I did so what? I know they may not be "relevant" right now, or have been in some time, but their not coming out as "The Cure" with a different lead singer, and Pol is back, so it's almost the same.

I can say that i dont listen to too much current music, admittedly, so I dont know who's still "relevant" or not in this day and age. But, I do know that calling it AIC, when it really isn't, is a scam and the fans lose out the most.

As big of a Journey fan as i am, I refuse to buy a single thing they've put out, that does not have Steve Perry on it, why? they're nothing more than a cover band now. The fans lose out, and thats what's sad.

I didnt mind AIC back in the day, infact, I dug "The Rooster" quite a bit, but once they kinda got lumped in with the whole "grunge scene" thing, and people decided to move on and away from it, they sort of lost relevance. Coming back now, after all these years, with a new lead singer is fine, just dont call it AIC, as that means(in MY opinion anyways), that it's a scam.


Maybe not to you, but thats fine. Just voicing my opinion, whether you like it or not. I like alot of bands/music that arent "relevant" nowadays, no arguement there. But, I don't think it's a good idea to come back as AIC when you're not.

good posting. voicing opinions is what it's all about. I think we have learned here in this thread that it's not a great idea to try to replace something that is irreplaceable... I think we all agree on this to a certain exent.

some of you here seem quite knowledgeable on music and put forth your opinions in a way that is fun to read.

You guys would be very welcome here at Mix Radio ( which also has a forum )
A lot of bands that left/were dropped by labels and are moving into the Indie Power zone are both on the new site and on the web radio station. There are a few indie labels that are developing their own channels there as well...

There are a lot of Alice In Chains fans in our mailing list --
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Alice in Chains weren't relevant when Layne Staley was alive and you can rest knowing that they'll be even more awful than before. I just find it funny how you'll shit on some bands that shouldn't be around now but you'll praise others that should have stopped making music twenty years ago.

dude, you need to take the earmuffs off when you listen to the radio

Most of those bands you speak of that I praise that shoulve "quit" years back? even with the **** some of them are still putting out, it's 1,000 times better than most of the garbage on the radio today. Of course, this is just my opinion.

Acutally, your statement isn't true technically. I listen to 80s music?mostly: new wave/synthpop/goth etc., I support these bands, and their new stuff.

You may not like U2, and their "relevancy" might not be up their with the likes of: Paramore/The Ting Tings or some other extremely ****ty group NME and others absolutely cream over, & thats fine. But, I've enjoyed U2's last 2 discs, as i have w/Duran Duran/Morrissey/DM/The Cure, etc. 3 of those bands haven't been "relevant" in years, and know what? Im still buying thewir wonderful music.


You got me on AIC still sucking. I'm by no means a member of their fanclub, I dug that one song, and will stick to what i said: they shouldnt call it AIC if it's not.

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!

What's William Duvall from? Or is he from anything?

I got a bad feeling about this...

I heard the new AiC line up at a festival in 2006. I wont be getting into comparing him to Layne because even though I do like Alice in Chains I was never THAT big a fan but I enjoyed them. I thought the new singer did a good job.

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.

William DuVall is so bad. they should have never gotten a new singer.
rip layne