Originally Posted by: aschlemanAlter Bridge is the most talented band in their genre.... "modern alternative/pop rock" Mark Tremonti is a great guitarist regardless of his songwriting ability... I think they're a great band. I've seen them live once and they put on a great show.

jerry cantrell's band is way more talented and has better songwriting, guitar chops, and vocals...and if i'm not mistaken his work falls into the modern rock/pop rock category.

by the way, how is it alternative if it's mainstream? that's like saying avril lavigne is punk.