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Originally Posted by 90s_Boy
I have to say I haven't really read through this post... but am replying regarding the new singer.
I am a huge fan of Alice in Chains... and love Layne's Vocals and Jerrys Guitar work.
I would love to hear more songs from the band but am sure it will not be the same without Layne, but im still excited about the new album.
I actually watched AIC Live in Australia last month and William Duvall did a great job of the old AIC songs. You can't compare him to Layne and his vocals are different and will never be as good as Laynes. Unfortunetly Layne has died and AIC will never be the same, but im sort of happy that the spirit of AIC will still live on in a way. I'm still a bit worried that William isnt up to the mark, but after hearing Jerrys solo albums, im sure there will be some great songs on its way.
When I listened to some live shows on youtube with William as frontman I was shocked at how bad he sounded... but I must say he seems to have improved since then when I listned to him live in Australia. I have also listened to his band... coming with the fall, and I think his vocals sound good on there - whether you actually like the music or not.
All we can do is wait and see.... I know im excited for the new album!
RIP Layne!
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Yeah I agree with you. And as for "relevance", Alice In Chains with Layne Staley put out great music and I will keep listening to it because it is good. Good music is good music no matter how old or forgotten. Just because a few people on here don't like Alice In Chains, that doesn't make the band irrelevant. Maybe for them, but not everyone.
As for William Duvall, I don't think you could entirely call the band with him Alice In Chains. The Layne Staley Jerry Cantrell combo WAS Alice In Chains. Layne Staley's unique vocals + Jerry Cantrell's guitar genius and knack for song writing is what made them so great and different. I wouldn't mind going to see Duvall but i wouldn't say I went and saw an Alice in Chains concert, I would say I saw Jerry Cantrell and William Duvall's band perform some AIC songs.