ALICE IN CHAINS - Man In The Box (Live at Main Square Festival 2014)

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Alice In Chains : Jeudi 03 Juillet 2014 @ Main Square Festival - Arras
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[@Vekta101]

I literally have never listened to AIC without Layne before listening to this and I think this guy sounds great.

[@wheelz23]

William Duvall is a great singer. Been with em for many yrs now.

[@ejavier19]

Could not agree more!

[@jkmarshall3553]

Agree!

[@DylanPeruzzo]

I felt the same. And that's cool!

[@jesusresendiz875]

I was just thinking the same thing lol 👍

[@Guythatlivesaquietlife]

Jerry is the man trying to keep the band alive

[@VelcroKittie]

Amen dude. Jerry is incredible. Provided me with so many good memories

[@pimpolopimpolini9261]

jerry cantrell is alice in chains

[@addisonlewis723]

Jefferson Araujo Why do you be posting idiotic comments?

[@xavierarmendariz7155]

He's not trying, he's doing it.

[@mariamclaughlin5970]

Xavier Sánchez ignore the ignorant. I think Mr Duvall is doing a great job. I will always miss, love and adore Layne, but should the band not do what they do best for the rest of their lives? That's for the trolls not you Xavier. These are big effing shoes to fill and he deserves accolades for how well he's doing it. I'm an old headbanger, long live ROCK!

[@SteakKnife69]

Wow. Heroin really changed layne staley's appearance

[@thedog2978]

Josh Hubbard Laughed my ass off

[@downloader1970]

Josh Hubbard Mmm gonna try some of that..

[@ericwyatt7601]

Josh Hubbard u dumb douche,diss a man who is dead and struggled with heroin addiction most of his life from being a teen 2 the time he died.RIP layne

[@downloader1970]

Eric Wyatt Layne would have laughed! If you wish Layne RIP, use a capital with his first name.

[@BigDouwg]

Josh Hubbard He went through a reverse Michael Jackson

[@aurkcoe]

Whoa! A dude in his 40s covering the songs that Layne Staley sang in his 20s and still sounding this good is a rarity. These songs require a lot of power and Duvall does deliver and does immense justice to this song. Whoever says Duvall sucks can really shove it. I can't think of anyone else who could've been a better replacement. Of course Alice In Chains won't be the same without Staley, but it won't remain this good either without Duvall on the vocals (or without Cantrell on the axe).

[@kellymaney4354]

Wow! You couldn’t have said that better! I agree wholeheartedly with your thoughts!

[@lchrry]

So agree! He’s phenomenal!

[@l750z_6]

Duvall is 57

[@ohmydog9171]

@@l750z_6hes 56 but to be fair he was like 48 when the video released

[@Chucktones1408]

Couldn't agree with you more!

[@thebitehandle360]

I don't see why people have trouble with A.I.C. still making and putting music out. They aren't doing it for the money, they're doing it because they genuinely love music. That's one of many reason why they'll always be a legendary band.

[@MundoGamesDo]

Youre god damn right

[@jaderogue129]

Right! AC/DC was able to do it, why not them?

[@makecanadametalagain3722]

So good love this band for how awesome they are and i wish they come to calgary at some point

[@fil4648]

I will never not support Jerry Cantrell playing/making music, the guy is the real deal.

[@floydthebarber331]

I think William Duval deserves great respect, honestly

[@ignaciocc1327]

The problem is not Duvall being a bad singer, he is awesome and his voice is great, nothing wrong with him. The problem is that Layne was a god, his voice had every single element to be perfect. The power, the anger, the sweetness, so perfectly tuned, he was perfect for Alice in Chains, and AIC fits layne.

[@karlanadia2012]

+IgnacioCC Layne was a god, his voice had every single element to be perfect: YEAH!!!

[@ignaciocc1327]

+Karla Pippo You're absolutely right and unfortunely prodigys like him doesn't live so long :(

[@hebercorradini5583]

+IgnacioCC I agree totally!!

[@slconcerts3497]

+IgnacioCC what about Chris cornell

[@ignaciocc1327]

+Sheneiqwa Lapoots I think Chris is the 2nd best vocalist of the 90s, just after layne

[@larryworkman2093]

I lost my daughter 2 years ago to leukemia at the age of 21. She is irreplaceable and we miss her immensely. That being said, if I adopted another child, I would love him/her as if they were my own. I would do all the things right this time knowing what I did wrong the first time and learning from my mistakes. The same should go for William Duvall. He's not Layne but he deserves our love and support just as if it would still be Layne on that stage. I guarantee Layne would feel the same way and be honored to have his music still be played to the masses instead of dying off on the oldies station only. Jerry didn't reignite this band to replicate Layne.. it's impossible. He wanted to keep the memories alive and give you all the legacy you deserve. RIP Layne ...and William. I appreciate your efforts and you and Jerry mesh so well together. It still has that AIC sound when it comes right down to it and for someone that doesn't sound exactly like Layne, I still find myself loving the new music and allot has to do with Jerry's amazing ability with his harmonies. You go back in most songs and it's Jerry's voice that is almost instantly recognized because he was the backbone of the songs. Sure Layne was the catalyst that made them explode on the scene but without Jerry in the background it would be a totally different sound.

[@natemartinez2745]

Duvall is incredibly talented. I’m starting to get more into the new music. I admit it’s hard listening to at first because everyone wants more Layne and we know it can’t happen. We have to appreciate what it is and if you don’t like it just listen to the first four albums. Either way they still sound great and provide us with more music

[@philearl7614]

Beautifully written. So sorry for the loss of your daughter.

[@connortrace2940]

Srry man

[@JoJo-gr1rp]

I'm so sorry for your loss, I lost my pops over a year ago and the pain is something you learn to live with life is never the same.

[@TransformersTalkRAW]

Agreed.

[@TenWolf-wb7pc]

"He doesn't sound as good as Layne." 1. He's singing with a different style than Layne did. 2. He's in his late 40's in this performance, whereas Layne was in his early 20's. Maybe a 47-year-old Layne would sound worse.

[@Lurkspur]

Theo Stadick what people don’t realize is that IF layne was alive his voice would sound like complete SHIT. It was already sounding very rough towards the end of his life.

[@soonforget]

Layne stopped performing in 96 which was many years before his death. If he sounded “rough” it was because he was completely addicted to heroin, not because of a lack of ability. No disrespect to the current singer, but Layne was irreplaceable. It’s a karaoke act now, they should’ve just moved on to other things, but it’s Jerry’s band. I don’t begrudge him for soldiering on. For you to come out and hypothetically state that Layne would’ve sounded like absolute SHIT if he was alive just proves that what YOU don’t realize is how completely drugs can destroy someone.

[@ANGRLLL]

@@soonforget I think he means the drugs are the reason, he didn't mention anything about ability. You're a bit weird mate.

[@Bravehaldir]

Dude, this singer is not Layne...it's simple like that...and that's why he will never sound like Layne. People who are not able to understand that and keep insisting on comparison of 2 completely different human beings, are retarded.

[@mintd8365]

@@ANGRLLL Drugs are certainly the reason Layne may have sounded "rough" toward the end -- it can still be argued that he showed just as impressive technique as ever at the end (MTV Unplugged '96 was that end as far as I'm concerned). Layne really showed how great he was -- to showcase such remarkable power and control without most of his teeth and an obviously fragile diaphragm. Singing is actually quite athletic in the physicality that it requires , so anyone can imagine how a person SHOULD sound with such an emaciated core. In my eyes, Layne Staley seemed to defy vocal physics, at least in that particular live performance. DuVall does a good job, the band is much different with him of course and it was always going to be no matter who stepped in.

[@grosucosminionut8073]

The crowd is so dead I can feel the smell of rotting flesh.

[@MrFligemon]

Grosu Cosmin Ionut. Frogs......snooty shits

[@garrettbonneville7866]

Id give myself whiplash

[@Lucait]

so is the band

[@masterlifeandlove6757]

Enjoy the band not the crowd

[@bikelifewill6483]

Hahahha

[@robbienance5249]

Duvall nailed it. Carry on.

[@KnaRRaN1989]

hes losing his voice all the time

[@ellyreginald6546]

Layne would have had no voice by this time. These are difficult songs meant to showcase a singing phenomenon who was in his early 20's. It worked real good back then. Duvall is OK.

[@AdvertisingGiant]

Jugulator!!!!!!

[@bradirvin1274]

No, he didn’t nail it

[@TheKaneECO]

I enjoy William Duvall's effort here. He doesn't try to copy Layne he takes his own spin on the song and it sounds pretty damn good!

[@dodzik07]

TheKaneECO He kinda does both

[@ben________3156]

Yeah, it was enjoyable.

[@benpotter4905]

Yeah he really is trying but the song feels like it’s missing something still. Layne was an amazing vocalist.

[@Superstacco]

First time I've heard him sing it and yeah, he strikes a great balance. I'm pretty impressed.

[@mr.noride7226]

I am just glad they got a new singer for them to keep going instead of just quitting the band entirely.

[@christhefishman94]

It’s hard to listen to Duvall sing the old AIC songs from the Layne era because Layne was able to put out his immense pain into words. The emotions, holy shit you really felt it. That being said, he’s a badass vocalist and harmonizes great with Jerry. Layne’s gone. But I’m so glad that AIC has kept the music flowing. It was very hard for me at first but I had to step back and see that yes Layne is irreplaceable, but Layne wasn’t the entirety of AIC. There are 3 other members who made the group as well. Duvall got Jerry’s approval to move forward, and I think that’s all we need. AIC still fucking rocks you guys.

[@ryoamora8655]

Christopher Bingham, Amen...William even got Layne's mom's approval. That means a lot to me as an AIC fan.

[@ushio1087]

@@ryoamora8655 thats so cool

[@GranTube]

I agree 100%! It's took me a while to get use to Duvall even though he is doing a good job he still isn't Layne cuz I actually feel Layne's emotions in his lyrics(pain, anger, sadness, depression, etc. you name it) not so with Duvall(if any) but Layne is gone and all we have is what's left of him when he was here and cherish his good memories he will always be alive in our hearts. I honestly don't think I can capture the same feelings in DuVall's voice that I can with Layne nor he or any singer can ever replace Layne but Duvall is doing a very good job at keeping Layne's work, spirit, and legacy alive! Layne is a legend and legends NEVER DIES!!!

[@mr.redknife365]

Dude does his best.... he's not the man but he singing "his" best

[@1DJSkittles]

It was all about his life and what was going on and he wrote this song oh, that is why I'm angry they still singing it.

[@AceBobcat]

I just noticed the initials on the drums. LSMS Layne Staley Mike Starr .....*facepalm* derp! obvious. Surprised it took me a few minutes to figure it out.

[@pupsy3646]

Yeah, I love the fact they have LSMS on the drum kit. Nice to see Layne and Mike remembered!

[@gregc2621]

fuckin awesome isn't it!? love it.

[@MrShinalight]

Made me tear up

[@a3766]

Holden_D_Znuts shit I didn't notice that , thx

[@kirkwillis3429]

Gregory Chuhta e see see see

[@jjm4371]

Duvall sounds a lot like Layne Staley at times but still adds his own touch. It's good

[@funeralfrost]

Johnny Flame no. No he does not.

[@ryoamora8655]

Mitchell Kidd Jr, uh, yes he does...When he wants to. Jerry said he didn't want a Layne clone, because Layne was one of a kind.

[@cruachan1191]

Agreed. He sounds enough like Layne that he meshes well with Jerry on the harmonies, but not so much that he sounds like a tribute act. Case in point, James Hetfield is a great singer but when he tries to sing Would? with Jerry it doesn't sound good at all.

[@TheAndreluizcarneiro]

No, he doesn't. Not. At. All.

[@jeremyh1857]

Mitchell Kidd Jr the amount of likes on this comment section shows the truth... so gtfo dude

[@quit293]

This dude is best replacement.

[@VelcroKittie]

Such a great comment, and this is coming from a very old skool AIC fan. Anyone hating on Duvall needs to well.....set themselves on fire

[@420WeedyGonzalez]

+Jackson Gildart thats pretty low bro

[@VelcroKittie]

Al G It's why I didn't respond dude. Well pointed out. Just another KZbin idiot

[@VelcroKittie]

Although in fairness to him he was trying to be clever. There was a certain level of intellect in the comment so I will take back "idiot", but it just wasn't funny, hence a comical fail.

[@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875]

Aidan Parle i agree with you on that part. for the longest i thought Jerry was fronting the band after learning about Layne's death,which of course was very sad an unfortunate. I'm only 20 years old,and I think it sucks that the singer of my favorite AIC song isn't around anymore. however I do like DuVall as frontman. it may be different but it's not bad.

[@restassured1490]

the crowd needs to show some respect. when i saw them in 2019 the crowd was amazing. they brought him in to honor layne, not replace him and people need to remember that. he in my opinion is the best person that could honor him.

[@ThE_GeNiuZ]

Jerry Cantrell, Alice in Chains ... thank you for the music.... and for being part of my generation.

[@damill14]

Layne Staley ain't dead. he's my next door neighbor actually. Lol no but in all seriousness my neighbor looks just like Layne in his 40's

[@jessenelson4747]

I always thought my drug dealer beared a minor resemblance to Layne in his 20s. Right down to the goatee.

[@junkhead1278]

Philly Phan don't be getting my hopes up baby

[@johnnathan8688]

Please send a picture of your neighbor who is a Layne Staley look alike

[@heathertaylor8392]

Philly Phan Is your neighbor single? 😂

[@damiansconberg4715]

Philly Phan plot twist: he is layne staley

[@lesglover2325]

People still crack on William but comeone---who really wants to try and step into replacing layne Staley for AIC? He does a great job. Nobody can replace Layne in my opinion,but we still have AIC because they went on and to be truthful,they sound good.

[@FerG-23]

Nice voice and power from William. This is not easy for nobody. This is the anthem. One of the best vocal works of the history. I love this song.

[@bels152]

i really love william’s energy! he has a great voice too!

[@oldgregg6210]

I love how much fun Duvall is having, while all the other peeps looked outright pissed. But seriously, what are people's opinions of Duvall? He seemed to do a pretty good job there, but Layne's voice was that of a gods - it's impossible to compete with that.

[@1969ryson]

If this was the only version of AIC that you knew and you saw them live, I don't believe you would be in the least bit disappointed. I saw them around this time last year and took it as a completely separate band from the early incarnation and it made the concert much more enjoyable not sitting there comparing every song to the original. Very good band in their own rite. Great job! If were truly honest anyway, Jerry is really the genius behind the music and the band anyway. He was the main songwriter and lyricist. So there you go.

[@miscelaneasdealguem]

Chris J Layne had the soul and charisma. But time goes on. And I'm satisfied to know the band still exists.

[@gunnarelisigurjonsson2587]

+Chris J never compare :) even though i love the old times :) i can't say he is a bad "care taker" :D AIC all day everyday :D but i can say the sound is bad .. i blame the soundguys

[@jasonMbishop14]

+Skeeter skeet + Chris J......Jerry is seen as the Genius because Layne was the Muse, and is no longer here to defend his case. Granted, he had a serious drug problem that caused all kinds of devastation to all people in the cone......I'm also very happy that AIC continued after Layne died, but Chris is right.....They are a different band and we should treat them as such...bury your dead, but don't forget them.

[@annachmielewska4572]

Yep.

[@naiyalexic]

DuVall: I have fucking goosebumps. What a voice. I miss the hell out of Layne. I saw them in the bay area with Layne. IT was PHENOMenal... I am still a fan. Top ten of favorite 90s rock bands. Keep playing. Please. Keep touring. Please.

[@sparrowhawk81]

If anyone has anything negative to say about Duvall, just keep in mind that Alice in Chains is NOT your band. When Layne Staley was alive, it was the baby of Layne, Jerry, Mike and Sean. When Layne died it was still Jerry, Mike and Sean's baby. They get to decide its fate. They knew Layne Staley and it was their decision whether or not to keep the band going and move forward. I'm SO glad they did.

[@bobsmith3931]

So the only people who can ever have an opinion on a band are the members? You've never had an opinion about a band?

[@amitbidaye7855]

Man, for a second there, I thought Trent Reznor was on drums!! Duvall is no Layne, no one expects him to be, but man, great replacement and great singer

[@amitbidaye7855]

absolutely looks like Trent. No one expects a Layne replacement, just a solid rock n roll singer with a great voice, Duvall is that man.

[@Davinyl]

I'll never understand why people hate on Duvall. I guess some people can never accept that Layne is gone. Duvall is the perfect follow up, he has a similar range as Layne but has his own unique style, meaning the band can retain a similar sound without trying to replace or replicate Layne. We all wish that Layne was still here fronting the band but Duvall is a great vocalist and I haven't yet heard a better fit.

[@mikeloder8411]

He sounds great!!!

[@TheAndreluizcarneiro]

mike loder Not as great as Layne!

[@naiyalexic]

(Rolls eyes) Great in a different way. Holding it well. ;-)

[@xavierarmendariz7155]

They have different voices, you can't compare them.

[@DesignBuildExecute]

Am I the only one having a hard time coping with Jerry's short hair?

[@DyamiPlotke]

The sound is awesome. I'm willing to overlook the hair.

[@DesignBuildExecute]

Outstanding sound!

[@GypsyFairy85]

+Jason Rausch Well you're not exactly Rapunzel.

[@DesignBuildExecute]

*****​​ What the hell does my hair have to do with my comment about Jerry?

[@MustangSam]

Friends don't let other friends get haircuts. Remember that on the guitar? Oh well.

[@yns9bn5_]

I'm in love with this handsome man's voice and charisma. Great to see him as the lead singer of this epic grunge band.

[@crescendo5594]

Jerry's a fucking work horse guitarist. He gave himself a lot to do. Rhythm and lead guitars, back-up vocals, and drool tube. I love that guy's style, too. He sounds just as good live as on the record; another rarity.

[@jeanandresmusic]

He truly is. Sounds amazing too!!!

[@BasherofWorlds]

Drool tube... Goddammit, that's too great. xD Whenever I buy a talk box, I will refer to it as that forever and ever. Thank you.

[@crescendo5594]

Haha You're welcome.

[@overnightgrowth]

And he is the lead writer too ;)

[@kstrito1]

you're right. i saw them past year here in perú ... they blow my mind !!!! love AiC

[@AxleTrade]

He got better over the years and I think a worthy successor to the original vocalist.

[@sab2871]

Say10LuvsU well I would say the reason I liked Will was simply because Lane made such a terrible choice , so why would I hate a guy who actually was with the group , he was playing rythm guitar on tour while Layne was alive, so Will was there when the group was still together even with Mike Starr . This would be like hating Brian Johnson of ACDC , Bon Scott kicked the bucket , no one threw him out , Layne wasn't thrown out etc etc etc . So oddly I was able to accept Will easily and hate heard him in a vdeo of Neon Christ where he was sitting in as lead singer from them also and did a monster job at it ! Strangely I said to myself , this guy could stand in for Layne if the drug problem takes his life and " low and behold " it did and Will was already on board with AIC while on tour !! It seems like Duvall can do a " LAYNE " impression but seems to move away from it more than I would really like but I believe Jerry wants to get past the LAYNE sound a bit ! I believe this may have something to do with a law suit that Jerry is having with Layne's mother who keeps asking for more money , as Jerry has given here 700k and the rest is being held in trust for the kids and the mom is busting his balls over it , go look it up , I was unaware of this myself

[@blviking56]

Say10LuvsU true i think if more people actually knew that Jerry wrote most of the music they would be more accepting

[@garrettbonneville7866]

sab287Leporidae Layne was a god but Im glad they aren't trying to get the same vibe with Duvall. Trying something new. He has just enough a layne but there is difference which I dig

[@kanechitty8211]

This isn't the same audience from the 90s. The audience for AiC in the 90s were all crazy, high, drunk, and naked and they were JAMMING. When Staley left, I think the fans who connected, had that bond with AiC left, because the old fans were the outsiders, the drug addicts, people who could actually use this music to get through their lives. Now the fans are college kids and parents... Nothing wrong with that its just, the music used to be something for the below average guy who has problems, not the soon to be doctors...

[@Azznbad]

Kane Chitty I think they are one in the same crowds. The soon to be doctors partied just like everyone else did. My son was graduating collage when AiC was near their peak and he was right in the middle of it all, but he graduated collage and made more money his first year than I've ever made. He still drags out his party cloths and makes a quarter mil a year. They said the same thing about the guys who went to see black Sabbath when I was a little more relevant but you can go into board rooms every where and those guys know all the tunes. Music is something that draws the young and influenced them to do what ever the rebellion of the day is and then they grow up but still listen.

[@kanechitty8211]

***** I can agree with some of that 👍

[@kanechitty8211]

TheWoundupWierdo What I'm saying

[@germanicusfortunov3385]

Kane Chitty The others will never understand, well said.

[@kanechitty8211]

wefgwegwe wegweg I thought I added that in there too

[@snoopy2k819731121]

William was a perfect singer that Jerry was looking for, he sings it his way....Keep Rockin2021

[@goodpainlive1]

this song is so hard to sing. He nails it.

[@aicnolachick1054]

Jerry Cantrell really does kick ass, who really cares about his hair getting cut shorter? it looks better that E vedders hair getting cut shorter, no one said anything about that anywhere I ever read!! Jerry's got a lot of talent and had to go through lot to keep the band together through the years.. Not saying The Void of Layne wont always be noticed bc it will be always noticed and Mike S. too! RIP Layne and Mike!! Keep kickin ass the rest off you guys!!! AIC \m/ \m/

[@MrTechselect]

people were pissed because Jerry's hair is epic.

[@adsensedd]

This new singer is great. Fantastic voice.

[@audz8219]

I have respect for William, he will never be Layne but he is himself, he is William, he sounds great!

[@msrysignals]

such a lame crowd

[@betorockmetal]

msrysignals I haven't seen a "cool' crowd never in my life... What does make you a lame crowd?

[@williamduvallsucks9232]

+Betorockmetal X I can help out with the answer **** WILLIAM DUVALL ****

[@fr338-o9l]

+msrysignals si vieras como se viven los recitales en argentina te moririas

[@Yazerhoun]

+Betorockmetal X A lame crowd for many a people is a crowd that doesn't jump all over the place, doesn't mosh pit, and doesn't know every song by heart. This makes a lot of bad crowds. But actually, here, almost everybody (including myself) came to see Iron Maiden, and even though Ghost, Mastodon and Alice in Chains made a great job, most of the crowd didn't know them enough to sing along or jump. Moreover, it's a small festival...

[@intelligentstimulus3148]

+Yazerhoun Didn't know them enough? You expect people to believe that the majority of the crowd doesn't know one of the most iconic bands from the 90's well enough? Then what the hell were they even doing there? Lol

[@PoderdosJogos]

Nossa O Jerry Cantrell ta uma mistura do James Hetfield com o Edward Norton kkk Toca muito adoro essa banda o novo vocalista e muito competente! Vida longa ao bom e velho ROck do AiC!

[@adriellucaszamadei9887]

Ja faz muito tempo que ele não é vivo...

[@jgoliveiraaa]

@@adriellucaszamadei9887 O Layne sim, muito tempo que não é vivo. Ele se refere ao DuVall, 2 anos depois respondendo KSKSKSKKSSKKSKSKSK

[@caduhqs8516]

@@jgoliveiraaa kkkkkkkkkk boa

[@jgoliveiraaa]

@@caduhqs8516 Kkkkkkk

[@raquelssantana]

Juro que olhei 2 x pra ver se não era o James

[@rumrnr78]

Layne is gone; forever in our memories of youth! This guy did a good job! Glad to see they are still performing!

[@unitedlegend8842]

I have only recently discovered AIC despite being a grunge fan in my youth. I listened to a few grunge bands but somehow I missed AIC completely and I can't believe they passed me by. I think it must be because I knew of Alice N' Chains who i knew were glam metal. I had never heard them as glam metal was was never really my thing hugely. I've been listening to AIC pretty solidly for a few days now and Layne has been blowing my mind. My first song was Man in a box (live at the Moore) and I was instantly hooked. I know DuVall gets some shade for essentially not being Layne but I gotta give props to the guy. He's not trying to be Layne and does an incredible job in my opinion. It has a slightly different feel but it's bound to because he doesn't have the same experiences / emotion as Layne in regard to the subject matter (or Layne's particular vocal gift in terms of its sound / feel.) Layne is irreplaceable so I don't quite know what people expect from others but I think they found a great talent in DuVall who does this song justice here. There are few who could do the same. Just my opinion and I appreciate I'm a beginner in terms of AIC but some people need to give DuVall a break. How many could say they can do better?

[@crazyaboutnature]

The way Jerry harmonized at 4:20 is how they should always do the chorus from now on.

[@ignisgehennalis7878]

miss you Layne ....

[@Dripfade]

He's just trying to sound like the record, as much as possible. He had some big shoes to fill, and he fills them well. If he sang the songs differently, it wouldnt sound like recorded version, and he'd catch even more BS from the 'fans'. No one can ever be someone else. Enjoy the music, and be glad we are blessed enough to still hear these songs live.

[@betsybk11]

That was freaking kick ass awesome.... Jerry still jammin.... The band was just brilliant & I got one thing to say - I KNOW LAYNE STALEY WOULD BE SO PROUD!!!! I love how William does not try to be just like Layne but he can jam out those AIC songs really well... RIP Layne, we miss you

[@williamseifert169]

smokymountaingirl Betsy ummm Duvall grew up in DC. He said so 2 months ago when I saw AIC in DC

[@betsybk11]

@Jerry Cantrell Hi there! Great meeting you! I spend lots of time watching your vids! Love you man! ☺

[@betsybk11]

@@williamseifert169 oops! I have no idea where I read Duvall was from GA? My mistake!

[@betsybk11]

@Jerry Cantrell Oh yes of course! What a beautiful surprise!

[@betsybk11]

@Jerry Cantrell I live in Macon GA but will soon be going home to my cabin in NC Smoky Mountains.

[@stephen5426]

It has to be very intimidating to step up to the mic and try to sing this song. I am glad it is soo hard and impossible to replicate. Makes me appreciate Layne soo much more. Duvall has allowed us to see and hear AIC live again. I will always be greatful to him for that. Duval does a helluva job!

[@Razor_36]

First time I ever heard Alice was when I was 16 in 1990 sweeping the floors of the cabinet shop I worked at. Man in the box I stopped what I was doing and just listened. It was THE BEST music I had ever heard. I wore the facelift cassette out then bought the CD which I cherish today.

[@jorge032792]

This actually is the best cover of “Man In The Box” I’ve seen. We all know that no one will ever be able to sing it like Layne, because he was one of a kind really - no point in mentioning it again. But Duvall hits all the right notes and tones. They sound very good! We will just have to keep in our memory the original version with Layne - the videos I’ve seen, the raw power and soul of that voice - man there is not and never will be another one like it. Not even Chris Cornell’s high and screaming shrills cause me to feel what AIC’s music with Layne makes me feel dude. And Chris Cornell was one of the other greatest voices of grunge/metal rock. Such a shame Layne is no longer with us - what else is there to say. Guess we can only enjoy the music he left for us during his short time here. That goes for Chris Cornell too.

[@sukmiwang66]

The only problem i have with Duvall is that he can't hit those high notes like Layne used to but otherwise i have no problem with Duvall.

[@rockyostrich7176]

He can hit them, it’s just he doesn’t have the power to project his voice loud enough and to add vocal rasp to make it sound like layne

[@H.E.M.]

Layne didn’t sing the notes he just scream.

[@MrBargill]

Jim Kelly agreed...

[@H.E.M.]

Izaan ur rehman yeah you’re right. He just added this raspiness that was so badass.

[@DavySolaris]

Layne couldnt hit them consistently either.

[@michaelwaters2495]

As an old school Alice lover I'll be the first to admit that Duval IS a worthy replacement for Layne. I love the new sound. Jerry is the workhorse of the bunch, does most of the writing and more of the singing than most people think. Oh and as a bonus, Will can play a pretty mean guitar. I love the new Alice.

[@carrybeckwith5397]

I havnt checked out much AIC without Layne but Will dose a great job, it pretty damn good, thanks for sharing

[@yourdrummer2034]

Keeping the memory alive of past members with the Reso head on Sean's bass drum.. LSMS! Sean and Jerry both were a constant favorite players club for me and still are! Awesome they are still going

[@SnowWolvesStorm]

This guy has a good voice! I like his energy as well!

[@definedsugar]

You can't hate Layne's replacement. He is good at his own terms. Sounds good

[@andresantel2137]

Yeahh he actually sounds very good

[@detonator4726]

1:52 you can see in his eyes..'I miss Layne's voice'

[@Shred_Enthusiast]

Got to give William credit. Best cover I've ever heard.

[@maxvindication7828]

This is so good, I'm happy that we found someone able to compliment Cantrell's voice

[@0123lucasv]

What a band. We are lucky that they keep Rocking. DuVall is awesome.

[@shanemahler6830]

Gotta admit, Duvall does em justice

[@Grace6116]

Layne é insubstituível e incomparável. Sua voz é única assim como sua interpretação.

[@brunnovinicius27]

Laney ja morreu a mais de 20 anos, aceita! Vida que segue, ninguém vive de passado!

[@andrewbrown1936]

LETS JUST ALL AGREE THAT WILLIAM IS AN AMAZING SINGER, AND REPLACING SUCH AN ICONIC MAN IS A VERY DIFFICULT TASK AND HES DOING AN AMAZING JOB AT DOING THAT.

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

I went and saw them probably a few years after that concert and the lead singer definitely stole the show. Jerry played the guitar like a beast, but his vocals were shot, probably from touring.

[@a.saenzsteinhaus6457]

Jerry Fulton Cantrell, Will be the main driver of Alice in Chains... Always !

[@chumon1992]

I like Duval when he sings Duval's songs. I don't like how he sounds when he tries to sing Layne's songs.

[@babesinmusicland8875]

Yes !!!! Duvall. Sing Duvall songs and looking at that outdoor concert those are some young kids compared.... they don't know or really care ? Keynes last concert was before they were born or they were still babys! Jerry knows where the new moneys coming in,kids these days got more money than we did back then , I'm not as old as Jerry but close, lol. My kids are the new crowd, well me too. Just a lot more picky these days ! Only a few Id pay to.see! But I did bring my kids up on AIC Layne Staley style !!

[@keithvnumber1]

I liken it to Sammy Hagar doing David Lee Roth's songs. It just should not happen yet it did. They are both great in their own styles of singing but Sammy's vocals just don't cut it on songs like Jump & Panama & Hot For Teacher and so on and so forth. Clearly Duvall tries to make them his own and that's what most of us fans are angry about. Don't change the song into your own, its Layne's vocals we love not Duvall's. Sing you're own songs Duvall and we'll be fine. Let Jerry sing the vocals on the prior material.

[@CrownedPeaches]

This might sound rude, but to be mad at DuVall (who does a great job here, and is generally a good frontman) is to really misunderstand Alice in Chains. It's always been the music of Jerry Cantrell, and the signature songs and sound are truly his. Granted, Layne was an incredible force and was a beautiful lyricist, the music is almost always Cantrell (with the exception of Angry Chair) . Shitting on DuVall simply because he doesn't sound exactly like Layne is ridiculous.

[@darrinconnor7]

You do no who wrote M.I.T.B. correct?

[@CrownedPeaches]

Yeah. Jerry Cantrell.

[@sayiwont9490]

Jerry didn't write man in the box that put this band on the fucking map! It really doesn't matter what the fuck Jerry wrote. If Duvall was the lead vocalist when the band formed, they just simply would NOT be were they are today PERIOD..... K they would still be playing at the local bar in Ballard. Layne in his prime in 1990 was the voice of the decade. Far and above any other famous Seattle band!!!!!!

[@sayiwont9490]

You know what else is rediculous? Me arguing with You about Duvall. The band should be called Alice Unchained starring Kermit the Frog! Iam going to go and get a life today! Thank You, and have a great day!

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Layne wrote man in the box and he also wrote many many other songs try research idiot stop spewing your ignorance.

[@spironikitaielivitch2846]

There is no one like Staley. Suffer, pain and despair makes the best music (and art)

[@robc6187]

Takes big balls to try and fill in for Lane…but this guy does an admirable job.

[@susancorgi]

Sad Laney gone too soon but glad to see them keeping it.

[@zarahsantiago3580]

Specially 4:03 NO ONE LIKE LAYNE...his voice WILL NEVER be REPLACED😔. I miss him so much.

[@ChristopherPausz]

This song is still awesome

[@edhanzl21]

Layne Staley IS the man he sang the songs as if he lived the the lyrics like they were memories I'm glad AIC is still going in some way it's a tribute to Layne Staley and ther doing a great job Jerry Cantrell's voice is awesome for some reason you'll always hear Layne in all AIC music...

[@Nile8765]

the fact that jerry and sean both have short hair in this live version.....it...it really hurts it really does....

[@derekmok]

Don't know why people give crap to William DuVall crap. Excellent singer, aside from being a bit too perfect -- he doesn't have the cracked, broken quality of Layne Staley.

[@temporalmilieu]

damn jerry sounds exactly the same

[@claudiovallese40]

William Duvall is a fully fledged singer songwriter Here, incredibly walking in such impossible shoes

[@fernandaphilippa1133]

This guy is so happy In every show

[@planetarockeiro5335]

Is it just me or Jerry Cantrell really looks like James Hetfield in this performance?

[@rossitou]

yo, dude, when i first saw the thumbnail i thought "damn, Metallica did a cover of Man In The Box?!"

[@eliasmg9144]

X2

[@joaoaugustomoreiraneves3153]

and they actually covered Would this month haha

[@User-jk8wq]

Fuck 'william is shit and lanye is 1000x beter' or even 'he's alright', William does a brilliant job here!

[@jamesbailey6281]

At least the crowd knows how to clap, 😂😂😂😂😂

[@richardmccaffery6696]

I absolutely love the tempo hanging back just a little when it changes from chorus back to verse, makes those punchy guitar chords punch you that little bit harder and then makes the groove of the chorus all the groovier

[@Sms68]

The Sound is Incredible just like everyone of their Concerts. Bad Ass

[@Damuest1980]

Duvall is a great replacement!!

[@aliciaalpha75]

Watch this makes you realize how fucking good Layne was.

[@cameronreyno7175]

how so? This is William Duvall performing this... -.-

[@judahatkins6069]

2:54 is that an inflated condom floating across the stage?

[@totalrepawns]

no one has the raw power Layne had in his voice , impossible to fill that void

[@konfusionxD]

At least you tried.

[@SoAndChobe]

fuck William has a good voice - not dissing layne or anything but damn, he did justice to this tune!

[@2sporemaniac]

Saying that the new singer has a good voice isn't dissing Layne at all. If anything, it's a really good thing. Honestly, I'm sure Layne would be proud of William.

[@islanddreams4805]

WOW,,,wasnt expecting this . that lead singer is SICK , very great sound with an original twist.. i loved this

[@joerobbins9120]

God bless AIC may you rock on forever!!

[@TommyBlazeHD]

I find that the tempo of live versions are faster than the studio versions.....:-/

[@GrungeVirus]

+Tommy Miller and it is

[@imthebestmayne122]

+Tommy Miller it's to save song space to play more songs since they are on a time schedule ;)

[@MatthewHarp1988]

+Desolation Not always, I play the drums and have in amny a shitty local Atlanta band lol and sometimes its the energy and excitement that cause the faster tempo. Im sure with guys like these those jitters are wayyyyy in the past but stepping on that stage always get u pumped.

[@imthebestmayne122]

Matthew Harp also very true, i forgot that aspect. But is Man in The Box really jumpy?

[@MatthewHarp1988]

Desolation no its not jumpy. But they were young here.

[@nanicattack]

Bill's absolutely killing it!

[@JerichoFPS]

On some real shit, at least this dude can sing especially having to fulfill HUGE shoes. Yet I had to deal with Chris Cornell ( One of the best frontmen of all time ) singing Rage Against the Machine songs -_____- it aint' all that bad. Yall make it seem like this dude Duvall can't sing for shit or something.

[@Drust79]

+JerichoFPS Got that era was embarassing. The Audioslave Studio albums were Godly - at leas the first was - but the live shows...holy shit that was depressing stuff.

[@JerichoFPS]

Yeah he sang Sleep now in the Fire/Killing in the Name . I was very surprised when I saw that.

[@SuperStrik9]

Duvall is great here.

[@nomadicdramatic1382]

+Skeeter skeet And so do you.... bitch!

[@SirSmurfalot]

Layne Staley is one hell of an act to follow, probably the best vocalist of his generation. The "new guy" is no slouch though and he should be proud of walking in the same footsteps.

[@danny.217]

He's not new, he is in the band for...10 years lol

[@SirSmurfalot]

@@danny.217 He will always be the new guy.

[@CharlesDViggato-hb3wf]

Heard this album for the first time while i was at Texas Tech when it came out blew me AWAY!

[@lilbatashlyn]

It will always feel different without Layne ofc but different isn't a bad thing (to me anyway) It's just...different lol😀 As much as I miss Layne, I can definitely appreciate DuVall's performance. He's a d*mn a good vocalist.

[@dylanpilcheruniverse6515]

he doesnt have shit on layne thats for damn sure

[@lchrry]

William DuVall is phenomenal!! Kudos to him for taking this on! Wow! Got balls and an really incredible voice and presence! Those are some impossible shoes to fill but whoa! He did an incredibly amazing job in his on right! Definite props! What is he doing now??