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ALICE IN CHAINS Begins Writing New Material
- Apr. 26, 2007
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ALICE IN CHAINS has 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."
As previously reported, one of ALICE IN CHAINS' best-known tracks, "Rooster", will be featured on the tonight's (Thursday, April 26) episode of "Supernatural". The show airs nationally on the CW. Check your local listings to find out exactly when you should tune in and watch it.
ALICE IN CHAINS has 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.
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COMMENT | cool
posted by : cirkis
4/26/2007 8:12:24 PM
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can't wait to hear.
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COMMENT | GREAT NEWS
posted by :
4/26/2007 8:15:40 PM
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They kicked ass on the last tour. glad to see they are FINNALLY going to write new shit!!!
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COMMENT | WHAT !
posted by :
4/26/2007 8:24:12 PM
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crazy as Nirvana recording again !!
Saw them last year at Donnington and they ruled .
Red hot day
Fat Spliff
AIC!
ba ba ba ba ba im loving it !
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COMMENT | hmmm.
posted by :
4/26/2007 8:26:36 PM
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well, cantrell never ceases to impress me. will is a great singer, but no layne staley of course.
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COMMENT | Here we go again...
posted by : RU555?
4/26/2007 8:31:28 PM
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I loved Alice in Chains, and I love Jerry, Sean, and Mike and am happy that they are playing together again.
BUT...
This is NOT Alice in Chains. AIC died when Layne Staley did. They can write new music, tour, whatever, but it will never be AIC.
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COMMENT | $$$$$
posted by : FutileLord
4/26/2007 9:03:50 PM
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Pathetic! The "new" singer totally sucks and this is nothing more than a cash grab!Cashing in on the AIC name when it is NOT AIC!!! They should be ashamed of themselves!
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COMMENT | Yep....
posted by :
4/26/2007 9:08:01 PM
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Not AIC.
Call it something else, Jerry! You won't sell any less records, I bet.
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COMMENT | Alice ?Out Of? Chains???
posted by :
4/26/2007 9:09:08 PM
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Layne did have a unique voice, but Jerry Cantrell wrote 75% of the songs and sang dual lead vocals with Layne on A LOT of those songs, especially from Dirt. In fact without Jerry to back him up, I imagine that peoples impression of Layne would be a lesser one. To My mind Will Duvall does a competent job with Layne's vocals, and since Layne decided to drug himself to death and abandon EVERYONE who loved him for his drug, it's FINE BY ME if Jerry want's to keep his band name the same. It's a recognition thing, and watch, this will be a GREAT ALBUM!
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COMMENT | No
posted by :
4/26/2007 9:15:33 PM
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I'm not even gonna listen if they're gonna call themselves Alice In Chains, their singer sounds like a horrible cover band.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/26/2007 9:17:23 PM
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Layne did have a unique voice, but Jerry Cantrell wrote 75% of the songs and sang dual lead vocals with Layne on A LOT of those songs, especially from Dirt. In fact without Jerry to back him up, I imagine that peoples impression of Layne would be a lesser one. To My mind Will Duvall does a competent job with Layne's vocals, and since Layne decided to drug himself to death and abandon EVERYONE who loved him for his drug, it's FINE BY ME if Jerry want's to keep his band name the same. It's a recognition thing, and watch, this will be a GREAT ALBUM!
- Couldnt have said it better.
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COMMENT | sweet.
posted by :
4/26/2007 9:19:43 PM
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sweet. keep them coming. hope will stays long-term. nice pipes; emotes well.
:)olc
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COMMENT | JUST THINK
posted by : ALLISTER-FIEND
4/26/2007 9:28:09 PM
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IF BANDS LIKE AC/DC, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, ALL QUIT CAUSE THE FANS DID'NT WANT THEM TO GO ON AFTER THERE LEAD SINGERS EITHER DIED OR LEFT.....
I THINK IT WILL BE DIFFERENT BUT VERY GOOD WITH AIC NEW SHIT.....
HEAVEN AND HELL ONE WEEK AWAY DALLAS,TEXAS HELL YEAH
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/26/2007 9:36:18 PM
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I am a huge AIC fan, growing up right in their heyday. And as much as I am nostalgic about Layne, I am supportive of this. First, Jerry is the core member obviously and he with Kinny and Inez are legitimately AIC as far as I am concerned. Second, I don't like Cantrell's solo stuff nearly as much as AIC; often people are better songwriters when they are constrained by other "full" members of a band with a veto. Someone with clout needs to tell Jerry what is good and bad.
If they could make an album like Facelift, it will be well worth it.
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COMMENT | I'm sure the songs are good, but....
posted by : FAILURE
4/26/2007 9:47:58 PM
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Don't call the band AIC anymore!....BAD-BAD idea!
It could be just as successful if you name the group something different.
Without Layne, it's not going to feel like AIC. Sorry, but it rarely works in rock music when classic bands carry on without legendary members.
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COMMENT | Looking forward to more good music
posted by :
4/26/2007 9:50:25 PM
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I can't wait to hear the new stuff, I bet that Will won't try to imitate Layne on new songs, he has his own signature sound that will put his own stamp on it, and with Jerry on backups (and the songwriting of course) it will be true to the "Alice in Chains" sound. AIC has had a lot of opportunities to "cash in" - these guys are hardcore musicians that love to play.
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COMMENT | ahhh oh no
posted by :
4/26/2007 9:54:52 PM
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new songs? I don't knowwww.
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COMMENT | SWEET.....
posted by : RiotAct666
4/26/2007 9:58:47 PM
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.....keep them coming. Duvall has a great voice. Looking forward to some new AIC
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/26/2007 10:02:12 PM
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Im Glad to hear it.
I wasnt realy down with them galavanting across the country trying to re-live the glory days through old material.
Now that they are actualy creating something new, it will validate the existance of the new AIC.
-Go Canucks!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/26/2007 10:05:27 PM
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I'll try and get excited about this but nothing good can come from a tribute performance that includes Keane.
But that's just me.
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COMMENT | Cool by me.
posted by :
4/26/2007 10:13:07 PM
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This is no less Alice In Chains than Skynyrd is still Skynyrd. Jerry Cantrell and crew should keep on keeping on. And cover some goddamn Wishbone Ash
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COMMENT | I saw them at The Tabernacle in Atlanta
posted by : StaticXEngage
4/26/2007 10:17:25 PM
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AWESOME CONCERT!
I'll listen to this definitly.
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COMMENT | insert clever title here
posted by :
4/26/2007 10:45:31 PM
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i loved old alice in chains as much as anyone else, but layne gave up his exclusive claim as "the voice" of alice in chains when heroin became his #1 priority. it's not the dead man's band anymore. suck it up.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/26/2007 11:38:35 PM
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"In fact without Jerry to back him up, I imagine that peoples impression of Layne would be a lesser one."
May I point you in the direction of Mad Season? Layne had a great voice. They should record new stuff but call it something else. How about taking back the name Godsmack from that lame band from Boston?
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COMMENT |
posted by : DecrystallizingReason
4/26/2007 11:40:08 PM
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Now, I'm excited about this, but AiC is my favorite band of all time, and I would hate to see such a legacy be tarnished by a shitty comeback album. I really, really hope this lives up to my expectations.
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COMMENT |
posted by : hateinsideyourhead
4/26/2007 11:44:35 PM
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Just because one band member dies the band should quit and give up?
Jerry Cantrell obviously tried doing his own thing for a few years but his heart lies with AIC, to say that Layne was ALL AIC is a lame and unfounded comment, like someone said before take away the rest of the band and all he would of had was his drug addiction.
In my opinion Jerry Cantrell was at the very least the other 50% of AIC if not more. He has every right to carry on with the bands name.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/27/2007 12:24:33 AM
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Cool! Glad to hear this band is back and ready for action.
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COMMENT | AIC rules, but I don't know what to think of this...
posted by :
4/27/2007 12:40:57 AM
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...and I won't know until I actually hear the material. So my mind stays open.
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COMMENT | suprise !!
posted by : cliffburt
4/27/2007 12:58:32 AM
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First it was "lets just do this one concert to help the people out". Kinney
Next it was " if we did get together we would call it somthing else" Inez
"Lets do a short tour to give the fans what they want and honour Layne " Jerry
Then a long tour ......... enter bullshit line here_________________.
Now this. I mean this was the plan all along wasn't it Jerry.
You can't sell your solo shit., Its crap. Layne was the key listen to the voacls people buy the dvd and listen . Staley could out sing just about anyone I can think of.
No one wants to deprive the rest of the band the chance to work to work but call it "were all a bunch of fuckin liars" or Guns and roses or somthing leave the legacy alone.
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COMMENT | wow. idiot you are indeed.
posted by :
4/27/2007 1:11:42 AM
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jerrys solo stuff is nothing short of amazing. Boggy depot is pretty much AIC but jerry does all the singing... degradation trip has rob trujillo on bass and mike bordin on drums, which is fucking AWESOME. has anyone else even listened to any of this stuff? its fuckin brilliant, and if jerry feels like writing some more new shit without layne on vocals, then rock the fuck on cant wait for some new shit... i just hope jerry sings on the recordings.
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COMMENT | idiot you are
posted by : cliffburt
4/27/2007 1:22:51 AM
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These are quotes man, look it up. I didn't like Jerry solo stuff that's my opinion. In AIC he was amazing... it was the sum of the parts of which Layne and Jerry were.
I would have a more positive spin if they would have said they were reforming and producing new material.
Save your name calling for school and get to bed !!
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COMMENT | It's worth a try...
posted by :
4/27/2007 1:40:00 AM
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I say let them record at least one album with this new singer and if it works out go from there. Layne was better but unfortunatly he decided to throw his life away.
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COMMENT | Kinda glad it took some time
posted by :
4/27/2007 1:48:42 AM
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Us AIC fans have been waiting a while to hear this news. Most people have been impatient. i for one am glad they took their time before doing this. Majority of the time, the chemistry of a band cannot come back in one night. They have taken the time to reunite with each other, do quite a few shows within the last 4 years. (some public, most private) This is how you reunite a band to get that fire back and make the music you always hope for after a long hiatus and misfortunes over the years. I really do not feel that this record will suck because they took that time to get it back.
For example, The new Smashing Pumpkins album will surely fail because... well mainly the empty promises of a FULL reunion, and more importantly, Billy is rushing everyone to get the flare back.
Looking forward to new AIC material. i don't think we'll be disappointed
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COMMENT |
posted by : PL
4/27/2007 2:26:18 AM
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Noooooooooooooooooooooo! Change the name! Please, do not call yourselves Alice In Chains.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/27/2007 3:05:06 AM
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I'm glad they've decided to do this. I only wish they would have done it sooner. I liked Layne Staley as much as the next guy, but the fact of the matter is band members are always replaceable. Honestly people, why should they change their name to honor the memory of a drug addict? The lineup is still 75 percent original, there are bands out there with fewer original members still making music under the same name (Cryptopsy, Megadeth, Mayhem, Motorhead, even Metallica). AC/DC continued on after Bon Scott died..... so why shouldn't Alice in Chains? Kudos to these guys for finally reconvening...... i'm looking forward to the new material.
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COMMENT | ^
posted by : Blackthorned
4/27/2007 3:52:27 AM
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' band members are always replaceable' is a sweeping statment in the extreme.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Metal Gimp
4/27/2007 5:29:18 AM
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Fuck it. I'm willing to give this guy a chance. No-one can ever replace Layne we all know that. But I don't think that's what Jerry and the rest of AIC are trying to do. This isn't going to be some lame rip-off tribute album, it's going to be an AIC album. Pure and simple.
And anyone who says that this isn't Alice in Chains, but some 'fake' version, well how can you call yourselves fans? You should be supporting and respecting their decision to carry on, not criticising it. Layne will always be a part of Alice, he had a tremendous impact on the band's music and lives. And i'm sure Jerry or anyone else for that matter won't just forget that.
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COMMENT | Layne Staley rest in peace, but AIC live on
posted by :
4/27/2007 8:27:35 AM
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Here's what I think...When Alice in Chains was formed it was Jerry, Sean, and Mike. Layne was hand picked by Jerry because of his awesome voice after the other guys were already together as Alice in Chains, and the rest is history, so to say that the Alice in Chains name should be retired is a bunch of shit. Layne was an amazing singer, no one will ever do "his" songs justice, but he was the one who was jabbing the needle in his arm. Come on people what would AC/DC be doing if not for Brian Johnson? What about Van Halen? Don't get me wrong I think that if the original singer of your band is still alive then don't get a new singer (Sepultura, Van Halen) but if he dies then by all means find someone that the band think fits the mix (Drowning Pool)
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COMMENT | It shoud just be a 3-piece
posted by :
4/27/2007 9:22:39 AM
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Fistly, the above poster is wrong, Mike wasn't the oringinal bassist, he joined for 'Dirt.' But whatever. I have no problems with these guys carrying on, but ditch the 'replacement' singer, and just have Jerry sing. Sure, it'll sound different, and maybe something will be missing, but I think that will lend it an authentic feel, ie, the 3 of us miss playing together and we're going to do what we can to honor the legacy of the music. So ditch that Duvall guy and just record the album and tour as a 3-piece!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/27/2007 9:37:09 AM
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I mean honestly here folks..... who gives a shit what they call the band..... Let's just be thankful that they are recording new material. I, for one, will make the purchase no matter what they call the band. I agree with many of you with other bands who went on to be successful with other singers.
As far as who wrote the majority of what...... again.... i dont care. Sean and Jerry are the 2 originals left. Mike Inez came in after Mike Starr had to leave (for what i believe) for personal reasons. (something about too much touring and his family)
..... can't wait to hear the new material. THANK YOU GUYS!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Motleysixx69
4/27/2007 9:57:48 AM
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this is gunna be awesome,will is a great singer,live he is almost an exact replica of laynes voice.woooo AIC
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COMMENT | I'm not so sure that the kids will go for the new songs
posted by :
4/27/2007 10:07:13 AM
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I'm sure AIC is considering that also. Let's just hope that they don't care about fitting into today's mainstream. They added to the mainstream during the 90's and that sound just isn't around anymore. If they stick to their roots and original style then there is nothing to worry about. Man I miss Layne. Do they cover some Mad Season now? That would be awesome.
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COMMENT | I'll wait and listne to the record
posted by :
4/27/2007 10:46:17 AM
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and then see if i like it....
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/27/2007 1:33:17 PM
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COMMENT | ^
posted by : Blackthorned
4/27/2007 3:52:27 AM
' band members are always replaceable' is a sweeping statment in the extreme.
Yes, looking back at it now..... perhaps that statement was a little extreme.
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COMMENT | nice!
posted by :
4/27/2007 2:47:10 PM
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awesome. great...great...great live band!
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COMMENT | First off....
posted by :
4/27/2007 4:59:37 PM
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Alice in Chainz was originally a glam sleaze band Layne fronted......before he met fuckin Jerry or any of em....they were originally called Diamond Lie I believe...anyways they changed it to Alice In Chains after and the rest is history....so who the fuck are any of you to cast judgement on the 3 remaining members and their decision to carry on... it is their band ....not ours...... although its unfortunate Comes With The Fall is obviously on definite hiatus.... Regardless ..Jerry, Sean, and Mike....Rock the fuck on...... and RIP Layne.....you are missed every day....
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COMMENT | Alice Without Chains (sorry...)
posted by :
4/27/2007 6:25:31 PM
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Chains Of Alice - Alice After Death - Alice Laney - Alice - Alice Alive - Alice After All - Alice Chains - Alice Forever - I Am Alice - Alice In Pain - Pain Of Alice - Alice Be My Guide - Alice After - Alice A.L. (Alice After Layne) - Alice Is Here - Alice Is Now - Alice Lives - Alice Plays - Alice Alias - Alice Rocks - Alice Breaks The Chains - Alice Was Here - well...
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COMMENT | It's only 50% original members
posted by :
4/27/2007 7:09:42 PM
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Mike Star was the original bass player. He was replaced by Mike Inez. Even though Inez is a better player Mike Star was on the better albums and should be in this band's reunon.
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COMMENT | Queen-esque?
posted by :
7/24/2007 8:02:20 PM
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To me, this whole thing seems a lot like the
Queen + Paul Rodgers collaboration back in 2005.
I think that everyone agrees that they can't call themselves AIC if they record new material.
I am all for moving forward, but I think it would be totally disrespectful if they continued as AIC.
This is not like AC/DC or Drowning Pool or Thin Lizzy.
Even though Jerry wrote the majority of the music and lyrics, you cannot deny Layne's ability as a singer.
I do think that Layne was in a class by himself; some people think that he couldn't hold his own without Jerry, but if you go back and listen to the Mad Season record, this theory obviously proves to be flawed.
What made AC/DC and similar bands work after their original singers left was the fact that the music virtually sounded the same since. Iron Maiden still had their signature sound after Paul D'Anno left.
Besides, Sean Kinney said himself that they need to call it something else if they continue; he's sort of taking a "Bill Ward stance" if you will.
And if they possibly lost Sean because the rest of the group decided to continue as AIC, then I really think the legacy would be totally dead.
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COMMENT | More stuff
posted by :
7/24/2007 8:16:31 PM
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Please don't turn Jerry Cantrell into Tony Iommi here.
I'm sure that Jerry can do most of what he wants with AIC, but that doesn't necessarily make it right.
I know that Layne more or less ditched AIC for heroin, but why do we have to kep condemning him for his past problems?
There's no doubt that if a new record comes out, it will kick ass.
But we don't need to piss on Layne's grave.
If this truly isn't about the money as Sean as stated in interviews, then there should be no problem picking a new name.
And I definitely agree that GODSMACK FUCKING SUCKS COCK!!!
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COMMENT | Okay, I'll Go For Three
posted by :
7/24/2007 8:25:06 PM
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One last thing to consider:
The Doors released two albums after Jim Morrison died that featuring Robby Krieger and Ray Mazarek sharing vocal duties;
"Other Voices" and "Full Circle".
These albums didn't do shit, they have never been re-released, and the rest of the band likes the deny that they even exist.
Even though the "Doors of the 21st Century" happened, you can see how piss poor these decisions were.
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