Mastodon - "Again" by Alice In Chains | MoPOP Founders Award 2020

[@LordofBlades]

Troy's transformation into Gandalf is now almost complete!

[@Sutherlinite]

"Troy Sanders....yes...that is what they called me..."

[@emilylockethomas6525]

He's full Gandalf Storm Crow.

[@bendavis9253]

Lmao

[@niroshanfernando4784]

🤘🧙‍♂️🎸

[@archangel5627]

He really does look like Gandalf!

[@ShadowW0lf1]

It isn't just about Layne's voice, but all the members harmonizing together that made AIC so unique and these guys nailed that.

[@santosmadrigal3702]

This is well done . That's one of my favorite songs .

[@LintBisquick]

I dont care for Layne without Jerry! Its the blend that makes it!!!

[@scotteverett7834]

Took 3 guys but the heart was there

[@KBCarruthers]

@@LintBisquick Jerry Cantrell is such a huge part of Alice in Chains. The harmonizing that @shadoww0lf1 mentions is Jerry. Unreal cover of this song.

[@LintBisquick]

@@KBCarruthers totally…of the newer cuts…Check My Brain…I hear a lot of Jerry more than Duvall and so AIC its ridic.

[@roundandroundltd7528]

Having three vocalist really paid off on this one.

[@rossmyers173]

It took three to come close to layne

[@flightgravity7483]

@@rossmyers173 To be fair Layne did overdubs in the studio.

[@patrickdiaz3156]

@@flightgravity7483 like every singer does

[@joee1213]

@@rossmyers173 nope. Mastodon is that good. Also you’re discounting Jerry Cantrell which makes your opinion seem less valid broham.

[@agentyeetus9263]

@@rossmyers173 layne used a lot of layers in the studio. if you listen to his live versions of again it doesnt sound as full as the this

[@huskymetal6678]

Said it once and I'll keep saying it till I die. Mastodon needs to do an entire AiC cover album of their best hits.

[@Timbolic]

I would prefer order it today

[@huskymetal6678]

@timmyb2149 who?

[@saulf.4678]

@@huskymetal6678 when?

[@Rick2k2k]

Throw in a few Soundgarden covers too!

[@jenlokken4249]

Dude, agreed! They are perfect to take that on!! 🤘

[@kj7099]

Sounds like it was forged in the Sludge Factory. Fantastic work.

[@jamieruhland9362]

Now I wanna hear them play sludge factory...

[@connerpollani4033]

unbelievable work

[@justinwilliams1728]

​@@jamieruhland9362 That would be sick !! This was one of my favorites out of all the MOPOP awards covers. This one and Man in the Box by Corey Taylor Dave Navarro Taylor Hawkins and I forgot who was on bass, was an incredible cover too. I didn't know what to expect for the vocals but Corey honestly killed it. He did an almost PERFECT job if not completely perfect and they paid homage to Layne too by showing his picture in the background throughout the song. 🤘

[@lecamoraes]

A band of 4 with 3 great singers.. honestly what are the odds

[@csababarath2784]

I used to say that Mastodon is the Queen of Heavy Metal. 😃

[@julieocker68]

Hell yes! 🎉 I love these dudes!

[@vincents9620]

⁠@@csababarath2784???huhh??? Mastodon is the Mastodon of Metal

[@AhHereWeGo]

Dudes killed it. I didn’t think anyone could even come close to the original, these guys knocked it out of the park.

[@jammyface3041]

Right? If you like that look up Korns version of "Would". I'm not a huge fan of Korn, but they did justice to it, and it sounded interesting.

[@DiamondLifer]

Nobody does Layne Justice.

[@Ensource]

@@DiamondLifer No-one. The band Chout had some cool similar sound tracks with their singer brendan. He recently did the layne tribute and keeps his memory alive.

[@yogaspiritcg1]

Oh YEAH!

[@roygalaasen]

@@jammyface3041 I was going to say the same but there you are! 😄

[@newkurosawa]

Damn Mastodon just never suck. That was beautiful.

[@buckfuttler2877]

*Once More Around the Sun has entered the chat* lol...the only Mastodon that i found un listenable.

[@quattrobajeena135]

@@buckfuttler2877 it’s become my least favorite probably. But why would you say unlistenable?

[@buckfuttler2877]

@@quattrobajeena135 because I know what they released in the years before it. No reason to listen to it, when I could put on any of the previous 5 albums that are fantastic. It's not terrible as a stand alone, but as a Mastodon album, it's just not worth listening to. Imo.

[@nathanpretzel5996]

@@buckfuttler2877 it’s like my third favorite Mastodon record, and I’ve been a fan since the beginning.. but to each his own, I suppose

[@buckfuttler2877]

@@nathanpretzel5996 I can't fault someone for liking something that I don't, as a piece of art. Eye of the beholder and all. I'm glad you enjoy it.

[@natereiter11]

The guitar tone during the chorus, when the drummer joins in singing... The single notes riff... Amazing.

[@BronzeRivet]

Got goosebumps!

[@kslecroy66]

They harmonize amazingly. Nailed it.

[@imarriedcrazy]

I like that many of the members of my favorite bands now look like wizards with silver and white glowing hair and beards.

[@pashluv2601]

😂 Sure, yet it still makes us feel old as f**k tho 😭😭😭 😁

[@estook]

Yeah, it struck me as well! I’m “holy shit, we’re all old now!”

[@NooDLES411911]

Make me wonder if Tony Iommi dyed his hair or if he's just gifted dark hair forever. My father in law is 61 and he's got like 5 grey hairs in his black hair.

[@somedude5414]

Here ya go: The Warning. These girls have been slaying old Metalheads like us and turning them into fanboys for about 5 years now. "Ugh" and "Queen of the Murder Scene" will restore your faith in the future of Hard Rock. Seriously. Check the many reaction videos people have been making about them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipask3puo9CCn7c

[@malynke]

hehe i was thinking to myself, bass player legit looks like santa and im here for it!

[@laudanum669]

I was skeptical when I clicked on this, but they nailed it.

[@novadude75]

Yeah they stayed true enough to the original but def put their own spin on it. Nice touch on that. I absolutely hate it when a band massacres a great song just for the sake of a cover. This is great though!

[@JDEE938]

Look up their Stairway to Heaven cover

[@SunCoastFilms]

I agree, wasn't sure at first. But they all nailed it. Mixed vocals live and the guitars sound true. Layne would be proud.

[@jayq5281]

Dont deny Mastodon. Great band

[@danpodkovko8596]

Did u mean “failed it”? :)

[@charlesfoster9530]

I love them for not trying to emulate Layne's voice. Everything was on point.

[@yogaspiritcg1]

DEFINITELY!!!!!

[@ToluRobertson]

Id say its a half emulation but not too much at all.

[@cptnofgravytrain]

All except for Brann's best Layne impersonation in the outro "yeah"s. They took 98% of this cover seriously, but they couldn't help but throw those in, the goofballs that they are

[@kykk3365]

Those "yeaaah"s in the outro almost had me think they'd sampled Mr Staley's voice.

[@salampapi]

The best covers in my opinion are the ones where they respect the source, but put their own stink on it. They didn't deviate too much from the original musically (hard to when Cantrell makes riffs like these), but the mastodon vocals were an awesome touch

[@LBPreviews]

Every single Mastodon band member is a musical genius.

[@madhatter8508]

This is one of my favorite Alice in Chains covers because they didn't try to imitate Layne, they played to their own strengths. However, they got very close to Layne's tone and timbre in the "yeahs" and "ahhs" where it's really needed in this song.

[@ToadsWorse]

That was mostly brent, layne and brent have a similar way of singing

[@chrisl2099]

Probably the best Alice n Chains cover I've ever heard - the vocals were spot on!!!

[@tdbass2968]

No they weren't!! Not even close to being good.

[@mcren6781]

Lol no they weren’t dude, these vocals are awful!

[@mcren6781]

@@tdbass2968 exactly

[@beta700a]

Check out "Brass Against - Rooster". You'll be amazed!

[@jportoSP]

check out opeth would?

[@Jordo246]

The self titled AiC album is criminally under rated, Head Creeps is one of AiC's best songs and no one ever talks about it.

[@Blarsen780]

I love that song. Listened to it on repeat for 3 days when I first heard it

[@metalmacabre9991]

You're absolutely right, that album is one of my favorites, and it's so dark. Love it, from sludge factory, head creeps, to frogs that album has magic on it.

[@emirsekercioglu217]

Initially, I was one of those guys who couldn't understand the "Alice in Chains" album enough and so couldn't appreciate the work except its hits ("Again", "Heaven Beside You" etc...). But now I feel that even if it's not their best because of the youthful energy and power of "Dirt", yet it is by far their most mature and intense album I think. It's also difficult to get into because the pain in the album - Layne's pain - so real that one can feel directly and affected by the mood. To be honest, it got quite a time for me to listen the album over and over since it reminds me a lot the death of Layne and the tragedies he suffered. Once Warrel Dane made a comment on the Nevermore album "Dreaming Neon Black", like ; "I ripped off my heart and put it into a CD". I think, for Layne's part this album is "Alice in Chains", and it seems that he made us feel this situation in the album... So sad, indeed. Anyway, "Head Creeps" is really the one of the highlights from that album. Good choice!

[@tdub52]

My favorite off that album was God Am. Totally agree with you about that album. I feel like it was their darkest album, even more so than Dirt.

[@jeremynelson5311]

Damn straight

[@myst_or_sea]

This band is on another level right now. Seems like they could cover anything.

[@RK_peace]

Sign of an amazing band, when they can cover anything and still sound like themselves!!

[@Eefaux]

And yet feeling like AIC.

[@kapuda9364]

Yeah the drummer and Troy lol

[@robinsharkey6658]

Are you kidding. When were they, "OFF another level"

[@gardensup52]

Have they ever covered any Rush? Does anyone know?

[@kellicouch5883]

Not an easy song to cover. Mastodon killed it! Brilliant!

[@rattlecanstudios]

This is why Mastodon is one of greatest bands out there

[@roymcgovern8572]

Alice got me through stage 4 brain cancer on two occasions, and to cover them is so "encroaching".........(but these dudes felt this song rather than playing it.........and holy SHAT what a good job......thank you for bringing Layne back alive for (at least 4 minutes and 29 seconds)

[@eldubya7972]

Stay strong Roy. I had an Op for Stage 2 Astrocytoma three years ago and I am still ok. Touch wood. Keep fighting. Thoughts from Europe.

[@OW79]

Roy is just an Anglicized version of the French "Roi" (King) :D Hang in there and rock on!

[@bryanc.8441]

Hope your good Roy. Praying for your complete recovery .

[@allinink8077]

hope you're well brother

[@zeroprogressive]

I hope everyththin g is ok m8, much love

[@DraugrGrog]

"This song needs a lot more fills" -Brann, probably

[@drazil33]

And they all need to be straight 16th notes

[@nawsh2252]

Looool

[@paulakapablo1749]

Brann showed great restraint. A lesser drummer could not have held back.

[@angelofverdun456]

@@paulakapablo1749 basically played the song the way it was. Personally, I would have like to see him play the way HE does. Great song, Brann could have made it his own I think.

[@thisfireburns9474]

He’s got the biggest fill-blue-balls by the end of the song…

[@killerfoodnation8347]

Poor Brann, I know he's holding back so much on this song. He's like a cheetah ready to pounce.

[@thisfireburns9474]

LOL my exact thought

[@s.f.morris7331]

what a great analogy

[@TrevorLahey3]

Yea, I wish he didn’t hold back so much. He didn’t quite nail the swing that Sean Kinney had. Still, two of my favorite drummers

[@hisradiancelordnasty]

TELL ME ABOUT IT

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

His drumming is like two dead weights on a string. Didn’t come close to Sean’s fantastic drumming on this song, why hold back and suck?

[@curmudgeon8]

As a self proclaimed music snob...I’d just like to say this was fucking dope💯 Amazing musicianship!

[@Gene-XL]

I don’t listen to Mastodon as often as I should, but when I do I’m always struck by how great and tight and versatile they really are!

[@kyurox603]

My favorite band covering my favorite song from my other favorite band. This is my favorite video.

[@2FastG]

This is my favorite comment

[@cleanmike7312]

@@2FastG 😂

[@joshputnam1211]

Man, I'm happy for you

[@shawnboogz7546]

So I guess these are a few of your favorite things🤣....great cover

[@eltonfaneco9590]

Same here.

[@williamtourville456]

I still think Cantrell is underated

[@JamoonXerxesSauber]

I think as time goes on he's being appreciated more and more, but yh defo still underrated

[@thebigv8644]

Always has been. He's so much like EVH in that while he writes/plays some great riffs and solos, his rhythm playing has been overlooked.

[@akk9196]

No one thinks Cantrell is underrated

[@tbeaul1]

@@akk9196 absolutely no one 🤘🤘

[@seancollins9597]

He is severely overlooked because he is like Toni Iommi in the sense that they are masters of simplicity. Effectiveness over complexity at all times. They are extremely good guitarists and very similar.

[@chopper4484]

This MoPoP induction generated some of the best covers ever. Great effort by Mastodon

[@chuckpease8586]

The rug really ties the room together...

[@Vergilsma]

Indeed. The dude abides.

[@shuruff904]

The few people that disliked this let it really eat them up.

[@vinceruland9236]

You are right. I think they should watch it again, and again....

[@pashluv2601]

Ooh, I hope it Really eats them uuuuuuppp, yeahh - 😂

[@shuruff904]

@@pashluv2601 they had time to think it out.... Yeah

[@josephshanefuller2680]

These people just don't know what good music is these people is disrespecting this band and Alice in chains

[@aaronkenney_17]

Their weak will won't help them heal their hearts.

[@zacster311]

I grew up on Alice In Chains and then I found Mastodon years later. Love both bands and this cover was so good. They not only did the sound justice, but they added their signature sound to it. Nice work boys. Layne would be proud

[@Noblesavage77]

100%🤘🔥

[@WoKEWoRLdMAdNess]

That was one of the best AIC covers I've ever heard. Mastodon are so talented.

[@georgebanks4360]

Man, they killed that cover!!! Really captures the “controlled chaos” of the song!

[@Lester.M]

They nailed the harmony aspect, love these guys. Original and very talented.

[@ralphonsnowflakes]

Never would of guessed they sounded the best of all the AIC covers. Great job guys!! That was really good!!

[@NLuKa420]

I dunno, KoRn doing Would? was excellent.

[@ralphonsnowflakes]

@@NLuKa420 I thought the band did well but Jonathan Davis dropped the ball with his vocals. I was really disappointed.

[@cwiiin513]

Korn was amazing. Metallica is my favorite band, but I was disappointed in their cover.

[@fieldstraw25]

Check out Opeth's cover of Would?

[@USinchains]

For real, AIC covers are usually a let down but I feel cleansed right now. I hope they do more AIC, angry chair, dirt, rain when I die, I need all that.

[@pedalhawk7]

Shout out to Bill Kelliher for rocking Jerry's signature Friedman amp. Nice touch.

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

He actually has his own custom Friedman amp. It's called Butterslax, based on an old band he was in.

[@tommythompson5939]

@@PHLCoffeeSnob it is based on Jerry's Friedman though.

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

@@tommythompson5939 How do you know? Friedman is Friedman. Jerry could have his own setup back in the 90's plus a preamp and pedals at the time. Bill has a custom-designed Friedman amp specifically made for him, that regular people can also buy

[@tommythompson5939]

@@PHLCoffeeSnob because he has said so in interviews. Thats how he learned about Friedman. He is friends with Jerry. Also talked with him about it at a meet and greet. He loved the tone of Jerry's Friedman and wanted one with his preferences. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYbPnZ2Hm8qnfK8 starts at the 7min mark.

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

​@@tommythompson5939 You misunderstand the whole thing. Kurtis said he was using Jerry's amp. Jerry's amp is different than Bill's and isn't necessarily based on Jerry because we don't know if Jerry is using other equipment to get his sound, such as a preamp and/or pedals. Jerry's amp sounded cool to Bill and Bill just wanted to use the same company. That's it.

[@Christopheles_Doom]

This is some of the best live mixing I’ve ever heard. Props to the audio engineer.

[@Swaggycat_yt]

That's probably the best Alice in Chains cover I've heard

[@sk33n]

Close second IMO kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z56cenpsa6qIm5I

[@gabandy]

The spirit of Layne flying around Mastodon. Damn, this is so good!

[@daves6503]

Layne era AIC is now so evidently such a MASSIVE Influence on heavy music..... What a band....so good, I can spin the DIRT Album, 24/7 every day....any day....and NEVER get tired of it. A truly perfect record.

[@pashluv2601]

Alwayz thought Facelift was great all the way thru as well. And while Dirt started out as my fav. between the 2 of them (after they both existed), I did come to appreciate Facelift more later on than I had previously. I think maybe after I hit my 1st phase of revisiting & bangin 80's metal & rock again👅🤘😁 What can I say, that was the first music I was turned on by as a wee young kid, so it'll alwayz have a place in my heart 😉 But anyway ...

[@brentparks3669]

Nirvana, AIC, I can listen to everything they did and not find one song I don’t like.

[@395PRS]

I had a speeding ticket to prove it.

[@addminimal]

So as "Jar of Flies"!

[@danielcastaneda4356]

AIC is one of the bands that never put out a bad album

[@FrshChees91]

This is fucking awesome! Mastodon covering Alice in Chains makes so much sense. I don't know why I didn't know I wanted this.

[@thelocoraven]

Such an underrated Alice In Chains song.

[@71degrees]

We can't even believe how right this choice was.

[@mondoduke9103]

Best Alice in chains cover I've ever heard hands down

[@noworriesimfijian]

Like how so many of their contemporaries have paid homage to AIC. Also shows how unique and difficult Layne and Jerry’s vocal harmonies were integral and a key highlight of their sound. Throw in Jerry’s de-tuned guitar riffs and one of the best rhythm sections in the business with Sean Kinney and the two Mikes. Love how Mastodon kept faithful to the original, would love to see AIC cover Mastodon.

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

I think AIC could do Roots Remain from Emporer Of Sand album. Bill Kelliher wrote the lyrics about his mother's passing from cancer. If you hadn't heard it, listen to it and please let me know if you agree.

[@tylerjacobson8012]

@@PHLCoffeeSnob brann wrote the lyrics the day bills mom passed. Bills never written lyrics for the band.

[@negativezero3107]

If Layne was still alive and they did Crack The Skye, or Toe to Toes, .

[@StefanMedici]

This was one of my favourite covers from the show. These guys nailed it, the combination of metal and funk that was and is Alice. Fishbone were the other band, I'd pay to see do a gig of Alice covers.

[@pashluv2601]

Totally fken nailed it. Too bad it wasn't live w/ an audience and all that 😕

[@berlin040909]

Their overall vibe/sound is dead on for this song

[@RF-cu1vr]

Yes! Korn, Fishbone and Mastodon were the best!!

[@kevinrinke2246]

How bout METALLICA?

[@kevinrinke2246]

@R Skip grunge

[@SaadAwan5n4k3]

The best thing about Mastadon covering Again is that they kept it so close to the original, n that is like major respect factor for Alice in Chains

[@McCrapweasel]

Did the original justice while adding their own stamp on it - excellent f*cking cover.

[@nick3718]

bass tone is killer

[@jaywright9820]

Perfect Alice in Chains song done perfectly by Mastodon. These guys would do an incredible covers album!

[@a.j.santiago303]

Loved how Tom Morello talked about his friendly rivalry with Layne Staley about who was more metal, and then they cut to Mastodon with this fire cover of an already awesome, crunching song.

[@nutshell8687]

So fire hey bruh

[@blacklassie558]

That was an excellent cover. I love how they did the vocals. They really got the vibe going of Alice in Chains sound. Great job

[@That_many_watts]

Holy cow mastodon crushed this

[@tonywalker8421]

Brent's vocals are awesome!

[@JJRiley]

Holy crap I wasn’t expecting that. Great job on that cover.

[@heroicrockstar]

One of my favourite bands covering one of my favourite bands 😍, Brann taking it easy on the drums for a change 😂

[@thecontrolkids]

Looks like bill is using a Jerry Cantrell signature amp, which is just the cherry on top

[@mustardnbiscuits5338]

Man im from Atlanta and raising children just made me only discover this band about 3 years ago. Love em. When I saw they were covering an AIC song my first thought was."bad idea". Layne would have loved it. Awesome. These guys might not be everyone's cup of tea, but no one can argue all of them are MONSTER musicians. True supergroup.

[@pizzarat7825]

They are awesome to see in Atlanta! Hometown shows are always killer !

[@buzztone6250]

Awesome cover, those harmonies were perfect just like Layne and Jerry (AIC). Although I'm not surprised really, Mastodon are masters of their craft .

[@tdub6106]

What the hell would this world be without Mastodon. I freakin love this band!!!

[@frankcall8567]

They did honor to this song, great job!

[@grrrant]

This is probably the best Alice cover ever. And Mastadon are badass. A++

[@johndcoffee632]

Hah did you see Fishbone do Them Bones?

[@jodybradshaw9997]

Dude... they’re the best. Each individual brings their own things to the table. Been with them since Remission and I’ll stay with them till the end and beyond.

[@Bob_Jones123]

You know you're getting old when even the band covering the song from the 90's looks like they are all in their 90's!

[@analuciaprado51]

Yeah! "You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become a CLASSIC". hahahah

[@pashluv2601]

Right??! 😂 I was thinking kinda the same shit, Bob 😅 In the words of J. Hetfield ~ "Sad but True" , sad but true ...

[@somedude5414]

Here ya go: The Warning. These girls have been slaying old Metalheads like us and turning them into fanboys for about 5 years now. "Ugh" and "Queen of the Murder Scene" will restore your faith in the future of Hard Rock. Seriously. Check the many reaction videos people have been making about them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipask3puo9CCn7c

[@matthewbarber6381]

Proooobably my favorite Alive in Chains cover. This is just the ultimate compliment to Alice In Chains. Killed it.

[@gaminonya7599]

Can we all just appreciate how fucking amazing AIC IS!!!!!! NOT WAS, BUT CONTINUES TO BE!

[@fairviewhomestead]

Got on that kick a couple of months ago. Also Jane’s Addiction. 🤘🏻

[@jtl9283]

Honestly, the self titled album is my favorite AIC album. Was very happy to see my favorite band cover a song off of it.

[@Phil_MacHawk]

That old Silvertone amp is bad ass. Used to use one in the studio and live.

[@stratplayer96]

I saw the exact mid-60's head and cab for sale in an antique store in Cambria, Ca. for $700.

[@121919761]

I love when people play metal on vintage amps. I do myself too

[@lesflynn4455]

That was awesome. "Again" is one of those songs which shouldn't work but it totally does. Mastodon smashed it. I've never listened to their shit, so I don't know what they're normally like, but they did a great job with this track. Five stars from me.

[@BleakJester0421]

Listen to the song “Ancient Kingdom” by them

[@denbotrexwell]

Or Steambreather or Toe to Toes...

[@mosdrew]

Or Mother Puncher 😈

[@MetallicaKing48]

I love how progressive these guys are and how involved each member is in their music. These guys are true artists and they always know how to kill it. I saw them live back in 2009, that sure was one of the most memorable shows of my life. Oblivion, Red Baron, Stargazer, Colony of Birchmen, Sleeping Giant, Seabeast, Iron Tusk, Remission, March of The Fire Ants, and Trainwreck were all performed live, with short bass and drum solos to fill in. These guys are legends of the stage.

[@jimijames27]

This is the kind of band I want to see doing these covers.

[@LegerAndCo]

bruh this is killer, mastodon has to be AIC fans to be this good at replicating it jesus.

[@coreyjwingate]

So happy to see AIC getting this love. Especially these lesser known BANGERS

[@shuruff904]

"Lesser-known bangers" *Surprised pikachu face

[@skyguy5587]

@@shuruff904 Yeah I’ve been banging ‘Again’ since I was like 12... 30 and old now haha

[@TheNihilistOfficial]

Mastodon aren't "lesser known bangers". I've heard them on the radio here in small town USA

[@coreyjwingate]

@@TheNihilistOfficial im talking about the song Again by Alice in chains not the band playing it.

[@schandmaske]

@@TheNihilistOfficial your comment was pretty dumb, but so was the initial post that spawned this thread. You're equally matched...

[@roymcgovern8572]

Man I keep feeling like I have discovered something brand new when I see and hear this song played by these guys. I can only imagine the honor these dudes now possess by reaching this level......

[@yannickomani7382]

Just the best online performances of the COVID period - or any other time. The MoPop series honoring Alice in Chains is just so very well done, from this performance to Fishbone's amazingly celebratory rendition of Them Bones; belongs in a museum or some shit like that.

[@scottbowermaster2608]

You guys kick ass in everything you all do! Love your remake and hope for more!!!

[@dadkingcoffey8333]

Great job. Can tell you guys enjoyed jamming

[@skottyo]

I still remember being blown away by this song when the album first came out. The "do do. Yeah" part especially blew my mind. Lol. I love it.

[@ruffneckmedia]

this is great. I have "hear of" these guys for years. 1st time hearing them...they're tight

[@peachmelba1000]

Mastodon is an incredible band.

[@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime]

@@peachmelba1000 was*

[@leviathan3630]

@@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime oh shut up

[@brantbiggs]

This is the first Mastodon ive ever heard..id heard the name but first tiem listening, , covering one of my favorite AiC songs, these guys nailed it

[@Ianforcements5669]

Oh damn, I thought I watched all of these. How could I miss MASTODON?

[@jam1870utube]

The truly great rock bands are fans first and can master cover songs of their own rock heroes. Mastodon are one of those bands.

[@denchikanchik]

Actually prefer this over original studio

[@regularSenseAppeal]

AiC was easily the most badass band of the Grunge era. Nice cover!

[@featheryfemme]

Staley, Cantrell, Kinney, Starr/Inez, just an unbeatable combination of musicians. Insane to think those guys could've just never met and we could've missed out on something so incredible.

[@ArM4ND01]

Alice in Chains w/ Layne is one of my all-time favorite bands. The Mastadon boys KILLED IT!!!!!!! Just awesome.

[@Mexicrow]

Is anyone really surprised that this is AWESOME?! Pfft!!! It's Mastodon.

[@OmniTron1000]

Mastodon ages like the FINEST wine.

[@groushka]

I like how they sang it with three voices in order to follow the original production (2 of them are quite similiar to Layne’s, the grey-haired’s is more like Jerry’s)

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

That's Troy Sanders. Brann Dailor is the drummer, Brent Hinds is generally lead guitar, Bill Kelliher is usually rhythm guitar, but is lead on some songs

[@MeatEatingVegan777]

Yeah. It was pretty clever and well done.

[@cliffordpike6850]

Brilliant song choice and really well played!

[@mighty1NE]

How do all these MoPOP songs sound so amazing. It is better than a studio recording. Everything is f***ing perfect. I wish all metal sounded exactly like this.

[@glibobbo]

This was so much more pleasant than I knew it would be.

[@josephshanefuller2680]

This is really good stuff you know Jesus Layne are having a blast

[@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime]

that's not how it works man

[@joejackson9986]

Who's Jesus Layne?

[@josephshanefuller2680]

@@joejackson9986 sorry I didn't put a, while I was meaning the two of them

[@pashluv2601]

@@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime - Right @Joe, wtf are you even talking about? That's not how What worx? The afterlife (if there even is one)? And this bc of your abundant amount of experience & time spent there, is it? 🙄 What a fucken douche ... 😒

[@pitpride1220]

Keep coming back to this. AIC is very difficult to get right. They killed this! This turned me into a Mastadon fan.

[@leyhio1455]

Kudos to the guy who mixed this!!!! Very well done! Amazing tribute guys!!!!

[@LucasRza]

Mastodon never fails, love this cover, sounds incredible and keeps the mastodon brand, you guys rock the shit out of it

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

Still motivated, still rocking! Best to all. 🇺🇸

[@904jagzsuck5]

Checking back in.. I tell ya, this is probably the best AiC cover ever done. They did this some major justice.

[@HammerAndFlame]

See, now THIS is how you do a cover! Faithful to the original, but with a little Mastodon flavor. Well done!

[@johntilson2535]

AIC are the kings of dissonance for sure but Mastodon does a good job here. Hail to the king(s)!

[@caseywilson7768]

I can't think of a better band to cover this song. They killed it. Very cool!