like Adam when he’s on film, you meet him offstage and he’s the nicest person you’ll ever meet in your life. He’s a Canadian; usually Canadians are really nice, soft-spoken. I remember that when I was first touring in Europe, playing with metal bands, and you meet some of your heroes growing up and you expect them to be all rough and gruff, and it’s the opposite. I think the more metal, the nicer people are.”
