Alice In Chains - Man in a box(Astoria London 4th July 2006)

[KatieScissorhands]

I was at this gig!!!! It was beyond awesome!!

[tektao]

Hi. this gig was the first time I had heard alice live since tnc/forum with Layne dirt tour. overcome hearing the songs again. grt set list. strangers hugged eachother n sang along to Junkhead etc.. people knowing how to mosh in time. been to every aic ldn gig since. now feel we appreciated duval as temp and bringing back memories but not full time. pains me to say he is not fit for purpose. he has no inner turmoil to draw on maybe? confusion, i cant remember and died ..my favs. RIP LS & MS

[leeylalevelika]

of course Layne can't be replaced ..but if DuVall was in any other band people would love him. he does well.

[bojanklesexperience]

im tired about people bitching about Layne being dead and AIC not sounding the same and what not. Layne is dead, and its his fault he is dead now get over it and stop complaining. AIC is still a good band now if not better.

[pinkfloydfan417]

You guys who say the band should've died with Layne are stupid. That'd be like saying Floyd should've disbanded after they got rid of Syd, or that Genesis should've died w/o Peter. Shut the fuck up and respect the band's decision to keep going.

[dontbannme]

it just aint the same without layne.

[XxriflexpertxX]

Layne cant be replaced, but Duvall does well.

[shanejacobus]

I take back all the negative things I said before. BGW2B is my album of the year. One of the reasons I'm pleased with its outcome is Jerry, if I'm not mistaken sings more than William, whom I admit is better than I thought. I don't see any harm with letting him sing more on their next album, but I hope they don't have him play as big a role as Layne did if he's planning to promote CWTF. I still miss Layne but it's childish not to support his former bandmates 'cuz he's not with them anymore.

[RoCkWiThMyCoCkOuT69]

is this some kind of a sick joke? i mean.. AIC fans have become accustomed to "butter".. and now they try to serve us "margarine".. sorry.. im not buying it.. AIC 2.0 sucks ass.. it just sounds like bad karaoke to me.. i think a far better approach would have been to find a female vocalist to replace layne.. i mean.. seriously.. a female vocalist would be a great way to keep it fresh and new.. no doubt some old fans would be pissed off.. but lets face it.. the magic died with layne!

[williamfgc]

man Layne can't be replaced....he's dead, they are keeping the band alive.

[MrJorgexxx1992]

You are talkin shit

[venom777xxx]

i agree*

[LPkeykey2010]

Black Power!!! and RIP LAYNE

[venom777xxx]

@LPkeykey2010 black power??? see..this is when unwanted and unpleazant racial fights start..cuz of dumasses like you! STFU..hes good but not cuz of his skin color punk bitch

[LPkeykey2010]

@venom777xxx. That is not racist. I am PROUD cuz I know how hard it is to be black and sing rock music. You Sir are the double dumbass!! My Boyfriend is white!!!!And if I were to discriminate against a group of people, they would all be stupid ignorant dumbasses...LIKE YOU...BTW...Black Power... Girl Power... I've loved AIC since forever..soscrew you.

[venom777xxx]

fuck u! i dont giv a fuck i f u got a white bf..what u couldnt handle big black cock? haha..im not the one that said "black power" wtf..is like Eminem saying "white power" in the middle of a concert..what tha fuck u think would happen???..its the same exact thing dont deny it....so clearly the dumb bitch here is you. ha!

[stevilgates]

I think they sound good with DuVall. The AIC sound was never just Layne,it was Layne and Jerry. Jerry writes 99% of the lyrics-take Jerry away-no AIC.

[raquel1234ful]

not really diggin this duvall character

[elmikeo228]

Hell yeah Duvall kicks ass

[b1majka]

Have to be totally honest . I just heard the new song and I was sure that it was Layne . No shit , I thought it was something that was recorded 10 years ago and finally released . I wouldn't even be checking this out if I didn't think so .

[MasksRMade2HIde]

i hate seeing someone else perform this song. no one had the emoition layne did. he sounds decent though

[jkplpt13]

1:35 duvall goes skipping across the stage like a total fag.

[imdaman300]

Rofl. all of you are stubborn dickholes. He sounds almost near to exactly like Layne Stayley

[rawsheep]

No matter how 'good' Duvall is, he's not, and never will be as good as Layne. Alice in chains died when Layne died, and they should remained dead. They could have at least changed the name to something else, continuing as Alice in chains just seems fucking disrespectful to the band's rightful singer. No matter how hard they try, this new AIC will be as good as Layne's AIC. RIP.

[Malumbrus]

Alice in Chains is a band, not a solo artist. Although I do agree that Layne can never be replaced, William Duvall sounds excellent and I'm really digging their new tunes. Any other member of the band could be replaced and you guys wouldn't be bitching like this, and besides Cantrell is still there and he was half of the song writing power.

Personally, I'm just glad to have some good ol' kick ass rock music back. I'm sick of the pop/hip hop commercialized shit that's pumped out these days.

[MysteriousWonders]

i think he sound sthe exact same

[HUNK735]

I agree that he's no Layne, but he gives the band a good sound as well. He sounded good on the new single too; obviously no one can compare to Layne, but he's a good singer.

[MissNothingness]

People need to stop bitching about who the new singer is. Alice in Chains wasn't called Layne Staley. He was and still is one of my favorite singers of all time but just because he died doesn't mean I'm going to talk shit about his band. He was a great part of the it and his loss hurts but that doesn't mean AIC is any less of anything. If you can't appreciate the other phenomenal parts of it then don't call yourself a fan.

[shanejacobus]

I'm stil not crazy about Duvall, but I have to agree that it took a lot of balls to accept this task considering all the animosity towards him, which is actually quite childish. Not to mention all the animosity towards Jerry and the other guys who handled the situation with Layne admirably by putting AIC on hold while he was alive. If that's not love or respect, I don't know what is.

[Detekenaar]

Sounds ok. Duvall is doing his little stunt, and it isn't bad or anything. But I miss that immense Powerfull and EXTREME voice of Layne. The power of Alice in Chains is gone

[davo664]

This is unfortunately like the drunk idiot in the bar singing karaoke to an amazing backing track.

[leybach]

NO LAYNE=NO ALICE IN CHAINS, I dont give a shit what anyone says, Change the name of the band, fucking sacrilege, why would Jerry do this? Just continue with Jerry singing, Why bring in some jackass to half-ass copy laynes' voice? Very badly I might add, No soul in his voice, just a weak copy, I bet this dude can't even sing when he's not pretending to be layne, Ludicrous, obsurd, etc., etc.,

[eatmyfumes]

I actually think he's good; he doesn't even sound like an imitation-- I don't understand how you say he has no soul.

[marveldcstinger]

Jerry Cantell should of taken over as lead singer.

[binzing]

Duvall has now passed the test, in my eyes.

Not Layne, but there never will be another Layne and AIC isn't trying to replace him.

[darkjediken323]

umm no; WIlliam Duvall will NEVER be layne. he cant aint even fit to hold the mic let alone fill those shoes.

[binzing]

AIC isn't trying to replace Layne.

[MattnBrianne]

How much of a chance are we suppose to give this non-talented fuck before all you optimistic bastards get the hint that this fucknut is raping Alice in Chains' music?

[MattnBrianne]

William Duvall is NOT a good singer. It IS Jerry's band, but what the fuck? I liked AiC, I don't even know what the fuck to call this trash...

[mmmmathe]

All you William haters, I wonder how many of you will get tickets for aic's home town date in your area. You will the first cunts to buy a ticket!

[labtecc42]

Fuck You Jerry Cantrell !!!

[labtecc42]

Jerry dun fucked up !

this is the worst cover I have ever heard Jerry you dumb fuck you should have spent a little more time trying to find a replacement for Lane.

I would rather listen to two cats fuck than this fucking garbage.

[binzing]

Its Layne, moron.

I'd like to see you do it. Oops, you can't, so shut up.

[Kase9991]

Alice in Chains should have died with Layne. Laynes voice is what gave AIC its unique sound. Duvall ruins that sound. A bands identity is its lead singer. Drummers, bassists or guitarists can be replaced but not a singer. Thats like nirvana without cobain or sublime without Nowell

[whothefucisgaunt]

That's a narrow way of defining a band. A band's identity is identified by the band, not the singer. Layne's voice was unique (and great) but had he been more responsible instead of shooting up he most likely would still be alive, but that isn't the case. In my book, Jerry Cantrell is Alice in Chains. Duvall is a good singer, give him a chance.

[godisturbed]

This was the first gig I ever went to and it was an unforgettable night! even without Layne I heard so many people afterwards saying it was the best gig they had ever seen. Cant wait for the new album.

[AngelFish61983]

**rubs her ears** it burns!! it buuuuurrrrnnns!

[AngelFish61983]

I would have rather seen Chris Cornell or Mark Lanegan replace Layne, not William DuVall's punk ass bullshit. I think he sounds terrible.

[GrungeRepublican]

Dude Chris Cornell sounds nothing like Layne, it would be a total disaster for AIC. At least Duvall sound almost like Layne but you will never be able to replace Layne. Duvall was picked because he sounds more like Layne than anyone else. RIP Layne.

[alexrider15]

Actually Chris studied the same vocal technique that Layne, Ann Wilson of Heart, and Geoff Tate of Queensryche did with the great late Maestro David Kyle in Seattle.

[deadviolets]

Give me a break. Duvall isn't showing respect to Layne. He's showing respect to his bank account. And getting some exposure for his shitty band, Come With The Fall.

[mixmasterbrad]

William Duvall is a great vocalist. Sure no one man can replace Layne but AiC lives on! But glad its William Duval.

[cubspackers4]

duvall is a good singer but him singing for AIC makes him sound like he has a fucking vagina in the back of his throat

[wishkahn]

duvall is good. but not on the same level as layne

[ElementBass]

You know, for all the reunions of bands with new vocalists, This is my favorite. This guy actually kinda sounds like Layne so it makes it easy to listen to. Well see when the album comes out...

[bigmicah28]

After listening to him totally fuck this song up, I feel like my ears got raped by John Holmes. For all that don't know John Holmes had a huge cock(and AIDS).

[deadviolets]

Thank god the crowd drowns Duvall's voice out in the chorus. Of all the songs he murders, this one might be the worst.

[juggaloradio]

the singer great I think. thats a hard song

[bsc349]

It's not Staley! He died 04/2002

[Cynicgods]

He's a good singer, but no one can outsing Layne. They should've changed their name out of respect for him imho. Can't bring myself to call this AIC.

[essaychamber]

totally agree with you man.. that duvall at least got to show some respect for layne, rest in peace.. not sing like every fan has forgot him..

[gunsandprozac]

uhhh... it's staley dude

[NirvanaFan34]

dont know why people downgraded your comment...you must not have been a big AIC fan around Layne Staley's death (im guessing you weren't)

[coyote5792]

i love aic but i never got to see them b.c of my age thats why im glad that they got a new singer even if hes not Stanley he still has a good voice and im looking forward to there new cd

[erics4290]

Hes not bad no layne stanley but hes got his own vioce which is what you want in a replacement never ever imitate kinda like the other queen guy good but different plus AIC vocals are edgier which is kinda cool but i still prefer stanley

[NickTopping]

duvall did a pretty kick ass job singin this shit and leadin this band, no one can ever replace layne because he owned those songs and no one will ever be able to replicate his sound or anything like that. AIC is still rockin harder than ever and it's awsome shit. the world is a better place when these dudes start rippin it up on stage

[adultbyaccident]

I saw this show advertised bout 4hrs b4 doors opened and spent £200 gettin to london an it was worth every penny. i actually spoke to william in sum shitty little rock bar afterwards an he seems like a cool guy. anyway, jus thought id share dat. AiC best gig of my life.

[chopperkingr]

RIP Layne, Good Job though William, i myself have confidence in you.

[zombielovin]

this guy is ok...i guess...but really they should have a different name...AIC is LAYNE, JERRY, MIKE, SEAN...this is isnt worthy of "replacing" Layne...

[shanejacobus]

Thank you! But I wouldn't put quotes around replacing. They say they're not trying to replace Layne, but that is total bullshit. I wouldn't have a problem with them continuing as AIC if it was just Jerry, Sean, and Mike. But if they are serious about recording with William, they should really change their name like you said because this is NOT AIC.

[SebastianAxlRose]

I think it's good but not half as good as Layne.

[kainvinosec]

Heh, he looks like Chiba Tsunemi from the anime: Beck. Sounds awesome though. Definitely worthy of being on stage with those guys. Gotta miss Layne tho.

[123avc]

I have to say i was skeptical at first since Staley was so amazing but Duvall isn't half bad...i don't like he's a "replacement." IMO they should do a RATM-Audioslave situation where the new band makes new material...I can't imagine this guy performing the older songs much longer when the new material gets released

[rodrigogrng]

QUE MERDA DO CARALHO !!!!!

SUCKS SUCKS DICK VERY MUCH

ThIS IS TOTAL SHIT

[gingenroses]

awesome

[Jayraff88]

Yep, I now have confidence in the new singer. Pretty good video/audio for a live recording, too.

[MetallicMutt]

Wow. that isn't that bad i would be very glad to see them go big again...

[therag]

FUCK YEA AIC! miss layne tho!

[dazady45200]

i miss layne

[korn65]

Man these guys are gonna record a new AIC album with this guy... Man i wouldnt mind if this guy could harmonize with jerry better.

[dbag11]

is that a black guy with an afro singing lead?

[guitarhero32]

This band is THE shit, love em

[swyd07]

this band is shit

[eadgbe77]

in a good way

[Davey4Gravey]

NO! have you hurd the original Alice in Chains? before this new guy started singing. The Lane Stayle Alice in Chains.

[Het81]

Hey, you never know, could be like AC/DC and Bonn Scott and Brian Johnson. I think that is the only time a bad has ever successfully pulled off replacing a dead lead singer. This guys doesnt sound too bad.

[heathcliff101]

no, what about dio replacing Ozzy in Sabbath. Mike patton replacing chuck mosley in faith no more.Phil Anselmo replacing Terry in Pantera. Bruce Dickinson replacing Paul Dianno in Iron Maiden. That is a horribly miscontrued belief that I hate every person who knows half shit about music feels the need to throw that so-called fact out there.

[Het81]

Dude, I didnt mean that it was the only time that it ever happened and every band you mentioned had the big successes with the replacement lead singer not the original, except for sabbath, who (and I do like Dio with Sabbath so dont take this the wrong way) wasn't as successful, at least commercially with Dio as they were with Ozzy. Plus, look up the word Hyperbole asshole, I was exaggerating. Don't give me list of other bands that had better lead singers. ALSO, I said dead lead singers.

[tyler01254]

ill see em. oh and ppriess dont you have some offs to fuck?

[trickye999]

God I love AIC but I will have to see this live to believe it

[ppriess]

LS was a heroine junkie, I don't get why so many people worship such a loser. Not to mention that Cantrell is the brain behind AIC, including vocal lines. Get over it, the guy is dead, let him go and stop whining.

[dazady45200]

you sir are a retard

[MarkoKruc]

well, I agree. For all of you die-hard AIC fans there will probably never be anyone to replace Lane. I resspect that, BUT this new guy Duvall really Can sing! can't deny that! Listen to 03:18

[snooters]

i agree, good but he's not layne

[hubentube]

I got respect for him though, he's good, better than he was at rock am ring

[MarkoKruc]

Layne was never very good live. 'Billy' has a way more powerful vocal than Staley had. I's a fact. And it's not the other guys' fault they had a junkie in their band. Staley fucked 'em up.

[sajaz83]

if you think layne was never very good live, you don't know much about singing do you, so spare us the "facts" please heh. and he fucked em up? he MADE them what they are/were. the alice in chains we know wouldn't be had he not been there to start with. and, its no joke. the man killed himself. what that's all about, you'll never know. so, basically just don't post when its uncalled for.

[wetthecheat]

yeah, he's better than I expected, but still...it's not Layne...Layne's voice was absolutely amazing in concert. This guy's voice is WAY too clean for this...Layne had a nice rasp going on.

[Kimekk]

cablebuster his name is Staley not Stanley lol.

[jordan629]

I never expected DuVall to be as good as Layne. I'm actually surprised at how much he sounds like him. Obviously, he's no Layne, but he's obviously good and sounds a lot like him, especially in this vid.

[mendozathejew]

duvall is damn good, I thought hed be shit taking htis role but be honest the guy has vocal power. its not layne but hes damn good

[jakerson]

duvall does an ok job, but his voice just doesnt have that same raw power that lanes had, the it factor is just missing. ill still go see em with duvall, but ill be listening to jerry's voice as he does a way better job i think.

[cablebuster]

Can' t tolerate this... Nobody gives a shit what you think its great . Obvoisly Cantrell ain't Stanley nor does eh want to be him ..he's doing hs best

[rakenn]

Duvall's the singer idiot. Cantrell ain't Staley nor does he want to be him? Of course! Layne was the Singer and Jerry plays guitar and vocals. Why are you even comparing Jerry and Layne? It just shows you don't know what you're talking about.

[possessedpath]

i think hes saying,unlike most bands when their frontmen quit,jerry being the guitarist isnt taking over vocals

[ThisIsTheZodiac]

Yeah, no, I am sorry but I am not going to be able to tolerate this. It was a great effort, but this version just doesnt appeal to me.

[paulkaiser]

they're still good without layne. Says something for Mr. Cantrell

[metallicafan08]

alice in chains are awesome and so is this song. LONG LIVE THE 90's GRUNGE!