Alice In Chains Readying First New Album In 13 Years
Alice In Chains, having not released a full length studio album of original material since 1995's self titled album, are working hard in the studio to have the record done by the end of 2008. Although the band did record a few songs that were released on their box set Music Bank in 1999, "Alice In Chains" was the final album with original vocalist Layne Staley, who died of a drug overdose in 2002. The band has since reunited with new vocalist, William DuVall who toured with Alice In Chains on their reunion tour.
Ultimate-Guitar.com recently caught up with Jerry Cantrell to get his thoughts on choosing DuVall to fill the immensely huge shoes of Layne Staley and where they are at with completing the new album. You can check out the video here.
Jerry Cantrell's comment on the upcoming album:
"We just kind of met and got along you know and ended up playing together on my solo tour and when we started thinking about doing some playing I suggested him coming in and jamming with us and the guys had a good time with him. That was like three years ago and we're still hanging out and having a good time and making some music. We're in the middle. Yeah, we're in the middle."
Alice In Chains have sold more than 14 million albums in the United States, released two number-one albums and 19 top 40 singles, and have received six Grammy nominations. As of press time the band doesn't have any tour dates for 2008 as they continue to work hard putting the finishing touches on the new material.
Read the full article at Ultimate Guitar.
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Look i agree Layne being the front man was a very important member but your forgetting the rest of the band, 1 has unfortunatley gone but what about the remaining members? They have every right to pick up where they left off plus those super awesome riffs and great backing vocals were all or mostly Jerry baby so id say if ya still got Jerry you still have the band.....
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I don't think there's any reason they would HAVE to change their name. It's not like Sepultura where most of the original band is gone. I agree that it will not be the same as old Alice In Chains, but look at all the bands who have gone on to produce quality stuff after losing a band member or changing band members. Whether or not a band member died or left makes little difference to the actual argument, to which there is little logic anyway.
Sure, fans may be disappointed in the new stuff, but some may like it as well. Hell, Jerry Cantrell's solo material might as well be AIC it sounds so similar, so AIC with a new singer will still be AIC - just a new incarnation.
Okay, a fair point. Perhaps the only way they Can justify using AIC name is the fact that Jerry did lots of the singing with AIC. But, you cannot really compare AIC with Sepultura. If you'd replaced Max with Phil Anselmo, people would have said 'hmm, Max sounds a bit different'. Try to replace Layne with Anselmo, forget it, it doesn't sound anywhere close to the AIC we know. Anyway, whatever. This is all blah blah blah. Still, to me, no Layne, no AIC. Just my view. Period.
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I agree with James and Matt whole heartedly! If I was Jerry Cantrell I would change the name. It almost seems that money is the reason they keep the name. Its sad to me because Jerry is an incredable musician who even on his solo gig did well! Is he trying to hang on to the A.I.C legacy like Layne never died? Or is it the money A.I.C brings to the table?
Why in the hell should they change their name? I love Alice in Chains, always have, always will. And as amazing of a voice Layne had, Jerry is the heart and soul of that band. Did AC/DC change their name when Bon Scott died? Hell No. And they came out with one of the best albums of all time after Bon's death. Who knows, this might be AIC's best album ever.
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Not a big fan of Alice In Chains new or old, but I think you might as well keep the name since any new name will always be followed with "formerly Alice In Chains" or "remaining members of Alice In Chains." All fans of old Alice In Chains know Layne is dead anyway and can move on if they don't think new Alice In Chains is worth anything without him.
I agree with posts 4 and 6 101% Yes, the band will never be the same, but lets not 4get: many bands have lost a band member or band members and didn't have to make any harmful changes, so get over it. If you wanna stay and listen to the new material, go for it; if u don't, then don't. Think of it this way, Layne wouldn't want the band to change OR quit just b-cuz he's not around. RIP LAYNE STALEY.
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Has anyone ever heard an explanation from Jerry as to why he has not changed the name? I am very coreiouse as to his reasoning. The only thing that would make sence is if Layne at some point said to Jerry or had it in his will that he wanted it this way. Other wise, to me it seems like dis-respecting the dead in a big way.
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I dont understand the whole change the name because Layne isnt their. This isn't just Layne's band its Jerry's also and if he wants to keep the name then why not? Their are many bands that can be argued should change their name (eg Napalm Death, Finntroll, Deicide, Gorgoroth, Sepultura) but that is because most bands try to make money off of someone elses band when the founding members arnt there anymore. Jerry is a founding member and it is his band now so he can do what he wants with it.
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it should have been the same situation with drowning pool after dave williams died. their sound completely changed yet they stuck with the original name. granted williams only recorded one album with them but the point still stands. what point is that? i have no idea....where am i?
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Nah this doesnt feel right, I fuken wish bands would respect their members who have died, especially ones as integral as Layne. AIC should change thier name.