I disagree he’s not Layne I stopped listening when he became the new voice. The first album with him was good but it’s just not the same for me when he sings.
That would be cool, but most of the crazy stories have been confirmed by the band members in multiple interviews. It seems they enjoy talking about that stuff. Always makes them laugh :)
William is incredible! Jerry couldn't have found a better individual for the job. William has wrote some of their best post Layne songs. Jerry and him harmonised well together and Will hold his own on classic AiC songs and new as well. Great guitarist, it really adds to the bands sound. People tend to trash on William just because he's not Layne. If people would sit down and give this era of Alice a chance, they would be absolutely blown away.
@@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney most??? You mean an extremely minority thinks like that (you're the first dude I hear saying that). First of all, the band wasn't made by Layne, so there is no reason to change the band name because of his death. That is up to Cantrell, the master mind behind the band.
William is awesome. He's written some of my favorite AIC songs like Last of My kind and Phantom Limb. Thanks for helping Alice keep on rockin \m/ Also please get Jerry on here.
When he started playing the Kiss shit he had ME, what strange ways (I'm in, rock brother man) I'm black and I love metal! I'm meet Alice opening for extreme back in the day when they we're playing bars cool dudes been a fan from the beginning and my man on the guitar playing acoustic he rocks man more power to you brother
Jimi Hendrix and Ace Frehley are my top two favorite guitarist, and hearing William DuVall speak about them and their own style music, back to back, was pretty cool. It felt like someone finally understood what I feel and see in these two guitarists. Crazy.
I mean, most of their songs are so easy to play they make you want to jam with them around just to kind of show off and obviously get owned 'cause THEY are the real deal.
I'm thankful that AIC found this guy and chose to continue on...I really enjoy each of their 3 albums together!!(Especially Rainier Fog) William brings his own unique voice to the table(that harmonizes perfectly with Jerry's) and is an established guitar player. I think the band had every right to continue the legacy of Alice in Chains.
I've seen him with Jerry twice and once with AIC. Cool dude doing a great job in an almost impossible situation. His new solo album is fantastic, by the way. "The Veil of all My Fears" is my new favorite song of 2019.
@@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns Saw Jerry open for Metallica in '98. Then saw 2 shows on the 2002 Degradation Trip tour, which is when William's band was his backing band. One at the Aragon in Chicago and then in Peoria on Halloween. Just saw AIC this year in Peoria. All good shows.
Saw those tours too! I remember William coming out to sing the Layne parts when Jerry did some AIC songs during the encore. We were like DAYUMMMM dude has PIPES! Not surprised at all when they announced that he'd joined AIC
I partied with William at The Wreck Room in Atlanta YEARS ago..... cant remember who he was playing with at the time..... he was one of the coolest guys in the local scene, glad to see that he is the same guy.
“We are tired of your abuse, try and stop us, but it’s no use. Rise above!” Awesome song. I’m glad AIC didn’t try to replace Layne with a look alike. I’ve come to appreciate WD
Yeah its why im not exactly loving ranier fog, not enough of that dark/heavy Alice vibe IMO. Sure So Far Under is heavy but BGWTB and TDPDH have way heavier and darker stuff. Its not bad but not exactly my taste.
@Mike Downs how? Don't get me wrong, I *love* Layne and, his vocal is great, but I don't understand what so *special* about it? Music is subjective Imo Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder are better vocalists, but I don't comparing them, I just enjoying the amazing music Also, about their pride, well I agree with you, not because that was Layne era, because aging: -Layne was 29 during his *last* live performance with AiC in 1996; -William was 39 during his *first* live performance with AiC in 2006. Almost *ten* years of difference
I saw him with Alice n chains in 2018 at Rock on the Range and for obvious reasons was skeptical before hand but honestly the show was still fucking amazing. He does a good job playing original AIC songs + new material that they have written!
Idt I’ve ever heard this guy speak before! Couldn’t have asked a better replacement imo I wouldn’t even call him a replacement at this point. The man has sure earned his fucking stripes
I am actually liking this guy more. Loved Alice back when, but William is a cool looking cat. Very chilled and confident. Yup I am diggin him more now.
A very underappreciated musician... He had a hell of a position to fill stepping in for Layne, and he's honestly done an absolute hell of a job alongside Jerry. AIC was my first concert, and they put on a HELL of a show \m/
A great musician with great style. I think we crossed paths in Atlanta 1988-1991 before I left for the Marines at the METROPLEX, the POINT and the WHITE DOT.
Lovin this enlightenment to the background behind WD. SO very talented💯 Thanks to AIC (although hesitant feeling I’d be betraying Layne) but wanting more of Jerry Cantrell & surviving members I slowly began only allowing myself to listen to Devall in the New. Amazing! Grateful to say the least! I’ve discovered yet another amazing Artist! ROCK ON🔥🎸💯🖤
Omg I met Jaco back in 1978 when I was 18....through his friend. He asked me if I knew who Jaco was...I didnt..so I told him no. I never went over and jammed with him. Raul if you see this...I am still kicking my self dude. Your friend was a legend. Now I know
Yeah I like William a lot he's a great part of the chain's gang i totally loved the dinosaurs album and Rainer Fog is cool too Great stuff we need Jerry on here and be quick about it lol
As soon as I heard the rif🎸 for "symptom of the Universe" I was like Fuck yeah!👍 "sabotage" doesn't get enough love in my opinion. It would have been cool if he played the outro Riff on the acoustic.
I agree...I know people are going to lose their minds over “replacement” because everyone is a moron but I know what your meant. William is sort of a best case scenario for these guys at this point in their career.
From Layne to William is like how AC/DC went from Bon to Brian after the former's death. Both are excellent vocalists and a good fit for the band.
Yes but I don’t think Brian has had as much shit thrown at him people instantly loved and accepted back in black
I disagree he’s not Layne I stopped listening when he became the new voice. The first album with him was good but it’s just not the same for me when he sings.
This is what I think exactly.
Helllllll nooooo!
You’re a clown, how can you even compare? Lol
When are y'all gonna have Jerry Cantrell on fact or fiction??
That would be cool, but most of the crazy stories have been confirmed by the band members in multiple interviews. It seems they enjoy talking about that stuff. Always makes them laugh :)
@@thomasniehof6333 Yeah, but they're diverting you at the same time.
William is incredible! Jerry couldn't have found a better individual for the job. William has wrote some of their best post Layne songs. Jerry and him harmonised well together and Will hold his own on classic AiC songs and new as well. Great guitarist, it really adds to the bands sound. People tend to trash on William just because he's not Layne. If people would sit down and give this era of Alice a chance, they would be absolutely blown away.
He's helping expose their music to more people so it's all good & he's excellent at it.
Spot on
Couldn't agree more, plus his stage presence is so awesome, even beating layne in his last years.
Most of us just don't agree with the name not changing, it's greedy and disrespectful. And the new stuff is pretty ho-hum.
@@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney most??? You mean an extremely minority thinks like that (you're the first dude I hear saying that). First of all, the band wasn't made by Layne, so there is no reason to change the band name because of his death. That is up to Cantrell, the master mind behind the band.
William is awesome. He's written some of my favorite AIC songs like Last of My kind and Phantom Limb. Thanks for helping Alice keep on rockin \m/
Also please get Jerry on here.
he did phantom limb holy shit didnt know that love that song
He wrote the solo too. Will is legit.
Last of my kind is a great song. He wrote So far under off the new album which sounds more like an AIC song then most on the album.
When he started playing the Kiss shit he had ME, what strange ways (I'm in, rock brother man) I'm black and I love metal! I'm meet Alice opening for extreme back in the day when they we're playing bars cool dudes been a fan from the beginning and my man on the guitar playing acoustic he rocks man more power to you brother
Last of my kind is great
I think DuVall is about the only person who could successfully replace Staley. The dude is so talented, and he made me love Alice again.
He sounds so chill lol, just very relaxed
Might be blazed hence the indoor sunglasses
Id be surprised of Will wasnt a stoner. He talks so laid back in interviews lol.
Chill dude, actually takes time to talk and respond to fans. It's the little things like that that make these guys great
That’s the drugs man
Yeah it's the Xanax
3:07 thought he was going to play Paint it Black for a second
Same here lol
Same
Me too. 🤣
And at the end the riff he played is almost a plagiarism of Dust in the Wind.
Alice in chains will always be my band to go to. The lyrics are food to my soul.
Jimi Hendrix and Ace Frehley are my top two favorite guitarist, and hearing William DuVall speak about them and their own style music, back to back, was pretty cool. It felt like someone finally understood what I feel and see in these two guitarists. Crazy.
Just one time, just ONE time I'd love to jam out with Alice in Chains.
Joshua M yup. that would make my whole life worth it
you and me and lots of other people...
Danny Dircio absolutely a must see!
I mean, most of their songs are so easy to play they make you want to jam with them around just to kind of show off and obviously get owned 'cause THEY are the real deal.
People who claim new Alice In Chains isn't any good haven't listened to the albums.
Jake Terch All 3 albums are unbelievable
I think Black Gives Way to Blue is one of their best records. Period.
they're good, just not as good as they were with Layne.
Agree. Jerry is still there as main songwriter, riff lord.
@@angrychair2947 all excellent. They've never made a bad album.
I'm thankful that AIC found this guy and chose to continue on...I really enjoy each of their 3 albums together!!(Especially Rainier Fog)
William brings his own unique voice to the table(that harmonizes perfectly with Jerry's) and is an established guitar player. I think the band had every right to continue the legacy of Alice in Chains.
I've seen him with Jerry twice and once with AIC. Cool dude doing a great job in an almost impossible situation. His new solo album is fantastic, by the way. "The Veil of all My Fears" is my new favorite song of 2019.
@@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns Saw Jerry open for Metallica in '98. Then saw 2 shows on the 2002 Degradation Trip tour, which is when William's band was his backing band. One at the Aragon in Chicago and then in Peoria on Halloween. Just saw AIC this year in Peoria. All good shows.
Saw those tours too! I remember William coming out to sing the Layne parts when Jerry did some AIC songs during the encore. We were like DAYUMMMM dude has PIPES! Not surprised at all when they announced that he'd joined AIC
@@TDScriggumz That's a big reason why the whole thing worked for me. I love these guys and it was nice to see them find a friend to join up with them.
Love "So Far Under"! Keep up the awesome work, William!!!
Glad William brought some changes to AIC since being a rhythm guitar player as well gives Jerry more to explore
2:41 laugh
He was possessed by Jerry
😂😂😂
lol good catch. It really does sound like a Cantrellian laugh
I can’t get enough of these 😂
@@Adrian101882 That phrase “Cantrellian” is mine now.
Oh my 😂😂
Omg why does that guitar sound so amazing? Wow. Best tone I've ever heard.
1/3 prs great instruments-2/3 players
This was probably the best one of these I’ve seen.
will is so awesome!!! he’s seriously an icon in his own regard, and i’m glad he did his solo endeavor
This video was SO DOPE!!!!
I partied with William at The Wreck Room in Atlanta YEARS ago..... cant remember who he was playing with at the time..... he was one of the coolest guys in the local scene, glad to see that he is the same guy.
I was working as an EMT at one of their shows and I got to give an ice pack to him. Got to see him and Jerry from a foot away! It was awesome!
Alice in Chains one of my favorite bands
Don't think I've ever clicked this fast on a notification 😅
Right?!
pine marten same here!!
One of the best episodes of this yet
“We are tired of your abuse, try and stop us, but it’s no use. Rise above!” Awesome song. I’m glad AIC didn’t try to replace Layne with a look alike. I’ve come to appreciate WD
Holly shit, why have i not seen this one before????? Love this dude, so freaking brilliant! Thanks for this video guys!
This man inspires me. DuVall, thanks for everything you have done.
We need Jerry next!
I actually approve of this guy as a replacement. He is pretty good I like it. The sound. They sound good. They just need to release some more bangers.
@Mike Downs Yea causs So Far Under isn't heavy...
Yeah its why im not exactly loving ranier fog, not enough of that dark/heavy Alice vibe IMO. Sure So Far Under is heavy but BGWTB and TDPDH have way heavier and darker stuff. Its not bad but not exactly my taste.
Mike Downs agreed
@Mike Downs everything changes
@Mike Downs how?
Don't get me wrong, I *love* Layne and, his vocal is great, but I don't understand what so *special* about it?
Music is subjective
Imo Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder are better vocalists, but I don't comparing them, I just enjoying the amazing music
Also, about their pride, well I agree with you, not because that was Layne era, because aging:
-Layne was 29 during his *last* live performance with AiC in 1996;
-William was 39 during his *first* live performance with AiC in 2006.
Almost *ten* years of difference
I saw him with Alice n chains in 2018 at Rock on the Range and for obvious reasons was skeptical before hand but honestly the show was still fucking amazing. He does a good job playing original AIC songs + new material that they have written!
Super cool guy and always shows how grateful he is for joining AIC...
William is the bomb. I've loved AIC since '98. I love William. GD I love him more now than ever.
I’ve been wanting to hear Duvall wanting to play Hollow for a LOOOOONG time. Thanks bro!
Idt I’ve ever heard this guy speak before! Couldn’t have asked a better replacement imo I wouldn’t even call him a replacement at this point. The man has sure earned his fucking stripes
Whoa dude is really PLAYING that thing! The TALENT
He's got great influences. Weather Report, Black Flag, Kiss, Sabbath, Hendrix
What Kiss song was he playing .
@@THOMAS2910able “Strange Ways”
Man I'm sure glad Duvall you came around man you saved Alice thank you
William is so Great!! Just saw Chains and it was Epic!!
This man is underrated.
I am actually liking this guy more. Loved Alice back when, but William is a cool looking cat. Very chilled and confident. Yup I am diggin him more now.
i wondered what happened to lenny kravitz
Heroin?
That's racist.
Shut up dickface
alf says Alf, the reject that literally has a limp penis on his face. if you look closer i resemble more of a black scrotum
It's the scarf, isn't it?
William is a living Guitar Hero character
A very underappreciated musician... He had a hell of a position to fill stepping in for Layne, and he's honestly done an absolute hell of a job alongside Jerry. AIC was my first concert, and they put on a HELL of a show \m/
William is William. He's super cool and chill. If you want a good laugh, watch the video AIC 23. He is hilarious in it and chill there, too. 🤘
A great musician with great style. I think we crossed paths in Atlanta 1988-1991 before I left for the Marines at the METROPLEX, the POINT and the WHITE DOT.
Hell yeah!!! I can’t believe someone played Strange Ways by KISS on here🔥
Lovin this enlightenment to the background behind WD. SO very talented💯 Thanks to AIC (although hesitant feeling I’d be betraying Layne) but wanting more of Jerry Cantrell & surviving members I slowly began only allowing myself to listen to Devall in the New. Amazing! Grateful to say the least!
I’ve discovered yet another amazing Artist! ROCK ON🔥🎸💯🖤
I see why he and Jerry get along. Man, he laughs just like him, lol. And has similar taste and influences.
I have so much more respect for this dude just after these last 10 minutes 👏
just a super cool guy ;) ...saw him live, he (and rest of the band) were awesome
William Duvall is the real deal. His new solo acoustic album is beautiful. AIC couldn't have a better guy in the band.
I have huge respect to this guy he sounds freaking amazing in newer albums.
So wish William was wailing this stuff out on an electric. That would've been MAGNIFICENT.
So cool that WD is an ACE fan like me!
I absolutely love William Duvall! If we can’t have Layne, then he’s the best fit!!! Love his realness!
Hope to meet him one day
Love me some him! Duvall has a super talent and a smooth voice as well! Keep on keeping on!
Hey all love, how are you doing today?
His laugh sounds so much like Jerry's..
Kevin Sørensen I thought the same exact thing.
EXACTLY!
Me too!!!! I guess Jerry's laugh is contagious 😅😅😅
This guy always seems so cool.I wish he'd shown Giraffe Tongue Orchestra riffs too, though. Those are banging
We so need a second GTO album
The nod to Ace is the coolest.
That last riff was sweet
he looks like a jazz teacher
William has killed it taking over vocals for AIC and was part of 3 of their best records
This dude is cool as ice
Yeah he knows bands and other music too!
gotta love this guy
Loudwire really needs to give their guest an electric guitar lol
He kind of has a Jerry laugh! Haha love Will. Can’t wait for another tour
This guy seems very approachable yet cool as shit.
6:43 I gotta have a full version of DuVall singing and playin this on acoustic
Wow, incredible guitarist
Hey all love, how are you doing today?
DuVall the hardcore kid! Fuck yeah.
Omg I met Jaco back in 1978 when I was 18....through his friend. He asked me if I knew who Jaco was...I didnt..so I told him no. I never went over and jammed with him. Raul if you see this...I am still kicking my self dude. Your friend was a legend. Now I know
The weather report! Nice!
Jaco is the greatest
@@daBEAGLE1017 He was the master!
@@daBEAGLE1017 facts
KISS Strange Ways and Shock Me on acoustic guitar. Epic. More, please.
William "I dropped my pick" DuVall
Yeah I like William a lot he's a great part of the chain's gang i totally loved the dinosaurs album and Rainer Fog is cool too
Great stuff we need Jerry on here and be quick about it lol
Cool!
He plays really well super clean
Wills voice is fucking supreme
How could anyone dislike this?
I mean wtaf?
Awesome.
Fuckin' awesome. More William!
Great Musical Talent, hooks, melodies, humour and cool as fuck.. rock on William
Thanks for being you
I mean.. he's no Layne Stanley... but he's still really fuckn dope...
As soon as I heard the rif🎸 for "symptom of the Universe" I was like Fuck yeah!👍 "sabotage" doesn't get enough love in my opinion. It would have been cool if he played the outro Riff on the acoustic.
Will see him tonight in San Diego!
Rainier Fog is of their Top 2 records, indisputable
Couldn't of been a better fit for AIC then William Duvall liked him from day one
Did i just see the fastest drop D change ever at 7:31?
This guy is awesomeness!
DuVall was great in The Godfather.
🤣 perfect comment 👍
Wow busts out Strange Ways from Hotter than Hell, that was a deep cut!
william is so good. he is an amazing singer and player. such a cool guy ;O)
6:58 is So Far Under if you were wondering
Jerry's laugh at 2:41 😅
This amazing! Maybe do an episode with Layne Stanley?
Uhhhhhhh... should I tell him
Please enlighten me on my mistakes
The Old Limp Skimp Layne Staley died 17 years ago
@@lil_scooby1395 oh wow thanks for letting me know. Someone should really tell Kurt Cobain about this.
The Old Limp Skimp yeah lol
He's a perfect replacement for Layne because he plays guitar as well as sings. I think Layne played a little guitar but not to the extent of William.
Not a replacement, a new iteration.
Patrick Clark - sorry, man. He’s not even close.
Nobody can replace Layne, you fuck
hE pLaYs gUitar, he is awesome and it's not a replacement, and layne did not need to play the guitar with the voice he had
I agree...I know people are going to lose their minds over “replacement” because everyone is a moron but I know what your meant. William is sort of a best case scenario for these guys at this point in their career.
Interesting guy, clearly a self taught player from the pre digital era
A straight up Angelus SE. Such great guitars!
Bruh, I need those strings...
Wow. William can bring out such a beautiful sound out of the guitar.