Hip-Hop Head Reacts to Alice In Chains - Love, Hate, Love - Live at the Moore

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[@sportsmom165]

Mark Lanegan said Layne's voice was so powerful that he could hear it over the instruments, standing on the side of the stage. Tom Morello said he sang like an angry angel. Corey Taylor says he is one of the best voices in all of rock.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

♥️ Mark Lanegan

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

@Christopher Bingham Could be. There are a couple of other songs he's said we're about Layne. Last One In The World, and Way To Tomorrow.

[@suzanneberbick8695]

Rest in whatever Mark

[@misterdoctorguy]

@Bacta Work i think the best song for him to listen to first would be Wake Up…. God, Layne’s vocals and the pure emotion he pours out into that song, it’s a completely different feeling than anything i’ve ever heard from Alice In Chains. It gives me chills every single time, and makes me think “how is it even possible to make something this incredibly magnificent?” It’s one of those songs that i personally believe is in dire need of more recognition. First time i heard it, i couldn’t believe what i was listening to and that i hadn’t already heard it. Layne’s vocals, McCready’s guitar work, it is perfection.

[@michaelpeacestewart]

The L in Layne stands for legend

[@ginafields5021]

His voice will put chills everywhere for sure. MY friend

[@robertproctor4265]

I grew up on AIC and still get goose bumps listening to this song! (I even tried to name my son Layne)

[@tonysharp8055]

Thanks for doing this one!!! This song gets me in my feels

[@melissamissingchriscornell2513]

I was there & Layne's powerful voice changed my life. I dated Andy Wood for 2 yrs & became close friend's with Layne, & Chris, till the day they died. WELCOME HOME BRO...WELCOME HOME

[@davidhuffman4036]

Lane and Cornell are the best voices in rock. So powerful and full of emotion. I remember when the bands came out OMG! 🤘😎

[@StayinInMyLayne]

His name is Layne...get it right😊

[@marinecorps9153]

Oh you finally listened to my advice to hear the best band on the planet, EVER!

[@matthewtippins3260]

That whole show "live at the moore" was awesome

[@andydefur8827]

If I'm not mistaken thats Mike Star on bass. Sadly we lost him to drugs as well.

[@greenphoenix687]

Yep that's him, His epic basslines are the best.

[@jamesadams6626]

This never gets old. And yeah. Jerrrrry. I he s like I guess ok. !! Like F awesome!! Grunge Rules. Along With Pantera The Kings of all that is Metal. 🔥

[@tiawarren5403]

The Real Thing by AIC!!!!!! In fact every song by AIC with Layne, no shi$ , they never had a bad song... 💜💜

[@joshvanatta2624]

Definitely check out “Private Hell” by AIC It some of their newer material, but the chills that this song gives off is incredible. Also Jerry Cantrell put out a new album and I got to meet him in April! We saw him play a show and it was absolutely fantastic!

[@dazed1nyc]

Layne was always my fav hard rock vocalist, I always argued him over Kurt, as great as Kurt was, but the main difference to me is Layne was interested in one thing and that was to literally bear his soul with every performance. He wasn't looking for a radio hit or anything except to convey his raw genuine emotion. RIP \M/

[@aliciasavage6801]

"91... I wasn't even born yet". - Wow, thanks for making some of us feel old, lol. But serious, I feel bad for all generations that came after us Gen X'ers, we had the most powerful, real, hauntingly beautiful music. It all went downhill after 1994 it seems. What a time to be alive - wish you younger folks could have experienced it

[@wamydia]

Junkhead live at the Singles premiere party.

[@strayfal]

Layne in his prime . Amazing . Also, react to the new bad omens album

[@Chef_Jeff69]

I was at this show

[@jasonoconnor505]

If you like Alice in chains, look up the rest of Seattle’s soul. Soundgarden, Mudhoney, Mother Love Bone, temple of the dog. Oh yeah the beginning Green River it is all about pain! Gunge!!!

[@Symian77]

why does he sound so good, didn't even know what auto tune was that's why lol

[@Deadwood1919]

1st, the dude can sing. No remixing/autotune needed. 2nd, the mix on this live puts the instruments lower, so not only is his voice heard easily, he does not have to force a louder sound to be heard. and the instruments do not drown each other. This is masterful on all parts.

[@DragonTigerBoss]

Yep, this makes me miss the 90s in terms of production. You might have to turn the volume up a little more, but I'll pay that price for great dynamics.

[@litawells4264]

I wonder how good so called musical artists today would sound live in this same set up???

[@broken_arrow_1179]

Besides the drums right before he hits that Bb4, you can barely hear them, other that that totally agree 🤘

[@StayinInMyLayne]

I've watch this video hundreds of times and I have goosebumps on my entire body every single time!!! It's unlike anything I've ever heard in my entire life 😍

[@stonestare6487]

Autotune come out in 1996 by Cher, this is 6 years before autotune

[@Floppy_Bacon]

ALICE IN CHAINS were a dominant masterclass of musicians. Layne Stayley was one of the very best vocalists of all time.

[@TheStepmonkey]

Exactly, each member is a master of their art 👌

[@cote96able]

That voice.. Oh my God THAT VOICE ! So sad that he is gone. Nobody else will ever compare to him.

[@198clm]

No one.

[@litawells4264]

@@198clm I think Chris Cornell comes pretty Damn close.

[@colinbrannon2051]

@@litawells4264 he's gone too. sadly. One of my favorites as well

[@litawells8803]

@@colinbrannon2051 Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, Andrew Wood, Shannon Hoon, Kurt Cobain, Scott Weiland,Mike Starr and Chester Bennington have all said Hello to Heaven..🙏

[@litawells8803]

@Christopher Bingham I don't know, all I know is there both gone and it SUCKS!!!!!

[@upfrontmorals1233]

This is the best Alice In Chains live performance in my opinion

[@g0veGaming]

Have you heard Live at the Marquee? If not... DO IT.

[@TheStepmonkey]

@@g0veGaming Yep, each song in that concert was perfectly performed

[@fpd8484]

Agree

[@alexanderstopka4957]

Sorry. Unplugged

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

This is definitely their best live performance. If you get a chance, you should check out their song Rain When I Die, it's a great track off their Dirt album.

[@RevBrently]

Their MTV Unplugged show was epic as well, especially Nutshell and Down in a Hole.

[@martapanosian4814]

Wow great song, my fav!!!

[@Benevolent_son]

@@RevBrently and rooster

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Dirt, Core, and Ten are the quintessential albums when it comes to that whole era of music.

[@thatweirdgirlphoebe6502]

I know

[@dfbovey]

It doesn't get any better than this. One of the all time best live rock vocal performances.

[@jailee4266]

I thought the same ..until I found Bleed the freak from the same show. That is my all time FAV!!!

[@velvetrosepetals]

I love this entire performance! Definitely a masterpiece.

[@dfbovey]

@@jailee4266 Also a great performance. The "Yeah, yeayayahayahayah" vocal solo at the end is just a jaw dropper for me that sets Love Hate Love apart from anything else. Lane was a damn mountain lion in his prime.

[@onemanarmy6073]

I agree

[@JonWarren78]

This entire concert is phenomenal

[@jf-sn3yy]

I saw them open for Van Halen in 1991. My friend wondered why I rushed in to see them play before VH. He still talks about wishing he listened to me then.

[@randyman1331]

I saw them headlining in 92ish when Layne had a broken leg. I still consider it the best show I have seen.

[@Fnberg744]

@@randyman1331 yep. Opened for OZZY. Caught em in Memphis. Also Sepultura

[@christopherkimble8534]

Saw them in Philly open for VH and I swear me and my buddy were the only ones who knew and liked them. They were unbelievable. People were actually booing AIC waiting for Van Halen. Strange opening act but I was there just as much for them as I was VH

[@Mxulin]

friends for over 31 years? damn dude nice! I hope for that too

[@kevincase2473]

Even after listening to this masterpiece for 30 years, I still get goosebumps every time I hear it. Such a powerful voice, he is definitely missed.

[@CaptainSkylocke]

Yeah me too without fail

[@kerryevans5912]

“His voice belongs to an older soul” - Dude fucking, nailed it!

[@ps8481]

Layne left his heart on the floor. One of the greatest male vocalist to grace this planet. Greatest live performance from a rock group!

[@bigurethra]

The greatest vocalist ever

[@AshleyStern-wq5dl]

Agreed

[@TheKeithCarnes]

Layne's performance on Wake Up by his other band Mad Season is amazing. It's extremely underrated and overlooked.

[@robertstj7252]

How can anyone ever overlook that song, from note one you should be hooked and add it to your favorites.

[@nicolem2113]

Also I don't know anything 🎶 magic

[@ZeppeRemmy]

Mad Season is a masterpiece and still celebrated for bringing out in the open the struggle with drug addiction which is incredibly brave. You can have a perfect voice but you can’t teach how to make people feel every word and it’s soul wrenching💜☮️🙏🏻

[@krislong9338]

Yes, it's killer. If you liked this, check out the famtastic long gone day for another wailer with a different musical style.

[@elyaqui5324]

Suicides no way to go

[@dannycasson1551]

Yeah, Cantrell is one of my favorite guitarists. His style on guitar and his great vocals totally compliment Layne’s voice. Of all the great bands to come out during the “Grunge” era, this band was my favorite.

[@aleehaalavi1450]

AGREEEED

[@dbotl30]

This whole performance is amazing. Just react to any song from this show you can! “It ain’t like that”, “bleed the freak”, “real thing.” All are amazing

[@HS-ol4ft]

Yes! My exact picks! It Ain't Like That and Bleed the Freak! AIC

[@vikingraiders6703]

Man in the Box

[@bmtusmc]

All good songs, real thing is one of my favorites. That and rain when I die

[@bassdude1000]

Clicked on this so fast. You should do Bleed the Freak live next for more Layne at his peak.

[@198clm]

Bleed the freak is one of my favourite AIC songs

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

Or really, just do the whole show. 😁

[@bobthebear1246]

Yeah, "Bleed The Freak" is fucking amazing.

[@kevins9120]

Layne goes from cracking a joke to a place of pure, raw emotion, in seconds. The entire show was amazing....Bleed the Freak, Sea of Sorrow... great reaction, RIP Layne, Mike

[@tonyacapps6223]

I almost never comment but I have to ask - have you heard Mad Season, River of Deceit? Incredible song with Layne in the lead vocals. It would be an awesome reaction.

[@jailee4266]

I just found out about mad season about 5 months ago and I love the song wake up I'll have to check that one out you recommended

[@tonyacapps6223]

@@jailee4266 Wake Up is also amazing!

[@BayouBloods]

Both wake up and river of deceit are great songs 👍🏻

[@comeflynextome94]

I love that song because - in addition to its emotion and I mean NO disrespect to Layne; quite the opposite - I love when we got to hear him sing a little more softly (i.e.: not belting it out like, say, during the chorus of "Man in the Box"). Like I said I don't mean it in a bad way; the fellow had crazy pipes. But his "softer" voice...it gives a whole different kind of chills

[@deannstanglenny9431]

Great album , everything he took on , cut you to the core

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

One of the GREATEST Live Performances ever !

[@mikedowns3195]

@Big Homie Steve The Metal Head dude just stop, one of the greatest vocal performance ever he's talking about, yes Eddie shredded a guitar ,but i put dime bag against him any day bro catch the drift.

[@Rob.D.]

I was lucky enough to see Alice, Peal Jam and other great bands at the Moore in Seattle 80's,s and 90's. Legendary

[@DragonTigerBoss]

Bastard. I was born in the south in 1990. I even missed Pantera live.

[@seanikins2972]

SUPER jealous...I wasn't old enough to go on my own, and my parents weren't into the grunge scene. So I ended up going with them to Steve Miller at the Gorge, and ZZTop (and Gallagher 😂) at Puyallup Fair... Still good shows, but it's not any of the big 4 at the Moore... Or Paramount... Or either Showbox venues, etc.

[@RevBrently]

@@DragonTigerBoss Pantera live was fucking LIT! Saw them on their Cowboys tour. Didn't even know who they were then yet.

[@seanikins2972]

@Christopher Bingham you think so? Not seeing both I have nothing to compare...I had a chance to see current AIC a couple years ago at pain in the grass, but didn't go. I ended up going to the OTHER two days... Slipknot, Gojira, Rob zombie, and Manson, plus others....🤷‍♂️ I would still see AIC, just because of how they impacted my teen years, but without Layne I'm scared I might be disappointed...

[@lisakozlowski1519]

You are lucky I only got to see them twice with Layne... he was amazing

[@justinmiller7536]

I'm actually kind of envious of you right now because hearing layne do this song for the first time is absolutely nothing you can bottle and enjoy like you do the first time you hear it. Imo the best vocalist I've ever heard aside from Chris Cornell.

[@GoAsCloseAsYouCan]

Dude is way better than Cornell.

[@markgordon6155]

Totally agree 👍

[@GoAsCloseAsYouCan]

@Christopher Bingham Taking about a guy who murked himself.

[@samueljohnson6152]

@Christopher Bingham audioslave was only great because of Cornell. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@samueljohnson6152]

@Christopher Bingham I can respect it im just not that impressed by it homestly to me the guitar work is my least favorite aspect of audioslave.

[@BayouBloods]

Def need to do “BLEED THE FREAK” from the same show Live at the moore

[@lisakvieira9201]

I can never get enough of Layne Staley's voice, what a shame another legend is gone, RIP!!⚘

[@izik30]

Lucky enough to have witnessed Layne Staley when Alice In Chains was on tour with Ozzy in 1992. Absolutely amazing!! I was supposed to see them again with Metallica in 94 but they dropped off the tour a couple weeks before the show for Layne to enter rehab and never got another chance. Seen them rwice with the new singer and they still kick ass!!

[@Bella_X]

Same, I first AIC when they toured with Ozzy and I was also supposed to see them in 1994. I was bummed that they dropped out, but at the same time I totally understood that Layne need to take care of himself first. I’m seeing them for the first time this year with William and I just saw Jerry last week.

[@izik30]

@@Bella_X They put on a hell of a show!! Enjoy

[@blueyoshi9233]

YES THIS IS AN AMAZING CHOICE! Love the video Alex! Would love if you could check out Staind! Epiphany, fade, waste personally I think you’d like there music!

[@ban-draoidh318]

I've loved AIC for 30 years, and I still react the same way. Goosebumps.. That's how amazing Layne is.

[@heatherlangworthy1114]

No one is like Layne. No one will ever sing like him. Just amazing. One of his best songs too.

[@moleman1976]

Saw them at a club in 1992. I was moshing in the pit when they started this song - everyone stopped moshing and swayed and stared, absolutely transfixed by the power of Layne's voice. I remember thinking "this might be what tripping feels like" (not quite, but not as far off as you might think). That is still one of my all-time favorite shows. Layne was a legend, and AIC has always been my favorite of the grunge bands. Check out "Don't Follow" for my all-time favorite AIC song; it's somber, wistful, and beautiful - I've always said it reminds me of singing around a campfire. I don't know if that makes sense to anyone else, but that's my take.

[@christinebrown4777]

Heartbreaking isn’t it. One of the best vocalists that ever lived.

[@patrickbeaudette9759]

One of the best voices ever

[@RajHK8]

Remove one of and the s in voices

[@patrickbeaudette9759]

@@RajHK8 No cause for me Eddie Vedder is at the same level as he was.

[@OTB2002]

@@patrickbeaudette9759 man said Eddie vedder

[@mikedowns3195]

@Christopher Bingham Lane Staley was better ,and I'll tell you why, on a power scale Chris Cornell is probably 11on power, Layne Staley was a 10 on power, but here's the difference, Chris Cornell is either shredding paint off the wall with his voice or he sings really low which is okay he can sing low also, Lane could hit more notes and had more Harmony in his voice on the high on the middle and on the low it's all about the harmony of the song, to prove my point I was at a bar and I was talking with the guy drinking beer and he was a huge fan of the local scene like I was, and he loved all the bands but he said the same thing Chris Cornell, so I bet him 50 bucks we each get to play a half hour of both bands ,and we'll let the bar decide, so obviously he picked all their hits and I played all Alice's hits, guess who the bar voted for, Lane Staley and they said the same thing he just has more Harmony in his voice.

[@jespertin691]

bro ive been a alice in chains fan my whole life, im 48, and layne was very special, if you havnt reacted to it yet, listen to a song he wrote for a soundtrack off of last action hero starring Arnold Schwarzenegger , my favorite tune by him. its called what the hell have i.

[@ReflectedSunQueen]

Yes yes yes, This is my Favorite Alice In Chains song, I recommended it a while ago so im glad you finally got a chance to listen to it❤️

[@schelin1447]

In the late 80's and early 90's US had a great thing going on...

[@chrisp9975]

Don’t feel bad Alex , I’m from around Seattle and grew up with band and I never got to see AIC , I did however see Jerry Cantrell play at a few parties in high school, one of my all time favorite bands

[@mjkdmain]

Saw them at Lollapalooza 1993 in Houston. They were masterful, Layne was at the top of his game. Primus, Fishbone, Dinosaur Junior, Arrested Development, and others were also there. But Alice in Chains and Primus were the show stealers.

[@dmphax]

I saw Palooza 93 as well, Barrie Ontario Canada. AIC and Tool stole the show there!!

[@StayinInMyLayne]

It's so glad to see you had the same reaction that I had when I saw this video and I still have it every single time I watch it .... I've seen it hundreds of times!!!! 😊

[@ellendunn559]

I love this story: when William DuVall “auditioned” to join AIC permanently, he picked this song - bold, right? Apparently he did it justice, because afterwards, Sean Kinney said something like, “I think the search is over.”

[@Fnberg744]

Saw them on a mini acoustic tour in STL. They were breaking in the new guy to the fans. By the time he perfected this song, not a dry eye in the place. So much love for Layne. So much respect and acceptance for William. They only did 6 of those acoustic shows I think throughout the US.

[@iulia.bianca.b]

Literally one of my favorite songs ever. And I like a lot of AMAZING musicians. Layne was brilliant. Lovely Layne ♥️

[@sergiodavila5269]

DUDE!!!! When this came out….I almost wept uncontrollably when I heard this & it still gives me chills when I hear it….Layne’s voice can NEVER be replicated amigo. To this day, I gotta listen to this song & album at least twice a week….AIC was definitely the darker & most METAL of the Seattle groups!!!! good pick bud!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@dominoroe00s]

Loved your reaction! Bleed the Freak, from the same live show. Another Layne vocal fest :)

[@jamietaylor9303]

Lanye's voice was from another world 🌎!

[@tamibrandt]

LOVE HATE LOVE live at the Moore December 22, 1990, is LAYNE STALEY in his prime and UNTOUCHABLE PERFECTION. All other bands should strive to have a live performance this perfect. Layne is better live than studio version. One of the very few singers who are better live. Layne wrote the song about his tumultuous relationship with Demri Parrott (pronounced Per-roh). There was cheating on both sides. Listen to the song from the mindset of a sociopath. How many times did Layne come back home from being on tour to find another guy just so smitten-puppy love-tattoo-you-on-my-chest in love with Demri at first sight. But the Demri fans think Layne should have lain down and taken that because he deserved it for screwing groupies on the road? There a few stories of her on the road with him where the first thing she thought of was scoring junk before anything else. I've come to the conclusion that apparently to Demri fans the Layne/Demri relationship is a sacred, hollowed relationship and NO ONE is allowed to side with him against her for what she did to him with the drugs and cheating on him, but he was lower than a snake for what he did to her with the drugs and cheating on her. She was so independent, she DID NOT even want to be recognized as his girlfriend (God-forbid that ever happen). Even though the second he told her he wouldn't get her any more drugs, she just turned around and shacked up with the next guy who would do what she wanted. Her family called Layne back home from GERMANY where he was on tour for a damn intervention with her. Layne never thought interventions worked, but he did it for her. There was one instance where Layne sent her out for coke or something, and she came back with heroin. Hell, it wasn't like Demri was headed for a life in a convent when she met Layne and on the day she was to take her holy orders, Layne corrupted her. She already knew how to get drugs when they met. Layne could have wished upon a star a million times over that she would have married him, but she wasn't going to give up the drugs any more than Layne would have, so there was no way in hell she was marrying him. She had such a feminist independent streak. When they were making the Sea of Sorrow video, the girlfriends were all invited down to participate in the video. Every girlfriend showed up EXCEPT Demri. She didn't even show up to support him let alone be in the video. Discussing the title track "Dirt", Cantrell stated that "the words Layne put to it were so heavy, I've never given him something and not thought it was gonna be the most bad-assed thing I was going to hear." Staley said he wrote the song "to a certain person (Demri) who basically buried my ass". In an interview with the Canadian magazine M.E.A.T. in December 1992, Layne Staley said about the cover: "This album cover... I like to refer to it as "revenge". The woman on the album cover is kinda the portrayal of that person being sucked down into the dirt (laughs), instead of me. The picture is the spitting image of her, and that wasn't even planned. Actually, I was pretty angry about it when I first saw it - she's not happy about it either (laughs). It was real eerie. The girl on the album cover is really Mariah O'Brien NOT Demri. She had two heart surgeries that Layne paid for and two lung surgeries (that Layne also paid for) all stemming from endocarditis that she contracted through intravenous drug use. She passed away on October 28, 1996, from a bacterial infection that was a complication from the last overdose she had. Even though they had broken up for good by 1994, he still loved her and she was still hanging around in 1995 and 1996 before she hooked up with someone else a few months before her death. Demri’s death devastated Layne. A few months later, Layne asked her mother for the teddy bear Demri had with her in the hospital and a few other things. It took another few weeks and an accidental meeting on a busy street to exchange the items. The consensus was that Layne never got over Demri’s death. He used her death as the catalyst to go into a drug-induced tailspin in which he would take his addiction to lengths few could imagine or sustain. (This is coming from a Layne fan who was NEVER a fan of Demri and the many times she strung him along)

[@VileMisanthrope]

This song is from their debut album "Facelift." Personally, it's one of the greatest albums of all-time. This was the first album I bought and listened to all the way through without skipping a song. I also used to sing regularly and would practice to the whole album.

[@DragonTigerBoss]

It seems like most people like Dirt more than Facelift, but Facelift just has a flow to it. You can sit there with a CD or cassette tape or vinyl of Facelift and sing it all the way through.

[@DragonTigerBoss]

@Christopher Bingham Why did youtube just send me this notification now? Facelift is a proper album. Dirt is, while certainly not "pop music," more poppy in the sense that there are a handful of great songs along with some I just forget about.

[@Fnberg744]

Thensomedudecamedowntotouchthemother

[@Fnberg744]

@Christopher Bingham name one

[@Robert-rl7rd]

​@DragonTigerBoss Face-lift is great but its all instantly catchy which can lose it's power after a while. I didn't like Tripod when I first heard it but it's an acquired taste and once you've listened to it enough those songs are incredible. Dirt is somewhere between the two and is my personal favourite along with Jar Of Flies.

[@sebastienlavoie9334]

Layne Staley was and STILL is my all-time favorite singer and i was 18 in '91 by the way, great fucking memories. Alice In Chains are in my top 5 favorite band ever, i remember seeing the Man In The Box video on tv one day and i went to the record store the very next day to buy the album and i was hooked right away and been a fan ever since. They still do great music with William Duvall on vocals, mixed with Jerry Cantrell it's still Alice In Chains but nothing will beat the Layne years, he was THE BEST!!! Songs to react to by them, album version not the Unplugged show. Them Bones Rain When I Die Would Angry Chair Sea Of Sorrow Bleed The Freak Down In A Hole We Die Young Rotten Apple No Excuses Grind Am I Inside

[@pistoff7697]

Also crazy how Jerry’s solo fits the mood of the vocals. Great band!

[@lisamerrell4383]

Layne was and IS THE Voice! Love him ❤! Miss him.

[@Redsway73]

This is one of my fave performances by Layne. Your first reaction to this, is exactly how you will feel each time to listen to it. IMO and in my own experience. Sludge Factory (From MTV Unplugged) is also a very raw performance by Layne. He makes a tiny lyric slip up and recovered with a witty joke and a stellar, killer version. Now, Layne was also in a band called Mad Season. The live at the Moore, Seattle, 1995 performances of both the songs "River of Deceit" and "Lifeless Dead" are so damn good too. Layne was one of best vocalists around. His talent is greatly missed.

[@jeffpatton2866]

These guys are still rocking with a new lead singer, William Duvall. Nobody can ever replace Layne but Duvall has been a good fit with the rest of the band. React to "Bleed the Freak" from the Moore. If you want to check out some of their new stuff I suggest "Check my Brain" or "Never Fade."

[@HS-ol4ft]

Thanks for the Awesome reaction! They are so special. Bleed The Freak or It Ain't Like That Anymore are also two great live videos. It's mind blowing 🤯

[@nikitabitzan3173]

Layne Staley, the Pavarotti of R&R/Grunge @very end whilst carrying out that final highest octave he possesses, the look on his face is as if he is looking into the face of God... no words are sufficient 🖤❣️🖤

[@andy91697]

You can still see them live, they’re going out on tour this summer! No it’s not Layne but the new singer still kicks ass

[@Acheron666]

The new singer is amazing. He definitely does them justice and even laynes father thinks so.

[@kh0357]

the new singer is badass but layne is just something else

[@phantomgamez117]

I feel your pain Alex, I’m never going to get to see my favorite band live. Rest In Peace Chester.

[@tommymendoza4539]

I love the way someone described his voice... said that he sang like an angry angel. Beautiful doesn't even begin to describe it.

[@chuckschultz246]

This is a perfect example of a "Soul Destroyer " tune. Absolutely haunting. One of their best.

[@JKM395]

My brother. I got to see AIC live when they opened for Metallica. It's honestly one of the highlights of my life. Another highlight is that I GOT TO PERFORM THIS! The band I was singing lead for covered this in '02 or so. That was a wonderful show in front of 1500 people and we brought down the house. Wonderful, wonderful weekend.

[@litawells4264]

What a great memory to have.

[@JKM395]

@@litawells4264 Yes ma'am. It sure is. I hope you have a wonderful evening.

[@arashi75m]

Oh man Im jealous. I was at one of the Metallica shows that when I bought the tickets AIC were opening but by the time the show came around they had dropped from the tour... Always wanted to see AIC live but never got the chance.

[@JKM395]

@@arashi75m Of the big 5, AIC is the only one I ever got to see. It was a great show. Metallica was on fire that night as well.

[@litawells8803]

I never got to see AIC, but I got to see Soundgarden,twice at the Seattle Center back in the 90s. Not only did I get to see Chris Cornell, twice I got to see him with my Daughter twice. Did I say I got to see Soundgarden twice. So let me sum this up I got to see Chris Cornell twice....RIP Chris & Layne

[@danabomb100]

This entire set has crazy energy. ‘Bleed the Freak’ is also jaw-dropping good. But this song right here-hook line sinker…why he truly is one of the greatest. If ‘mic drop’ was a thing back them…..Layne would’ve been the one to earn it.

[@bullamarta]

Layne’s best recorded live performance, in my opinion. The absolute best at sounding exactly like the emotion he was trying to convey.

[@greenphoenix687]

The original AIC.... Layne (RIP)on vocals, Jerry Cantrell on guitar, Mike Starr (RIP) on bass, and Sean Kinney on drums. All true artists in their own right. They were perfection and never will there be anything like them.

[@petertorgerson6617]

Great live recording. Also, check out “bleed the freak” from the same Live st the Moore” set. Delivery and cinematography make that track spectacular.

[@RevBrently]

I was 15 when this concert happened. Don't remember how I got in as it was 18 and over; don't remember much of the show either as there was a lot of herb going around. But this song moved me like no other has since. Relive it every time I see this, and the video of Bleed the Freak from that same show.

[@Darnaguen]

Oh, to have a time machine to 1991 Seattle. Rest easy, Layne. And you too, Mike -- his bass sound doesn't get enough credit when people talk about AIC. Anyway, song recs! 'It Ain't Like That', 'Junkhead', 'Rain When I Die' -- all dark, heavy, groovy, catchy as hell.

[@tigerslilly]

6:35. Layne's voice makes you pay attention. He was phenomenal

[@Raneyboy]

I love this song. Gives me goosebumps at the end every time. Especially with quality headphones.. shit is intense

[@kwh36912]

Seen them at pine knob, opener for megadeth, slayer, and anthrax.. they were even awesome back then

[@melissacernota5340]

Layne is so missed!!

[@adityag.shandhilya1427]

Absolutely Majestic... yes Cantrell... check there song - Brother (for harmonies)

[@donneedano3948]

You ask why the live performances sound so good, live? I can say this with all honesty... MOST metal bands are SO MUCH BETTER LIVE!!! I AM MUCH older than you are, but WITH that, I've seen THAT MANY more shows, live. And EVERY SHOW is better live than it is on the Album/cassette/CD, or as you kids say today, on the MP3, or whatever it IS you kids today say... LIVE is THE BEST quality, as far as metal goes, period. Sorry to hear you weren't born yet, but perhaps you were CONCEIVED after, or even DURING one of these shows! :)

[@laurapechonis9172]

And thank you Sir for your eyeroll during his first scream. I agree. Insane. His range and the "thickness" of Layne's voice- God I miss it.

[@ciscoak9074]

the saddest part is even when layne was at his "healthiest" he was still.very sick .theres wasn't one part of his amazing career where he wasn't dealing with his addiction.

[@litawells4264]

Any song live at The Moore is going to be EPIC!! sorry didn't mean to yell, but my personal favorite Is (It Ain't Like That Anymore) just AMAZING!! Sorry I'm yelling again, but I CAN'T FUCKIN HELP IT HE'S JUST SO DAMN GOOD!!!!!!!!RIP Layne you are loved.......

[@CaptainSkylocke]

If asked what my favourite vocal performance of all time is, this is my answer every time. Layne was a force of nature and he'll always be missed.

[@jessithanks8082]

As a longtime AIC fan I have to kind of chuckle a little every time I watch this and hear Layne say, "This next song is about pain". And which AIC song isn't?

[@AnotherFacelessDigitalNoOne]

The term "peak" actually peaked here. Once in a lifetime ❤❤❤ rip Layne abd and Mike

[@DragonTigerBoss]

If the question is Layne, the answer is always yes.

[@piyushnagasubramaniam3755]

Finally got around doing this huh?

[@midnightrun5370]

No autotune,just pure talent....

[@brians3891]

Awesome!!! I asked you to watch this a long time ago. I knew you would like it!!! The vocals and everything about this song are amazing. I saw Alice In Chains twice and Jerry Cantrell as a solo act back in the 90’s. The first time I saw Alice was great and the second time was not. They were having a horrible night and Layne was pissed off after and addressed the issue on stage thanking the crowd for “coming to band practice “ Sean the drummer at one point fell of his drum throne and shortly after their tour ended and they never toured again. I live in Vegas and Jerry Cantrell will be here soon and Alice In Chains still makes music. If you ever get the chance, see a show!!!!!

[@casey10bb]

(Although at the end of touring).....Any further details to share?.....cuz I have to say that Layne thanking the crowd for coming to band practice is hilarious!

[@seinrui]

I just saw Jerry Cantrell and the show was AMAZING

[@brians3891]

@@casey10bb So the show was bad. Vocal timing was off at the beginning of rooster. Tempos we’re off. Sean Kinney fell off his drum throne at the end of a song because he was f’ed up. It was very apparent the whole show was a struggle. When they came out for encore, Layne was pissed off and said “I’d like to thank everybody for coming to fucking band practice. It wasn’t funny at all and everyone knew it. It was not long after they stopped their tour and never went on the road again.

[@casey10bb]

@@brians3891 Oh! When I read what Layne said, my 1st thought was how jokingly sarcastic he could be. Thanks for the clarification and for some details...appreciate it.

[@jamesstevens4795]

Been waiting for this one

[@solitude_taster]

React to "The Akuma Afterglow" by Soilwork. YOUR WILL REALLY LIKE IT🔥🔥🔥

[@ojs94bronco43]

Bleed the freak..... Alice in chains

[@user-h1ank0v]

It think Soundgarden deserve more reactions on this channel too. I would recommend "Spoonman" or "The day I tried to live" for a start. If you would like to go deep into their music "Limo Wreck", "Searching with my good eye closed", "Gun" are one of my favorites.

[@brandi6087]

Yes Spoonman or Fell on Black Days

[@SunRider69]

Feel that shit

[@IsabelleRSG]

One of their very best performances. One of the very best live performances by a band, actually.