You guys must be very young.  Creed is mediocre.  The 80's rocked!  Every issue of any guitar magazine has a section from some player in the 80's.  Tremonti can play, but not like any of those guys.  Check out Jakee Lee on shot in the dark, or Paul Gilbert, or Randy Rhoads or Iron Maiden, Old Metalica, before the black album.  If new is what you want check out Iced Earth, or Demons and Wizards, for crying out loud check out george lynch!  They make Creed and everyone in it look like a bunch of monkeys loose in guitar center.  If you really want an inspiring story check out Jason Becker.  He may be the best shredder that ever lived.  His story is so tragic.  ALS!  What a travesty!

I love both Creed and Alter Bridge!  However Alter Bridge ranks number one in my list and they are the best band ever for me!  Second on my list would be Creed!  Creed made a shocking and groundbreaking comeback!  Their new album rocks harder than ever!  "Full Circle" is their first album ever to have solos in it!  This album has transformed Creed into a brand new Creed  I won't say a much better Creed than the old one because the old Creed had alot of talent and potential as good as the new Creed.  I just love their inspiring music in general, whether if it's the old or the new!  \\m/