Alice In Chains

Mascara Snake · Mar 13, 2006, 01:56 PM

"Phil Anselmo of Pantera/Superjoint Ritual, etc. fame was one of the guest vocalists for Alice In Chains' recently taped performance for VH1's upcoming tribute to Heart. Anselmo performed the tracks "Them Bones" and "Would?" with the group, which was rounded out by Duff McKagan of Velvet Revolver/Guns N' Roses fame. Comes With The Fall frontman William DuVall handled the vocals for "Man In The Box" and "Angry Chair", while Alice In Chains also performed "Rooster" with Heart. The tribute show is expected to air in May."

This is along with a number of european dates in the summer, including a dublin date with metallica and korn which i will be attending!

fireflyry · Mar 13, 2006, 01:59 PM

No shit.

I'm in two minds as to wether that's a cool thing or not.While I love both Alice and Pantera's work sometimes I think it's better to let things go and respect the music as it was with Layne fronting.

Strange that Phil stepped up too, I could hardly see him replacing Dimebag.

Mascara Snake · Mar 13, 2006, 04:12 PM

Phil is'nt touring with them, this was just a one off! William duval is touring with them and apparently after the tour they'll retire the name and start making music together under a new name, its just one last chance to hear Alice!

I agree it's not the same without Layne but on the other hand jerry wrote 95% of the music so i guess its his decision!

Jacob · Mar 13, 2006, 05:05 PM

it's not Alice in Chains without Layne, simple as that. Jerry might have been the brain, but Layne was the heart and soul of AiC. I would respect him a lot more if he had used another name or simply used Jerry Cantrell for this tour.

I heard rumours that they're coming to Roskilde though, and I will most likely go. if they actually play I will definitely see them. this band has meant more to me than any other band ever and if this is my only chance to experience those songs live, then I'll take it.

fireflyry · Mar 13, 2006, 05:09 PM

Quote from: aenemic on Mar 13, 2006, 05:05 PM
it's not Alice in Chains without Layne, simple as that. Jerry might have been the brain, but Layne was the heart and soul of AiC. I would respect him a lot more if he had used another name or simply used Jerry Cantrell for this tour.

My thoughts exactly.

It's like when the Doors reformed with Ian Astbury on vocals.Some things are best left although I'd also have to check them out as I never got the chance to see them live either.

Mascara Snake · Mar 13, 2006, 05:12 PM

Well this appearance is being aired in the states so hoprfully we'll see a video or somethin of it!

neutron liar · Mar 17, 2006, 04:41 PM

its kills me because I can't remember where I saw it, but 2 or 3 days ago I saw on a board somewhere (who knows it could've been this one) that someone had 3 of the songs with Phil and AIC in mp3. He listed them too....but didn't offer them up for download.......

ben · Mar 17, 2006, 05:09 PM

This is just a farewell tour for Alice in Chains. after this tour is over, they're going to start a new band with a new name.

Cut cantrell some slack, shit.

law · Mar 17, 2006, 05:11 PM

I'll be seeing them at Download, can't wait!

Pensive · Aug 22, 2006, 02:13 PM

Today would have been Layne's 39th bday

tarkil · Aug 22, 2006, 08:03 PM

RIP

Jacob · Aug 22, 2006, 08:04 PM

RIP God

cyppe101 · Aug 22, 2006, 08:08 PM

RIP

He left too early..

Pensive · Aug 22, 2006, 08:14 PM

Taken from us too damn soon

Jizzlobber · Aug 23, 2006, 11:58 AM

theres a lot of love in those people for the respective people that passed, Layne and the whole band was seen partying with Dime and Pantera on the 1st home vid, they had good times together, i think its cool

Mascara Snake · Aug 24, 2006, 10:29 PM

RIP Layne Staley

A Truely Gifted Soul!!

Deftones-argentina · Aug 25, 2006, 01:13 AM

I have seen two unfamiliar tracks on some bootlegs: Untitled and barracuda. Are they new songs from AIC?

Oldnewtype · Aug 26, 2006, 06:32 PM

I just got their 1989 heroin demmos, good shit.

Jacob · Aug 26, 2006, 09:26 PM

Quote from: Oldnewtype on Aug 26, 2006, 06:32 PM
I just got their 1989 heroin demmos, good shit.

yeah, they're really good. some songs sound waay different than what they ended up playing.

tension_the_wire · Sep 03, 2006, 09:41 PM

OK. I can't see anyone dispute my love of Alice In Chains.
I saw them on the Dirt tour (93) and Layne was a mess! Still he didn't miss a note and no body could mess with his performance. He is one of those magnetic people that you could get angry at! layne commanded you to listen to him. Not just with his instrument, but his personality.

On the flipside, you have 3 highly talented musicians that have passed on huge offers so that they could hold out for their friend to get better (Mike Inez turned down Metallica 5 times), Sean Kinny turned down Ozzy Ozbourne and Jerry has turned down LOTS of offers, as well as their now infamous turning down of MTVs Rockstar (man, I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when they told MTV where to go!!!)

They have waited for Layne to get 'better' for almost 10 years, they could of very easily kicked layne out and got another vocalist and kept going purly for the $$, but they have always said AIC isn't around without Layne.

And they have never once said that AIC has re-formed, after this tour, there will be a new band name and a new sound.

I think its worng for anyone to point any fingers at them for disrepecting Layne...I think they have showed his the most utmost respect! Just watching MTV Unplugged, watch Jerry's face...its sadness for his friend!

Take it from me, its the hardest thing in the world watching your best friend slowly kill himself.

And for the record, AIC and Pantera are very old friends...they where both glam bands before 1990.

Alice In Chains

law

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