Alice In Chains - Rooster [Live At Guitar Center]

It's a shame Lane Staley died, but seriously, you have to admit that William Duval did great on this one...

[@HammerToneAmps]

+Jorge Hernández García Disagree .. not even close

Well, I imagine it is a matter of opinion. I truly liked it very much.

[@ldhbeldin]

This is a DARK song. Layne was dark - Duvall should be fronting a glam band. He has a great voice - but it doesn't fit the tunes.....

I agree with you, but how does it change the fact that Will sang incredibly well on this one? I certainly prefer Layne over Will, but I also liked this version very much :)

[@rage.against.the.regime1913]

Great cover. That's all IMHO. It does't have the same emotion like it does just listening to the both of them back to back. The Mtv unplugged version of Rooster was unreal. How Layne has that growl in his voice and his damn vocal range put him in the top 10 even maybe top 5 greatest front men of all time.

[@bigshambowski]

Can you replace a band member? Yes. Can you replace what they brought to the table? No. Can you make a different impact in their place? Absolutely.

[@MrWwedude11]

Don't know why people are being so disrespectful. Layne is gone, and the other guys want to carry on playing. This is a really respectful and technically amazing performance by Duvall.

[@stevenholt5500]

Shane Walsh the guy they got is pretty good,,,Trump ruined my pipes;)))

[@markmuehr4184]

Because they are immature!

[@38clonewars]

Steven Holt What does trump have to do with this? I’m just curious cuz it came out of nowhere

[@timduvall4910]

Runs in the family... hehehe

[@twostonedactual2541]

Not gonna lie and not trying be a braggart, but I sound more like Layne than Duvall does.

[@Vanadeo]

Man I really like this xD... Duvall is fuckin awesome.. All the negaitivity is getting as old as the 90s.

[@ogregialzsorop5941]

I never really liked the band but gotta say William is a fantastic singer

[@mikehawkins4752]

I saw this lineup live and they were great. It's no use pining for Layne anymore. He's gone, sadly. It was still great to hear these songs played by great musicians.

[@NirvanA1Channel]

He is not a staley. But he is awesome at his job. That fiilling..... Heals my soul

[@deadspace2121]

Ohhh agreeed man it HEALS my soul to here that part

[@tfhfdsxdfj56]

eh adds to many unique notes that do not improve the song

[@darthstoner420]

i mean he isn't tryin to replace layne, hes a fucking bad ass singer in his own right though. and he looks cooler than layne playing guitar. a lot better at it too.alice is still doing a lot of high quality work.

[@daddygreenjeanz9070]

Are you talking about the cherry pie filling or the 2:30 FEELING?

[@michaelmassey8353]

darthstoner420 that is why i like this so good....he went his way with it

[@chrisfragomeni6744]

I was broken hearted when Layne died, then William joined and was not happy. After this rendition...Mr. Duval, you are carrying the torch...and made us AIC fans so incredibly proud, and consider you a true member!

[@patriciaestok9329]

We were all devastated when Layne passed, it was no needless. It was no easy decision to either end the band permanently or take a break and resume with another vocalist. I’m glad they resumed the band.

[@tonyfilla1829]

I call it AIC chapter 2

[@asianaxeman]

Cheers, but no one was asking your permission. Gimp.

[@rosshardinguk]

William Duvall is an absolute monster. His vocal performance here is ridiculously brilliant

[@coffinshaker]

This is fucking badass. Will kept it real but made it his own.

[@AlexColberg]

You nailed it.

[@meatspinnage]

Dude he fucking killed it.

[@anthonysclafani3963]

Duval's vocals are fantastic, especially his falsetto. Layne's sadly gone, but Duval is a phenomenal singer

[@funtimes3652]

Just curious what is a falsetto?

[@anthonysclafani3963]

@@funtimes3652 it's that really high voice thing, ie what the Bee Gees do

[@elitheegg4119]

Damn. haven't really been a fan of Alice in Chains since the passing of Layne but the new vocalist really did a fantastic job on this one. Will have to give them another chance.

[@puppetmaster8551]

mountaingoat1003 the post Layne stuff turned out surprisingly well because Jerry has always been the genius behind AiC, he’s the one who wrote the large majority of the music and half the lyrics when Layne was alive. Layne was amazing one of the best singers ever but he gets too much credit for AiC from a lot of fans, Jerry was and is the mastermind. Jerry is an all time great songwriter and even when Layne was alive wrote a bunch of lyrics to some of their most famous songs

[@jamesroco2265]

New? You do he's been in the band for 14+ years don't you?

[@melvinjohnson9372]

@@puppetmaster8551 that the thing most people don't understand Jerry Cantrell has afew great solo albums

[@puppetmaster8551]

Melvin Johnson oh no doubt, boggy depot is a good album and degradation trip 1&2 is a fuckin amazing album

[@brbosen]

Check out "Drone" on their newest album :)

[@jamesdupont1239]

I can’t be the only one the absolutely loved Mike’s bass sound in this

[@dimitrisvatsios2887]

You're not alone bro. Inez is a beast

[@TSPH1992]

Layne would be proud

[@ratedrrr]

Amen to that

[@ivangk7546]

Hellyeah ! Soo proud

[@reemclaughlin4260]

Best comment yet. I don't think Layne would want anything but the band's happiness and success. I love William. ✌🏼💖🕊

[@rhaastaa]

No, he wouldn't

[@harleyviolet570]

@@rhaastaa SSSSSHHH!!!!!!

[@VaporeonLayne]

Even though Layne is irreplaceable, William does a fantastic job at vocals. :)

[@cameronnorton5898]

HairMetalBrony1016 Couldn't agree more. He has helped Staley's legacy continue into the next millennium.

[@Hadrian1776-f2t]

Thanks!

[@michaellanders4021]

This would have made it possibly

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

This song is proof that Alice in Chains was always bigger than just Layne or Jerry or any individual member of the band. The music is bigger than all of them and even if they lose a member, the music will never die. I listen to this and I hear something greater than any one person. Alice in Chains forever.

[@cameronnorton5898]

Well said, friend.

[@thatstevedude225]

Old , but gold ! Well said man !

[@BabyDeWooo]

something will always old like wine.

[@hollowpointtv5658]

Couldn't have been more well said. They sound amazing. Of course Layne would be great to still have but his spirit is still in the band. That's what matters

[@camo4970]

I cant say that i agree with you

[@F1lipCro]

this is AIC part 2.. Duvall plays rhytmh guitar and gives space to Jerry to play parts that he havent played before.. whole new experience!

[@ignaciocc1327]

Well done Mr. Duvall great job!

[@painiscupcake5433]

03:02

[@RichardKoning]

Duval, ...Layne surely would be pleased with this replacement. WOW!

[@cameronnorton5898]

Richard Koning Duvall hasn't replaced him. He is simply passing Layne's torch into this generation. Furthering Layne's legacy.

[@nachocavallocarbonell1863]

@@cameronnorton5898 Those words gave me shivers

[@cameronnorton5898]

@@nachocavallocarbonell1863 Yeah? Why?

[@nachocavallocarbonell1863]

@@cameronnorton5898 Cause it's the truth man. Well said

[@tgs2006]

Wow, at 4:27 i could have sworn that was the spirit of Layne kickin' out that scream, sounded just like him. Impressive! nobody can EVER replace him, but the soul remains!

[@PsicMScChristianMelo]

LSMS = Layne Staley Mike Starr

[@oallam101]

DUVALL IS AWESOME!!! Excellent job with Rooster.

[@nbk_grimmz5821]

I’m convinced that Jerry Cantrell sold his soul to the devil in return of perfect guitar tone.

[@AlexColberg]

I don't mean to offend any of the Lane Staley fans, but William Duvall's rendition is as good as it can possibly get.

[@manifestgtr]

honestly, this guy does a great job...it's always gonna be an impossible task to fill the shoes of such an iconic, unique vocalist and a lot of the time it doesn't work out but this guy just does it with his own personality and style...he doesn't try to be layne and I think that's a major part of what makes it work so well for me

[@shayne7192]

Man, duvalls high notes are really amazing.

[@blackfishgaming7145]

For all the loss and pain this band went through, I'm really glad they found Duvall. Every interview I've seen or read of him, he seems like a humble and good guy. He's the guy this band deserves and he does not disappoint. This sounds incredible.

[@SurfingBullDog]

The remaining band members decided that they wanted to continue AIC, even though Layne had passed. That is their decision, and nobody else can talk shit about that decision. They chose Duvall, and honestly, Duvall does an outstanding job.

[@kattee9526]

Very few singers in the world can pull this type of song. Much respect and thank you..

[@lennyflow30]

Man starting from duvall to cantrell jesus this is awesome

[@BarriePoole]

He's not Layne! But so much soul in William's voice! he adds a new spin and spectrum on these great tunes!

[@drock55551]

People call Duval the new guy, but he's been in the band longer then Layne was.

[@laissolpraialuamar418]

Mas o Layne é o principal vocalista e sempre vai ser. O resto são apenas vocalistas substitutos

[@the92project]

and with the next record he will officially have more AIC LPs under the belt than Layne ever did.

[@SlimReaper-xb3et]

Blah Blah BLAH! aww hes not Layne :( GET OVER IT AT LEAST THERE IS STILL ALICE IN CHAINS!!!!

[@sbrmilitia]

SlimReaper555100 but it’s not Alice In Chains just the same audioslave wasn’t rage. They should have changed the name.

[@elgordo815]

official sbrMILITIA yeah exactly it’s like if James hetfield left of died there’s no Metallica if James is gone

[@elgordo815]

This is a comment 2 years ago why am I replying to it?

[@Faks.09]

@@elgordo815 James is the founder of metallica (with Lars) Layne was't the founder of AiC AiC was founded by Jerry, Jerry is AiC, not Layne

[@harleyviolet570]

@@sbrmilitia No.

[@doomer5775]

The high-pitched singing in the intro gives me chills

[@carlossantino3969]

I literally cried when I was there listening to this because lane Stanley and Scott Weiland was the real motherfuckin deal of grunge

[@InTheDecay]

Carlos Santino STP isn't really grunge though; besides that 1 album they have out of their 6?

[@Mister_NO.]

Carlos Santino We are all sad bro. It's a fucking tragedy... You'd expect that we would all forget about it after so many years... I fucking miss 90's...

[@nikkischenck1249]

now im sad

[@GucciButNotGuilty]

InTheDecay Tiny Music was very grungy throughout the album

[@ad101276]

i will not worship junkies.

[@djdigital3806]

As a Digital Keyboard 🎹 Synthesizer player you can’t beat the sound of real instruments!🎸🥁🪘

[@mytuber81]

WOW!! This guy is actually really good.

[@shaynasullivan5832]

I don't give a FUCK what anybody says, William is the perfect replacement for Layne.

[@MundoGamesDo]

QUE QUALIDADE DA PORRA, QUE BANDA FODA!!! MEUS PARABÉNS AO NOVO VOCALISTA E A TODOS OS INTEGRANTES DESSA OBRA DE ARTE.

[@nyckbalatensa2341]

sim mano ele manda demaisssss

[@milhouse777]

Novo vocalista que já tem quase 20 anos na banda kkk

[@sabaubogdan6997]

Dude I'm late to the party but it's funny that there are still people hating on William because he's not Layne. Or he's a try hard to impersonate Layne. William Duvall is William Duvall he has his own style he doesn't try to replace Layne. There are 14+ years since he is in Alice in Chains and everything turned up great. William is a great singer. Layne was a great singer and people should just let him rest in peace. He is singing in heaven now.

[@catherton4]

William Duval, from the little I have heard is a versatile, accomplished singer, hope he sticks around for the duration! Lane Staley, your songs are in good hands brother

[@markpugh3648]

No one will ever be as perfect as layne, but will gives great effort and does good.

[@AlfonsoLucifredi]

LSMS on the bass drum = Layne Staley, Mike Starr

[@ericcastaneda7392]

Hes a bad ass singer in his own right!! With lots of soul!! Hes bringing in alot to the band!!! Replacing a lead vocalist who his legendary is almost impossible. But Alice in Chains has done it. Very few have like ACDC. But I think he is amazing and brings a whole new sound to the group.

[@ryot_exhaust]

one of the best songs of all time

[@digbeard]

I saw them on tour when they first got the new singer... the audience was absolutely silent after the first song... just blown away!

[@davidjames2431]

If you're gonna have to fill the hole left by Layne Staley's tragic passing, William is the guy to do it. Spot on performance.

[@theclassicmanila-style8435]

Vocal dude is fckn rockstar, and yes i know who the original vox is but i dont want to mention his name , time to give this guy some love ,

[@pudge508]

the LSMS on Sean bass drum for Layne Staley and Mike Starr I'm guessing?

[@lpbotta900]

yep

[@patriciaestok9329]

Yes.

[@ramonorozco5927]

That second verse man. Duvall is doing some real pleading. I just listened like 10x in a row.

[@vaneipontes3279]

Willian Durval is great Singer 🎤👏👏👏

[@GuitarBeast-xp8dp]

Loved Layne. Miss him terribly. Love William. Love Alice. Jerry rules. Damn! This gave me goosebumps.

[@elgordo815]

You can’t replace Layne but this guy does a damn good job rip Layne 🤘

[@elkepluntke3024]

hell yeah ... what a fucking great performance ... Layne Stayley would be proud ... William Duvall is a damn good singer R.I.P. Layne Stayley

[@Resopheed]

The fact that i STILL see people refer to Will as "the new guy" or something to that effect is laughable. I'm sick of seeing these comments every time i go to a AiC video. I've seen them live twice with Will, and he fits the band so well. He's officially been in the band for ten years now. If you haven't accepted it at this point, you should just leave AiC videos the fuck alone. That said, i'm glad to see so many positive comments on this video :D

[@rainingwhenidie]

He slayed this song. I love AIC so much and I'm really glad they found him

[@josephsamuelbernardo754]

no one can replace layne but william has proven himself worthy to be on this band. he is giving these old songs a modern vocal sound while keeping that dark, haunting flavor that we love about AIC

[@Tom-bs3zh]

Hearing Alice in Chains with William Duvall instead of Layne is kind of like seeing your mom with a new boyfriend after she divorced your dad (or he died). You don't like him at first, but once you realize he's cool you start to come around.

[@xavierarmendariz7155]

Layne's voice was unique, but, guys, admit it, William is doing his job very well.

[@raymondboen5577]

Agree

[@robarnold6998]

This may be the cleanest “live” version I’ve ever heard. An absolute monster and AIC classic.

[@ronrestaino8182]

Great live version of the song. Love it.

[@_AVF]

Wow did not expect that to be so good. Shame I couldn't see this live. Gives me similar chills to the original. Top notch job here.

[@wcgandy]

That's not Layne Staley. And that's ok. This is gold and Layne, IMO, would love it.

[@IBGelby]

I'd love to hear him sing more stuff on their next album... His range is unreal, and I think he is being wasted just harmonizing all the time... don't get me wrong, I like the last two albums, but man, what he can do when he really turns it loose...

[@Srpb929]

i give this dude a lot of credit....tryin to fill shoes of a voice like Layne is next to impossible....but damned if this dude didnt do about as good a job as you can possibly do. its good to see Alice live again, id pay to go see them with this dude, no question.

[@Smokeflink]

I had an itch in my left ear about 3/4ths of the way into the video. That itch is gonna have to wait I said. These boys are making magic right here.

[@elliehope266]

Duvall is fucking amazing here I hate everyone that hates him

[@mrpankau]

DuVall sings this like a torchy, pain-filled Blues ballad. LOVE IT.

[@Helo735]

While I think Duvall is an amazing vocalist, by himself, he lacks the emotion and soul that Layne had. He harmonizes perfectly with Jerry though, just like Layne did.

[@joethomas4604]

layne was special, he was real like all of us except he had the gift of portraying his pain perfectly through his singing.he was also a heroin addict which in many cases is a slow death sentence and knowing this must have weighed heavy on his soul. mtv unplugged show was incredible, Duvalls good but you nailed it just dosent have emotion and soul layne gave us so well.

[@daddygreenjeanz9070]

Every live show I've heard there are all kinds of effects on his voice so I can say I'ver really ever heard his voice to judge how good it is... Not AT ALL like Layne walking out on the unplugged show and killing it immediately.

[@AlexColberg]

He has just as much soul, but he has his own soul.

[@biggiemediumz]

Aaron S thattts. it

[@WraithTheSlayer]

Because DuVall was not a full junkie as Layne , lets be honest.

[@layneinchains6534]

The guitars sounds amazing I'll give it that! And Kinney as usual is bad ass!!

[@davidjohnsen3245]

Saw them live in Regina, 2013. I had never even really heard of Alice in Chains a few months before, and they proved to put on a great performance! Some of their new stuff kicks ass too, but this song never fails to give me chills.

[@TheMarty1994]

Amazing performance! Duvall is doing a great job!

[@jensonzh8680]

As a fan of a band, I should accept their personnel changes, respect their choices, and always support them, not to mention that is an irresistible reason.

[@kat3871]

Mad respect for Sean for his drum kit memorial of his friends/bandmates. ♥️

[@immigratoclandestino6259]

Layne was the best voice in rock history and Alice in Chains is not the same without him, however DuVall is probably the best replacement possible out there.

[@jdymes101]

no one can fill in for Staley but he does a damn fine job. i havent seen them live with him, but friends who have give the stamp of approval.

[@YeiDCalle]

I am travelling a lot in this world of music...35 years on and on hopefully more...i need to stop at this masterpiece ...thank you Alice in Chains (K)

[@Crod_]

Absolutely love this video. William did it justice, no doubt. Anyone who criticises this performance can leave. ❤️

[@jesseenger9614]

singer gets passing grade. But seriously. Layne singing was at another level. Layne looked like he was having an outer body experience when he sang n voice sounded like it. No amount of heroin could make him reach Laynes height.

[@hellomynameisdoom8208]

Huh? Why would william need to do heroin?

[@annwrog]

I love this! This is So great! Fantastic vocals by Willuam DuVall. I think he is a wonderful singer.

[@irinapatrick6323]

I'm really liking his style and sound, keep on rocking guys! God bless your endeavours.

[@chancedillbeck]

Props to him for taking this on even with all the hate he had to know was on th e way!

[@stepheng9746]

This is the first time I"m hearing the new guy sing. Even though he's not very new. Never got into Alice in Chains even when the original guy was alive. But I have to admit, this guy sounds incredible. Absolutely amazing....

[@Pingaheimer]

Try listening to this live in glasgow 1993 off the bad dream bootleg so you can hear what "the original guy" could do.

[@garrettramsey643]

Andy P it's on the album Live too.

[@bigshambowski]

Don't call him the new guy. He's been around longer than Layne at this point.

[@tammycurrier4644]

Can't wait to see these guys July 22nd. Grateful to see Duvall carrying on the legacy. Favorite band of all time. Got me through 6 years of some heavy heroin addiction

[@Henriquealexps]

God these live at guitar center videos give a pretty nice clip for the songs themselves

[@MaxDeaconVR]

Can we please stop turning every god damn comment section into a farewell ceremony?

[@djcal623]

This new singer is the real deal!!!

[@DanRelayer_Ukraine]

god damn that's a fine performance. Chills down my spine with the first chorus...

[@sgrul1]

Thank you William Duval. Thanks to you, I was able to see Alice in Chains in Brazil when I believed that this would never be possible.

[@MrOmgfreak]

Ya know it's not the fact that we hate this lead singer Matter of fact he gets an A for effort. We just want the old Alice in chains back!!!!! Its like eating a taco on wheat bread You can call it a taco.......but its not a taco without the shell

[@darkestwidow]

I think he really nailed this song, eventhough he is not Layne. He really brings Laynes spirit among us everyday!

[@kellyross1929]

A heartfelt and deep song thank you El Paso radio circa 1993

[@liamstover5225]

This is awesome RIP Layne we miss you and awesome job Jerry and Duvall

[@dsl32]

I just saw Alice In Chains in Orlando William Duval was awsome. I first saw Alice In Chains in 1993 during the Dirt tour it was an awesome show

[@maribelsaygidia2414]

William did phenomenal job at this song.

[@dboutte36]

Couldn’t have picked a better replacement for Layne. We all love Layne tremendously. I feel like William protects the integrity of Layne’s work. He does an amazing job.

[@samporter7018]

He may not be Layne But William and Jerry sound amazing together Rainier Fog was a damn good record

[@MaxCarton]

Man, that Duvall guy is nailing the vocals... Love his voice!

[@turlllicious2421]

I’m on my Alice In Chains splurge, and finally listened to the 2 newest albums, he’s certainly no Layne, but for what it’s worth, he keeps the band going, and doing a kick ass job! Might have to catch them on tour!

[@Iamverybald]

I miss Layne too, but it's been 19 years since he passed away, and William is a great addition. No, he is never gonna be Layne. Jerry knows it, everybody knows it. Move the fuck on. Will is great.

[@rickyg8462]

I don't know any professional musician who wud pass on working with Alice in Chains... amazing performance

[@bradleytichauer8515]

Singer is amazing! Reminds me of Lenny Kravitz!