I just wanted to comment the same. So conscious, so much elaborated and never self-repeating. When you'd think you know the trick, he comes with something new you never would've thought about. So much appreciate how his music is consciously balancing between dark, badass and uplifting
One of the ONLY guitarist I have ever seen live and played his recorded solo note for note to the album....I don't think anyone does this, probably because they can only play it that good once....Jerry plays it EVERYTIME not only because he remembers it , he plays it like that because it is a fucking masterpiece note for note....he knows it....
Totally agree. A lot of it isn't complicated stuff either. It's very pentatonic with some bluesy stuff mixed in.....that doesn't come of sounding bluesy at all.
Chains are legends in the grunge era and post grunge! I preferred them over any other band outside of the 90s! Soundgarden is second and pearl jam... they don't have a spot because I stopped listening to them after vs.
Unfortunately Pearl Jam cannot be put in to the Rare category. I've always been a huge fan of them but they lost their "angry vibe" when they hit the 2000's. Eddie's voice is shot to shit. Just my opinion
Jerry is a musical natural. He was born to create music. I, for one, am glad he kept going. I know Layne wanted that for him, and supported and loved Jerry's solo work. We have to let go of Layne and give him the respect he deserves. We also have to appreciate that Jerry, Mike, and Sean are still with us; healthy and passionate about what they have chosen to do for a living. Rock on, boys!
Might get a little hate for this. I saw them live last September and William is good with the guitar, but absolutely butchers the songs Layne did. Some songs were decent but ugh. The ones after Layne were good though
@@macethorns1168 Give it a rest dude...I’ve been listening to AiC since 1990 (which means *at least* as long as you....probably much longer). Layne was one of the best rock singers to ever live but he wasn’t the only member of the band. Let the guys make a living and celebrate their legacy for godsake....
@dad 69 420 ಠ_ಠ ϟ You have no fucking idea about AIC Jerry was always the head of the band, Layne just had god's voice. They are still one of the best bands around.
How does such an iconic band only have 1.5 million subscribers? I mean, really, AIC has never stopped rocking heavy. Well done, Jerry, Sean, Mike, and William. In 2024 I am still a fan. Been with you all the way, the low lows, and the high highs. Best rock around.
I mean they created a very good vocal harmony (which is Alice in Chains' schtick) AND they compliment each other's guitar playing. Layne would be happy if he saw that
German Andrea Giri I don't agree. Inez was better technically and you can hear that difference in Rotten Apple, A Little Bitter and on this track. Starr's bassline on Would was great though. Still prefer Inez's.
The song undeniably kicks ass, but has anyone else noticed the terrific storytelling and symbolism in this video? And the nod to the ancient Greek story of Sisyphos?
Good spot. One fun thing about the Greeks - their gods were just as fallible as humans, and thus the very cunning Sisyphus was able to fool them, over and over again. Of course in the end power wins out and he got his, but I like to think he played one last good trick and escaped.
AIC are one of the only old bands releasing new material full of monster riffs and banging tunes that'll be remembered twenty years from now, just like they were, twenty years ago. Long live AIC!
Cantrell is the backbone of this band. There wouldn’t be aic without him. Love that man. There’s not an album that is bad by them. Even after laynes passing. And even though William Duvall isn’t layne, he is a great addition to continue the aic legacy. I’m so glad Jerry was able to grieve through mike starr and laynes passing and continue the band because they never lost their sound.
@@AnnieBoBannie421 you’re offended by my feelings about a band? You make absolutely zero sense and need to find a better hobby than get angry with someone who still enjoys their music lmao I think you’re the one stuck in time.
This is a real proof of how a band can evolve and improve without losing its own essence. Well deserved their induction in HOF. Cantrell - Alice in Chains ... thank you for the music and for being part of my generation!
Phantom Limb Just goes to show you. The more simplistic the riff is, the better. If you can sing the riff, you've done your job as an artist by instilling the hook of the tune and keeping the listener engaged.
SaltpeterTaffy No. My goal is simply to express myself. Whether others like it or not, well that's a bonus. However, in order to survive solely in the Music Industry, you have to 'play the game.' Music is just an intellectual hobby for me. I already have a career. It's just something I've always wanted to do.
So for you, "keeping the listener engaged" is the meaning of self-expression. I don't feel that way, myself. That just means making catchy music to me.
SaltpeterTaffy No. Perhaps I'm not explaining enough. There is a formula for hit songs. Certain things that all of them have. If you want a hit, you have to use that formula. I have researched this extensively. If you google hit song formula (or similar) I'm sure you can find the same things I did. That is what makes a song 'catchy.' Music in the right hands can control human emotion. It's actually quite powerful and has ties to Psychology and Sociology. I don't want to make 'hits,' I want to make music that speaks to people on a large scale. That is my personal goal. I will make albums (like the older artists once did) and will not succumb to the BS the industry runs on (simply cranking out catchy, meaningless hits). I have a sketchbook full of ideas. I just need to flesh them out.
BIMSY 657 oh I thought he used strats early on. I remember he had a pale yellow guitar with a woman painted on it. He used that a bit around the dirt era I think. I thought it was a strat.... and assumed he was a strat man. oh well there you go I learnt something Thanks for the info
BIMSY 657 yeah right. I remember it from Live Photo’s in old guitar mags I bought as a teen. Never realised it wasn’t fender. There you go. Thanks bimsy
Few dudes are able to write a repetitive one-measure riff and make an awesome singable song out of it. Speaking of singing, how crazy is that those two can sing and play those riffs simul-fucking-taneously?
Crazy how different Jerry looks with short hair and without his beard. Super nice guy, saw him in concert last weekend and he was super engaging with the fans
@@laurenrobinson9219agreed. I think Jerry would have to actively work at not being sexy and even the it probably wouldn’t work. His eyes…that gaze…so much power. 🔥
what i love about this song is it could easily be played beside sludge factory or God smack and someone that didn't know aic's history wouldn't realize the two decades between them. absolute hard grungey banger.
The riffs on the new record are some of the best Jerry has written, and that's saying a lot considering he's been doing this for so long. It's so cool how AIC have kept their signature sound for over two decades, yet always manage to add something fresh to it. If you feel like checking out another band that has a truly unique sound listen to Pregnant Whale Pain. Their album is full of sweet riffs too, and the singer's been definitely influenced by Layne, and his vocal range is massive too.
Checked out Pregnant Whale Pain, holy shit they're awesome! Streamed the album, so many different genres are explored on it, amazing! They're somewhat heavier than AIC though, but hey who doesn't love some nice riffs. Huge props for the recommendation man, best album I've heard in a while!
Restinamassgrave It's so cool to see more and more people are getting hooked on PWP. Noone knows anything about this band, they just dropped a mindblowing album out of nowhere a few months ago for completely free. I kind of feel privileged to find them so early before they potentially get big.
They are very similar to the old style.and u am hugely impressed usually with new singers a new sound emerges and he is close to Layne I mean Layne was god but they found a great match they are touring this year I'm gonna try my hardest to go since I couldn't in the past
Yeah definitely, Alice In Chains got heavier with these last 3 albums. After Layne Staley died and they couldn’t rely on his voice, they went back towards the heavy melodic sound and stuck with it. I honestly don’t know if I like the new stuff vs the old stuff.
Thats because modern radio ((commercial )) is a shit palace of numbness, its about corporate $$$$$$$$$ making & nothing else, familiarity, blandness, safety, comfort, sterility, $elling you shit you dont & never needed, its not about creativity, riskiness, exposing great talent, if you want that listen to community radio, propbably internet radio (( which I haven't heard )) or just do the ol fashioned thing & buy it, go to your friends houses, listen, share & enjoy yourselves, that used to be thing, mixed tapes shared around, people cranking it in cars, at beaches, parties etc, Dare radio play some Exquisite like AIC instead of arianda grandless !!!!
Before you mock Jerry's haircut, you must ask yourself: can I write as well as this guy? And then, when you answer no, ask yourself: can I even sing as well as this guy? And then, when you answer no, then you shall not mock Jerry's haircut. So it is.
I know you think I’m wrong, but I’m not your tour guide Have a guess, I don’t let you look inside Cold.. dry.. stone What makes you want to carve your initials in me? Rained and weathered, erasing, hard to read Find me distant, outwardly rough, obscene Cold.. dry.. stone Cold and dry, a stone Cold and dry, a stone I’m not a cornerstone in a palace for you Time will bring your very own hard truth Not to worry, ice covered rocks still move Cold.. dry.. stone Cold.. dry.. stone Songwriter: Jerry Cantrell
I didn't like the new Alice in Chains for years because I didn't see how they could move on without Layne. After giving their three albums with William a real listen I can safely say that has changed.
Good on you bro.... When peeps complain about how they should have changed their name or whatever I always remind them of AC/Dc moving on with Brian Johnson after Bon Scott died.
I didn't give it a fair shor either, because Alice in Chains is my favorite band. I had to let go of Layne though, and listen to the new stuff as it is. It's still great, and I like that William doesn't try to copy Layne.
You know it's still Alice in Chains when you can easily picture all these new songs being sung by Layne Staley. Jerry was always the mastermind behind AiC. Layne was just the voice.
Yeah man, holy shit. I played this to my wife and 11 year old daughter who 'appreciate' my music but don't choose it and they melted at that part of the solo, as did I. Not sure a single part of electric guitar has made me squirm like that ever, and I'm a huge EVH fan.
@@kaijucifer3544 no. He wouldn't be. He was dedicated to the grunge. This isn't grunge. He wouldn't be proud that they took his legacy and smashed it into the ground to build up Duvalls legacy.
From a long sojourn from far way I've come back full circle to see a living god of rock waging an epic war against a pantheon of equals jealously seeking to crush him and his way. Yet I am still happy to find my brothers and sisters in rock here gathered in unity to pay homage. We may be faded but the string that binds us will never be still as long as the ancients' lines extend. Jerry may be one of those lines and even if he's not, he's worthy to be a new one. Long live the great gods of Music! Me too
Im 16 and I'm so glad I'm growing up with Alice in Chains, Bush, and Smashing Pumpkins instead of.... ummm... whatever the heck other people in my generation is listening to. This stuff is 100% pure talent!
Look man I'm a similar age, 19. AIC is my favourite and love that era of music thanks to my dad and just my personality in general, but there is good music still being made today, you just gotta look for it cuz it's not on the radio. This generation doesnt entirely suck.
Yes he was the original singer with these guys, he suffered from depression, and he died of long term drug abuse I believe, and he put his problems down mainly due to his parents divorcing. He had a tremendous vocal range.
I didn't get into AIC until really recently when I saw them live... Every time I heard this studio version, I legitimately thought it was originally recorded with Layne. This video blew my mind, great job DuVall!
I hungout with Layne in Seattle, such a humble brother i can personally say. Jerry and Layne with the other brothers of AIC SHOULD! Have received a Grammy for DIRT, for style, original sound, harmony. Deval, is not a bandaid for AIC but the same love and compassion AIC's has always had even without Layne. They still smoke, but im glad to have had that chill time with Layne he would be happy with AIC's direction. Peace! GINO .
Say what you want about William. The guy's got a fantastic voice, can totally bring it live, and while obviously no one can be Layne, William was the only one good enough, in the band's eyes/ears, to replace him. That says enough.
@@macethorns1168 i almost replied to this dogshit comment when i first read it, but even 9 months on, it's as dumb as i remember it being. Duvall's been AIC's singer longer than Layne now, and they haven't missed a step. Real AIC fans know what's up. AIC never died.
This is Michael Glenn Cox on my buddie's UA-cam AIC is still one of my favorite and most inspirational bands for a lifetime singer songwriter thank u Alice in chains
I have two interpretations of the music video: 1. There will always be someone brave-or stupid- enough to take on the burdens of the past, so if you don't need to, don't shoulder it yourself. 2. Loose unhealthy practices that benefit no one. They're just burdens that drag you down.
This is one of the meanest sounds I've heard in decades......still as good as DIRT. I saw 'em live at Lalapalooza in '93. Layne was still alive........ Man, this took me back. Split my head wide open. Loved it.
My 'concert archives' app alerted me that i saw aic 29 years ago today! Funny thing is i just saw them last week with BUSH (who i love also) and breaking benj. and they still DESTROY! and this song will burrow into your head, 1 hour after hearing this song i bought the cd and the album........... not disappointed!!
Apparently it’s impossible for Alice In Chains to ever suck. This song is an absolute banger.
Lmfao I couldn't agree more
Give your praise to Jerry.
Jerry Cantrell is one of the all-time greats
@Ronald Williams are you kidding me? I don’t care what someone’s melanin count is - but you apparently do.
Indeed
Does anyone else ever feel Sean Kinney doesn't get enough recognition for his drum skills? Guy's a beast at off-beat rhythm imo.
He is such a dope drummer!
He’s awesome
Hes amazing
Absofuckinglutly brother! He's an outstanding drummer!!!
@@xoxozozoxoxo559 8 u 6,8
Love Cantrell’s solos. He always plays the right notes at the right time, never a wasted note. His solos always serve the song
I just wanted to comment the same. So conscious, so much elaborated and never self-repeating. When you'd think you know the trick, he comes with something new you never would've thought about. So much appreciate how his music is consciously balancing between dark, badass and uplifting
One of the ONLY guitarist I have ever seen live and played his recorded solo note for note to the album....I don't think anyone does this, probably because they can only play it that good once....Jerry plays it EVERYTIME not only because he remembers it , he plays it like that because it is a fucking masterpiece note for note....he knows it....
Thinkin same thing
@@severi77 the only other guys that really do this are iron maiden, especially adrian, his solos are so tasteful
Totally agree. A lot of it isn't complicated stuff either. It's very pentatonic with some bluesy stuff mixed in.....that doesn't come of sounding bluesy at all.
That riff is so beautifully brutal. It's devastating in the best possible way.
Absofuckinlutley
Soooo heavy
a dope window rattler!
When u go to the hair salon they'll tell u your death! Lol
Even without Layne, this is still one of the best bands we have left from the grunge era. Their music still kicks ass in 2019.
Fuckin' Right it does...
Damn right it does!
AIC, Tool, FNM.... 90s grunge is badass
I wish Screaming Trees had made more. Dust is an incredible album.
Chains are legends in the grunge era and post grunge! I preferred them over any other band outside of the 90s! Soundgarden is second and pearl jam... they don't have a spot because I stopped listening to them after vs.
One of the RARE few bands that hasn't lost it's edge with age. RIP Layne & Mike
Jerry is and always has been the genius behind the band so as long as he is around they will likely continue to be great and keep their edge
❣️💯R.I.P❣️💯
So ... Who are the other rare ones ?
Unfortunately Pearl Jam cannot be put in to the Rare category. I've always been a huge fan of them but they lost their "angry vibe" when they hit the 2000's. Eddie's voice is shot to shit. Just my opinion
Rip 🙏❤️
Jerry is a musical natural. He was born to create music. I, for one, am glad he kept going. I know Layne wanted that for him, and supported and loved Jerry's solo work. We have to let go of Layne and give him the respect he deserves. We also have to appreciate that Jerry, Mike, and Sean are still with us; healthy and passionate about what they have chosen to do for a living.
Rock on, boys!
You forgot William! He is a fucking epic singer and does an amazing job with the band without ripping on Layne.
What about William!
@@RobotSnake this
Might get a little hate for this. I saw them live last September and William is good with the guitar, but absolutely butchers the songs Layne did. Some songs were decent but ugh. The ones after Layne were good though
Duvall too
Layne would be quite happy, seeing as how the boys chose William to gallantly carry on the Staley contribution to the band...not replicate him.
Not to mention Layne's mother wanted this band to keep going.
@@THRASHDEATH1995 I wonder why she sued a couple years ago. She seemed to be on board early on
@@thewhitewolf7886 probably needs money
too bad they don't let him actually contribute. in every song he's holding back so people won't compare him to layne
@@perorin615 He wrote Last of My Kind... He's not being hold back
Alice In Chains is a national treasure at this point. We must protect them at all costs...
This is an AIC cover band now.
@@macethorns1168
Give it a rest dude...I’ve been listening to AiC since 1990 (which means *at least* as long as you....probably much longer). Layne was one of the best rock singers to ever live but he wasn’t the only member of the band. Let the guys make a living and celebrate their legacy for godsake....
@@macethorns1168 bruh your not a real alice in chains fan then
@dad 69 420 ಠ_ಠ ϟ You have no fucking idea about AIC Jerry was always the head of the band, Layne just had god's voice. They are still one of the best bands around.
*global
How does such an iconic band only have 1.5 million subscribers? I mean, really, AIC has never stopped rocking heavy. Well done, Jerry, Sean, Mike, and William. In 2024 I am still a fan. Been with you all the way, the low lows, and the high highs. Best rock around.
After 10 years i still come to watch this video thinking ''Alice's new song''
😂
Haha, same here.
the best post-layne AIC song
Duvall doesn't have to fill laynes shoes. He's doing just fine. Also he's a compliment to Cantrells guitar playing
I mean they created a very good vocal harmony (which is Alice in Chains' schtick) AND they compliment each other's guitar playing. Layne would be happy if he saw that
AIC with Duvall is not the same as AIC with Staley, but it's still pretty damn good in its own right.
Seen aic in August awesome
Your a idiot. This jerk sings Layne Staley in a concert with alice in chains? Extremely disrespectful. Change the name show respect
You are all right they are good together. I see a video from another country new guys left to sing Layne. Real bad mistake.
Mike's bass sounds like a giant diesel freight locomotive roaring up hill through a mountain tunnel.
Even though i agree with you, i think that the band never sounded as tight as they did with Starr
Lol Nicely stated.
Helium Road fuckin right it does
German Andrea Giri I don't agree. Inez was better technically and you can hear that difference in Rotten Apple, A Little Bitter and on this track. Starr's bassline on Would was great though. Still prefer Inez's.
i love Inez too, but Starr..........
The song undeniably kicks ass, but has anyone else noticed the terrific storytelling and symbolism in this video? And the nod to the ancient Greek story of Sisyphos?
Everyone should know that story of Sisyphus. It's the PUSHING that matters. Great anti-suicide allegory.
Good spot. One fun thing about the Greeks - their gods were just as fallible as humans, and thus the very cunning Sisyphus was able to fool them, over and over again. Of course in the end power wins out and he got his, but I like to think he played one last good trick and escaped.
I never noticed! And listen to this since it was released haha
@@halleck3 - One must imagine Sisyphus is happy~
I got it right away. Hits hard.
Can't believe it's been almost 10 years since they release this track... How fast time flies man
I think Layne would be proud of what the band is today. Y'all still got it!
Agreed
+Brenda Starkey damn...... u got me right there so true!!
+Brenda Starkey they have a kinda queens of the stone age to them now in the coolest way
No doubt Brenda
Brenda, marry me! I love that people still dig this band... My absolute favorite.. RIP Layne
AIC are one of the only old bands releasing new material full of monster riffs and banging tunes that'll be remembered twenty years from now, just like they were, twenty years ago. Long live AIC!
Not just like they were.
Rainier fog is a masterpiece . Long live AIC
@@JORGSEPU Exactly my dude. The return to Seattle has done wonders for them.
This song is an absolute banger
My god that bass riff on the intro, have you ever heard such a mean deep growl? Mike Inez killin' it.
Definitely gives me Dirt vibes!
Cantrell is the backbone of this band. There wouldn’t be aic without him. Love that man. There’s not an album that is bad by them. Even after laynes passing. And even though William Duvall isn’t layne, he is a great addition to continue the aic legacy. I’m so glad Jerry was able to grieve through mike starr and laynes passing and continue the band because they never lost their sound.
Are you sure? I think you want it how it used to be so badly you don't know this reeks of repetition and desperation. It sucks.
@@AnnieBoBannie421 you’re offended by my feelings about a band? You make absolutely zero sense and need to find a better hobby than get angry with someone who still enjoys their music lmao I think you’re the one stuck in time.
I completely agree k j 😃
@Jerry Cantrell hi Jerry it's nice meeting you here
@Jerry Cantrell if it's not you it's someone who has enough time on their hands to indulge in a weird Jerry Cantrell fetish
This is a real proof of how a band can evolve and improve without losing its own essence.
Well deserved their induction in HOF.
Cantrell - Alice in Chains ... thank you for the music and for being part of my generation!
Class of 94 baby....
@@JaydenMereles3 Heell yeaaahh....Born in 1979!
haha me too!! -Born 1979!
Fuck me sideways, that riff is so fucking stellar.
Phantom Limb Just goes to show you. The more simplistic the riff is, the better. If you can sing the riff, you've done your job as an artist by instilling the hook of the tune and keeping the listener engaged.
+ASquared007 If your goal is catchy music.
SaltpeterTaffy No. My goal is simply to express myself. Whether others like it or not, well that's a bonus.
However, in order to survive solely in the Music Industry, you have to 'play the game.'
Music is just an intellectual hobby for me. I already have a career. It's just something I've always wanted to do.
So for you, "keeping the listener engaged" is the meaning of self-expression. I don't feel that way, myself. That just means making catchy music to me.
SaltpeterTaffy No. Perhaps I'm not explaining enough.
There is a formula for hit songs. Certain things that all of them have. If you want a hit, you have to use that formula. I have researched this extensively. If you google hit song formula (or similar) I'm sure you can find the same things I did. That is what makes a song 'catchy.'
Music in the right hands can control human emotion. It's actually quite powerful and has ties to Psychology and Sociology.
I don't want to make 'hits,' I want to make music that speaks to people on a large scale. That is my personal goal. I will make albums (like the older artists once did) and will not succumb to the BS the industry runs on (simply cranking out catchy, meaningless hits).
I have a sketchbook full of ideas. I just need to flesh them out.
When DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUUUUN DU DU DUN changed to DU DU DU DUN DU DU DU DU DU DU DUN
I felt that!
Yes yes yes!
DUN DUN DUN DUN!!!!’
Lol
Haahahahahaha
Yo Greg I wanna tell you that you're a funny man because of these types of comments on both music videos and Loudwire videos. You're a cool dude.
Holy shit the riffs are some of the best Jerry has ever written, the whole song is a punch in the face, I love it!
Do you know what type of guitar jerry is playing????
BIMSY 657 ThAnks bimsy. G and L ok .Thought it was fender like. Cool. Looks brilliant
BIMSY 657 oh I thought he used strats early on. I remember he had a pale yellow guitar with a woman painted on it. He used that a bit around the dirt era I think. I thought it was a strat.... and assumed he was a strat man. oh well there you go I learnt something Thanks for the info
BIMSY 657 yeah right. I remember it from Live Photo’s in old guitar mags I bought as a teen. Never realised it wasn’t fender. There you go. Thanks bimsy
Few dudes are able to write a repetitive one-measure riff and make an awesome singable song out of it. Speaking of singing, how crazy is that those two can sing and play those riffs simul-fucking-taneously?
This riff is so fucking Doom, Frodo and Gollum are fighting for the One Ring inside of it.
+Akhamesh I thought the same thing.
+Akhamesh now i wanna play Doom
Someone needs to convert this song to MIDI and throw it into a wad already!
There ya go ua-cam.com/video/A1Ka_Zk1brM/v-deo.html
Anybody else ever notice that the 2016 Doom's main menu song sounds a lottttt like the opening riff for Hollow?
Cantrell is like a fine wine he gets better with age.
Lin Tankian He peaked at Dirt but still is very killer 2 decades later. Respect \m/
I like that Lin
You're so gorgeous and smart 😍
Whiskey I would say
Love You, Lin
God damn "sludge" doesn't describe how FILTHY that riff and guitar tone are
Ur right it doesn't.
pretty sure they tuned them all down an octave
that distortion, grungy
This ain’t close to sludge
@@AerikVon You don't know nothing kid
Crazy how different Jerry looks with short hair and without his beard. Super nice guy, saw him in concert last weekend and he was super engaging with the fans
I’m SO glad he grew it back! He doesn’t look like Jerry without his long hair!
@@lorimulkey8423 I think he looked pretty hot in this video!
@@laurenrobinson9219agreed. I think Jerry would have to actively work at not being sexy and even the it probably wouldn’t work. His eyes…that gaze…so much power. 🔥
what i love about this song is it could easily be played beside sludge factory or God smack and someone that didn't know aic's history wouldn't realize the two decades between them. absolute hard grungey banger.
Anyone who says Alice in Chains is NOT a metal band is just clueless! This riff is heavy as fuck!!!!! LOVE this band!!!!! AIC for life!!!
the heavy guitar can be found in half their songs...........its a mix ...definitely metal
The riffs on the new record are some of the best Jerry has written, and that's saying a lot considering he's been doing this for so long. It's so cool how AIC have kept their signature sound for over two decades, yet always manage to add something fresh to it. If you feel like checking out another band that has a truly unique sound listen to Pregnant Whale Pain. Their album is full of sweet riffs too, and the singer's been definitely influenced by Layne, and his vocal range is massive too.
Checked out Pregnant Whale Pain, holy shit they're awesome! Streamed the album, so many different genres are explored on it, amazing! They're somewhat heavier than AIC though, but hey who doesn't love some nice riffs. Huge props for the recommendation man, best album I've heard in a while!
Restinamassgrave It's so cool to see more and more people are getting hooked on PWP. Noone knows anything about this band, they just dropped a mindblowing album out of nowhere a few months ago for completely free. I kind of feel privileged to find them so early before they potentially get big.
wow they're actually pretty cool. shame about the name but the music rocks. hopefully a grunge return isn't far off.
The Chratheostic"a grunge return isn't far off"
me : OH SWEET LORD MAKE IT HAPPEN !!!!!!
They are very similar to the old style.and u am hugely impressed usually with new singers a new sound emerges and he is close to Layne I mean Layne was god but they found a great match they are touring this year I'm gonna try my hardest to go since I couldn't in the past
Jerry is still writing some killer music. Can’t wait to see them again.
They still fucking rock, Layne would be proud.
+chocomalk yeah he would be
Yep....he sure would! Jerry's looking pretty good after all AIC has been through! They still sound fabulous!
abso-fucking-lutely man!!
chocomalk plz..save ur soul aic is the way the truth the light.listen then listen again..then again and again.u will make it child.just listen
This is one of their heaviest songs ever.
Idk man sludge factory is pretty heavy
Yeah definitely, Alice In Chains got heavier with these last 3 albums. After Layne Staley died and they couldn’t rely on his voice, they went back towards the heavy melodic sound and stuck with it. I honestly don’t know if I like the new stuff vs the old stuff.
Listen to It Ain’t Like That Anymore, that’s heavy! Stone is cool too!
@@kimberleys2535 it ain't like that live (singles) you mean ;)
I think I'm one of the few that likes new era Alice more.
That guitar and bass tone is so killer.
Who’s here in 2020, shits awesome
Fuk Yah! Fav band ever! Been listening alot lately! I love singing it
I am!! Sick ass song!!
Yeppers
New fan, loving the new and old stuff. Really a gem of a band. So badass!
Excellent “angry because COVID has ruined so much” music!!!
Mike killed it on this one, the bass is awesome
Arkei95 You are fucking right.
And incredibly simple.
Who said it has to be complex to be good? Smoke On The Water is iconic, and it has a riff based around a 4-note blues scale.
It’s a shame they don’t play more AIC on the radio.
They even play rock anymore ? What radio station?
@@robertrodent8881 99.9, KISW. Lots of grunge and rock, and occasionally the better bits of modern music.
Oh they do at my station, I recieve it via internet tho as it's not in my region.
Don't hear it much on SiriusXM Satellite radio either. Love AIC 💞
Thats because modern radio ((commercial )) is a shit palace of numbness, its about corporate $$$$$$$$$ making & nothing else, familiarity, blandness, safety, comfort, sterility, $elling you shit you dont & never needed, its not about creativity, riskiness, exposing great talent, if you want that listen to community radio, propbably internet radio (( which I haven't heard )) or just do the ol fashioned thing & buy it, go to your friends houses, listen, share & enjoy yourselves, that used to be thing, mixed tapes shared around, people cranking it in cars, at beaches, parties etc, Dare radio play some Exquisite like AIC instead of arianda grandless !!!!
You guys aged like the fine wine.
Before you mock Jerry's haircut, you must ask yourself: can I write as well as this guy? And then, when you answer no, ask yourself: can I even sing as well as this guy? And then, when you answer no, then you shall not mock Jerry's haircut. So it is.
Mike just forgot to write the reminder on his bass, that's all
I thought he looked like a badass with the new haircut.
Yeah it's just hair, right pff
@@richshaver3962haha I read it in Jerry's voice xD
This is the way
William Duvall pulling that weight. Cantrell wasn't gonna lay down his talent for tragedy, it gave him a reason to keep AIC alive.
Alice in Chains is like whiskey for the ears. It's strong hard stuff but it goes down smooth.
I couldn't agree more!
Amen Brother ...
Well said!
What a great description 💯💯💯💯
Oh Yeah!!. Couldnt of said it better myself.👍
2:03 Anyone else crank the volume in their car when this part comes on?? F'n killer!!
Can’t help it. It’s a great jam
the bridge is delicious, man, you got that right!!!
This is the only band in the entire world that gave me the same kind of goose bumps twice: with Layne and with Will. No BS!
Ever heard Chris Cornell sing Black Rain? or Slaves and Bulldozers?
The bass made my brain explode and eyes pop out.
I love William Duvall's vocals in this song.
I don't.
DUVALL IS REALLY REALLY GOOD
is it me or does he kinda sound a bit like Chris Cornell in this song?
Jerry is so badass with those Riff's
I love the analogy of carrying the stone weights, and how they show you eventually succumb to all of your issues if you don't let them go
The guitar riff gives me chills every time I listen to this. It's so heavy, pure & emotional
I know you think I’m wrong, but I’m not your tour guide
Have a guess, I don’t let you look inside
Cold.. dry.. stone
What makes you want to carve your initials in me?
Rained and weathered, erasing, hard to read
Find me distant, outwardly rough, obscene
Cold.. dry.. stone
Cold and dry, a stone
Cold and dry, a stone
I’m not a cornerstone in a palace for you
Time will bring your very own hard truth
Not to worry, ice covered rocks still move
Cold.. dry.. stone
Cold.. dry.. stone
Songwriter: Jerry Cantrell
Goddamn Alice in chains is straight up metal. Jerrys tone has always been phenomenal!!
Stop asking who's still listening. We never stopped listening.
Yep. Nasty guitar riff. Cantrell is a genius.
I didn't like the new Alice in Chains for years because I didn't see how they could move on without Layne. After giving their three albums with William a real listen I can safely say that has changed.
Good on you bro....
When peeps complain about how they should have changed their name or whatever I always remind them of AC/Dc moving on with Brian Johnson after Bon Scott died.
It took me a while to warm up to the new singer.He brings his own style to the table and it is not a bad thing.
I didn't give it a fair shor either, because Alice in Chains is my favorite band. I had to let go of Layne though, and listen to the new stuff as it is. It's still great, and I like that William doesn't try to copy Layne.
That's maturity on ur part
Same. I wasn't ready. Making up for lost time now.
Not only is the new stuff great but these guys rock live! Absolute professionals who don't miss a beat.
Incredibly classy live band indeed.
Agreed
Agree 100% they're so bad ass in concert
Agreed. I seen them in 2014 in Roanoke, VA and it still to this day,is the concert I'll never forget!!!
Josh Drumheller wow! An entire few years ago and you still remember it? Amazing memory on this one guize!
Such a good song. That bass line when it kicks in
That bassline is pure filth
Daddy Pobbin its a nasty growl of a bassline its great
Nice
So heavy!
Thats a bass and a guitar
@@dianagil7900 a bass is a guitar
You know it's still Alice in Chains when you can easily picture all these new songs being sung by Layne Staley. Jerry was always the mastermind behind AiC. Layne was just the voice.
Layne was the soul, Jerry was/is the body
Together United ❣️💯❣️ Always & Forever ❣️❣️❣️❣️
Alice in Chains Forever💯❣️🙏😓❣️
@Blue Gills exactly. There are very few bands who could ever match the harmonies between Staley and Cantrell.
Love that!
I just discovered Alice in Chains. I've been missing out on great music.
go listen to the whole dirt album first
+jakeybball what the guy above me said.
That said Facelift also has some amazing tunes, Man in the Box for instance
Agree with both on top but Sap also has a lot of good songs on there.
Steve Wood u have been man
A.I.C. don't make shit albums. Some are just greater than others. Get 'em ALL.
That dissonant part in the guitar solo at 3:00 is amazing, so simple but makes my hair stand on end.
Yeah man, holy shit. I played this to my wife and 11 year old daughter who 'appreciate' my music but don't choose it and they melted at that part of the solo, as did I. Not sure a single part of electric guitar has made me squirm like that ever, and I'm a huge EVH fan.
This song lurks around in alleys looking for things to kill.
👏👏👏
One of the best comments I’ve ever read
This has got to be one of the heaviest songs they've ever done.
RIP Layne Staley, you would be proud
no
Thank you tik tok girl
@@elfilosofo5168 Yes. He would be.
@@kaijucifer3544 no. He wouldn't be. He was dedicated to the grunge. This isn't grunge. He wouldn't be proud that they took his legacy and smashed it into the ground to build up Duvalls legacy.
Geese Howard thanks man that means a lot to me I’ve got a lot hate for saying that this band died when Layne died rip buddy I love you sleep tight
Damn, I love that deep, heavy, sludge riff. You can just literally feel it coming out you.
this is how you don't sell out.
+potterheadxp yes. listen to the music and let the dead rest.
easier to not sell out when you own all your material
God Damn right. Apart from being absolute professionals, the music just has such timeless class.
YES!!!
+joyusdivisionus well said
Who's rocking alongside this masterpiece in 2021?
Me me me
Me too
I will forever rock to AIC no matter my age or the year!
From a long sojourn from far way I've come back full circle to see a living god of rock waging an epic war against a pantheon of equals jealously seeking to crush him and his way. Yet I am still happy to find my brothers and sisters in rock here gathered in unity to pay homage. We may be faded but the string that binds us will never be still as long as the ancients' lines extend. Jerry may be one of those lines and even if he's not, he's worthy to be a new one. Long live the great gods of Music!
Me too
Hell yea
Absolutely LOVE the descending vibrato when Jerry says "Ice covered rocks still move"
What mean ICE rocks still Move?
Im 16 and I'm so glad I'm growing up with Alice in Chains, Bush, and Smashing Pumpkins instead of.... ummm... whatever the heck other people in my generation is listening to. This stuff is 100% pure talent!
Wow a boomer at 16, a record
Good job kid. No, great job, gold star. People need to take notes from you.
Well done my son!
Now spread the magic to your peers!
Ive grew up (now i have 20) listening to PJ, AIC, STP, Soundgarden and Smashing Pumpkins, and i Will Say something...
VIVI BIEEEN!!!! (I'm latin)
Look man I'm a similar age, 19. AIC is my favourite and love that era of music thanks to my dad and just my personality in general, but there is good music still being made today, you just gotta look for it cuz it's not on the radio. This generation doesnt entirely suck.
That main riff is so heavy and nasty sounding. Jerry is amazing.
Thank you AIC for never selling out and for keeping real rock alive!
Still one of the best songs ever created.
My god this bassline is filthy. Literally can not stop listening.
"I know you think I'm wrong, but I'm not your tour guide"
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!!!!
probably the best rock band still around
Hell yeah
+Ryan Gilbert Them and Queens of the Stone Age - pretty much exactly what I think.
Tool and Deftones
+Neonym Are they gonna release the albums a week apart like last time? That would be awesome!
+Wayne Harris
The band ahahahahah. Do you see what I did there?
This sure does rock. I think Lane Staley would be cool with this.
Yes he was the original singer with these guys, he suffered from depression, and he died of long term drug abuse I believe, and he put his problems down mainly due to his parents divorcing.
He had a tremendous vocal range.
Ken Moss he prob wouldn't be cool with u misspelling his first name though.
Juanito Alimaña I'm sure sure you're right. My apologies to Layne Staley. RIP.
Ken Moss RIP Layne, we miss you.
STEVE P he's not Layne.
Holy mother of GOD this is one of the best songs ever.
Nobody can put a song together like AiC, man. I can never get enough.
Check out (hed) P.E
Hmm? That better not be a hipster band...or else.
***** Trust me they are not.
***** Been around since 1994
***** THey are G-Punk. with a dash of metal and Rasta
I didn't get into AIC until really recently when I saw them live... Every time I heard this studio version, I legitimately thought it was originally recorded with Layne. This video blew my mind, great job DuVall!
Jerry's riffs are so fuckin heavy and groovy. AIC and Lamb of God will forever dominate.
FUCK YEAH \m/\m/
Layne led with his legendary voice for how long, and yet Jerry has always been the mastermind behind their sound, hence songs like this.
I hungout with Layne in Seattle, such a humble brother i can personally say. Jerry and Layne with the other brothers of AIC SHOULD! Have received a Grammy for DIRT, for style, original sound, harmony. Deval, is not a bandaid for AIC but the same love and compassion AIC's has always had even without Layne. They still smoke, but im glad to have had that chill time with Layne he would be happy with AIC's direction. Peace! GINO .
The electric guitars starting at 2:41. Beeeeautiful!
That bass line….perfection
2:41 That solo...Goose bumps. Jerry Cantrell one of the best guitarists and songwriters ever...Love AIC. \m/
Very "Facelift" kind of lick. No one does those big bends on a riff quite like Jerry.
Layne is looking down with a smile
Say what you want about William. The guy's got a fantastic voice, can totally bring it live, and while obviously no one can be Layne, William was the only one good enough, in the band's eyes/ears, to replace him. That says enough.
His voice is weak dogshit when held up against Staley, you deaf clown.
@@macethorns1168 William is a far better singer than Layne. Layne is dead, and he's not singing anymore.
@@macethorns1168 i almost replied to this dogshit comment when i first read it, but even 9 months on, it's as dumb as i remember it being. Duvall's been AIC's singer longer than Layne now, and they haven't missed a step. Real AIC fans know what's up. AIC never died.
@@madarab37 don’t get me wrong ..I love Duvall .. but let’s not get carried away
People like@@madarab37 are good examples of the mental damage that happens to babies when they're dropped.
This is Michael Glenn Cox on my buddie's UA-cam AIC is still one of my favorite and most inspirational bands for a lifetime singer songwriter thank u Alice in chains
3:12 One of the most beautiful feedback sounds I've ever heard.
What is the history from this Video i dont understand... did you know?
That solo's been giving me goosebumps ever since the first time I heard it
One of my favorite bands back in the day. I am digging this.. Layne would be proud
i dont think so, i think he would be jealous and pissed lol
@@BAHDK why?
Life. This song reminds me of how burdensome it can feel, especially when another person is involved.
I love this song!
me too
....and this song loves us!!
reminds me of Greek mythology goes good with the bible having many layers of meaning.
Cherish G In my top 10 for sure.
I love your profile pic tho
Jerry Cantrell lives on.
Hell yeah 👍
Jerry looks so much like his dad
🐓🐓🐓
he looks like ellen degeneres
no offence mr Crabcore, but what the fuck man! please enlighten me there.
LMFAO. Thanks man now I cant look at him the same lol.
Tru dat - thought that already in the "Rooster" video
That's a hard riff
I have two interpretations of the music video:
1. There will always be someone brave-or stupid- enough to take on the burdens of the past, so if you don't need to, don't shoulder it yourself.
2. Loose unhealthy practices that benefit no one. They're just burdens that drag you down.
Very profound insight. I agreed with both the moment I read your comment; however, I feel more strongly about the second one. That’s what I felt.
This is one of the meanest sounds I've heard in decades......still as good as DIRT. I saw 'em live at Lalapalooza in '93. Layne was still alive........
Man, this took me back. Split my head wide open. Loved it.
You cannot put this in the same time zone as dirt lol
IDK why they still argue about Duval's place in the band. He's so fucking good..!
My 'concert archives' app alerted me that i saw aic 29 years ago today! Funny thing is i just saw them last week with BUSH (who i love also) and breaking benj. and they still DESTROY! and this song will burrow into your head, 1 hour after hearing this song i bought the cd and the album........... not disappointed!!