Alter Bridge - This Is War (official Video) File

Contrary to its literal-sounding title, lead singer Myles Kennedy has stated that the song is primarily about the internal war one wages within themselves. It addresses struggles with self-doubt, anxiety, and the pressure to not compromise one's identity.

The official lyric video was created by longtime Alter Bridge visual collaborator Wayne Joyner . Alter Bridge - This Is War (Official Video)

The video uses striking, dark imagery to complement the aggressive nature of the music, emphasizing the "army of shadows" and "demons of the mind" mentioned in the lyrics. Contrary to its literal-sounding title, lead singer Myles

The track is noted for its heavy, driving energy and technical proficiency: Contrary to its literal-sounding title

Kennedy noted that the song "came from a dream," describing it as if the universe dropped the idea on him.