Alice In Chains Writing New Material

Alice In Chains have commenced the songwriting process for a new studio album. In an online posting by The Baldy — whose job is "to travel the world with Alice In Chains and send photos, videos and blog entries back to [the webmasters] at AliceInChains.com" — he writes, "I've been [in Los Angeles] for five days, sat through three rehearsals and one demo recording session, listened to several other demos, and I can happily report that the new stuff is kicking my ass right out of my pants. Remember that these songs are still only in the early stages of being written too. Just in the time I've been here, the guys have taken a riff and worked on it and expanded it and added layers to it, and now it's practically a full-fledged song."

Alice In Chains have been added to the list of artists who will take the stage for tribute performances at the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors". This year's celebration will honor the music and influence of Ozzy Osbourne, Genesis, Heart and ZZ Top.

These honorees will perform live, along with additional tribute bands Queens Of The Stone Age, Nickelback, Gretchen Wilson and Keane, on Saturday, May 12 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

Hosted by Bam Margera ("Jackass", "Viva La Bam"), "VH1 Rock Honors" will air on VH1 Thursday, May 24 at 9 p.m Eastern. Presenters will include Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Williams, Criss Angel, Taylor Hawkins and more.

Alice In Chains filmed its concert on October 31, 2006 in Providence, Rhode Island for a possible DVD release. The Halloween performance was two hours and forty minutes long, with the group playing additional songs for the filming. There's no indication yet of when the DVD could surface or what other features it might contain.

The group's most recent North American tour featured the reunited band playing a two-hour show that included an acoustic middle section as well as an eight-minute video tribute to late Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley.

Staley died in 2002 after a long struggle with drug addiction that effectively put Alice In Chains on ice in 1996.

Credits for the report to Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[RMX]

WHAT THE FUCK?! Ok, I love Alice In Chains, but they should change their name before doing stuff like that...

[Aftertime]

sweet as~another album i'll be waiting for. and what a sweet job this guy has!

[Ceresz]

Yeah, this is kick ass, even though it feels weird without Layne...

[aic_rooster]

they need a name change!!! however, they won't sell as many records so I wonder if it is a record label thing.

[0bsessions]

Ten bucks says none of the people whining about them needing a name change have seen them live with Duvall. Jerry Cantrell was 90% of AiC when Layne was alive, whether anyone wants to admit it or not. I miss Layne as much as any other AiC fan, but it's STILL Alice in Chains, even with a different lead singer. Plus, the guy is just a perfect fit. Suck it up and quit crying.

[controlfreak]

^^ agreed. i saw them in paris and they just plain rocked the place. let's go with a new album!!

[Quikslayer666]

this is old news I've known this since friday but its good to see them working on a comeback album hopefully it does well, just waiting for a ug headline to say ratm is working on a comeback album. its great to see alice in chains back in business. and I agree they should change there name but its not like there the only band who lost a singer and kept the same name

CHECKEROOOOED

[chris_libby_88]

why would they change their name? its still the same band. and regardless of what u guys say, the majority of the AIC sound was cantrell. he even wrote all the lyrics in alot of their songs.

[Dudley Bradley]

Well, if it will line the boys' pockets with money, i'm all for it. It is just good to see these guys back in business doing some great rock songs.

New material from Jerry, Sean and Mike = win, regardless of the name or singer.

This is nothing but good news.

[aevus]

i totally disagree. layne's voice and inspiration was what made alice in chains one of the "big four" of the grunge scene. for me reunions suck. there is a "WHY" the band disbanded in first place.

[jcthomasva]

Huzzah! Who cares whether they keep the same name or not. If they changed their name the record label would put a sticker on the album that said "From the band formerly known as Alice in Chains" to cash in on the name.

[aic_rooster]

The name change wouldn't make or break it for most fans. At the end of the day, it's J.Cantrell, who cares what he calls himself. But it would be a nice gesture to fans to immortalize Layne by changing the name.

If Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl got back together, they wouldn't call themselves Nirvana. The argument for a name change isn't about who wrote most of the material, it is about history.

Who really wants to see Alice in Chains be known as a before and after band anyway.

[Outshined]

BOOOOO....I respect Duvall for trying to step into a tough situation and make the best of it but this is clearly a mistake...AiC is in part defined by Staley....he may not have written as much as cantrell but his voice was something that could rip you to pieces and if you don't have that in a new singer(which they don't, no knock to the new guy)you shouldn't continue under the AiC name.....why not just tour as jerry Cantrell, hell he plays abunch of AiC stuff anyways.

[metal@hart11]

I take it im one of the few who have seen them live with willy duvall. That guy fits in laynes shoes like noone else, and trust me i was skeptical. Layne was the man, RIP, but jerry put in equal efforts to make alice in chains so great. Name change or not, i cant wait for the new AIC album! Best news all day

["Tele" Steve]

I can't say I like Duvall's singing.

[break-me-in]

Well I haven't heard them with Duvall so I can't really judge, but I think they'll still be kickass since Jerry Cantrell is still onboard, even if Layne isn't.

[jerrytwilight]

I saw The Cardboard Vampires a while back and I thought Duvall did a kick-ass job on th Chains songs. Duvall is a great singer and a good fit with Cantrell. Layne was awesome but I think the new stuff will be great.

Alice In Checked

[AICseaofsorrows]

I saw the halloween show in prov ri. THe new singer is awsome. He will never replace lanye obviously but layne is passed on now and jerry still has music to make. Jerry was 90% of the band i agree iwth you aic rooster. I wasnt even going to go to the show but now im a believer. RIP layne but alice chains must go on i cant wait for the new album.

[RockMusicFan]

cool

[the1]

Wow. Layne was incredible but I know DuVall kicks ass too!

[hardrocker64]

AC/DC did not change their name

[hardrocker64]

It is the music that counts. They can call themselves whatever. Rock ON AIC!!

[hardrocker64]

Lynyrd Skynyrd did not change their name.

[Rebourne]

This makes me happy and sad at the same time...

Still I look forward to their new material.

[jcthomasva]

The Allman Brothers didn't change their name either, and their is only one Allman left.

[Tumble-weed]

I've seen videos with DuVall and to be honest, he's a perfect fit. He captures the voice almost perfectly. This'll be cool.

[brian_s]

HELL YEAH, NEW ALBUM, YEAH!!!!! GO ALICE!!!!!

[Justice-For-All]

There shouldn't be another album, AIC died with Layne.

[Millertime85]

Good! I want to see Alice in Chains again. I think Aaron Lewis should of been the singer, he can pull off Alice in Chains and sing really well, you'll know what I mean if you went to his solo acoustic tour! Oh well, welcome back 'Chains!

[OneOfTheseDays]

Fuckin awesome, best new I've heard in a while.

[datedog]

I think that their new signer is pretty good, but not as good as Layne. Anyway I think that they can record more, becouse new signer is good.

[FenderMaster]

i just checked some AiC videos with William Duvall on Youtube, very impressive

imo, they really have found the best possible replacement for Layne, his voice sounds perfect for the music, and never just sounds like a bad Layne impression, cant wait til they come back to Ireland

[D*I*S*C*I*P*L*E]

aron louis is a poser anyways the album will be good jerry's writing it so it must be good

[Smacked]

This is great news!!! although it is a little old...

The bottom line you can think what you want as to whether they should change their name or not but it will come down to what Jerry, Sean, and Mike want (you know the actual band being discussed) so I will go with what ever they decide and I'll be happy... If the name thing is such a big issue then just ignore the new stuff... I'll bet you can't.

Peace

[Powerhouse]

Hosted by Bam Margera

No. No. No. Why?


Anyway, new AIC should be flippin' sweet.

[soulburn101]

I don't care what name they tour under; this is going to be amazing. Anything Jerry does is magical. Boggy Depot still gives me chills.

[ohmerrymayhem]

Pettitman wrote:

Duvall is pathetic. Yelling "Yeah!" "Come on!" and stuff to the crowd in between lyrics that Layne would make people bleed with. This guy is a tool, and is not deserving of the AiC name.

Can't say I've seen the guy, but if he was such a tool, I doubt Cantrell and the others would keep him around. Jerry was goin well with his solo stuff, as well as enjoying his time on his pop's ranch - there was no need to re-form AiC if it wasn't a good fit. No one is ever gonna be Layne, but if this guy's good enough to impress Jerry Cantrell, he's good enough for me.

[metal@hart11]

Pettitman :
Duvall is pathetic. Yelling "Yeah!" "Come on!" and stuff to the crowd in between lyrics that Layne would make people bleed with. This guy is a tool, and is not deserving of the AiC name.

i had nothing bad to say about duvall until that. i agree he does kind of try and take the crowd into his own hands live. maybe a bit to cocky i guess, as if their his lyrics hes spittin out. he was still awsome live though he deserves a chance and fans deserve another album

[Gibson_Rocker13]

FUCK YEAH ALICE IN CHAINS

[sowhat360]

First of all...Layne Staley was this band...I agree that they can still be good, but layne was the spirit of the band. All the songs are about his battle with addiction and how it would ultimately bring him to his death. Those songs became a reality and now some of them are damn scary to listen to. Alice in Chains should have been a closed book because without layne, they arent alice in chains. They're talented, but not the same.

[ChaosA.D.am]

That's bullshit man. I totally agree with RMX. They need to change the name if they're going to do new shit with Duvall. It's not Alice if there's no Layne. End of conversation.

[jcthomasva]

Duvall has a completely different personality than Layne Staley. Staley had the "I don't give a ****" personality so prevalent in the early 90s (a la Cobain). That "I don't give a ****" personality had something to do with him administering a lethal speed-ball to himself. In the end, Staley valued heroin more than music. Duvall is very much a crowd-oriented entertainer, realizes he's in an awkward position, but in the end, cares more about music than any chemical he might be into.

Sans Staley, will AIC lose some of its gritty edge? Absolutely. The Dirt days are done and gone. Will new AIC equal old AIC? Probably not. But if you are desperately sick of the garbage played on the radio today, then you realize how fantastic this news is.

[Meths]

I still want to see them with Maynard singing.

Although Alice in Chains writing new material = awesomeness. Two great pieces of news on UG's front page today about two of my favourite bands. Excellent.

And it is still Alice in Chains even if Layne is no longer there. I love Layne as much as the next AiC fan but get the hell over it. It's still AiC. Cantrell wrote most of the music anyway. No-one bitches about G'n'R still being called G'n'R despite the fact that the main songwriters who wrote all of their songs are no longer in the band.

[Savage Animal]

Pettitman wrote:

Duvall is pathetic. Yelling "Yeah!" "Come on!" and stuff to the crowd in between lyrics that Layne would make people bleed with. This guy is a tool, and is not deserving of the AiC name.

RIGHT ON! If they want to write new material, they should change their name and not tarnish the legacy of AiC. Layne was the heart and soul of that band

I personally wouldn;t have minded seeing em with Phil Anselmo.

Anyway, great news, I don't mind Duvall at all.

And Checked.

[Nirvana-Man]

not the same without layne

[jerrytwilight]

sowhat360 wrote:

First of all...Layne Staley was this band...I agree that they can still be good, but layne was the spirit of the band. All the songs are about his battle with addiction and how it would ultimately bring him to his death. Those songs became a reality and now some of them are damn scary to listen to. Alice in Chains should have been a closed book because without layne, they arent alice in chains. They're talented, but not the same.

Did Layne play all the instruments or write ALL the songs? No. I guess Cantrell is total shit in this guys opinion. Shit, half the time Layne was too wasted to know what was going on in the studio or even on stage. Man what a FUCKED-UP way to go through life. Most of those songs about drug abuse were written by Cantrell not layne. And not every song was about drug abuse. If you do the research you'l find that Layne contributed to less than half of the songwriting. Don't get me wrong Layne was awesome but AIC can continue without him and still be good.

[jerrytwilight]

hardrocker64 wrote:

AC/DC did not change their name

GOOD POINT!

[Sid Vicouis]

Who knows what it will be like? Certainly not the same without Layne, but maybe it might sound equally as good. We've only heard Duvall trying to cover Layne's powerful voice. Let's see what he'll sound like. Who knows, maybe Jerry will sing some of the songs, like Heaven Beside You, or something similar to his solo stuff with AIC in it.

Checked...

[LynchMobster]

!!!!!HOLY SHIIIIIT! NO FCUKING WAY! This really brightened my day. It will be weird without Layne, but hey it will still kick ass. Cantrell is my hero. this is gonne fcking rock!

[Southern_Voodoo]

No one could replace Layne, but I'm still happy that they continue to make music. Duvall is alright.

[burnsz82]

how many of you people own all of their albums because then you would know who wrote most of the material...cantrell. yes layne is gone and this really sucks because his voice was so powerful (just try and sing along throughout facelift and dirt) and he did write alot of the lyrics and a little guitar... layne named alice in chains and was a big part of them so the same name really wouldn't be appropriate...it will be a breath of fresh air with all these bands whose balls are owned by a record company to make cookie cutter songs... it will be interesting to hear how they will harmonize with duvall...and i saw them in milwaukee and yes duvall is a great fit for aic with a great voice...rock on guys

[Rooster666]

Finally!!! They are gona kick ass.

They dont need a name change either.

[saucehead]

AIC is one of my all-time favorite bands, and I honestly think that if Layne had a say he would want the name to stick. Cantrell is a friggin' genius in every sense of the the word and I was surprised how good Duvall was when I saw them at the Riv in Chicago. Those of you saying they should change their name should face this fact: Layne killed himself, no one did it for him. The rest of the guys don't owe him by changing the name of the band. Even if he was 50% of the band (at best) the other 50% is still going and should continue as Alice In Chains.

[slash4472]

I find it ridiculous that people want to change the name. I mean granted, Layne Staley was a big part of the band's image, but Jerry Cantrell contributed to a huge part of their sound and you would know this if you listened to Jerry's solo work. I'm in a band and yeah, our singer (although he's only been in the band for about 3 motnhs) came up with the name, but if he left the band we'd still keep the name. Alice in Chains was a band, not Layne's solo project. Personally I've heard youtube clips of Duvall's singing and I think he's the closest they'll get to Layne. Besides if I listen to the band, I want the whole experience, I don't care about only the singer.

[LynchMobster]

duvalls pretty good, but imagine AiC recording with Maynard. Or maybe like even one of the other great grunge singers, like the people that would understand this style and laynes style the most, like Cornell or Scott Weiland or Veddar. But still, i would just love Maynard to record with them

[0bsessions]

aevus wrote:
for me reunions suck. there is a "WHY" the band disbanded in first place.

Yeah, there was: because Layne Staley was an antisocial, self destructive drug addict who had let the addiction become more powerful than the music. I love Layne's voice and his work, but anyone the slightest bit familiar with the lives behind Alice in Chains knows that Jerry was the primary creative drive behind this band (Made increasingly obvious if one listens to his solo albums). Just as AC/DC survived because the Young brothers were the primary force behind their work, Alice in Chains can survive without Layne. Hell, Iced Earth have gone through four different vocalists because, just like AiC, it's the guitarist calling the shots.

It seems a lot of people are treating Layne with the martyr complex. Because he died, he should be forever remembered as Alice in Chains and that it should have died with him. Layne was not Alice in Chains, Jerry was and IS Alice in Chains. Duvall, for anyone who's given him a chance, fills Layne's shoes for the purposes of the band's survival: he sounds like him.

The Nirvana example is an utterly ridiculous one as it's an apples to oranges comparison. Cobain, for the most part, was the primary creative force behind Nirvana. His death sounded the death knell. It'd be the same thing with Megadeth if Mustaine died or Nine Inch Nails if Trent Reznor died. It's the primary creator that maintains a band, not the lead singer. They're not always one and the same and people need to get their heads out of their backsides and figuring this out before they condemn these guys for choosing to survive a tragedy as opposed to letting Layne's drug problem destroy the legacy of the band.

[0bsessions]

LynchMobster wrote:

duvalls pretty good, but imagine AiC recording with Maynard. Or maybe like even one of the other great grunge singers, like the people that would understand this style and laynes style the most, like Cornell or Scott Weiland or Veddar. But still, i would just love Maynard to record with them

Seek out the Tsunami Benefit concert recordings. There's a couple recordings of Maynard doing a few classic songs with the band. I couldn't see Maynard, Weiland, Vedder or Cornell recording with them because each of them sounds too different from Layne. The reason Duvall works is that he sounds like Layne. For a band this big and iconic to stay who they are, a complete redirection of the vocals would change things, hence why Audioslave wasn't RAtM version 2.0. I enjoy each of those vocalists on their own merits, but none sound the slightest bit like Layne.

Check check check

[LynchMobster]

sorry about the double post, but...

sowhat360 wrote:

First of all...Layne Staley was this band...I agree that they can still be good, but layne was the spirit of the band. All the songs are about his battle with addiction and how it would ultimately bring him to his death. Those songs became a reality and now some of them are damn scary to listen to. Alice in Chains should have been a closed book because without layne, they arent alice in chains. They're talented, but not the same.

No, wrong. Jerry wrote 90%, if not more, of the music. Yes, laynes voice was a key part of Alice, but listen to Boggy Depot by Jerry. Its completely Alice in Chains. Actually, along with Cantrell, Inez and Sean were also on this album. That is an Alice album without Layne. And have you listened to AiC's self- titled? Layne barely appears on it. But that album was still just as Alice in Chains as the others. This will be great, and will sound just like alice, lyrics too, except with a different, but still good singer. I loved Layne, but the biggest key to the band is Jerry. He writes the majority of the music, lyrics, and he plays the guitar like no other. No one oculd ever fill in his shoes. Maybe to play live and cover his stuff, but could never write anything like him. If Layne was still around, but Jerry wasnt, AiC could never record again

[Paroxysm]

If Cantrell is the lead singer then I would be OK with it, but a different singer? Should've change the band's name.

[aliceinnirvana]

I still think that if an established band starts with a different singer in a situation like this that the name of the band should be changed/altered. It had been many years before they made this decision to go with Duvall. Yes, Cantrell was and is the main driving force of the band. Yes, Duvall is a great fit for the band. Yes, Layne wasn't the whole band, he was a frontman, and is not a martyr. I just don't agree with this decision and the position you guys are throwing out. It doesn't seem right. Cantrell didn't call Bogey Depot (solo cd) Alice in Chains. Some of you have pretty decent points, but I disagree, and I'm not going to just follow the crowd.

[bigal09]

Man i feel sorry for Duvall having to sing with a band that had such an incredible singer like Alice in Chains had with Layne. i LOVE Alice in Chains and can not wait till the new CD comes out but it just wont be the same.

[dhav211]

Duvall almost sound dead on to Layne, really good singer. Saw them in sioux falls last year . . . completely awesome. Album sound be worthy of a listening, i can't judge since i was in like the 1st grade when AiC was around.

[Kyuss_]

i love alice in chains, but if i can remember cantrell actually said himself that AiC died when Layne did, the guy is going against his word. ill look forward to the new material, im sure itl kick ass. RIP LAYNE (my hero)

[0bsessions]

Kyuss_ wrote:

i love alice in chains, but if i can remember cantrell actually said himself that AiC died when Layne did, the guy is going against his word. ill look forward to the new material, im sure itl kick ass. RIP LAYNE (my hero)

Source? Quotable? Anything? Unsubstantiated. I've never heard anything of the sort. As far as Layne being your hero, well, like I said, I love the guy's work, but you could do better for a hero. The guy was a junkie that let the needle get the best of him and I'm not even talking about his death per se. He let a drug conquer his life, destroy his career, kill his friendships and eliminate his social life. After what the drug did to him, death could be considered a blessing. Not something I could picture striving for.

[cockels]

****ed up, old alice is awesome, dont **** it up

[Hash4you]

yes yes yes!!!! ok guys chill on the "they should change the name" crap. honestly, its none of ure business. I think the only person who has a right to object to AiC releasing an album with that name is mike starr. Since he is no longer in the band, he shouldnt give a crap.

[LynchMobster]

Someone earlier mentioned AC/DC didnt change their name. Its the same thing here. Iron Maiden has had 3 differnent singers, all completely different, seep purple has done it. In the band iced earth, the only member that is atitc is the guitarist. And probably the best example is Sabbath. Three different singers, an they were all pretty different. Bu it doenst matter, becuase tony iommi was the leading force beind the band. Ozzy was very important with his voice, but they did great with Dio too

[LynchMobster]

double post again... sorry

0bsessions wrote:

Kyuss_ wrote:

i love alice in chains, but if i can remember cantrell actually said himself that AiC died when Layne did, the guy is going against his word. ill look forward to the new material, im sure itl kick ass. RIP LAYNE (my hero)


Source? Quotable? Anything? Unsubstantiated. I've never heard anything of the sort.

It was in an article on UG. Search thorugh some of the old Alice/Jerry Cantrell news and youll find it

[judgeyourself]

THE BEST NEWS I HAVE HEARD ALL YEAR
and as far as the name change is concerned they may still change their name if they dont its no big deal and Laynes memory is going to shine for a long time

chekz

[TC1223]

I have full confidence in AIC - this will be good

[Stratmike]

Layne was an excellent musician but, Staley and Cantrell harmonized on 90% of the lyrics. As such, you can't say it was Layne's band. Not all of their music was written about Layne either... sit down and really listen to Rooster. I'm excited to hear some new stuff from AiC!

[hardrocker64]

Yea, I wrote that. The fact that Bon Scott died and 1 year later they had a new record in stores speaks for itself. It has took a long time for these guys to heal and you never know what you feel years down the road. It has been how long since Layne died? 10 years? They are ready to rock again. This little tour they did last year got them back ready. AIC!!

LynchMobster wrote:

Someone earlier mentioned AC/DC didnt change their name. Its the same thing here. Iron Maiden has had 3 differnent singers, all completely different, seep purple has done it. In the band iced earth, the only member that is atitc is the guitarist. And probably the best example is Sabbath. Three different singers, an they were all pretty different. Bu it doenst matter, becuase tony iommi was the leading force beind the band. Ozzy was very important with his voice, but they did great with Dio too

[Andras5soul]

I hate that people always say they should change their name or that they arent alice in chains. countless bands have continued or have reunited after their lead singer quit or died. Sure it isnt gonna be Alice in CHains as we know it but it will be Alice in Chains, just with a new singer. I dont mean to disrespect any die hard fans of Alice, but the only band that cannot record under the same name is Queen because Freddy Mercury is undoubtedly the worlds greatest frontman.

[soapalot]

I dont see why they dont just have Cantrell on vocals. His voice is almost identical to Layne's anyway

[brett dixon]

well i don't know about if hec an't play guitar or not be he dosen't do it live, so.....

[0bsessions]

brett dixon wrote:

well i don't know about if hec an't play guitar or not be he dosen't do it live, so.....

Yes, he does. He played guitar in both shows I saw them at (Mansfield, MA and Providence, RI). I don't know what the Hell that kid's talking about. If they ever release that DVD they were hinting at of the Halloween show in Providence, it'll be well documented. I was close enough to have strummed the damn thing if I tried.

[cooljew]

soapalot wrote:

I dont see why they dont just have Cantrell on vocals. His voice is almost identical to Layne's anyway

Their voices are NOT the same, BUT, Your completley right about jerry carrying on the vocal duties, he's a great singer and his solo albums are proof. Also, he sings lead on alot of the songs on the third, (self titled) album. Heaven Beside You, thats all ****ing Cantrell.

[sambargun]

I dont care whos the vocalist or whether the name has been changed or not, I'll buy the album if it has the names cantrell, inez and kinney(yeah i'll buy it for sure, not even download it).....

[GraysonBot]

alice in chains sums up what modern rock is all about. Can't wait to hear the new stuff.

[GraysonBot]

Andras5soul wrote:

I hate that people always say they should change their name or that they arent alice in chains. countless bands have continued or have reunited after their lead singer quit or died. Sure it isnt gonna be Alice in CHains as we know it but it will be Alice in Chains, just with a new singer. I dont mean to disrespect any die hard fans of Alice, but the only band that cannot record under the same name is Queen because Freddy Mercury is undoubtedly the worlds greatest frontman.

and possibly the Darkness. You can't have Darkness without Hawkins.

[CoreysMonster]

I saw Duvall last year in June, and I was really impressed with the way he filled in. I then listened to recordings back at home and realized how much I was entranced by AIC with Duvall that I didn't notice all the bad or weak notes he hit :P
He just needs to practice a little more to get the old songs (we all know Layne had incredible range), but I can imagine the new stuff will kick ass.
And I haven't been an AIC fan for too long, but I can tell you, that if a band can tour with a new singer, and have shows all over the world, they sure as hell can make a new CD. We all will miss Layne's voice, just as the band will miss him as a person, but there comes a time when you lock the past in your heart, keep it there and remember it, but move on. The time has come.

[saad_nirvana]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY6i87EECRo


guys,watch this before you COMMENT OF DUVALL PLEASE!!


yes,when i read this i thought holy **** theyre replacing layne and getting a new album this is ****ed up...but then i went on youtube and saw the video of them bones and im like...crap..this guy can sing!

so please ...before commenting watch this

also,the nirvana example is useless...i mean kurt was the creative force...i have this dvd of nirvana about thier nevermind album and krist says it himself that kurt was the driving force behind nirvana and without him,its useless..

however layne was a great singer yet he wasnt the COMPLETE creative force....jerry had a more important role than him..i mean i was watching the AIC unplugged and i was shocked to see jerry singing more that layne...it put me off my shoes...

soapalot wrote:

I dont see why they dont just have Cantrell on vocals. His voice is almost identical to Layne's anyway

...what?

[fender24_70]

This is great. Alice In Chains rock. I can't wait to hear it.

[powerhead]

this just put such a smile on my face. *listens to them bones*

[Kelly28]

AIC never cared for the norm of what ppl thought of their music. Not even Jerry will know if this was the right choice; not until the NEW music is released & they see the reaction. BUT, you KNOW they'll want a positive reaction to the NEW AIC!!

And if that doesn't happen; well, it would be pretty embarrassing.

Fans will say that if you're a TRUE fan, you'll like the music, (no matter what....)BUT let's get real here! We are NOT a bunch of puppets. No matter how much a loyal fan you are; it does NOT make you like the new material. THIS NEW MATERIAL WILL BE DIFFERENT!! It has to be with a new member involved & with Layne gone. Jerry is a genius, but he is not infallible.

One main point that has changed my opinion (on new AIC), is that Jerry did TRY this SOLO. He went out as opener for huge artitists like Metallica & (even Nickelback, whether U like them or not, they get AIR play galore), & Jerry STILL did NOT gain the popularity nor the majority of the AIC fans. Duvall was with him then too; it didn't happen.

I truley love AIC, it may not seem so, but if Jerry made it on his own, he would NOT of done all this to begin with. Why not; BECAUSE HE JUST WOULDN'T NEED TO!!

It's not always who wrote the material, but how it is DELIVERED that matters. (They're plenty of artists that cannot write but can SING & there are many writers who can't sing but can WRITE.)

Jerry CAN do both; but he needs help. and that guy is not longer with us. I truely hope the new stuff is good or I think it will ruin AIC to the ppl who only like them for the music & yes; those ppl are NOT the fans.

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LynchMobster wrote:

No, wrong. Jerry wrote 90%, if not more, of the music. Yes, laynes voice was a key part of Alice, but listen to Boggy Depot by Jerry. Its completely Alice in Chains. Actually, along with Cantrell, Inez and Sean were also on this album. That is an Alice album without Layne. And have you listened to AiC's self- titled? Layne barely appears on it. But that album was still just as Alice in Chains as the others. This will be great, and will sound just like alice, lyrics too, except with a different, but still good singer. I loved Layne, but the biggest key to the band is Jerry. He writes the majority of the music, lyrics, and he plays the guitar like no other. No one oculd ever fill in his shoes. Maybe to play live and cover his stuff, but could never write anything like him. If Layne was still around, but Jerry wasnt, AiC could never record again

Yes, Jerry wrote most of the music. But, lyrically it was 50/50. Layne wrote just as much of the lyrics as Jerry did. And how can you say Layne "barely appears" on their self-titled album? With the exceptions of "Grind", "Heaven Beside You", and "Over Now", Layne wrote all the lyrics on the self-titled album; he even wrote the music to "Head Creeps". He wrote songs on their previous albums as well, both lyrics and music. It wasn't all Jerry. They were/are both great and equally important members of the band.

[Kelly28]

Right on artificialred!! (name: great song by the way) Why is it that ppl who stick up for Jerry always have to say how much he did? Always trying to discredit what Layne did? Sure Jer wrote most of music & looked to Layne for writing approx half the lyrics. (I love Jerry's voice too).... BUT Jerry NEEDED Layne to sing his songs because Jerry just does NOT have the range nor the pipes to pull off anything more than soothing vocals.

AND to LynchMobster: If Jerry wasn't here, Layne wouldn't NEED to continue AIC. He would move on. He could do it all himself like he wanted to or go on like he did in Mad Season. That's my point, Jerry NEEDS TO STAY as AIC. Jerry already tried to move on and couldn't so it. He TRIED SOLO. (I like he solo stuff too, but it did NOT take off like he wanted!!!!)