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ALICE IN CHAINS Working With RUSH/FOO FIGHTERS Producer - Oct. 23, 2008

ALICE IN CHAINS will kick off 2009 with a main-stage slot on Australia's Soundwave Festival (February 21 - March 1) alongside such acts as NINE INCH NAILS, LAMB OF GOD, ALKALINE TRIO, THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS and more.

However, more touring isn't the only thing up ALICE IN CHAINS' sleeve for 2009. There's also a new record on the way — the band's first studio album since 1995. Right now, Jerry Cantrell (vocals, lead guitar), Mike Inez (bass), Sean Kinney (drums) and William DuVall (vocals, guitar) are hunkered down in a Los Angeles studio crafting their latest opus. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, RUSH, STONE SOUR, TRIVIUM, SHADOWS FALL, DEATH ANGEL), the album promises to be a sonic journey guided by eerily psychedelic solos, and unforgettable riffs.

ALICE IN CHAINS' manager, David Benveniste (Beno) of Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group, comments, "Our collective vision is to extend ALICE IN CHAINS into phase two of their career worldwide. They have tremendous heritage, having sold some 15 million records, and an amazing repertoire of new material that they've written. Most importantly, ALICE IN CHAINS will be on the road in 2009 bringing new music to fans everywhere."

The new disc will mark the recording debut with ALICE IN CHAINS of frontman William DuVall, who has been singing with the group since they officially reunited in 2006. Original vocalist Layne Staley died in April 2002.

ALICE IN CHAINS has mostly stayed off the road since last year, but played at a radio station festival in Peoria, Arizona on September 20. Fan-filmed video footage of that performance can be viewed below.

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	COMMENT \| fuck yeah! posted by : dan_pablo 10/23/2008 12:46:44 PM

	its been too long.really looking forward to the new cd

	COMMENT \| RIP Layne era... posted by : BlabberMagnetic 10/23/2008 12:49:41 PM

	I really hope Jerry sings the majority of the lead vocals on this one.

	COMMENT \| so posted by : ozzyslovechild 10/23/2008 12:52:48 PM

	so psyched for this. :)olc

	COMMENT \| posted by : postedoval 10/23/2008 1:00:23 PM

	At first I'm reluctant to accept that this is Alice in Chains without Layne... But then I thought about AC/DC, Van Halen, Ayreon, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Queens of the Stone Age, etc... All have had multiple singers.

	COMMENT \| Nice! posted by : RiotAct666 10/23/2008 1:11:40 PM

	Bring on some new AIC.

	COMMENT \| posted by : iScott 10/23/2008 1:40:14 PM

	Fuck yeah. Can't wait.

	COMMENT \| Interesting line up... posted by : tlizzy 10/23/2008 2:01:47 PM

	AIC with NIN, RJA, which I think my 14 year old nephew listens to & LOG, great metal/shit vocals. I think anyone who listens to this new AIC with an open mind & just takes it in for what it is will be blown away. I expect this album to surprise many...

	COMMENT \| Bring it. posted by : Jubijuju 10/23/2008 2:55:46 PM

	i am certainly a supporter of this, but it's funny how some bands get a pass at replacing singers or band members while others are constantly badgered for doing so...

	COMMENT \| AIC isn't AIC posted by : MetalRose 10/23/2008 3:48:17 PM

	I haven't picked up an AIC album since Layne died. Just not the same.

	COMMENT \| err, YEAH IT IS posted by : hypernation 10/23/2008 4:38:59 PM

	The music doesn't change because the singer's dead. Just got my Soundwave 2009 tickets, can't wait to see these guys.

	COMMENT \| posted by : rycheskull 10/23/2008 8:57:08 PM

	Listen again guys. Jerry is better as harmony vocals. His solo albums attest to that. Layne had more power and Jerry was a great foil. Give the new guy a chance. I think it's gonna be great!

	COMMENT \| I sure hope posted by : Chainedown 10/24/2008 5:10:51 AM

	the new album will be good. Even if it turns out to be a pile of horseshit, well, here's how I feel... "But if we change, well, I love you anyways" - NE \m/

	COMMENT \| MetalRose posted by : BlabberMagnetic 10/24/2008 7:09:23 AM

	There was nothing to pick up anyway besides about a dozen compilations.

	COMMENT \| not a replacement posted by : sharkbyte 7/21/2009 1:01:28 PM

	I'm on the same page as user 'postedoval' who said he was first reluctant to accept that the band is still Alice in Chains without Layne. I've watched their unplugged DVD many times, even recently, and I just found out yesterday that they have a new CD coming. I was very skeptical until I heard "A Looking In View" and was very impressed. Jerry has said there is no replacing Layne but the guys enjoy playing together still and want to make new music. I think most people who are not happy with the band moving on after Layne is that they feel the band is trying to "replace him" but obviously that's not the case. In response to the comment made by 'rycheskull', I think Jerry's harmonies are a key to the signature sound of the band but he has strong lead vocals as well. His "Boggy Depot" CD has one of my all-time favorite songs on it, "My Song".

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