Mastodon + Russian Circles + Mutoid Man + Painted Wives cover Alice in Chains' “Rain When I Die”

[@TwoMinutesToLateNight]

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[@Bad_Chemicals702]

I hope Jerry Cantrell sees this so he does a cover with you guys.

[@TwoMinutesToLateNight]

we would DIE!

[@Bad_Chemicals702]

Two Minutes To Late Night I reckon he’d totally be cool enough to do it though. Looking forward to the free bird cover when comes on.

[@PhilthyCasualMedia]

That would be the best!

[@Strizz484]

@@TwoMinutesToLateNight absolutely should reach out to Jerry, cuz he seems like the type of guy who would totally be down for this.

[@foxyepoxy602]

@Jerry Cantrell

[@austindorf83]

Nobody will ever match the haunting harmonies of Layne and Jerry, but goddamn was this killer!

[@Neenerella333]

It's so greasy! I love it.

[@dirtiago]

Close enough..

[@stephenflickinger3210]

The growl is so close!

[@Gobearfoot_]

Exactly my thoughts. Not quite there but still awesome. What a song...

[@joshuareinaas5261]

Unpopular opinion; Layne was the worst part of the band.

[@martinbjorck]

Nice to see Brann outside of the kitchen.

[@DamonJanelle]

He wasn't even meant to be in the kitchen.. it was his fuckin' day off.

[@Greennoob2]

"It's okay to make mistakes" - Troy Sanders

[@DamonJanelle]

@@Greennoob2 hes not troy sanders in the kitchen my friend, he's chef troyardee... "its okay to make mistakes"....

[@rockerbob949]

I love the song(s) he sings in Mastodon

[@emigrant1510]

@@DamonJanelle *ROCK CHIPS*

[@hutl]

Everything is better with Brann on drums. His vocal harmonies are great too.

[@CheetoPhingers]

He normally doesn't have this kind of feel. Really nice to hear.

[@normang3668]

He failed to use spoons during the Spoonman part. Very disappointing.

[@locrianphyrigian3779]

Actually found him to distract from the song with so many fills. I thought it fit perfectly on spoonman, but not rain.

[@philanaemic]

@@locrianphyrigian3779 You don't invite Brann to a party and ask him to not be Brann.

[@2-pistols]

Oh, get a room fanboy

[@geoffreymartin5941]

Spoonman cameo alert.

[@blacktipbassmods8837]

that was brilliant

[@rockerbob949]

You caught it too 🤘🏼

[@kilakr13]

Everyone caught that.

[@rockerbob949]

white kid Everyone? You sure?

[@geoffreymartin5941]

@@kilakr13 Everyone? You're eight years old - you only know your parents!

[@rocesboyanthony5343]

Mastodon AND Russian Circles??!? I’ve never clicked something so fast before in my life

[@blkmtl96]

Seeing russian circles open for Mastodon was amazing!!!

[@SterlingSimmons22]

I saw Russian Circles open for Mastodon, they were great

[@sloburnjo]

was a good tour

[@notsure1969]

I saw Russian Circles open for Mastodon. It was the perfect appetizer for the main course.

[@blkmtl96]

@@notsure1969 it was a great tour

[@DBWildfoot]

That's 75% of Mastodon you've used on these covers so far. Time to enlist Hinds!

[@Peertjoh]

It's because of the Clutch effect. Where Clutch goes, Mastodon follows.

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

@@Peertjoh ummmmm i dont think so buddy

[@JInfinity7]

He has been spending the pandemic in the woods far far from civilization

[@SerjBassist]

Immediately after that they should call Scott Kelly

[@MacSalterson]

Which one was Troy in?

[@skatterpro]

That bass tone is MONSTROUS! Cool!

[@Apprentice_of_the_Leonine]

Sounds like an old SVT cranked way up, and I love that.

[@Sxionix]

Justin is such an underrated vocalist. Dude kills it here

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Not an easy song to sing ...

[@saradefelice5188]

Absolutely killed it, he sounds amazing

[@TwoMinutesToLateNight]

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[@Kilpleztim]

I am a member ;)

[@mybikeeatsyourcar]

Cover Lita Ford's kiss me deadly!

[@jodybarrett8832]

Brent Hinds, Mike Sheidt, Free Bird. Make it happen and I'll throw every dollar from my relief cheques at your beautiful faces.

[@marcoantoniodefreitasramal4429]

What's the band on Mike Sullivan's shirt?

[@Fhkctjv]

@@marcoantoniodefreitasramal4429 full of hell?

[@ajwilks1870]

Solid cover boys. Brann is not human. RIP Layne.

[@thatjacksondude858]

With Alice In Chains being such a tough band to do justice for, especially in the vocals, I honestly didnt have the highest expectations. I was soooooooo wrong, though. You guys absolutely nailed it. Maybe do Bleed The Freak with this lineup?

[@brianrankin5876]

Or sludge factory, nutshell

[@jesseb9882]

Or any of their songs that didn't make it to the radio.

[@metalmacabre9991]

@@brianrankin5876 yup! Or grind. My favorite alice in chains album is the self titled release of 94' that fucker is dark as hell.

[@gamby16a]

The anticipation is even crazier because of Stephen's Quicksand shirt. Can't wait to hear the AIC harmonies.

[@MrBlackskye]

Yes...I still love blasting "Manic Compression"

[@winterfresh984]

Don’t see much quicksand merch these days sadly

[@gamby16a]

@@winterfresh984 I think I've seen some stuff on Walter Shriefels' Instagram that's for sale somewhere online--their merch site or something.

[@redboxpix]

@@winterfresh984 go to Revelation Records site. They have Quicksand stuff.

[@winterfresh984]

gamby16a thanks for the info guys. I wasn’t trying to cop any, I just remember seeing quicksand shirts in hot topic one time but not anymore lol. Might go see what they got tho

[@bannedinallston]

After this, i wonder what the over/under is on a cover of Albatross by COC. That would rip given the 2M2LN stable

[@dana.c]

Some COC or Kyuss would be awesome!

[@bannedinallston]

@@dana.c oh man. Like a 9-minute-ass, chuggin-ass version of Green Machine.

[@Hirsute_Heathen]

Just learned that shit the other night! I don't know why I've slept on that song for this long. Was messing around with some doom/Khemmis/Crowbar riffs in drop A.

[@dana.c]

@@bannedinallston that would be a pretty epic Monday. I wouldn't complain is they went with some Pepper either. Win win in my book.

[@drewecantwell841]

Damn straight. 🤘

[@albolders6688]

You managed to get TWO Branns, holy guacamole!

[@donaldcady3839]

They should do a cover of 'Branded' by Rose Tattoo. Haha.

[@spudvader]

Imagine that drum-off 🤯

[@dalibins]

Thats my hip hop name...2Brann.

[@TwoMinutesToLateNight]

We can't believe we made the reunion happen.

[@thewagesofben1]

@@dalibins 2Brann 2Furious: Atlanta Drift

[@qgodsey3750]

I’m huge fan of Alice In Chains! I can say as a musician and nerd, this is truly awesome! I think Alice In Chains should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!! One of my favorite albums, actually two of my favorite albums is Facelift and Dirt!! Well done gentlemen 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@puppetmaster8551]

The should definitely be in the HOF, Jerry is one of the best songwriters ever

[@miguelnascimento2847]

For me AiC's peaked at their self titled album. All the ones before are great but the self titled is just above on every level

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@miguelnascimento2847 I love the self titled and am a big fan of all their albums but I think dirt and jar of flies is their peak. all their shit is great tho

[@miguelnascimento2847]

@@puppetmaster8551 jar of flies is hauntingly beautifull. I guess it all comes down to subjective interpretation, the self titled just comes out to me as the strongest of them all at what they are expressing. The entire album transpires desperation and decadence to an extreme and super genuine level.

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@miguelnascimento2847 hey man I love them all so I totally understand liking the Tripod album the most, it’s a great album with some of their best songs. Frogs/sludge factory/again/heaven beside you/grind/god am and fantastic songs, the whole album front to back is awesome. My fav is still dirt and I think jar of flies is also a perfect EP but Tripod is the shit. The run in the 90s was one of the best ever, facelift/sap/dirt/jar of lies/Tripod and then ending with the best unplugged performance ever imo, maybe my favorite stretch from any band ever. Love their last 3 albums too, Jerry Cantrell is a god

[@ashbrockoak6842]

The Van Halen Poster - Nice! (both classy and a bit eerie given the date!)

[@robertbauer3676]

I did not realize how much I needed to hear some Brann harmony vocals in an AIC cover.

[@XSOCKGUYX]

That smooth transition from Spoonman right into the bridge of Rain When I Die is absolutely earth shattering!!! One the best covers you guys have ever done!! Live on Layne!!!!

[@another_unique_username]

Damn, it doesn’t matter what song Brann plays he always kills it. That man can play

[@gaminonya7599]

The last time I seen Alice In Chains live was WITH, Layne Staley. I saw them on the No More Tours Tour with Sepeltura, and Ozzy in 1994 Layne was a beast on vocals!

[@BradCross1982]

Pretty sure that was 92 not 94. I don’t think Alice toured between 93-96. Only a few shows in 96 and the unplugged

[@BradCross1982]

94-96 I mean. They toured until the end of 93 then quit

[@justinloyd8315]

Sepultura is pretty f*cking heavy for that tour.

[@gaminonya7599]

@@BradCross1982 you are right, I graduated HS that year. My bad. I actually still have the t-shirt from that tour

[@QuasarSniffer]

Two Minutes to Late Night continues to astonish me with the combination of musicians, song choices, and arrangements. This made me check out Panted Wives (who are great!) and made me love the other musicians all the more. Thank you for this!

[@mattiodowd3209]

Who is this singer dude he is awesome

[@mattiodowd3209]

What band is he in

[@QuasarSniffer]

@@mattiodowd3209 the singer is the frontman of Painted Wives.

[@winterfresh984]

Best Alice cover I’ve ever heard. Love the spoonman riff too, badass

[@davidshofer8822]

Jesus. Fucking. Christ. I am a HUGE fan of the Layne Staley era of Alice In Chains. My hats off to EVERYONE involved in this masterpiece. From the musicians, recording people, engineering & mixing. BRA-mothefucking-O

[@benjamindavis2888]

What? What the ever loving F just happened? The damn best cover I've heard rendered by anyone. I wasn't expecting all of this. WOW. Thank you for the coolest thing I've encountered in years. Holy effing ess.

[@Mark.Bermudez]

Am I the only one that thinks it's eerie to see a picture of Van Halen on Gwarsenio's set just 9 days before his passing? RIP Eddie, you'll always be a legend!

[@richardkey4289]

It jumped out at me, too.but, dude likes what he likes, & I dig VH as well.( First concert I ever saw, VH, women & children first tour.hella party) r I p EVH

[@benjamindavis2888]

I hear you. As an aside though, that pic has been there a very long time

[@zelicanth1927]

Cool pairing! I remember seeing mastodon and Russian circles touring together three or so years ago, killer show.

[@Kidzelda0]

I hope this gets people looking into Painted Wives. Loved that last album they did.

[@TwoMinutesToLateNight]

SOOO good and underrated

[@ArM4ND01]

I'm such a huge Alice in Chains | Layne Staley fan and this cover blew me away. So very well done!

[@mikew9097]

Never seen these guys playing together before. Good stuff. That little kid on bass with the face paint is actually really good!! Awesome

[@alexanderkonczal3908]

These guys are amazing, but this video really highlights how perfect AiC's lineup was and how visionary their arrangement choices were.

[@rickardslagare8049]

Brann Dailor, that mans drumming is out of this world. The rest of the guys make magic, this is the definition of a supergroup!

[@justinhayes2194]

Awesome cover per usual!!! I think "Desert Cruiser" by Truckfighters would be a sweet cover to see!!

[@the.gods.of.obliviousity]

couple it with Freedom Run by Kyuss that would be epic

[@CheetoPhingers]

I wish that I could like this twice

[@richgates]

Holy fuck that bass line is PHAT!

[@andyhurtt]

Hot fudge that was awesome! Rain When I Die is one of my all time favorite AIC songs.

[@nilramos8196]

Guys, I can't take these levels of coolness anymore ... This is frickin' great! The covers just keep getting better and better!

[@adamarmstrong8768]

😆 the slow-down at the end! You guys are hilarious!

[@00_ELECTRICWIZARD_00]

had to check out painted wives after this one

[@Megametroidvania]

Imagine a super group performing covers of bands and songs that you love on a regular basis. Hoping I don’t wake up.

[@Mattalica-ss9pj]

Well restrained performance by Mr. Dailor -- sure, there were more fills than Sean Kinney, but about 120 fewer than Brann usually has. :) Not dissing - Brann's one of my favourite drummers. BTW - love the paint job on that kit.

[@TheUncleshady]

Yeah I was wondering how Brann Was going to deal with that. Sean doesn’t really fill the way Brann does. The type of music is also important because Alice in chains sludge grunge doesn’t really need fills.

[@SonicAlchemy13]

I never make "requests" 'cause this isn't 90's radio and my comment will never been seen by anyone important but I would love to hear 'Gwar and any of the Super Friends that participate in these covers to do "Hellion/Electric Eye." Never to ignore the content, this AIC cover was badass. There's your praise and like.

[@XI_Daisy_XI]

LOVE your pick for a non-request!!! 🤘😉

[@JR-dd4ec]

This is one of my favorite alice in chains songs!

[@Infametheus]

My tattoo artist put me onto Russian Circles. Definitely an awesome experience listening to that while getting inked for 4-5 hrs

[@brycemccuan6358]

Is it too selfish of me to not want the pandemic to end because I want more of these covers? This has been one of the most amazing things to hear, watch and follow. I love all of these different musicians coming together to play such awesome stuff! I also feel terrible that there is so much talent out there that I miss because I don't necessarily enjoy the particular genre, but seeing them do other stuff that they may not normally, has been really gratifying! I don't miss live shows so much because in my youth, I worked way too freaking hard and never had time to myself. this being 2020, not I dont have the time or the money to enjoy it, so youtube is where i am. Thanks again guys, its great to see this continue happening!

[@revelore4090]

vocalist did his best but damn, this just shows how much of a beast Layne was

[@ItsNoahHi]

i know right? the cover was great but god damn Layne was a monster!

[@charleskeeling2187]

Yeah... spine chilling and then...tear inducing.

[@kitplummer]

Part of this is the mix. Layne was in front of AiC. I think the vocal is good...just mixed badly.

[@mrbobawesome]

Any sensible vocalist doesn't try to do Layne, thy just try to do it justice. I think they did good here too, and you're 100% correct, Layne was an absolute beast.

[@josephbenson4444]

He's holding his own, good cover as always.

[@StuartYoung]

I've watched this like 10 times and only now did I notice that Brann is wearing a "They Live" t-shirt when playing the drums.

[@DanielTibbitsArtist]

the extra panache was great. dropping a few bars of different genres and that jazzy vibe at the beginning was poetry. you have excelled at the production and should be rewarded for your efforts.

[@GDSZD]

This is one of the best covers of any song I have heard. It takes the original, elaborates the fine details of the song, and extenuates the talents of the performers. Hats off gents to a great job. Salut.

[@Tyndan]

Easily one of your tightest covers. Everyone killed it!

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

Is there anything more powerful than human beings completely unrelated coming together playing instruments and creating these beautiful harmonious sounds? I din’t think so.

[@dana.c]

Love me some AIC and Two Minutes To Late Night is killing these covers!

[@danawhite9823]

Backed 100%, especially because you're another Dana.

[@dana.c]

@@danawhite9823 us Dana's have to stick together! 😂

[@alrightspider9930]

Justin with the finger guns. Nice!

[@JamesJonesReverendJ]

Justin was the first heavy band I saw using Fender amps. Funny how he surrounded himself with them....1...2...3...4...

[@primusdude87]

Saw Painted Wives open for Lacuna Coil on the Delirium tour in 2016. Loved their sound, and bought their CD immediately. Can't wait for their new stuff.

[@LetsPlaysAndLolz]

In honor of nearing elections, I think a cover of Vote With A Bullet would be fitting. We need some CoC in the mix.

[@f1sk8mm]

Need these covers on Spotify!

[@MentalLiberation]

Man this cover rocked. And you had a spoon man riff in there? You just made my Monday. 🤘🏿🤟🏿

[@Crooked_Rhyme]

Brann is a goddamned BEAST on the drums. AMAZING!!!

[@carnivorehitman]

Bass tone = AWESOME!!!

[@sweetrosel]

thank you for bringing the rain.. my winter sunflowers are up and ready

[@greymatters6015]

So much to say about this one! This is my favorite Alice in Chains song LOVED the arrangement. The opening guitar line was really nice and the bridge was cool, too. Nice Quicksand shirt! That singer needs more Fender amps.

[@josephbenson4444]

Oh my God, i don't know how i missed the Spoonman breakdown the first time i watched this.. That shit is so RIGHTEOUS. Keep up the good work guys. a little bitter sweet seeing the picture with Van Halen there. R.I.P. Eddie

[@jonpopa1908]

Two minutes to late night is DOPE. One of my favorite AIC tunes. Play this at my funeral muhphuccas!

[@RyTrapp0]

The dichotomy of this cover and Dallas Green's cover are EXACTLY what I need in my life

[@omind1]

So jazzed I finally jobbed up and can hit the Patreon. These bands hitting the classics kinda outs me in mind of the Best " Festival" ever. Google The Emmisions from the Monolith" and realized it was in Youngstown Ohio in a 300 ( maybe...) Capacity bar. First place I saw Baroness, Stinking Liz, Orange Goblin, Electric Frankenstein, Rwake, Disengage, Lost Goat, Bottom, Alabama Thunder Purdy, Buried at Sea, Dozer , Dixie Witch, Nimbus, Pelican, Place of Skulls, Pobah, Pork, Puddy, Rebreather, RPG, Solace, Starships, SubAraachnoid Space, A Thousand Knives of Fire, Trephane, Tumbler, Insane, Valid, Wedeater. Rob plus more. That's just 2004....CanYou DIG IT?!

[@shelleymurphy]

Russian Circles my favorite band of all time! Thrilled to see Mike Sullivan

[@josevillarreal3041]

Definitely going to get judged for this comment but this cover have help me get into Soundgarden and now Alice In Chain

[@TwoMinutesToLateNight]

You will get no judgement from us my dude. That's whole point. We want people to get into new music with these covers.

[@Yusifer100]

No judgement man. I'm actually a little jealous you get to discover these bands for the first time. Enjoy.

[@eschermond]

You're gonna get judged, but not harshly. 2MTLN covers got me into Coheed & Cambria

[@Georgeydores1]

@Erik Schermond this

[@yabathewise]

No worries man. My love for rock and metal started with guitar hero and this is much cooler than that so you're good

[@guitars14]

How ironic it is that 10 years ago today I saw Mastodon and AIC. Great cover!

[@ChainsX]

I was just thinking today you guys havent done a cover and hoping it would great if it was AiC. Dope🤙

[@hmetaljustin]

Good job all around! Especially the vocals!

[@evilmrpenguin]

They called him "Brodsky 2 Spoons" because he always played with two spoons

[@rustydr1560]

Painted Wives is great! This show is putting out truly awesome content. This arrangement is crazy good too.

[@craigdetroit]

This video has everything I love: Mike Sullivan, Alice in Chains, and Stephen Brodsky's Quicksand shirt. \m/

[@fredericchaboteau7056]

Wrote about the same comment. Everything we worship is in there...

[@OIP_1]

all of the above, see also the van halen poster

[@odallard]

Even though it’s a cover, Mike Sullivan started playing and I looked back and my phone like: “Yeah, that’s Russian Circles!” Sometimes, you just know a tone.

[@leesmith8342]

HOLY SHIT - You've made my entire year! Thank you x

[@fmoriss]

YESSIR! Mastodon and Painted Wives, I love it!

[@gsmith207]

Think the time signature is 7/4? Hence the sound garden spoonman reference with spoons? I might be over thinking this for a Monday! Ha! Either way awesome and a very difficult song to do! Ya nailed it tho! Vocals made the hair raise on back of neck. Incredible!

[@punkrockprepper3704]

It was 3 years ago today that I sat front row for Russian Circles, Mastodon, and Eagles of Death Metal. Amazing show!!

[@tlunsford]

so good. Thanks for the spoons

[@outtamyhead3005]

Great fucking cover and the spoonman segway was tight! Wooden spoon had me dying 💀

[@Crodon]

Is that a vintage B.C. Rich bass? Damn sick!

[@Therealbackslabbath]

That Spoonman interlude was a nice touch. 👏

[@liferescripted]

Now that you've got an in with Russian Circles, you gotta give Dave Turncrantz a turn...crantz

[@TheTheoryWizard]

It's so great to see Justin on this. He's such a great dude and an even better musician.

[@mrslvllk]

that bass sound is so good

[@adrienannesley8582]

So cool to see Mike Sullivan take part in this one!

[@salmonline]

Someone start a Go Fund Me for a real turntable for Gwarsenio, please.

[@TwoMinutesToLateNight]

Gonna get me that Jack White one that costs as much as two cars.

[@Ak0tnik]

Never thought that guy from Russian Circles was so into extreme metal. Which makes it great. Cover is amazing, btw

[@salmonline]

Dang... Gwarsenio going 70's old school with that BC Rich.

[@iii2187]

Mike Starr from AIC also used that bass live

[@jamesstuart3313]

Oooh the beauty of the mockingbird

[@brianmetaphor]

Shorthorn Mockingbird is the coolest guitar/bass ever.

[@jasondorst13]

I’m ready for some new Painted Wives

[@killahgrag1]

Dude, digging the Quicksand t-shirt. Such a great band!

[@fredericchaboteau7056]

Walter Gorilla Biscuits Quicksand Rival Schools Shreifels😎🙏

[@jackdough8164]

As good as it is it’s crazy how no matter who tries no one can sing the chorus to this song with the same power Layne had. Truly shows how irreplaceable he was!

[@rnrtruestories]

Wow that was incredible

[@brandongreene3213]

Tasty bass tone is friggin tasty

[@blangfrd]

This cover is awesome! The singer (dunno who it is) reminds me of a combination of Layne Staley and Chris Cornell. Very, very well done!

[@theaspiration]

That's gotta be the greatest compliment a singer can possibly receive.

[@DrTomoculus]

I was going to ask Gwarsenio a few videos back, that if he was done with his Gibson Nighthawk, I would be happy to have it. But then I got kind of lost in all the great covers on this channel. But in each one, Gwarsenio has a cool guitar or bass! Great collection of guitars Gwarsenio! And great covers of songs as well :)

[@vinyldiary6664]

No one can come close to Cantrell legendary guitar tone and Staley legendary vocal. The whole band is Killer, but Layne and Cantrell make AIC one of the top5 best bands in the history of heavy music!

[@gavingott226]

Anyone know what shirt Mike is wearing? Killer logo and artwork.

[@doomedwizard6198]

The band is mortiferum

[@mrbobawesome]

Goddamn, this is awesome!! I don't even know who most of these people are, but this is great.

[@clarencethomas6675]

I am in the same boat bro! Saw Quicksand live 23 years ago thou! Wish I remembered more of it........😢