Alice in Chains- new album and UK tour

SteveAWOL · 15-09-2009, 12:16 PM

Any Alice in Chains fans here?

Liking the new track. Shows that Cantrell can still pen a good song and DuVall does sound a lot like the late great Layne Staley (R.I.P.).

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The video for "Check My Brain", the first official single from ALICE IN CHAINS much-anticipated new album, "Black Gives Way To Blue", can be viewed below. The clip, was helmed by U2 and WHITE STRIPES video director Alex Courtes

ALICE IN CHAINS: 'Check My Brain' Video | mtvU

Just booked tickets for gig at London Forum and am hoping the rest of the new album is as good, though want to hear lots of Dirt really

Toasty · 15-09-2009, 12:25 PM

Great band, also great to hear the new single still has the distinct Alice in Chains sound

DICKIEDUVET · 15-09-2009, 12:34 PM

Sounds pretty good, Cantrell's voice doesn't harmonise as well with Duvall. Layne Staley was an amazing singer with such a distinctive voice. AIC unplugged is one of my most played dvd's and Jar Of Flies is a bonafide masterpiece.

SteveAWOL · 15-09-2009, 3:46 PM

YouTube - Alice In Chains - Black Gives Way To Blue Acoustic (Full Song) 09/09/09 PC Richard And Son Theater

Looking fwd to hearing the album version with Elton John!
Elton John joins Alice in Chains on new album | Music | guardian.co.uk

SteveAWOL · 17-09-2009, 2:49 PM

Sounds like it could be a very good album

YouTube - Official Alice In Chains Album Sampler for Black Gives Way to Blue

Hugh · 19-09-2009, 2:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveAWOL

Sounds like it could be a very good album

YouTube - Official Alice In Chains Album Sampler for Black Gives Way to Blue

Nice.

/pre-orders/

TarPot · 19-09-2009, 10:17 AM

I've got my tickets to the Forum gig. Saw them at Sonisphere and at the Scala in August.

I've heard the album, it's very good. Maybe a bit too heavy on Jerry's vocals in places.

I saw them when Dirt came out at Camdem Underworld, Jerry high fived me and I was stood no more than a foot away from Layne for the whole gig. One of my gig memories as a kid.

SteveAWOL · 19-09-2009, 5:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TarPot

I've got my tickets to the Forum gig. Saw them at Sonisphere and at the Scala in August.

I've heard the album, it's very good. Maybe a bit too heavy on Jerry's vocals in places.

I saw them when Dirt came out at Camdem Underworld, Jerry high fived me and I was stood no more than a foot away from Layne for the whole gig. One of my gig memories as a kid.

Wow that must've been an amazing gig experience

Wish I'd been able to see AIC when Layne was still around. Dirt is still one of my all time favourite albums.

I heard that the new album had leaked on interweb, have resisted the urge to search for it but glad to hear that it's good.

Miyazaki · 19-09-2009, 6:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveAWOL

Wow that must've been an amazing gig experience

Wish I'd been able to see AIC when Layne was still around. Dirt is still one of my all time favourite albums.

I heard that the new album had leaked on interweb, have resisted the urge to search for it but glad to hear that it's good.

Why not listen to it now? Whats the diff if you've preordered it?

TarPot · 19-09-2009, 6:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveAWOL

Wow that must've been an amazing gig experience

Wish I'd been able to see AIC when Layne was still around. Dirt is still one of my all time favourite albums.

It was pretty special. When I say a foot away from Layne, I mean it too. We were stood on the platform that came out of the front of the stage. Amazing!

Saw them later on the Dirt tour at the Town & Country with Tad and Screaming Trees supporting. Another fine gig.

SteveAWOL · 23-09-2009, 5:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Miyazaki

Why not listen to it now? Whats the diff if you've preordered it?

Just thought I'd wait another week till the official release rather than risk having my expectations dashed by some low quality MP3.

They've announced some more UK dates in December, might have go Brixton Academy too.

rooster68 · 30-09-2009, 7:57 AM

what can i say just pure class so good to get the boysback i had downloaded the cd last week to try it out.. had to then buy it from i tunes was hoping get the LP version from i tunes but looks like it usa only at momment as i e mailed apple to complain lol and got my cash back from them

just hope it comes out soon with lp version cant stop listening to it love it what your fave song so far i love last of my kind the guitars in i pure alice in chains

TarPot · 30-09-2009, 7:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rooster68

what can i say just pure class so good to get the boysback i had downloaded the cd last week to try it out.. had to then buy it from i tunes was hoping get the LP version from i tunes but looks like it usa only at momment as i e mailed apple to complain lol and got my cash back from them

just hope it comes out soon with lp version cant stop listening to it love it what your fave song so far i love last of my kind the guitars in i pure alice in chains

You're not wrong. It's great!

If you haven't herad Jerry Cantrell's solo album Degradation Trip. It's well worth checking out.

Mr Snrub · 06-10-2009, 11:44 AM

I think it's incredible, to find a singer who sounds so eerily like Layne, and to knock out an album in 2009 that could quite easily slot into 1995 is quite an achievement.

Only been through the CD a couple of times but I really like it so far. I wasn't sure when I heard they were giving it another go with a new guy on vocals, but it's almost like they brought poor old Layne back from the dead!