Is Alter Bridge metal?

I've heard a few people here say they believe that Alter Bridge is real metal.

I don't agree.

This is all in fun, and in no way am I trying to argue with anyone. That's not why I'm posting this. I'm just curious.

Do you think Alter Bridge (and bands of their ilk, like Puddle of Mudd, Creed, Nickelback, etc) are actually metal bands?

I can agree there are some elements of metal in their stuff ... but would you go as far as to call them 'metal'?

Like I said ... it's not a big deal. Just for fun!

VOTE!!!

I voted Alternative, with metal in it!!!

I chose option #2 b/c "SUX!" wasn't an option.

i'd say they are just rock.

Alter Bridge have nothing whatsoever in common with the bands you mentioned with them. They arent full metal, but they are closer to metal then anything else.

Every band has mellow moments but that doesnt make them alternative does it? You mention them with Nickelback and Puddle of Mudd, why? Nickelback is mainstream pop/rock with one or two aggressive sounding tracks. Puddle of Mudd is pretty much the same thing.

Alter Bridge bases its music around Mark Tremonti's guitar riffs and if you listen to them there is nothing alternative about them. The guy even said he left The Damage Done off the album because he didnt want it to be too heavy of an album.

I see what you are saying Metallic but look at your options. Of course they are not a straight up metal band and of course they have softer moments with fragments of metal. So does 100's of other bands. This is a business bands like this have to throw in the big hook here and there.

I am with Mc on this I think they are just a Hard Rock band with some pretty metal influenced riffs and solos thanks to Marks influences like Metallica, Slayer, Morbid Angel, and Celtic Frost.

I will not vote because I feel they are neither of these and like MANNY said before who cares if the music is good its good and with Alter Bridge its great IMO.