People should ease off Duvall. No one expected him to be like Staley. Guy's good and he has balls to even take on the job that used to belong to a true legend!
DuVall really does a great job. Everyone is unique. Layne was unique. you can't replace someone when they die. That's what death is. Still, DuVall really has shown himself to be one of the best after joining AIC.
Everone expected AIC to pull a AC/DC and get a vocalist who would mimic Layne. If you want an Layne copycat go see an AIC cover band. This is the REAL AIC!
Duvall definitely sounds like Layne, not exactly but you can definitely hear the similarities. When I first heard Check My Brain I thought it was Layne.
I think what differs DuVall's voice from Staley's is how unlike than Layne Staley's voice which is heterogeneous or distinguishable when mixed with Jerry Cantrell's voice, DuVall's voice is more homogeneous when mixed with Cantrell.
+KoolAidAlex I agree completely. I was just listening to The Devil put Dinosaurs Here today. WHile it's super fricking heavy and I enjoy it, DuVall's vocals just don't stand out against Jerry
That’s a very great explanation. Man, Layne and Jerry connected/were synergetic, so amazing in their vocals. Listening to isolated vocal tracks from MITB or Would show their amazing vocals.
Long time AIC fan and for me their newer stuff is really top quality. Also Duvall is a perfect fit. Of course Layne will always be unique but I really don't think they could get a better singer to carry on.
I think Layne did a lot of things better but DuVall does him justice i’ll give him that. I have mad respect for DuVall because he knew full well when he joined the band that people were going to hate him and he still went through with it and it really worked out.
I don't think talent difference is a factor. Sure Layne is a one of a kind talent, but one could argue that the real appeal to him is his raw emotion and intensity of his singing. Especially on the songs he wrote about his own life experiences, like this one. Duvall is a great vocal talent, but you can't replicate the personal emotions behind those songs, but I think its good that those songs live on.
Duval does an amazing job. I'm sure there were times where he felt like I'm just a guy replacing Layne Staley. But became the driving force keeping the band together
I’m just gonna come out with this: Duvall is not Staley, but he at least keeps the band sounding somewhat the same. Blink 182 choosing Matt skiba was an example of changing a bands sound dramatically as skiba doesn’t even begin to resemble delonge.
@ Murf why do you think this is , is he somewhat unsure of deval , honesty I like him and he is good but somehow not singing the way Layne did is kinds getting to me a little even though I want Will to succeed
IMO, they're not A.I.C though. When 50% of the band is gone, just change the name like Face-lift or Angry Chair. It's like PanterA playing without Dime and Vinnie. Nothing wrong with it, it's just not Alice anymore. Duvall is an awesome frontman for sure no doubt but it's a different dynamic
I really liked the comment that William will never be able to sing Layne's songs with the same kind of pain and emotion because these songs are about Layne's struggles and Angry Chair was entirely written by Layne (both lyrics and music). But I also like one of the comments I read that William should not sing Layne's songs. I totally agree
Alice In Chains is the best band ever, but with amazing Layne and because of incredibly talented Layne. I cannot listen to these songs with the new singer. To me, this new AIC is just a totally different band
While you're busy hating on William, remember that without him Alice would have died right along with Layne... William got them moving again, has a great voice, and brings the second guitar to the stage. I think he's a badass.
I absolutely agree! This is a joke without beautiful, so very talented Layne. And this new guy sounds horrible. He ruined such an amazing song written by Layne. At least they should not sing the songs wonderful, sweet Layne used to sing
How do you "spite" coffee? That's interesting. I know you can spit it, but I guess there are new things I never heard of that are being revealed as we speak ;-)
People should ease off Duvall. No one expected him to be like Staley. Guy's good and he has balls to even take on the job that used to belong to a true legend!
Exactly, It’s impossible to bring Layne back so why not bring William in. He does a good job
Good singer and musician.
Then Willie should just stop trying to hard! He sucks on this song!
@@shirleebostrom7230
You’re the type of the AIC fans that sucks lmao
Just enjoy the music
Duvall was the most complete fit Jerry could ever find!!! Great 👍🏻 choice!!!
DuVall really does a great job.
Everyone is unique. Layne was unique. you can't replace someone when they die. That's what death is.
Still, DuVall really has shown himself to be one of the best after joining AIC.
Everone expected AIC to pull a AC/DC and get a vocalist who would mimic Layne. If you want an Layne copycat go see an AIC cover band. This is the REAL AIC!
zero zipper Brian Johnson sounds nothing like bon scott
Oisin Gillespie Brian Johnson is fucking awful
@@osheen7337 i think he means axl rose
Duvall definitely sounds like Layne, not exactly but you can definitely hear the similarities. When I first heard Check My Brain I thought it was Layne.
Guys stop comparing Duvall with Layne, his voices are extremely different
Both are great
Alice in chains, the greatest grunge band ever. That's right nirvana fans, I said it.
Absolutely
theblackmamba323 I think you are partly right but Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam are all awesome.
Nirvana is overrated af. I mean they're great but so are aic, soundgarden and pearl jam.
Kurt was layne and Jerry in 1 just sayin
Robert Bradshaw no way. Kurt couldn't even sing or play guitar
I think what differs DuVall's voice from Staley's is how unlike than Layne Staley's voice which is heterogeneous or distinguishable when mixed with Jerry Cantrell's voice, DuVall's voice is more homogeneous when mixed with Cantrell.
+KoolAidAlex I agree completely. I was just listening to The Devil put Dinosaurs Here today. WHile it's super fricking heavy and I enjoy it, DuVall's vocals just don't stand out against Jerry
Kind of agree. Their voices are very similar, which works well for their new songs.
@@GN0MEz I wish TDPDH had a B-sides or Deluxe. I love every song on that album.
That’s a very great explanation. Man, Layne and Jerry connected/were synergetic, so amazing in their vocals. Listening to isolated vocal tracks from MITB or Would show their amazing vocals.
Duvall sounds good on this one. Props to the guy!
this song needs to get back to the live setlist, they don't play this enough
I just went and saw them last summer during the rainier fog tour and they played it first lmao
I think Layne where ever is soul is now is happy that Alice In Chains is still carrying on his work by playing the songs he wrote.
this is amazing idk why people dont like it
Long time AIC fan and for me their newer stuff is really top quality. Also Duvall is a perfect fit. Of course Layne will always be unique but I really don't think they could get a better singer to carry on.
@@jigrodrigues facts
Never did I think I'd say this but Mike Inez bass too loud lol
Burying a bassist under the kick drum is a common mistake in live shows. Rolling off treble on the sans-amp will remove that annoying click tho.
i think only layne could pull angry chair off
Yeah it’s totally his song. He wrote it, played guitar live and of course his vocals are unable to be matched
I feel like there's a lot of songs that only Layne can pull off but Alice in chains newer songs like " decision" could only be sung by Jerry and Will
I think Layne did a lot of things better but DuVall does him justice i’ll give him that. I have mad respect for DuVall because he knew full well when he joined the band that people were going to hate him and he still went through with it and it really worked out.
I don't think talent difference is a factor. Sure Layne is a one of a kind talent, but one could argue that the real appeal to him is his raw emotion and intensity of his singing. Especially on the songs he wrote about his own life experiences, like this one. Duvall is a great vocal talent, but you can't replicate the personal emotions behind those songs, but I think its good that those songs live on.
Duval does an amazing job. I'm sure there were times where he felt like I'm just a guy replacing Layne Staley. But became the driving force keeping the band together
I’m just gonna come out with this: Duvall is not Staley, but he at least keeps the band sounding somewhat the same. Blink 182 choosing Matt skiba was an example of changing a bands sound dramatically as skiba doesn’t even begin to resemble delonge.
I tried. Can't do it.
Espectacular!!! ❤️🖤🤘😎
I find myself singing along to the bass guitar lol
Qué bien pego onda William Duvall en Alice! Muy buen vocalista! Encaja bien en esta banda! Tiene todo para ser un rockstar
is that Lenny Kravitz ?
+Oscar R Surely (A younger version)
+Pirulito que bate-bate lolol
That's exactly what I thought!!! Looks just like him... R.I.P. Layne Staley.
Oscar R i thought too!!!
LMAO!
Angry Chair is Layne's song ;(
que brutalidad esto !por dios señores!
For those that are asking who that is he is William Duvall
He really does sound like Lane 😮
No, he doesn't.. lol
This is a "CALM CHAIR"...POOR DUVALL...
Hahahaa yes!
hahaha Very clever.
You haven't heard their newer stuff. Their newer albums are far heavier than anything they made back in the 90s.
I like the new singer!
I have no problem duvall singing it, I just don't like it as much as the other live versions because its slower, blueser and less heavy
0:16 love u even more, steve vai
Cantrell Mustaine(?
Jerry always looks pissed. Shame
Es muy extraño cory taylor no se si es el indicado para asumir en una banda legendaria como esta le falta voz...aunque no esta mal
@ Murf why do you think this is , is he somewhat unsure of deval , honesty I like him and he is good but somehow not singing the way Layne did is kinds getting to me a little even though I want Will to succeed
I don't think Duvall understands the song
Ese no es corey taylor.Corey taylor es el vocalista de slipknot
Who the fuck said it was corey taylor?
COREY TAYLOR ??????? .... DE QUE HABLAS ????? ESE NO ES COREY TAYLOR...ES WILLIAM DUVALL
In my opinion, they can replace Layne with Duvall, but they shouldnt do songs he wrote. Just me. DuVall cant do kt justice
IMO, they're not A.I.C though. When 50% of the band is gone, just change the name like Face-lift or Angry Chair. It's like PanterA playing without Dime and Vinnie. Nothing wrong with it, it's just not Alice anymore. Duvall is an awesome frontman for sure no doubt but it's a different dynamic
Wack yo
Aight but what is this guy
good to see Alice in Chains still going, but without Layne any cover band will sound as good..
I really liked the comment that William will never be able to sing Layne's songs with the same kind of pain and emotion because these songs are about Layne's struggles and Angry Chair was entirely written by Layne (both lyrics and music). But I also like one of the comments I read that William should not sing Layne's songs. I totally agree
Then you will never hear songs from their first 3 albums and 2 ep's🤷♂️
This sound bad
One huge sausage fest.
Alice In Chains is the best band ever, but with amazing Layne and because of incredibly talented Layne. I cannot listen to these songs with the new singer. To me, this new AIC is just a totally different band
Sin Layne no es lo mismo👎🏻👎🏻
Until mr. cantrell did put the song more slow for the little William can to sing the song, That boring and slow!!!...VIVA LAYNE STALEY !!
While you're busy hating on William, remember that without him Alice would have died right along with Layne... William got them moving again, has a great voice, and brings the second guitar to the stage. I think he's a badass.
Without Lane its shit.
Exactly,Staley is the original singer and the best for Alice in Chains,they should hire other singer...
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I absolutely agree! This is a joke without beautiful, so very talented Layne. And this new guy sounds horrible. He ruined such an amazing song written by Layne. At least they should not sing the songs wonderful, sweet Layne used to sing
It's not. They sound freaking cool.
no Layne no chain without him they suck
no no no definitivamente no sin layne no angry chair no alice in chains.
Just back off. Watch something else.
Poor soul so iluded in the past
Dude you are the kinda fans that suck, all you want to do is be stuck in the past! Try listening to their new stuff too.
That didnt sound good at all. Some bands' music doesnt sound that good live.
That’s some bullshit
Yea, he'll never be "as good" as Layne. Why? Because he's actually better.
funny! I like that.You are brave enough to state your opinion! I respect that!
Most definitely.
I liked the fact that you had the balls to say that but lets be real here
+Patrick Neavin (PSkitt82) lol, You actually made me spite my coffee up after reading that comment...
How do you "spite" coffee? That's interesting. I know you can spit it, but I guess there are new things I never heard of that are being revealed as we speak ;-)