Metallica ,  Boston ,  Submersed ,  Stone Sour , and  Sevendust . Alter Bridge cites several artists, including  Led Zeppelin ,  Metallica ,  Jeff Buckley ,  Iron Maiden ,  Guns N' Roses ,  Soundgarden ,  AC/DC ,  Living Colour , and  Slayer  as influences. Posted by ikhwan at 3:42 AM Email This BlogThis!