Alice in Chains with Maynard J. Keenan - Them Bones & Man in the box (live)

The songs were recorded in 2005/2/18 at Seattle.

[@erikdavies2572]

When this show happened, Alice In Chains hadn't performed live in several years. The band put this show together as a benefit concert for the catastrophic Indonesia tsunami that occurred about two months prior, inviting several different vocalists to sing. Maynard was one of them and the show took place in Seattle. It started to set the wheels in motion for Alice to come back together, to play and to write new music.

[@ThatOddGarage]

Didn't Phil Anselmo also guest on Would? from this show?

[@neger7717]

@@ThatOddGarage he kicked ass for the condition he was in man. Miles ahead of James’s try on Man in the Box

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

@@neger7717obviously, as Pantera was Leagues ahead of metallica

[@magnusthepagan]

@@ThatOddGaragedon’t know bout Phil, but Pat from Damageplan dif, others did too

[@Kati_all_of_the_days]

Seems like a common thing for Maynard.. something similar happened after he did Passenger for Deftones I believe….

[@User-bb3ke]

Maynard in the box

[@J3MOdh3NOWX3S]

Ha! Wittiest comment so far.

[@toolfanaticgodsoftheriff8159]

William Broach Maynard in chains

[@lainez...]

in his biography, he says "I think outside the box because I was never confined in one" ...sure, Maynard, like you've never gotten stuck in a TV box before. you've been in a box set

[@bobbyjones-uv5cn]

Tool box

[@Scp716creativecommons]

Alices Bones in the tool box

[@paulthompson9432]

Laynard James Steenan

[@redpractition]

Laynard Rutherfames/Thames Steenan

[@spyorgclubbord9520]

Who the fuck is Steven?

[@pawnmusic]

Staylard James Leelan

[@sacredcow024]

Lil Mayne

[@EquityCall]

I like the way you think

[@Way_too_tapped]

Maynard has so much range, flexibility and power. One of the greatest rock/metal vocalists.

[@dylanlowers6816]

Maynard and Layne were good friends in the early 90s, since Alice in Chains and early Tool had a similar style they seem to fit together. There's video of Layne Staley singing Opiate with Tool in 1993, it's worth a listen.

[@joehynes5452]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooGvmnqjedOSeKs

[@naumchomsky8840]

Layne is also likely the subject of The Outsider from APC. Maynard has been quoted mentioning Layne while explaining the lyrics.

[@toddamann4632]

Interesting dindt know.

[@Goywaffles]

It’s the worst audio clip on KZbin tho

[@GucciButNotGuilty]

​@@naumchomsky8840Dang, i always thought it was about Kurt.

[@chiphead777]

Really good. Love how he still sounds like himself and isn't doing an impression of Layne.

[@brad6489]

I would do terrible things to see Maynard cover Bleed the Freak.

[@tdidesidero]

Wow. Just imagined it. Nice.

[@lenaalexander7012]

Yesssss

[@anthonyspaghetti112]

that would be the one to do

[@tristanwright9733]

Facts

[@MaynardOwns]

I've got his ear, I know a guy who's wife is friends with his wife. Payment is......buy me an orgy with hot chicks.

[@vikingmike97]

This is amazing. TOOL and Alice in Chains are my favorite bands. Couldn't imagine witnessing this.

[@amyforward673]

dream come true

[@the_grunge_legends]

Absolute fuckingly

[@nathanspiers9559]

Finding this felt like when Ron Swanson discovered bacon wrapped shrimp

[@neonreign2988]

Same, Layne Staley (who is a talent that can't be replaced with his unparalleled vibrato and octave) and MJK are vocal gods. I think Maynard is one of, if not the only artist I can think of to actually do justice for Alice in Chains, I can't really say the same for William Duvall (he just falls flat imo). Layne Staley is also one of my favorite vocalists of all time, and I think he unequivocally deserves far more recognition in the context of the masses for his talents than what he does currently.

[@georgesabitbol9846]

Damn! I discovered Tool with Opiate, didn’t sleep that first night by the way, listening to this song. But how the hell have I never heard about Maynard/AIC 🤯

[@Rotttman]

Best version of these tunes I've heard since Layne passed.

[@ryansmith2814]

Maynard is great

[@US395Official]

+Ryan Smith yes

[@MLCrow]

Honestly I find Maynard's voice nothing special (and I have many Tool albums), doesn't really work for me. Layne...yeah...he was/is the best.

[@TheTechAndScience]

M.L. Crow look up the shows in Sacramento 1998 or 1992, Maynard’s voice peaked at either of those points

[@esmerayadanr9548]

@jobje Rabbeljee the fuck is wrong with you? He was dying from his addiction in the last years of his life and had no teeth, so it would have been pretty hard for him to make music in that state.

[@xundeadgirlx]

Not to overlook the vocals, but holy crap that guitar sounds sick

[@slipknotmfkr3]

Jerry has one of the crunchiest badass guitar tones of rock music history.

[@jamescummins5824]

it got covid

[@ThiagoCursino]

Just imagine what if James Keenan had stayed in Alice in Chains. Just imagine what the new albums would sound like. Man, just imagine, just imagine.

[@fucdagubment]

It would have been badass, but I am glad he stayed in Tool

[@fucdagubment]

just for a couple of tribute shows

[@ThiagoCursino]

***** No he didn't. The video above is an illusion.

[@ThiagoCursino]

But audioslave sucks so much.

[@asentientroomba8054]

CORE X there first album was awesome....there other 2 sucked

[@deepcreep98]

I'm sure Maynard felt honored to fill in & I'm also certain Layne would be honored by the tribute. Certainly a beautiful thing my brothers and sisters.

[@ekonrekon6633]

Maynard thank you for respecting the feel of Layne's vocals.

[@usmh]

Oh right! I remember Maynard being an Alice fan. Back in Rock-am-Ring in 06 Alice in Chains were doing their comeback tour. Maynard later pointed out, when Tool were playing, that he went to see AiC. "That just made my fuckin' week."

[@SuperSparrow45]

Both bands are very close friends with each other. Back in '92 Layne...or Ted Farfegnugen, went on-stage with Tool to sing Opiate.

[@chrisb3142]

Damn Maynard killed man in the box! It gave me chills even at this shit quality, only person I’ve ever heard to come anywhere close to Layne.... props to Maynard. An as always Jerry’s tone is just godlike, that crunch in the main riff is just nasty 🤘

[@jambibaub8753]

Thing is maynard can come close to layne, but Layne will never be able to sing like Maynard. Maynard is just so technically gifted and his lung power is immense (track and field)

[@JosephWilhoit-ef6nl]

​@jambibaub8753 Layne had a lot of issues Maynard takes care of himself like Layne never did. Saying that though Maynard is a vocal God nobody can touch him in my opinion but Layne was close

[@bobinchainz]

I had this downloaded from limewire kids.......limewire

[@MaynardOwns]

Fuck yeah, soulseek too.

[@psibri1]

hahaha

[@noahmijo]

Oh yea? I used to play this on Winamp..........Winamp kids could actually play what was called an MP3......

[@psibri1]

LOL

[@xghostx669]

youtube url to mp3

[@DanCfan01]

Layne and Maynard are in the top five of rock front men...ever.

[@AldoCore]

please mention the other 4...

[@DanCfan01]

Aldo Core since I already mentioned 2, IMO the other 3 would be Freddie Mercury, Robert Plant and Bono.

[@jovany69]

Barry McOckener Fuck Bono you are an idiot

[@metaphoria3]

Barry McOckener Fuck Bono. Cornell?

[@DanCfan01]

jovany69 if you can't appreciate Bono for his longevity as a rock icon and humanitarian endeavors then you are a soul-less shell of a human being

[@MagicPrincessChelle]

I have a hard time imagining anyone not being able to recognize Maynard's voice, seriously. It's not just the sound of it but also what he does with it. It's pretty distinctive.

[@HaydenJensenOfficial]

one of my favorite singers singing another one of my favorite singers songs... so much love for this!

[@mk_trippin]

Nothing is better than thinking one of your favorite singers is a friend of the band you love.

[@L33PL4Y]

Too bad there isn't video, I would've loved to actually see him on stage with the boys. Still wicked.

[@TheSecondNature]

EBsessed l

[@patrickchanningii366]

There is a video, it's buried down in a hole... ..I'll see if I can find it.

[@dutchmastah07]

Patrick Channing II I remember seeing it yearrrrrs ago, not sure where to even look these days

[@Evan8D]

Patrick Channing II lmk if you’ve found it or if you do pls :)

[@Xakslied]

Patrick Channing II Following in case the footage is ever found

[@MrFatKat19]

My ears just orgasmed out my eye-lids onto a plate of happiness. My two favorite bands, fucking mixed. I loved hearing how Manyard was going to sing a song completley different from his usual music, it was interesting and fucking beautiful

[@alexrideout2348]

Maynard is in Tool, Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, and is simply doing a tribute. He was never in Alice in Chains for those that don't know. He is amazing in his own right, but no one can replace Layne. RIP

[@jesseolson1527]

Its amazing how many people think that. Like... are they fucking retarded?

[@kpsa7108]

Alex Rideout uhduh

[@morttilaine5182]

Hey forgotting Something.. someones

[@hushjohnny9543]

HAHAHA! Good reply. LMFAO.

[@solidsaturn0327]

@@andrepereira744 another 4 years have passed and they are still correct

[@MellowJelly]

I can't believe this exists. Thank you GameGrumps. I love Maynard and AIC

[@roderickperere]

where did they mention this? i wanna see O:

[@arthurbradley8754]

mario maker 89

[@CliffWalk]

ha that's why i'm here too

[@mikezeitgeist2]

Want to hear Layne sing for Death. I uploaded it.

[@elizabeththeobald6644]

If anyone COULD fill Layne's shoes, it would be Maynard. And no dissing Layne......he was a rock god with a mortal problem. May he rip

[@MLCrow]

I really don't think so. Layne was just too special ...not even Maynard comes close vocally (imo).

[@willguertin1305]

I lové all Maynard's work he is an amazing singer and any side project he sings in is gold but Nobody and I mean NOBODY can hit the notes Lane Staley can hit or sing with such pain and conviction in his voice there will never be another singer like Lane

[@Ironwing12]

@@MLCrow MJK voice sets too high, Layne Had a very interesting vocal tone, he had a very mellow and smooth mid-range but could hit notes as high as MJK. Layne when healthy was simply one of the best to ever do it.

[@MLCrow]

@@Ironwing12 Layne had also a special gift or curse...depends on the point of view...I mean he was able to deliver his feelings (pain, "darkness") through his incredible voice...something so real, honest, sad but also so badass. I don't know even how to explain. I'm not saying MJK is a bad singer but for me Layne was way superior.

[@daczarnian]

I was there for that show at the Premier Nightclub in Seattle and I got the ticket stubs and poster to prove it. But seriously, it was AMAZING. The whole show. A lifelong fan of AIC and Tool among others on the bill that night, it was a gift to have gotten tickets for that show because if I recall it sold out in 10 - 20 minutes. I took off work to stay home and secure our tickets. Maynard was an unlisted guest appearance and we were all blown away when he came out to perform two of the best AIC songs. He gave it all and so did the band. They killed and I am convinced that the energy in that room that night, from everybody; the contributing artists and fans, was so great that it definitely lit the fire again to get serious about starting the band back up. Up until then they had talked about it but wouldn't commit to it for understandable reasons. This recording is outstanding and I hate it's been here for 14 years and I had no idea. Thanks for bringing this moment back to me!

[@MusicHead480]

6:50 I love how maynard throws in that odd time signature "SHUT!" Hahaha

[@ROWINZILLA]

He did that as a perfect imitation of the original, if you listen to that part you can hear Layne singing over the others

[@ggioia86]

wish there was a clearer recording of this!

[@astromar]

Two incomparable voices! Amazing!

[@vanitysgirl]

Alice in Chains, in my opinion the best musicians from the so called Grunge ere. Layne Staley, wish you were here..

[@bradnichelson7966]

vanitysgirl Yep. GD he is missed.

[@luthierjustin1]

vanitysgirl ever heard The Melvina or Earth? didn't think so

[@bradnichelson7966]

luthierjustin1 Holy shit you are SO cool. May I kiss your feet?

[@luthierjustin1]

you wish, keep dreaming

[@bradnichelson7966]

I do and I am. Your musical knowledge is simply life giving.

[@viviantriana5146]

Maynard is a genius and I love him....this is what I call a real tribute and Layne would be proud and happy

[@SABRETO0TH117]

Literally my 2 favourite bands of all time. Thank the gods for this recording!

[@MrLBPug]

Maynard is exceptional, of course, but those double backing vocals by William and Jerry in 'Man in the Box' are stellar as well. Pity that the bass is a little lacking on the recording.

[@The212b]

Imagine a parallel universe where the only difference is Layne was in Tool and Maynard in AiC.

[@MobySlick]

woah, you just fucked my brain!

[@BandytaCzasu]

Nah, that wouldn't work. We are in the right universe.

[@The212b]

BandytaCzasu You're universally biased.

[@ETEl2NAL407]

You mean the Berenstain bears universe?

[@The212b]

ETEl2NAL407 You get an internet point for that one my friend.

[@Aikidoonlymovement]

many will probably disagree with me: Tool and Alice in Chains are differente but the same. Strong bass, powerfull hooks, base rythm. And best bands live. I hate when people compare Tool with Dream Theater or progressive metal. Tool is metal grunge with pin floyd and king crimson influence, just that. Tool and Alice in Chains are the hardest badass live ever.

[@Weedeater58]

when you're right you're right. as fan of both I approve of this message. cuz my opinion matters. lol

[@KorreltjeZout]

Martin Rodriguez, I agree with you. I like to think both Tool and Alice in Chains are bands where the sum is greater than the parts, where everything just works, where one element augments the others and lifts it up beyond where most bands can go. I always felt Dream Theater has nothing to do with Tool. Dream Theater sounds like a group of session musicians who like to show off their skills but forget to create a good song in the process. It is often just complexity for complexity's sake. There is no sincerity or beauty. Their music just doesn't work for me.

[@danielantoniosorescu5171]

martin rodriguez i think of tool as an alternative metal band with prog influences :)

[@howardjohnhoward]

oath

[@xobrasxx]

martin rodriguez their first álbum IS pretty grungy

[@jessehutchings]

Maynard is a great voice to cover Layne. He is a true artistic spirit and has all the raw passion needed to do it justice

[@yourtulpa]

Maynard just kills Man in The Box, amazing

[@kykk3365]

What an honor to have the singer of Tool perform with you. What an honor to be asked to sing a couple of tunes with Alice in Chains.

[@ideasarebulletpr00f]

Maynard and Staley are both amazing singers. None better than the other, they have different styles.

[@nirvomind]

My 2 Band together its like a Dream in a Dream :D

[@ChrisB8711]

Wow my two favourite bands have merged.....how am I only finding this now. Maynard is one dude who can really bring these songs back to the day man

[@pathologicalglances]

Saw William Duvall do it at Rock On The Range and he was wicked. Maybe he isn't Layne but the guy is still a top notch vocalist and Alice In Chains still are throwing out their signature sound better than any other reunited band who has tried to release new material.

[@sharadmohip6536]

Maynard hitting them notes with his Maynard twang easy ..... feed my eyes !

[@lagaddict9878]

last corus struggled

[@Livelaughlove8585]

I love.Maynard.he is awesome

[@Livelaughlove8585]

Hes awesome wawj

[@ronsan89]

hes a legend my fav artist:)

[@craigdaurizio686]

I usually talk about how I dislike this timeline, but, one very cool thing is how AIC and Tool were buds and performed with each other. This is one good thing about this timeline

[@Virescit85-VV]

Just stumbled across this video. What a great vocal performance by Maynard! Thanks for sharing!

[@robertmiller4217]

adam jones said that maynard has a unique talent of singing/imitating other singers. like he could nail covers and it's one of the ways they noticed he had the chops to sing. kinda interesting how he uses an obvious vibrato to produce a tone that has a Staley feel. Staley didn't sing with that much vibrato.. MJK just knows he can't sing the tone without the vibrato. He's a PRO.

[@KrysOfAllTrades]

I think I just came

[@MrJer0n]

come again?

[@GCF-Media]

Jay Mc Caine its an older term for TOOL, called a Maynardgasm, I find it funny somebody came up with that term

[@susansimpson72]

+Jay Mc Caine lol

[@karl8621]

+Krys OfAllTrades Boner achieved.

[@susansimpson72]

Karl Chavez not layne but sure better than duvall :)

[@SABRETO0TH117]

Maynard did the 2 songs justice. He must have been a fan of AiC too!

[@wonderwall135]

they were friends and toured together in the early 90s. get a clue nigga

[@jusblaze788]

They were good friends

[@jovany69]

APC song the outsider was for Layne lol they were good friends

[@sazomedia]

I wish there were a soundboard recording of these songs with Maynard

[@Tipon2424]

My favorite vocalist filling in for the most memorable voice from the 90s. Hmm :) SWEET

[@lipglosslover09]

i love alice in chains, LOVE maynard, this is perfection!

[@cynzia_d]

Holy Mother of Jesus. My idol singing my idol's songs

[@cobaltfalcon9458]

They sound amazing, and that crowd is amplifying the amazingness of it.

[@joenamredla]

I watch Game Grumps literally every single day and am a huge Tool fan yet I had no idea that they mentioned this on the show. Crazy.

[@ness1278]

joe namredla lol same here, just had man in the box stuck in my head and found maynard sang for both them bones and man in the box and am literally the happiest man in the world right now

[@joazinch1035]

I love how we recognize him so much.

[@ddavis_drums]

Check out passenger by deftones. Maynard + Chino = deftool

[@axelmckinney]

he was going for more of a perfect circle vibe at the time so so it would be more of a perfect tone lol

[@celeste1324]

deftool...nice

[@akezia8829]

One of my favs

[@samvimes9510]

Damn, Maynard is perfect for Man in the Box.

[@J3MOdh3NOWX3S]

Maynard is perfect for every song.

[@dawnkeyy]

cmon

[@pssed]

7:25 Fucking hell, goosebumps... 🖤

[@amesthystine]

My go to bands for metal therapy, are AIC, Megadeth, and All of MJK's varied musical meanderings. This soothes my soul so much

[@nimo21]

God that kicks ass, only wish I could've been there. Maynard does his voice so well! What a great combo.

[@crazykids128]

They were both perfect for the bands they were in.

[@rgibbs213]

Jerry is the man..he is so awesome!!! & never forgotten...could listen to him 24/7 365 days out of the year..shit..just love him...!!!

[@ncraadk]

When I first heard this, my thoughts were actually, that with that kind of tightness in the band, so many years after, why not do more? Thankfully they appeared to have felt the same :) Layne was Layne. Duvall is not trying to be Layne. AiC still wants to make music with Duvall. It's not like the rest of AiC never developed since their time with Layne. They're not the same guys today. Why not just enjoy ?

[@gamacichi]

Thanks arin

[@BobBX542]

+Gamakichi I never even knew this existed until today. This is astounding.

[@dandanthesecurityman]

+Gamakichi I immediately paused the video and had to come find this

[@nicolasriveros943]

in which video he said that?

[@gamacichi]

it was super Mario maker. I forget which episode but search for one that was uploaded on march 14th

[@nono9543]

What? What video did he talk about this in?

[@bizichyld]

I realize I was living in Seattle at the time this benefit was held and never knew about it! I would have given both my nuts to have been there. :(

[@MrFazethree]

Amazing show to say the least, it sold out in 10 minutes and I was fortunate enough to get 2 tickets. was right in front of the stage for this. The floor was crazy.

[@jessehutchings]

The crowd freaking loved it. Everybody was singing 🤣

[@Malum09]

I see a lot of Comments of "What if MJK had joined AiC?" that reminded me that he almost became the vocalist of RATM but they decided to go with de la Rocha, now that would have been interesting!

[@onepunchflan3071]

Layne almost became the singer for audioslave but they chose chris cornell 😂

[@Malum09]

@@onepunchflan3071 according to Tom Morello he was never in serious contention for the position.

[@fanofslipknot92]

The best two vocalists imo. Very different styles of singing and nobody can imitate them. They might sound like them but they dont put that distinct emotion each singer put into their songs. Thank you for the upload R.I.P. Layne Staley - His wings are no longer denied.

[@michaelrichardson8936]

He isn't trying to replace anyone... Just doing guest vocals... Adds an interesting twist to a great song. Enjoy it and stop comparing

[@dabbs3419]

i can't believe I have never ran across this before!!!! My two fav bands and my two fav singers!!! Music•is•ART

[@Opranius]

This is impossible to sing in a good way and Maynard was EPIC!

[@boonesboroughbeachboy9341]

Wow this so awesome l thank you for posting this . I wish he would tour the remaining members. That bout made me cry, it was so badass

[@EvilassProductions]

I love it when my to most favorite bands do things with each other. AIC and TOOL are so amazing... now if soundgarden got slipped in there the world would be complete. Although I don't think they are allowed to do this, because the world would explode from sheer godlike performance.

[@shifalmohamed2512]

Holy, Holy, Holy! I don't have words for this

[@theopinson3851]

I have to say even though Maynard is amazing and Tool is one of my favorite bands...no one can match Layne in his element.

[@BrandonEmerson-hh5ib]

I saw Tool during their lateralus tours. In 2002,i saw them play a show in Seattle....& During the intro to lateralus... Maynard goes... "This next song goes out to a very good friend of mine..." "This song dedicated to ...." Maynard paused for a few notes.... "Layne Staley". And the band shreds into the lateralus riffs... The entire crowd had been touched by that & it could be felt by everyone.

[@leviathan5908]

Im seriously diggin the way maynard sings the chorus I wish there was a better recording of this

[@david-jondrury6800]

Tool and Alice in Chains tour together in the early '90s and Lane and Maynard were pretty good friends for what I understand they're saying songs together all the time

[@Slayer5551]

I think Maynard's the best out of the guest AIC vocalists I've heard

[@bluespupil414]

Damn- best live cuts I've heard post Staley!

[@zakattack2006]

Nothing against Maynard he said sounds great . I love tool just stating that but layne in my opinion had one of the best voices in history. Rip layne!

[@MLCrow]

Yeah, this video is cool but honestly I find Maynard's voice nothing that special. Just my opinion, no need to argue. Ok, people? Thanks.

[@redpractition]

M.L. Crow i respect your opinion, but you should definitely listen to Parabola by Tool, maynard’s voice is also something special

[@hezonJArecide]

@@MLCrow No need to argue at all, but youre wrong rofl.

[@MLCrow]

bums bums No, I'm not wrong at all. Maynard's voice is nothing special (for me ofc). Now you can laugh rolling on the floor some more...but easy.

[@christar9527]

M.L. Crow I think Maynard is doing an injustice to the songs.

[@PeganJ88]

Only downside to this was that nobody got any video recordings of this. To those who got to witness this in person you are truly blessed

[@AnonymousTubes]

this is unfucking believable! mate thanks a lot for posting!

[@dlowe462]

Goosebumps

[@ouchiedumpling2552]

7:25 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kyjunruu]

this is awesome. thanks for the grump bump Arin!

[@PerfectParasite]

I'm a fan of tool, in fact they are my favorite band. but AIC is amazing.

[@bantamfedor]

That harmony work in the chorus of Man in the box is fucking unreal.

[@J3MOdh3NOWX3S]

Man Jerry makes that opening riff on man in the box sound heavy as fuck!

[@rustironskingdom9909]

Thank you for uploading this

[@J88-u4v]

Man in the Toolbox

[@evol1901]

my life would be complete if had witnessed this live

[@promizeband]

Wow! Keenan just nails man in the box. 👍👍👍

[@86654323]

I've been waiting for a decent recording of those songs with Maynard. And great job with the photo editing. Fuckin sweet!!

[@newcomb666]

Next to Layne...................................................Maynard would have been the next best singer for Chains.

[@burroughsgoldenspeedballs7439]

I wish they had the video of Richard Patrick of Filter doing man in the box with Alice. Tool and Alice(with staley) are 2 of my favorites along with Filter(1st 3 records) Type o Negative and a bunch of other 90s alt rock legends.

[@jimicusjolcen9460]

6:28 This place feels like a fucking party! Would've been so fucking good to be there experience this! ❤

[@anthonymabe3961]

I think Layne's looking from above and loving it