That was the most amazing show I have ever been to. Thanks to Paula I could enjoy it and be that annoying guy in the background...We love you Layne, sleep well, and yet I find repeating in my head, if I can't be my own, I'd feel better dead...
the band lived and lives for these kind of awesome beautiful moments were they play the sad song and watch the audience sing it right back, ive even got an mp3 of this just to listen to it, fucking amazing.
I think this guy makes Alice in Chains sound like the band they are.. nobody can replace Layne Staley.. but the band still is keeping its personality with this guy.. and the harmonics with Jerry are still amazing... long life Alice in chains, I think that's what Layne would have like or?
i thought i'd check this other singer out and i say hell no on this song. this is laynes song it's just not right they should have retired this one & god am. now i'm crying and pissed and feel guilty for even checkin this out. rip layne you're gone but so not forgotten.
horrible. what a joke. no emotion, no substance - just a copy on a flat piece of glossy paper. I could accept if they just did new songs, but Layne makes anyone look bad that tries to sing any song that he sang. Keep trying to convince yourselves that this is good and will work, it will not. Layne gave emotion that people could feel, there is none here. I love Jerry, but how could he let someone else sing songs like nutshell or junkhead? just go listen to Layne after this and try to dispute me.
To all you haters would you have rather had Alice in Chains do a cheesy reality show to find a new singer. I just saw them in Camden NJ and they were unbelievable. Layne is gone RIP but Alice stills lives thank god...
I think all this shit about DuVall is pissing the band off. None of them say "Oh my god he sounds like Layne" All of them say "...He sounds like William" In interviews they say that if they wanted someone who sounded like Layne they could of done a contest, or whatever.. But my point is, if any of you hate William, then why waste your ever-so-precious time watching new Alice videos? If you don't like them, don't listen to them, pretty fucking simple.
I don't think he's trying to imitate Layne's style. He's using his own style on Layne's deeply personal songs, but it doesn't fit. His vibrato, in my opinion, is much too rapid; it doesn't fit the song at all. He does some of the songs justice, but certainly not this one. I'd be more satisfied if he actually WAS trying to imitate Layne's style, at least then it wouldn't have this Lenny Kravitz, sappy feel to it.
This guy cant even harmonize with him. He tries way to hard. And i didnt say he was trying to replace Layne. Thats impossible. Im saying this guy isnt GOOD. Theres alot better talent out there, and he doesnt sound right with AIC.
I'll tell you what the hell Cantrell thinking. He wasn't looking for a Layne replacement talent search. He was looking for someone who can a) sing b) harmonize with him. If you had done your research you would have known he went through so many different singers throughout 05-06 to see who meshed well with AIC. And also this wasn't just Jerry's desicion the entire group had a say. So move on, and let the legacy keep going.
does sing in a similar style to the other guy. They aren't getting this flack. Whats the fuckin problem. Life does involve change you know. (Or do you?)
Why should they change their name. Did Ac.Dc change their name When the singer died. Did Led Zep change their name when their drummer died. And many more have kept their name. Its the bands name. Its their trademark. In the music industry.
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ok FIrst OFF ur guys hafta change your name The other band member should have let AIC go out with a bang notcontinue to do shit Secondly its ok that Du'vall is trying to sing with them( we all know he could never keep up with layne) but he is trying to imitate how layne us to sing ANF FOR THAT I SAY FUCK YOU DU'VALL
eriley, I agree, but I don't. I see where you're coming from, but I'm also split between that and wanting my favorite band back in full force, you know? No, DuVall will never be Layne, but the band will still be Alice in Chains, you know?
This isnt right. I understand Alice in Chains wanting to come back. But performing the songs Layne made is just wrong. Duvall just cant do it as good as Layne. Stop playing Laynes songs and make new ones that Duvall can do.
Lyrics may be Layne's but the MUSIC is Cantrell's "We pay our debt sometime" now it's time for them to live out the legacy. R.I.P. gone but NEVER forgotten
So fkin retarded and ignorant like many other AIC fans. Its great that they perform this and other old songs by Layney to keep them alive, such a epic this one. RIP Layney go AIC, no contradiction there.
Give me a fucking break! Its so easy to be a hater...he fucked up and peaced so let duvall do his thing...as much as i love layne its time to move on buddy.
When I hear them play i know their driving force is Layne and they all remember him..let them play it for Layne even if is different. Give him a break. They've been through enough shit in their lives already.
You're being an ungrateful prick. I'd rather have Alice in Chains go on in Laynes memory than have no Alice in Chains at all. Besides, Du'vall is a far more consistant singer than layne. Layne had a beautiful and omenous voice, but even that was on and off depending on how he treated himself.
AIC wrote and performed a number of songs without Layne singing lead. They should ditch the new singer and continue with Jerry, Mike and Sean the same lineup as Boggy Depot. I think they would get alot more respect as a 3-piece.
wow duvall sucks live. i dont mind they guy but i just still cant get over the fact layne has gone and it pisses me off with duvall trying to imitate him. AIC isnt like it used to be :(
I was hesitant at first before I saw him play live with ALC last year, he literally blew me away with his vocal range and I'm positive he's the best match up for ALC.
If you want proof, then just check out my live videos of ALC at the Gorge in WA from last year.
Uhh, sorry pal but Duvall kinda sucks with AIC. I'm not saying he's a bad singer, but he really does not fit with them. He's just trying to imitate Layne and failing miserably. They'd be better off with just jerry. If they want a band with Duvall they should change the name.AIC died with Layne.
I saw them here in Chicago, and I thought Duvall sucked. It was cool seeing Jerry, Sean, and Mike; but Alice in Chains without Layne is NOT Alice in Chains. It would be one thing if Duvall brought an original style to the group, but he's just trying to copy everything Layne did. I think it's cool they want to continue, but change the name.
What a crock of shit. He isn't trying to copy him. Listen to "No Excuses" just as an example of the top of my head... its 100 times more bluesie than it ever was. It sounds totally different.
Saw them here in Chicago and I thought it was great. If he brought something totally new and original people would be on his ass for not fitting the music or something, and people would not approve of him more than they do now. I think he is great. I thought it was awesome how he didn't try to outshine the band at all, he stood back and came up just to sing. In the end it is the remaining members of the band who wanted to continue on.
When AIC tours to support their new album, I'm going to go just to see Jerry, Mike, and Sean, and to hopefully get the chance to throw something at Sambo.
I'm also going to make a custom "FUCK DUVALL" shirt to wear.
lol great comparison. Honestly, what the hell are they thinking by putting Duvall in there? He can't touch Layne as far as singing ability. He does not even try to bring an original sound. All he does is attempt to copy Layne. (very poorly I might add)
That was the most amazing show I have ever been to. Thanks to Paula I could enjoy it and be that annoying guy in the background...We love you Layne, sleep well, and yet I find repeating in my head, if I can't be my own, I'd feel better dead...
deversaul 8 months ago
the band lived and lives for these kind of awesome beautiful moments were they play the sad song and watch the audience sing it right back, ive even got an mp3 of this just to listen to it, fucking amazing.
SythDarKProductions 10 months ago
I miss Layne Staley.
rayito2005 1 year ago
I think this guy makes Alice in Chains sound like the band they are.. nobody can replace Layne Staley.. but the band still is keeping its personality with this guy.. and the harmonics with Jerry are still amazing... long life Alice in chains, I think that's what Layne would have like or?
paschendale79 1 year ago
i thought i'd check this other singer out and i say hell no on this song. this is laynes song it's just not right they should have retired this one & god am. now i'm crying and pissed and feel guilty for even checkin this out. rip layne you're gone but so not forgotten.
dirtysouthgirl100 1 year ago
horrible. what a joke. no emotion, no substance - just a copy on a flat piece of glossy paper. I could accept if they just did new songs, but Layne makes anyone look bad that tries to sing any song that he sang. Keep trying to convince yourselves that this is good and will work, it will not. Layne gave emotion that people could feel, there is none here. I love Jerry, but how could he let someone else sing songs like nutshell or junkhead? just go listen to Layne after this and try to dispute me.
inspectorluv 1 year ago
rock on will!!! ahhhha ahhhhh uhhh
txbnkr 1 year ago
To all you haters would you have rather had Alice in Chains do a cheesy reality show to find a new singer. I just saw them in Camden NJ and they were unbelievable. Layne is gone RIP but Alice stills lives thank god...
TALZ11 1 year ago
"Friends don't let friends get friends haircuts"
fiskenunited 1 year ago
I think all this shit about DuVall is pissing the band off. None of them say "Oh my god he sounds like Layne" All of them say "...He sounds like William" In interviews they say that if they wanted someone who sounded like Layne they could of done a contest, or whatever.. But my point is, if any of you hate William, then why waste your ever-so-precious time watching new Alice videos? If you don't like them, don't listen to them, pretty fucking simple.
Chesenips980 1 year ago
boring but life goes on without Layne Staley, forever be missed ...
GriffithPOnline 1 year ago
"This song is Layne Staley and it will always be apart of this band"
-Jerry Cantrel, St. Paul, MN 3/21/2010 before playing Nutshell
bide97 1 year ago 5
Alice In Chains are BACK and, hopefully, here to stay.
marslazzarus777 1 year ago
Wish people would shut the fuck up.
Schutzstafell 2 years ago
Layne.
laboloche 2 years ago
Don't hate.. is that not how they say it on the block!
acechace 2 years ago
great job! very hard to sing someone else's song, he makes it his own.
pitbullmarine 2 years ago
i sing better than that guy!!!
renoguitar31 2 years ago
If you listen pass the crowd screaming. Its good.
W78516 2 years ago
I don't think he's trying to imitate Layne's style. He's using his own style on Layne's deeply personal songs, but it doesn't fit. His vibrato, in my opinion, is much too rapid; it doesn't fit the song at all. He does some of the songs justice, but certainly not this one. I'd be more satisfied if he actually WAS trying to imitate Layne's style, at least then it wouldn't have this Lenny Kravitz, sappy feel to it.
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This guy cant even harmonize with him. He tries way to hard. And i didnt say he was trying to replace Layne. Thats impossible. Im saying this guy isnt GOOD. Theres alot better talent out there, and he doesnt sound right with AIC.
eriley4410 2 years ago
swim in spit
W78516 2 years ago
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What the hell was Jerry thinking?! haha lets get some black guy with a fuckin afro. There is alot better talent than this out there.
eriley4410 2 years ago
I'll tell you what the hell Cantrell thinking. He wasn't looking for a Layne replacement talent search. He was looking for someone who can a) sing b) harmonize with him. If you had done your research you would have known he went through so many different singers throughout 05-06 to see who meshed well with AIC. And also this wasn't just Jerry's desicion the entire group had a say. So move on, and let the legacy keep going.
RJB610121 2 years ago 15
FINALLY!!! someone who makes some sense around here!
draciel80 2 years ago
You must say the newer singer for AC DC
does sing in a similar style to the other guy. They aren't getting this flack. Whats the fuckin problem. Life does involve change you know. (Or do you?)
W78516 2 years ago
Why should they change their name. Did Ac.Dc change their name When the singer died. Did Led Zep change their name when their drummer died. And many more have kept their name. Its the bands name. Its their trademark. In the music industry.
W78516 2 years ago
Excellent job.
W78516 2 years ago
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ok FIrst OFF ur guys hafta change your name The other band member should have let AIC go out with a bang notcontinue to do shit Secondly its ok that Du'vall is trying to sing with them( we all know he could never keep up with layne) but he is trying to imitate how layne us to sing ANF FOR THAT I SAY FUCK YOU DU'VALL
jahson32 2 years ago
change your name idiots.... only one AiC there are!
csalata92 2 years ago
5 stars for you jerry man. you can really see how much they love being up there.
telltalemse 2 years ago
Great solo Jerry!
kevinAIC33 2 years ago
eriley, I agree, but I don't. I see where you're coming from, but I'm also split between that and wanting my favorite band back in full force, you know? No, DuVall will never be Layne, but the band will still be Alice in Chains, you know?
ph43rd37h 2 years ago
This isnt right. I understand Alice in Chains wanting to come back. But performing the songs Layne made is just wrong. Duvall just cant do it as good as Layne. Stop playing Laynes songs and make new ones that Duvall can do.
eriley4410 2 years ago 2
Lyrics may be Layne's but the MUSIC is Cantrell's "We pay our debt sometime" now it's time for them to live out the legacy. R.I.P. gone but NEVER forgotten
kevinAIC33 2 years ago
So fkin retarded and ignorant like many other AIC fans. Its great that they perform this and other old songs by Layney to keep them alive, such a epic this one. RIP Layney go AIC, no contradiction there.
omarqure 2 years ago
layne is so depressing... he wins the ward over kurt!!
TheLadysman420 2 years ago
This is a Alice in Chains COVER.. lol
bobbert00 2 years ago
omg, that last line, fuck, I should shoot them all for singing it.
Mixarenan 2 years ago
layne forever forget du'vall he is killing AIC music
jbombjwa 2 years ago
Give me a fucking break! Its so easy to be a hater...he fucked up and peaced so let duvall do his thing...as much as i love layne its time to move on buddy.
MaximusHendrix 2 years ago 9
When I hear them play i know their driving force is Layne and they all remember him..let them play it for Layne even if is different. Give him a break. They've been through enough shit in their lives already.
MaximusHendrix 2 years ago 2
Fuck you Du'vall
jamespro111 2 years ago
You're being an ungrateful prick. I'd rather have Alice in Chains go on in Laynes memory than have no Alice in Chains at all. Besides, Du'vall is a far more consistant singer than layne. Layne had a beautiful and omenous voice, but even that was on and off depending on how he treated himself.
theravenflow 2 years ago
Not really.
bigboss25262 2 years ago
AIC wrote and performed a number of songs without Layne singing lead. They should ditch the new singer and continue with Jerry, Mike and Sean the same lineup as Boggy Depot. I think they would get alot more respect as a 3-piece.
stsancho 2 years ago
wow duvall sucks live. i dont mind they guy but i just still cant get over the fact layne has gone and it pisses me off with duvall trying to imitate him. AIC isnt like it used to be :(
BiiLLY996 2 years ago
Yes your rite mate.
Iamfukenripped 2 years ago
He's not trying to immitate Layne. That's just what we all think.
HeadCreeps100 2 years ago
new band name should be "Cantrell in Chains, Featuring Gay Guy Robert Duvall"
freshlikeuhhhhhh 3 years ago 2
change the name
dangurge 3 years ago
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I was hesitant at first before I saw him play live with ALC last year, he literally blew me away with his vocal range and I'm positive he's the best match up for ALC.
If you want proof, then just check out my live videos of ALC at the Gorge in WA from last year.
T00TALL 3 years ago
Opps, I meant AIC so don't give me any shit!
T00TALL 3 years ago
Duvall sucks ass.
deadviolets 3 years ago
Without Layne, this just sounds like a cover from some random band...
gocolts1821 3 years ago
You elitists need to chill out.
I'm a dedicated AIC fan, and Duvall is doing fine.
You people need to get over yourselves.
TheSystemspider 3 years ago
Uhh, sorry pal but Duvall kinda sucks with AIC. I'm not saying he's a bad singer, but he really does not fit with them. He's just trying to imitate Layne and failing miserably. They'd be better off with just jerry. If they want a band with Duvall they should change the name.AIC died with Layne.
DLFerrariFan 3 years ago
absolutly agree with ya, jerry should have taken over.
lord777666 3 years ago
I agree. We can't get Layne back. Duvall is worse but he's pretty good to let us hear AIC sound.
fadeaway822 3 years ago
The new AIC is a horror show
avrilxsweetnam 3 years ago
I'm going to go out on a limb and assume you people haven't seen them live. I have. They are as badass as ever.
MeowChef 3 years ago
I saw them here in Chicago, and I thought Duvall sucked. It was cool seeing Jerry, Sean, and Mike; but Alice in Chains without Layne is NOT Alice in Chains. It would be one thing if Duvall brought an original style to the group, but he's just trying to copy everything Layne did. I think it's cool they want to continue, but change the name.
DLFerrariFan 3 years ago 2
What a crock of shit. He isn't trying to copy him. Listen to "No Excuses" just as an example of the top of my head... its 100 times more bluesie than it ever was. It sounds totally different.
MeowChef 3 years ago
Saw them here in Chicago and I thought it was great. If he brought something totally new and original people would be on his ass for not fitting the music or something, and people would not approve of him more than they do now. I think he is great. I thought it was awesome how he didn't try to outshine the band at all, he stood back and came up just to sing. In the end it is the remaining members of the band who wanted to continue on.
Chiboy00 3 years ago
When AIC tours to support their new album, I'm going to go just to see Jerry, Mike, and Sean, and to hopefully get the chance to throw something at Sambo.
I'm also going to make a custom "FUCK DUVALL" shirt to wear.
He is a disgrace to Layne's music.
cannabisruderalis 3 years ago 2
Second that.
I´ll wear mine too.
moonfingers 3 years ago
dumbass.
igotbeatyo 3 years ago
HAHAHA! "sambo" that's classic! Duvall is just trying to be a carbon-copy of Layne. (and failing at it)
DLFerrariFan 3 years ago
sick to my stomach watching this..its ignorant, wrong, and just insane..wow..this song went from a lullabye to a disrespectful sound
Layne16105 3 years ago
omg CHANGE THE NAME! itd be cool if they sang LAYNES songs every once in awhile but fuck, this guy is such a tool i cant even comprehend....
Drumstop969 3 years ago
Van Halen thought Gary Cherone was good enough, too.
NO7VS 3 years ago
lol great comparison. Honestly, what the hell are they thinking by putting Duvall in there? He can't touch Layne as far as singing ability. He does not even try to bring an original sound. All he does is attempt to copy Layne. (very poorly I might add)
DLFerrariFan 3 years ago
he's no Layne, but hell he's not bad at all.
Everyone who says they should change the name should stop flaming them, they must think he's good enough to continue under the moniker.
Tikitaco89 3 years ago
a brain? thats something unusal amongst the flaming tools you typically find on these new videos.
MeowChef 3 years ago
Cantrell is prob the best acoustic guitarist i've ever heard
kevinAIC33 3 years ago
Have you ever heard of JOE WALSH?!
DLFerrariFan 3 years ago
the football coach haha
kevinAIC33 3 years ago
nevermind that that dud'e was bill walsh, I just listend to him as being Joe Walsh and now I can say I have heard of me thanks to you
kevinAIC33 3 years ago
Duvall's vocals are MIA as usual.
deadviolets 3 years ago
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thats not it...
dbobic87 4 years ago