Mark Tremonti is an acclaimed American guitarist and singer, recognized as a founding member of Creed and Alter Bridge. He launched his own band, Tremonti, in 2011, releasing five studio albums, including A Dying Machine, which he co-adapted into a novel. Known for his powerful riffs and songwriting, Tremonti has earned a Grammy Award with Creed and was named Guitarist of the Year by Guitar World for three years. In 2011, Total Guitar ranked him among the top heavy metal guitarists of all time.