I was ready to be disappointed. And I tend to have problems with bands keeping the same name when such a vital key member is no longer with us. But this guy NAILS this as good as it can be done imo. Great job finding this guy. He sounds similar to Staley, but just a bit different, but it WORKS! :)
Layne was unique but I think that AIC keep being an incredible band. Now it's different but not worst, I think that Duvall sings very well the Layne's songs.
I'm sick of people complaining because "Will is not Layne", of course he's not no one will be like Layne, but Will is a great singer and guitarist on his own right and we should all be happy that Jerry, Sean and Mike decided to move on and keep making great music
I miss Laynes vocals, and I NEVER thought I'd say this, but, William does a fantastic job with AIC. RIP Layne, and Jerry rules! It's his band after all.
14 yrs later.. William DuVall has prove beyond a shadow of a doubt he's the real deal. Dude never thought he was Layne Staley, or did he try to be. He's dope af and je akways was..Great performance
I can't believe the amount of ignorance in these comments, and clearly all these "fans" have no clue about the history of Alice In Chains. Duvall's presence is in no way disrespectful to Layne, and people need to realize that the band had nothing but love and respect for Layne. Note that even when the band was inactive due to Layne's addiction, they never kicked him out, never replaced him, and never broke up. They always waited and hoped their brother would recover. It was until years after Layne's death that they decided to move on. That said, bands replace members all the time. This is far from uncommon. But for some reason the kids that grew up with bands from the '90s feel like they have some ownership over the musicians. It has to be the original way or no way at all. So here's a solution: keep listening to those recordings with Layne and ignore the AiC albums with Duvall. You can choose to live in the past if you want, but don't fault the band for wanting to continue creating and sharing their music.
@Nesliii E Holy shit, why do you pretend to be stupid to prove your own belief? Plenty of assholes have been saying shit about Duvall ever since the day he joined.
Props to Alice for continuing to make music with passion, integrity and artistic value. Duval has been a great fit and his commitment to the band is admirable.
I feel bad Duvall catches so much shit, he obviously respected Layne highly along with the other band members. He may not sound exactly like staley but he's still doing a good job. Also the bass is so kickass here.
I noticed on the back of Sean Kinney's kick drum is says "LSMS," and I could be mistaken, but I couldn't help but think of Layne Staley and Mike Starr. Now that said, I don't know drum gear very well, so it could be a brand or something for all I know. If so, that would be quite a coincidence, I think.
Never gonna understand the hate on DuVall, the guy is not bad and everybody knows it. The only thing everyone ever bitches about is that he's not Layne, well no shit he's not Layne, move on, please.
guys sometimes I just wish duvall wasn't in alice in chains and was in another new band or had a solo career because then you would love him while now you hate him. Ok Layne was a LEGEND but Duvall is one of the best singers out there right now and it's a pitty...
JoeyBooey He said his hair was getting really thin and looked like crap. But i'm with you. I think he looks good in 2015. He has the back a little longer.
I always was open to William being in the band. It can be hard to accept someone stepping in to fill the void left by an iconic frontman, but I feel DuVall has done a really fine job, sometimes incredibly good. He clearly gells comfortably with the whole band, has his own style, but fully respects the legacy of the band's sound. Layne was an integral part of the success of Alice in Chains, and his passing will always be honored.
No one hates Duval. They hate what has become of Alice In Chains. What if you lost your dog, and someone replaced him with a substandard substitute? Would you love that dog? Layne was our dog. We loved him. No one can replace that dog. Duval can sing, but he's no replacement for Layne. These songs belonged to Layne. They came from Layne. They are about Layne. Duval needs to write his own songs, about himself. Then maybe we can love him too. But until then....he's just a good singer singing someone else's songs.
Well the fact that this song in particular is about Andy Wood and the fact that Cantrell wrote 90% of the songs doesn't matter? I just saw them last night and they were amazing
Even if Layne was alive today I don't think he will sing with Alice In Chains. I don't think he "Would?" be able to sing again after all these drugs. Layne was one of the best singers in rock/metal history, but DuVall is great in his own way. Layne is not coming back, if you want to live in the past, so be it, but don't throw shit in a man's eyes just because he is not another man. DuVall is great singer he is the best choice for Alice In Chains. Their last 2 albums were fuckin' great.
You aren't wrong, but I definitely prefer Lanye's vocals, and I personally dislike their most recent albums. I'm not trashing DuVall, but I don't think that they sound like Alice in Chains anymore.
That's why in 1996 in the throws of his heroin addiction and extremely frail, Layne sang most of their hits at the taping of MTV unplugged and was still 1000% better than Duvall.
Duval doesn't have the soul, power or depth of Layne. Layne's voice was extremely unique, and there's no way to replace that. I'm sure there are people out there that can mimic it better than Duval, but I won't knock him for that. He's had some big shoes to fill, and there's no way he can do it with his ability. I really like the harmony on the newer AiC stuff. I think if AiC kept to the Cantrell and Duval harmonies, and stop putting Duval in the front by himself it would sound more like AiC.
haschengrube x I don't think he is . Not only because i want Layne back ( i know it's impossible ) but because of his attitude . It somehow makes me wanna punch him in the face .It feels like he can become the brand new Axl Rose about attitudes .
Duvall é um grande cantor! Deu vida ao AIC e conseguiu manter a alma dessa timbragem harmônica com a voz do Jerry em mesmo nível de antes. Em seus momentos solo, consegue colocar sua assinatura nas músicas antigas sem nenhuma perda artística comparando com as originais!
I'm sick of people trying to comparing Layne with Durval, that's so toxic. The band didn't fired Layne, the guy died. Life goes on, AiC goes on. Even in the front of the drum kit there's a "LSMS" (Layne Staley / Mike Starr) to remind everybody that the band always will respect their legacy members.
It's not the same without Layne, but I Love Alice in Chains and they still rock. Just gotta accept it, hating on William won't bring him back. Dude can sing.
AIC was pretty much over before Layne overdosed. Although I miss his amazing voice I think they picked a singer with the same style and kept to their origins. Rough and grungy. I like the old and new.
Old Will is finally starting to find the right sound for AIC. He struggled a bit at the beginning but he's really coming into his own. Props to him for even stepping up to try an keep this music that we all love still alive. This is an incredibly tough song to sing right, many have tried, many have failed. William really nailed it here....don't believe me? Watch Hetfields attempt...or Phil O. It shows how good Layne really was an how good William IS!!! I feel like he channels into Layne for these performances....
Of course nobody can replace our Layne and he’ll always be in our hearts 😢❤️but William is a good vocalist, sings his own style without imitating! Respect such self-sufficient singers! 👍🏻
Agree ! he may not have the thick raspy power Layne's voice had . But he has the vocal range for sure ! people saying he's bad need to watch James Hetfield sing this lol it shows you just how good of a singer Duvall is in comparison .
Duvall definitely not trying to imitate Layne. He simply brings his own magic to AIC. On the one hand, I'm so grateful that AIC are still working together and touring/writing. On the other, Layne was really it for me. He was the soul of that band although Jerry did most of the writing. I miss Layne dearly. Hope he's up there with Chris, Andy, Buckley and Weiland
So I could be wrong, but I noticed on the back of Sean Kinney's kick drum it says "LSMS," and I could be mistaken, but I couldn't help but think of "Layne Staley and Mike Starr." Now that said, I don't know drum gear very well, so it could be a brand or something for all I know. If so, that would be quite a coincidence, I think.
There will NEVER be another Layne but Duval does a smashing job. Tomorrow will be 20 years Layne died. Such a sad day for the world of music. I’d give anything to hear that roar and see those eyes again.
avercros no he is not good sorry! his voice sounds horrible to me! Layne had an incredible voice, powerful and filled with emotions! He is inreplaceable!
He's hardly "new".. he's been in the band for 12 years. I loved Layne.. but the hard, cold reality is that he's dead. He ain't coming back. He killed himself with an overdose... I am not saying he intentionally killed himself, but the end result was all the same. I was heartbroken when he passed, but death IS one of the very few ways out of addiction. Everybody tried to help the guy but he was too far gone. And before any sanctimonious asshole tries to get all up in my shit... I grew up with addiction. My dad was a heroin addict and ultimately, HIS addiction killed him.. at the ripe old age of 48, so I have a bit of experience in this area. As for Duvall.. I like him. He's different from Layne bit similar enough that it still sounds like AiC.
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I first heard "Would" on the radio in 1992 when I was just 12 years old. It was a defining moment for me- I didn't know rock music could be so dark and beautiful at the same time. Layne impressed me immediately and I wish he was still around but more important than his voice was the incredible songs. I think the band still sounds incredible and I'm happy that they're still doing what they love. I'm sure they don't give two shits about all the people comparing their band to the "old AiC".
Still sounding great. William has same type soaring vocals like Layne & people that cont. to complain I want to know if they are ok with Brian Johnson singing Bon Scott songs under the name AC/DC. Jerry, Sean & Mike have every right to cont. to honor their friend & music.
Same thing I've wanted to say. I love Bon Scott and I think he was an incredible singer and front man, but Brian came along and did the band justice, and even singing the Bon songs live, he does them justice too, at least 20~ years ago before he got old.
Yes, and that's why I want to remind these self righteous, outraged morons that want to say Jerry, Sean & Mike are doing this for money & disrespecting Layne & all these other insults. AC/DC chose the same path to cont. to honor their friend & music & I'd like to hear them say that about Angus & Malcolm having no right to continue.
I love ACDC top 5 fav band OAT. But when it comes to my #1 favorite band you better believe I am gonna be picky. Listening to current AIC is like drinking Pepsi and then drinking warm piss. It just doesn't work.
Nils Lewis Sound to me like there's a slight lag in whatever effect he has going. He's also playing a little behind the original line in a few parts in the solo with notes sustained longer. Agree that is doesn't sound that great, but Duvall sounds good. Still nice to hear AIC.
electric guitar is synthetic. that's what effects are. But agreed Jerry is lagging behind during the verse for some reason, maybe trouble with the monitors.
Layne sang with/in pain... The only pain in this band now is the pain of Layne's loss. With that said... I'm glad they are at least putting new music out, and I will always still buy anything Jerry seems fit to put out.
This was a great performance of the song. When Layne sang it he made the song penetrate my thoughts and emotions with anguish and ferocity like he was reliving it.
you know the people shitting on the new guy simply because hes not layne just stop it. layne was one of a kind and there will never be another. but Duvoll has a HUGE role to fill. he does a good job so give him a break
Fox Mccloud This is like Chester replacing Scott Weiland in Stone Temple Pilots, Duvall is just playing his part in keeping the Alice In Chains name alive and well ok? Give the current new lead singer a break , jesus ! :) Hes talented in his own right
Thank you for continuing to make great music and carry on your legacy. There will never be another Layne Staley. William is doing a great job. I was lucky enough to see AIC in their heyday and what an experience it was. Breaks my heart but yet also makes me happy anytime I watch vids of the original lineup.
I have been a huge fan of AIC since my high school days in the early 90s and "Dirt" was the very first CD I ever purchased. I have deliberately not listened to the "new" AIC with William Duvall as front man out of loyalty to Layne Staley, but damn I really did myself a disservice. This was phenomenal and if he is worthy enough in the eyes of the band, then he is worthy of the mantle. Glad I gave this version a listen. It's not the original, but it's damned good.
no,he's not Layne,but it's not fair to expect AIC to pack up shop because a member passed away. AC/DC,Queen,The Who,The Beach Boys,The Rolling Stones,Lynyrd Skynyrd,Thin Lizzy,etc all suffered losses,and are still going.
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That bass sounds so dirty... love it
Yes it does!
Do you have an idea of what bass he uses? Warwick? Wal?
@@gaberomero127 Spector NS-2
@@Algo1 no, it's a Warwick Streamer (not sure if is the Streamer stage I or the LX)
Was this a pun? 😂
Duval is a great singer! he not trying to be like Layne he has his own style of voice.
Jacko Reaper that's what people need to understand. Layne is irreplaceable, DuVall realised that and came with his own style. 😊
Idk man I can hear a little wannabe Layne in there. Can’t blame him though. Imitation is the highest form of flattery
@@exiiiceee Are you serious or are you joking us
Not like scott weiland..
@@exiiiceee The previous vocalist, Layne Staley, died of a drug overdose in 2002😢
Could not asked for a better frontman to follow Layne. Duvall is amazing. So happy to see AIC continue with such strength and charisma
I was ready to be disappointed. And I tend to have problems with bands keeping the same name when such a vital key member is no longer with us. But this guy NAILS this as good as it can be done imo. Great job finding this guy. He sounds similar to Staley, but just a bit different, but it WORKS! :)
Jerry consistently has the best guitar tone I’ve ever heard. It always complements the song perfectly
Nobody can replace Layne in this song, but.. I would say Duvall did a pretty impressive job over here!
Melvin Goh duvall so good,but I still love Layne...Layne the best.
100%
Layne was unique but I think that AIC keep being an incredible band. Now it's different but not worst, I think that Duvall sings very well the Layne's songs.
Duvall got a good Job,,,Layne must be proud,,,But Layne will aleays be Layne ,,no one can replace him
If you listen to live versions with Layne, he couldn't hit the notes. Sorry folks...Duvall for the win on this tune live.
Man this William Duval is something else, brings so much character to an already legendary band
I'm sick of people complaining because "Will is not Layne", of course he's not no one will be like Layne, but Will is a great singer and guitarist on his own right and we should all be happy that Jerry, Sean and Mike decided to move on and keep making great music
Yes, "it will never be the same" line is true, but the way they try to say Jerry, Sean & Mike have no right to play their music anymore is not right.
Will is not Layne, Mike is not Mike (Funny accident) but Alice is still Alice
luis angel ruiz serrano thats because will is so shit, like really really shit
Caleb Doble
Do you think you can do better?
bra nobody is complaining bra
I miss Laynes vocals, and I NEVER thought I'd say this, but, William does a fantastic job with AIC. RIP Layne, and Jerry rules! It's his band after all.
RIP LSMS
14 yrs later.. William DuVall has prove beyond a shadow of a doubt he's the real deal. Dude never thought he was Layne Staley, or did he try to be. He's dope af and je akways was..Great performance
I can't believe the amount of ignorance in these comments, and clearly all these "fans" have no clue about the history of Alice In Chains. Duvall's presence is in no way disrespectful to Layne, and people need to realize that the band had nothing but love and respect for Layne. Note that even when the band was inactive due to Layne's addiction, they never kicked him out, never replaced him, and never broke up. They always waited and hoped their brother would recover. It was until years after Layne's death that they decided to move on.
That said, bands replace members all the time. This is far from uncommon. But for some reason the kids that grew up with bands from the '90s feel like they have some ownership over the musicians. It has to be the original way or no way at all. So here's a solution: keep listening to those recordings with Layne and ignore the AiC albums with Duvall. You can choose to live in the past if you want, but don't fault the band for wanting to continue creating and sharing their music.
@Nesliii E Holy shit, why do you pretend to be stupid to prove your own belief? Plenty of assholes have been saying shit about Duvall ever since the day he joined.
@Nesliii E Yeah I did not see any comments like that either. R. James Toth seems to be really butthurt about what you said which was nothing really.
@@ALTDOK667 Butthurt?
I agree with you... AIC is about the music and not who’s on vocals...
Well said, brother.
Sorry to be insanely late to this comment.
Props to Alice for continuing to make music with passion, integrity and artistic value. Duval has been a great fit and his commitment to the band is admirable.
I feel bad Duvall catches so much shit, he obviously respected Layne highly along with the other band members. He may not sound exactly like staley but he's still doing a good job. Also the bass is so kickass here.
William Duvall has a killer voice. It is great to see these guys still out there making great music while honoring their late band mates.
I know everyone’s talking about Duvall but damn listen to how good Jerry’s tone is!
That was sounded way too good
*wah
that singer is awesome
It's a tireless song. I can hear it over and over and...
I wish they had played all the records at Guitar Center, every song sounded perfectly played as live versions. I'm amazed about the sound quality.
This new singer sounds fucking incredible.
Ikr, his harmonies with Jerry are good as
He sucks. He ruined the song. He always does.
Loadedsixstring Yeahiuseit You can do better?
+Envistica yes, even a dog can do better
Loadedsixstring Yeahiuseit I sense jealousy
Duval does a great job making the song in his own light. Big boots to fill.
Alice in Chains will always be my favorite, incredible band. R.I.P. Layne Staley, Mike Starr
I noticed on the back of Sean Kinney's kick drum is says "LSMS," and I could be mistaken, but I couldn't help but think of Layne Staley and Mike Starr. Now that said, I don't know drum gear very well, so it could be a brand or something for all I know. If so, that would be quite a coincidence, I think.
Ive been obsessed with this song from the first time i heard it in the early 90’s.....it never doesn’t give me goose bumps!!!
I have the same problem! I love this song from day one when I bought Dirt album...
Just say "never fails to" 😭
Never gonna understand the hate on DuVall, the guy is not bad and everybody knows it. The only thing everyone ever bitches about is that he's not Layne, well no shit he's not Layne, move on, please.
@@chris-thumper7205 damn right
Think the hate might also be that he’s a black man in a well known white grunge band.
I think he’s great 👍
And the funniest thing is Cantrell pretty much recruited him...meaning the creative minds behind the music believes he was a good fit
Even Layne wouldn't have been like old Layne if he had somehow pulled through. Voice likely ruined.
It’s nothing personal but nobody can replace layne
guys sometimes I just wish duvall wasn't in alice in chains and was in another new band or had a solo career because then you would love him while now you hate him. Ok Layne was a LEGEND but Duvall is one of the best singers out there right now and it's a pitty...
Listen to "Comes With The Fall". It was the band where Will was before AIC- Is pretty good.
I LOVE DUVALL AND LAYNE just wish jerry never cut his hair.. "Friends dont let friends get haircuts"
JoeyBooey He looks good though. It is much better than the middle length style from BGWTB.
JoeyBooey He said his hair was getting really thin and looked like crap. But i'm with you. I think he looks good in 2015. He has the back a little longer.
totally agreeeeeeee
This is my most liked comment on youtube and its fucking annoying
+JoeyBooey hahahaha how is it annoying?
I always was open to William being in the band. It can be hard to accept someone stepping in to fill the void left by an iconic frontman, but I feel DuVall has done a really fine job, sometimes incredibly good. He clearly gells comfortably with the whole band, has his own style, but fully respects the legacy of the band's sound. Layne was an integral part of the success of Alice in Chains, and his passing will always be honored.
Why u guys hate Duval? He is very good signer.
+bacinet666 their last 2 albums were great and his voice fits perfectly I dont see where the problem is.
People on the Internet just LOVE to hate stuff. I'm a HUGE AIC fan from the very beginning and I completely respect his vocal work
No one hates Duval. They hate what has become of Alice In Chains.
What if you lost your dog, and someone replaced him with a substandard substitute? Would you love that dog?
Layne was our dog. We loved him. No one can replace that dog.
Duval can sing, but he's no replacement for Layne. These songs belonged to Layne. They came from Layne. They are about Layne.
Duval needs to write his own songs, about himself. Then maybe we can love him too. But until then....he's just a good singer singing someone else's songs.
1971SuperLead you do know that Cantrell is still in the band right
Well the fact that this song in particular is about Andy Wood and the fact that Cantrell wrote 90% of the songs doesn't matter? I just saw them last night and they were amazing
Even if Layne was alive today I don't think he will sing with Alice In Chains. I don't think he "Would?" be able to sing again after all these drugs. Layne was one of the best singers in rock/metal history, but DuVall is great in his own way. Layne is not coming back, if you want to live in the past, so be it, but don't throw shit in a man's eyes just because he is not another man. DuVall is great singer he is the best choice for Alice In Chains. Their last 2 albums were fuckin' great.
DEEP!
You aren't wrong, but I definitely prefer Lanye's vocals, and I personally dislike their most recent albums. I'm not trashing DuVall, but I don't think that they sound like Alice in Chains anymore.
I love Layne...but he's sadly gone...be grateful Jerry still writing and touring.,duvall doing a BEAUTIFUL job.period.
That's why in 1996 in the throws of his heroin addiction and extremely frail, Layne sang most of their hits at the taping of MTV unplugged and was still 1000% better than Duvall.
Duval doesn't have the soul, power or depth of Layne. Layne's voice was extremely unique, and there's no way to replace that. I'm sure there are people out there that can mimic it better than Duval, but I won't knock him for that. He's had some big shoes to fill, and there's no way he can do it with his ability. I really like the harmony on the newer AiC stuff. I think if AiC kept to the Cantrell and Duval harmonies, and stop putting Duval in the front by himself it would sound more like AiC.
I would like to hear the rage of laynes voice again ... R.I.P Legend .
+Ege Coskunsoy yes bug duvall is a A+
haschengrube x I don't think he is . Not only because i want Layne back ( i know it's impossible ) but because of his attitude . It somehow makes me wanna punch him in the face .It feels like he can become the brand new Axl Rose about attitudes .
i like all of it.
Ege Coskunsoy i totally agree with you
Neptune Effect Really? You don't even know him on a personal level. smh!
Anyone else catch Sean's bass drum "LSMS" - Layne Staley Mike Starr?
Mr. Poopy Butthole yep. That's been the case for all shows I think since they reformed. nice to see they always honour their friends 😀
Kinney only had the lsms tribute for about a year or so.. When the devil put dinosaurs album came and they toured for it
Saw them in Battle Creek Mi. They were Fkn Awesome and the kit had LSMS
Yes, indeed. He said that Mike and Layne will be with them all the time on stage!!!!
David J.W. Best bands 50%
My favorite Alice in chains song.
Mine too!! XD
Kyle Thomas minha também.. .
William brings a new sound to the old material and kills every time. Great singer.
Crunchy, heavy bass tone. Love it!
Thank you DuVall for keeping the spirit of Layne alive!
Duvall kicked major ass here. One of my favorite performances of this song, which is WOULD? Not choke lol
I saw this band lineup a few years ago, and they were awesome.
Thumbs up for William Duval.
1:19 Duvall's got a good ear for vocal riffs like this one
Absolutely blessed to have someone as talented and excellent as Duval in the band to keep the music alive!
Duvall é um grande cantor! Deu vida ao AIC e conseguiu manter a alma dessa timbragem harmônica com a voz do Jerry em mesmo nível de antes. Em seus momentos solo, consegue colocar sua assinatura nas músicas antigas sem nenhuma perda artística comparando com as originais!
I'm sick of people trying to comparing Layne with Durval, that's so toxic. The band didn't fired Layne, the guy died. Life goes on, AiC goes on. Even in the front of the drum kit there's a "LSMS" (Layne Staley / Mike Starr) to remind everybody that the band always will respect their legacy members.
Jerry's voice and guitar never gets old
It's not the same without Layne, but I Love Alice in Chains and they still rock. Just gotta accept it, hating on William won't bring him back. Dude can sing.
10000%
AIC was pretty much over before Layne overdosed. Although I miss his amazing voice I think they picked a singer with the same style and kept to their origins. Rough and grungy. I like the old and new.
Imagine this quality sound with the voice of Layne💜
Old Will is finally starting to find the right sound for AIC. He struggled a bit at the beginning but he's really coming into his own. Props to him for even stepping up to try an keep this music that we all love still alive. This is an incredibly tough song to sing right, many have tried, many have failed. William really nailed it here....don't believe me? Watch Hetfields attempt...or Phil O. It shows how good Layne really was an how good William IS!!! I feel like he channels into Layne for these performances....
Of course nobody can replace our Layne and he’ll always be in our hearts 😢❤️but William is a good vocalist, sings his own style without imitating! Respect such self-sufficient singers! 👍🏻
We all miss Layne, but Duval is making a great job keeping this kick ass band alive, this music is worth being played by its original staff!
- EPIC -
P.S. Duvall is 110% Professional Vocalist
It took me a while to catch on to Duvall. He’s really good, Beto says Alice In Chains started the grunge movement. My favorite band,
Jerry starting to look a lot like James Hetfield!
+Steve Polychronopolous Dude I thought the exact same thing.
Not anymore. Lol
In this video, yeah. If he had his Les Paul, he could've looked more like James.
ermonski try Stellan Skarsgaard
Steve Polychronopolous if you mean he is ageing, yes it happens to everyone lol
"Friends don't let friends get bad haircuts."
the peace and serenity that comes from watching this is amazing
Duval is so fucking good.
Vinicius Sullivan Like someone else said, most of the naysayers are edgy grunge fanboys who can't accept the fact Layne is gone.
I know! He fucking killed it in this performance.
You think that whiney, thin vocal is good?? Wow. We heard two different things. It sounds like a horrible karaoke version.
Agree ! he may not have the thick raspy power Layne's voice had . But he has the vocal range for sure ! people saying he's bad need to watch James Hetfield sing this lol it shows you just how good of a singer Duvall is in comparison .
Respect to William please.He's not Layne and no one can be today...he songs in his own way and I likes it
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William sounds amazing with this band no one will ever replace Layne but he is an incredible singer
Duval é um monstro no vocal, fantástico.
Duvall definitely not trying to imitate Layne. He simply brings his own magic to AIC.
On the one hand, I'm so grateful that AIC are still working together and touring/writing. On the other, Layne was really it for me. He was the soul of that band although Jerry did most of the writing.
I miss Layne dearly.
Hope he's up there with Chris, Andy, Buckley and Weiland
So I could be wrong, but I noticed on the back of Sean Kinney's kick drum it says "LSMS," and I could be mistaken, but I couldn't help but think of "Layne Staley and Mike Starr." Now that said, I don't know drum gear very well, so it could be a brand or something for all I know. If so, that would be quite a coincidence, I think.
There will NEVER be another Layne but Duval does a smashing job. Tomorrow will be 20 years Layne died. Such a sad day for the world of music. I’d give anything to hear that roar and see those eyes again.
People needs to realize that Layne is dead, yep he was great and we love his voice, but the new singer is good, don't make fool comparisons.
avercros no he is not good sorry! his voice sounds horrible to me! Layne had an incredible voice, powerful and filled with emotions! He is inreplaceable!
Horrible voice? Give your head a shake.
He's hardly "new".. he's been in the band for 12 years. I loved Layne.. but the hard, cold reality is that he's dead. He ain't coming back. He killed himself with an overdose... I am not saying he intentionally killed himself, but the end result was all the same. I was heartbroken when he passed, but death IS one of the very few ways out of addiction. Everybody tried to help the guy but he was too far gone. And before any sanctimonious asshole tries to get all up in my shit... I grew up with addiction. My dad was a heroin addict and ultimately, HIS addiction killed him.. at the ripe old age of 48, so I have a bit of experience in this area. As for Duvall.. I like him. He's different from Layne bit similar enough that it still sounds like AiC.
All true.
He has a good voice, comparisons are a pain in the ass.
But I also have the right not to like him. Haven't I?
Testamento dog face dog
Love that bass....
Wow...much better than I expected!!!
The audio on guitar Sessions is really good. You can hear every instrument. Rad
Durval is a Great Singer man. The bass is Dirt❤ Jerry continues be a great guitarist and the drums are perfect. This is ALICE IN CHAINS
I think this has become one of my favorite live performances of Would, Will sang it perfectly. Wow.
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This isn't Alice in Chains - this is just depressing.
Luke MacNeil
You're fuckin' crazy, Lukie-dookie.
Luke MacNeil
o yay another person that thinks alice is a 1 man band....
Do you listen to AC/DC with Brian Johnson?
Luke MacNeil Get with the now. Layne would have been into this.
Excellent. Alice and Chains "Will" continue. Still making great music as well. Thank you.
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I first heard "Would" on the radio in 1992 when I was just 12 years old. It was a defining moment for me- I didn't know rock music could be so dark and beautiful at the same time. Layne impressed me immediately and I wish he was still around but more important than his voice was the incredible songs. I think the band still sounds incredible and I'm happy that they're still doing what they love. I'm sure they don't give two shits about all the people comparing their band to the "old AiC".
that bass line hits me just right
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yo that step up Duvall makes is so incredibly Layne-like, he embodies Laynes stage presence more than I realized
I fucking knew when I scrolled down there would be hate comments about Duvall xD
***** I don't like his voice and I don't think he suits the band but the constant hate is kind of annoying :P
I scrolled expecting people to love him, coz his voice is so damn good... what is wrong with people..
@@alexilaiho1st I don't know man, some of them have 3 Braincells.
Duval is awesome! I miss Layne as much as anyone, but AIC is crushing it these days. I think Layne would be proud, God rest his soul.
Still sounding great. William has same type soaring vocals like Layne & people that cont. to complain I want to know if they are ok with Brian Johnson singing Bon Scott songs under the name AC/DC. Jerry, Sean & Mike have every right to cont. to honor their friend & music.
you said that beautifully
Same thing I've wanted to say. I love Bon Scott and I think he was an incredible singer and front man, but Brian came along and did the band justice, and even singing the Bon songs live, he does them justice too, at least 20~ years ago before he got old.
Yes, and that's why I want to remind these self righteous, outraged morons that want to say Jerry, Sean & Mike are doing this for money & disrespecting Layne & all these other insults. AC/DC chose the same path to cont. to honor their friend & music & I'd like to hear them say that about Angus & Malcolm having no right to continue.
I love ACDC top 5 fav band OAT. But when it comes to my #1 favorite band you better believe I am gonna be picky. Listening to current AIC is like drinking Pepsi and then drinking warm piss. It just doesn't work.
So glad they are able to play this song live with the new singer! Good job! RIP Layne
Awesome performance :)
Some people aren't diggin this? are you serious? I'm way more impressed than I thought I'd be (and I'm regretting waiting this long to check it out)
It's cool Duvall is wearing glasses like the music video. They probably imagined themselves shooting the music video
I think Will is doing a wonderful job!! Blends with Jerry perfectly. Glad to see that AIC is moving forward!!
LSMS
Hell yeah
Love Layne. Never replaced. This s version was strong! Duvall nailed it!
There is something in the guitar tone I don't like, sounds a bit synthetic or something, awesome Duvall
I agree, As a guitarist my self it is way too distorted
also i gotta say jerrys attack sounds off, i cant put my finger on it. anybody else here it?
Nils Lewis Sound to me like there's a slight lag in whatever effect he has going. He's also playing a little behind the original line in a few parts in the solo with notes sustained longer. Agree that is doesn't sound that great, but Duvall sounds good. Still nice to hear AIC.
Nils Lewis It's kinda harsh, doesn't have thickness
electric guitar is synthetic. that's what effects are. But agreed Jerry is lagging behind during the verse for some reason, maybe trouble with the monitors.
Lane was great! love that they're all keeping their music alive n going!!!!!
DuVall fucking nailed it. Jerry was surprisingly lazy on the guitar front, as was Inez.
Layne sang with/in pain... The only pain in this band now is the pain of Layne's loss. With that said... I'm glad they are at least putting new music out, and I will always still buy anything Jerry seems fit to put out.
Dude, this guy is amazing, even if he isn't layne, he's still just as good.
Tires screech, door opens, get out
Cmon man he’s good but not layne
Just as good , don’t think so
I love DuVall and Layne. RIP Layne and keep going, William!
Jerry's tone is pure Savage
those b and g chords are thick af
This was a great performance of the song. When Layne sang it he made the song penetrate my thoughts and emotions with anguish and ferocity like he was reliving it.
you know the people shitting on the new guy simply because hes not layne just stop it. layne was one of a kind and there will never be another. but Duvoll has a HUGE role to fill. he does a good job so give him a break
Fox Mccloud This is like Chester replacing Scott Weiland in Stone Temple Pilots, Duvall is just playing his part in keeping the Alice In Chains name alive and well ok? Give the current new lead singer a break , jesus ! :) Hes talented in his own right
sonic jet
where duvall is doing a good job. to me chester just doesn't sit right in stp to me. yeah hes good but there were so many better choices
William Duvall is a badass, perfect addition to carry on Laynes legacy. He never mimics or imitates... He does his thing & fits beautifully 🤘
Voice is fine but sometimes out of tune
The falsetto "ooh's" at the beginning actually sound like Layne. I thought at first this was a much older video.
The next chapter continues. Alice lives on,will always be a fan. Jerry is a genius✌🏾
Duval. Puts his own take on it. But the more I get in AIC. The more I realize no one can come close to Layne Staley
Thank you for continuing to make great music and carry on your legacy. There will never be another Layne Staley. William is doing a great job. I was lucky enough to see AIC in their heyday and what an experience it was. Breaks my heart but yet also makes me happy anytime I watch vids of the original lineup.
Duvall is really good, i like him
I have been a huge fan of AIC since my high school days in the early 90s and "Dirt" was the very first CD I ever purchased. I have deliberately not listened to the "new" AIC with William Duvall as front man out of loyalty to Layne Staley, but damn I really did myself a disservice. This was phenomenal and if he is worthy enough in the eyes of the band, then he is worthy of the mantle. Glad I gave this version a listen. It's not the original, but it's damned good.
no,he's not Layne,but it's not fair to expect AIC to pack up shop because a member passed away. AC/DC,Queen,The Who,The Beach Boys,The Rolling Stones,Lynyrd Skynyrd,Thin Lizzy,etc all suffered losses,and are still going.
Right on!
Mike’s bass tone, awesome as always
Layne estaría orgulloso si escuchara esto.
I really love this kind of 90's grunge bands... i really go back to the time that I usually heard those kind of bands, whatever it takes...