Alice in Chains talk new music, new album, and more at Pointfest

The Point's Donny Fandango had the chance to catch up with Alice In Chains backstage at Pointfest on May 12, 2018. Jerry Cantrell, William DuVall, Sean Kinney, and Mike Inez chat about new Alice In Chains music, their upcoming album, and more

[@7BlueDodger]

You can tell this interviewer is a true AIC fan. He even thanked William for his contributions at the end of the interview. William definitely deserves the credit. Good man.

[@ScarlettEmeraldASMR]

Absolutely

[@livetorek4723]

I agree 100%, thank them all for keeping my favorite band alive

[@7BlueDodger]

@@livetorek4723 Yes, exactly!! 💯

[@kimkovaly2393]

My favorite band of all time. They deserve to be in the Hall of Fame

[@MrsRoseBud420]

I never would have guessed that my dear! Yes to the Hall of Fame comment as well.

[@stevedorsey6367]

Kim Kovaly 100%

[@masi4586]

nope. Hall of fame is a crap and doesn't deserve them !

[@casey10bb]

Sean never disappoints with his humor.

[@Berbs73]

Should have also been a comedian. I would do whatever I could to go and see him perform.

[@jamesdelcol3701]

They have always been funny people. Actually, Layne was a very funny person too. Sean is funny. 🤣🤣

[@ManoSaarinenCarmanen81]

Sean is still as goofy as he was back in Layne era of AIC, love that dude! :)

[@danielamartelli2592]

William Duvall look sportivo so boyish and He is 53. He is a sweet and humble guy. I love his work with AIC. Good choice, Jerry!

[@uberweiss6251]

The interviewer is a total fan! I can relate haha. I'd be like that too if I met them

[@camocutie6139]

My absolute favorite band. Saw them in Atlanta, GA on May 10, 2018 at the new Coca-Cola Roxy. BEST SHOW EVER!! These guys NEVER disappoint. The new single sounded KILLER live!!

[@rhettking1318]

I WAS THERE TOO! SIMPLY AMAZING!!!! THEY REALLY ENGAGE WITH THE CROWD. PRICELESS SHOW!!!

[@anonymousanonymous4238]

Camo Cutie saw them in Camden 5/19/18 at wmmrbq...saw them in reading, PA, and wmmrbq in 2013...

[@sstownttstow2269]

Dangit I wanted to go to that show..

[@garrison0532082]

Seeing them Oct 26th in St Augustine cannot WAIT rock on ALICE

[@rgibbs213]

Finally, Jerry grew his hair back, but hell, Jerry is phenomenal with hair, no hair, it makes no difference...he freakin rocks...love u Jerry & love "The One You Know" \m/

[@ScarlettEmeraldASMR]

❤ Sean

[@atimatthew6004]

Good chat. I've been a fan for 23 years, and seen/read all kind of shitty interviews in that time, particularly when Layne was still here... so can I say it's really cool to have an interviewer who genuinely gives a damn about the band he's interviewing! Seriously. It's refreshing to watch somebody who wants to be there, who knows the music, the artist history, and really is enthused. Nice one.

[@c4rnas4]

i have no opinion whatsoever except for me to say is good to see Jerry Cantrell with hair.

[@headbangerscastle]

his powers are back stronger than ever with this new album

[@williamsilva5295]

Yeah he looks mad if compared to a couple of years ago

[@adamturner1563]

One of the few bands, still flying the flag for us. Still as dirty as day one ! Hail the boys in chains 👑.

[@defmud80]

I got to meet Mike and Jerry at the NAMM show a few years back and I have to say they were extremely nice guys. Especially since they are stuck in a booth signing shit for hours. Was a hell of a day to shake hands with the guy that embedded the wah pedal in my foot board for my entire life

[@Street_Degree]

Sean Kinney is the best!!

[@IntellectuallyEliteMedia]

Alice in Chains got me through some really rough times, RIP Layne Staley

[@rumblefish9]

The single is amazing! Can't wait to hear the new album!

[@Metalrails]

Great bunch of humble laid back guys making great music. Looking forward to the album.

[@kingkenny2635]

Great band. Can’t wait to see them in June.

[@tickedoffnow]

I'll cry when they get inducted into the hall of fame

[@mitcheze]

happy to see AIC still making music in 2018!!

[@LunaLoveBad6969]

Let Mike talk moreeee 😣 I feel like he’s super nice irl. I’d love to have a chat w them & the rest of the guys.

[@harleyfishman9488]

Will thanks for keeping Laynes legacy alive your awesome

[@1969plato]

AIC is the best band of my generation, can't wait to head the new album.

[@Dragracer612]

Jerry is wearing the same sunglasses that Layne wore in the video for "Would".

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

Dragracer612 how can u say that or prove that. U think Layne glasses have been just swimming around since the 90s?

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

And if it is the same then it's the same from the unplugged show too

[@Dragracer612]

They’ve been “swimming around” since long before Layne came along. They have been around since 1967, and are still being made. They’re the same glasses that Clint Eastwood wore in the Dirty Harry movies. I own a pair. And no, they aren’t the same ones he wore for the Unplugged show.

[@tickedoffnow]

He also has one of Demri's necklaces

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

Yes but they are not the same exact glasses he was wearing in would I would assume

[@geddyleesowlnose]

Why is William always thirsty in every interview 😂😂😂

[@sstownttstow2269]

Cause it's something to do while Jerry is talking...

[@wisconsinmetalhead684]

Haunting Vital Seconds because he does the most singing and needs to drink water to keep his voice in top condition.

[@leighann821]

I dont think Hauting meant “thirsty” literally. More like the slang definition for thirsty. Always trying to get attention.

[@manwar1443]

Love this guy’s energy

[@jamesdelcol3701]

These guys are the fulcrum of it all for me right now. I love their music.

[@drewflanagan4296]

Awesome - thanks for uploading this.

[@CydeFX]

Great band. One of my favorite bands, in fact. We all are about the same age, so let me say this - I am glad that I went on that diet last year. With that said, they still rock as hard as ever, and sound fantastic!

[@tas5686]

The interviewer questioning why AIC isn't in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame is all of us 😂

[@sheatree8520]

So much love for these guys !! Thank you so much for every song ! I love them all !! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Suhs-bw3vi]

Please,Come to Australia

[@eknight822]

I nominate AIC for the rock in roll hall of fame thank you guys for coming back just saw uall in san Antonio TX in 2023

[@BryantCarter]

Real cool interview. Can't wait to see them again.

[@ksalanpang]

these guys do have chemistry off the stage.

[@marnatural7748]

Alan KS yeah i thought the same, i thought it was my impression only....theres no eye contact, why?

[@charlesdjones1]

Always been a big fan of AIC, but have made the realization in the past couple years they ARE my favorite band of all time. R&R HOF is such a joke for not inducting a band with so many hits, number 1 albums, multiple multi platinum albums, it's a disgrace and to think they are still out there living the life on the road all for the fans year after year.

[@jasonmare33]

you guys are the best there is ! awesome!

[@johnwalter564]

Mike and Jerry both rocking Rolex.

[@Berbs73]

I love the new album more and more every day. Cheers...

[@fattitastaleydevedder2527]

Haha Sean💕

[@stevenhanley5505]

Really glad to hear Dire Straits are in the Hall of Fame now. Really excellent band. Knopfler might be my favourite guitarist, after Cantrell.

[@garrettrussell4434]

I am excited for the new album coming out

[@samstoner4984]

Every song they write is good.it's amazing none stop great tunes

[@tickedoffnow]

I wanna move to Seattle ❤❤

[@nathanjamison830]

You're not the only one, man.

[@Danielcho3edd]

Wow.....did you see Mikes face when Sean said that....

[@samstoner4984]

Love THAT BAND

[@ocelotsix6six]

Couldnt agree more. I still play those two albulms back to back like for the first time .

[@adamtrudeau2931]

They were on the Eddie Truck show and said they'll drop another single around 8 weeks from now with a new video.

[@adamturner1563]

Thanks adam. You are the man, vincent is a bitch. 👌

[@garrison0532082]

Vincent Villano dude they still sound fresh after all these yrs better than the bullshit on radio now

[@j.o.n.a.s8163]

My favorite!!!!

[@harleyfishman9488]

Love you boys

[@thomasniehof6333]

Mike: 'You slept with my wife, you son of a bitch!' Jerry: 'OOOOOOHHH!!!'

[@SonOfManMusic]

nice

[@MaggahLelis]

OMG.... I LOVE YOU, GUYS!!!!! just it!

[@Cornellaholic]

Love Alice in Chains and Jerry in particular but Bon Jovi no, please no.. Soundgarden has to be in Rock n Roll Hall of Fame for what they rappresented for Seattle scene and music in general

[@jeremydunn7444]

you are clueless. the seattle scene was dead after 4 years, cornell was just late to the party.

[@spectre722]

damn Will speak up my man

[@withmygoodeyeclosed]

I for one appreciate how reserved and humble he's remained since joining the band, just seems like a nice guy.

[@spectre722]

i agree but i can barely hear him here

[@withmygoodeyeclosed]

Yeah, i get what you're saying :)

[@marnatural7748]

Dont you think jerry seems not to let him speak too much?? Maybe its me but...thats what i see😶

[@rumblefish9]

Mar Natural I don't see it. I see a lot of interviews where Will speaks and he's a pretty eloquent guy. It could just be that they're either about to hit the stage and Will is preparing his voice or just finished the set and Will is resting his voice. Which is why he's drinking the whole time. You have to remember that their schedule is grueling and Will has to hit those high notes.

[@jtwilliams8895]

Bon Jovi? No thank you. Before you know it, Justin freakin Bieber will be inducted. But AIC should be in the HOF, soon.

[@jennifergraham3512]

Have they put it out yet?

[@harleyfishman9488]

Fuckin right

[@colgrey438]

Jerry please don't talk up Bon Jovi.

[@pdxpete48]

I am not so keen on the RR hall of fame, just because they bring in musicians that are more suited for a different type of award. I prefer to enjoy AIC with the Music Cares and Mo Pop scenarios.

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

Have u heard his other pr0jects ?such as giraffe orchestra

[@JD-zm6ot]

Hall of fame..That’s gonna cost ya!!! 🤣

[@AaronStark1993]

Sean put on some pounds

[@kiekko673]

Aaron Stark And probably lifting weights; now I get, why his drumming is getting more simple...😹

[@geddyleesowlnose]

Aaron Stark looks good tho

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

Aaron Stark Sean is old now they all put on pounds

[@lanne71]

Maybe he had a salty lunch, steroids he is hardly big. None of them are. Especially for their age :)

[@colgrey438]

he doesn't look fat. looks like he's in shape

[@OvenfreshDeth]

He doesn’t even like music 😂

[@johnwalter564]

Jerry looks old AF

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

Well yeah but no..someone with a better fresher voice

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

Yea I am for real..I love his other bands..esp giraffe tounge orchestra but I do not like him in AIC.i grew up with stayle and he is unresplaceable..esp with this band..some bands u can switch singers with no inpact..but bands like this just do not fill the shoes of the icon

[@mylesraymond7364]

I've seen a few interviews and I've yet to hear Duvall say anything meaningful, funny or even relevant.

[@rumblefish9]

I have. Maybe you should go google them

[@garrison0532082]

Myles Raymond hating for the mere sake of hating takes a real weak individual.

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

They could of replaced layne with s much better singer who embodied not only the sound but feel and he just doesn't do it for me anyways

[@totalpartykill999]

Mark Plavecki yeah. someone white.

[@bryanl.morrison552]

They couldn't replace Layne. They didn't. Will does a great job.

[@johnjonestheman]

Could "have.". My God. Anyhoo, no. Duvall is awesome .

[@mylesraymond7364]

Duvall sucks.

[@CatherineLee3000]

Get lost! (So why don't you just...FUCK OFF! (Guns N' Roses, It's So Easy).

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

I dont like william duvall.i get a phony vibe from him and also think he too full of himself.he doesn't have a great voice in alice..

[@renzokukenleneyoyo522]

Are you for real?!

[@RBolognese]

You’re a fool, William is a perfect fit . And he’s awesome.

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

Robert Bolognese I'm a fool?well u can have ur opinion and I shall have mine..I guess u are not a die hard alice fan cause I am and william does nothing to compare to layne.simple

[@mylesraymond7364]

Yeah, Duvall sucks.

[@danklord6929]

he has his place. you cant actually expect layne to be replaced.... and aslo hes younger and came in the band last so obviously he kinda just lets the veterans talk about the band more than him. he has a good voice though lmao you just bein mean.