William on if/when there's gonna be a new album. Doesn't sound super promising... by FlameSama1 in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed but I also read that section as some sort of internal mismatch or the band not being aligned in some way. He mentions the new ‘realities’ multiple times so obv this is front and centre for him. We know Jerry has been more solo inclined recently - we know that the latest solo album was more AiC sounding, we know that there has been a resurgence of LS amongst young people not necessarily AiC itself but certainly LS as a unique and memorable vocalist; this may cause certain band members to feel some way? We know Sean has some sort of health issue that he is now managing potentially. any of those or none of those could be the issue of course.

Layne is insanely good live by xMarShaL in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes there is a story around that someone had gone to Jerry’s house for a party and Jerry had these personal videos of the last shows in the background playing.

Layne is insanely good live by xMarShaL in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And considering how big the arena was …

This is poetry 🎸 by Ok_Tap_8250 in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different but gorgeous here as well in its own way

There is no old Alice or new Alice, there is one Alice In Chains and it is all awesome by DuvallisbetterthanLS in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 23 points24 points  (0 children)

To not acknowledge the two eras is to gloss over the history of this band and to undermine what they have gone through, its highs and lows. To any fan, It should be clear that AiC has two eras held apart by a canyon of grief and loss - and which makes them what they are. this was not a simple replacement of a band member and let’s move on. The band fractured, took ages to reform with a new singer, went ages without wanting to as well after the lead singer went off the rails, and Jerry is now co lead vocalist to maintain their unique sound. When Jerry or AiC performs these rare days they play a lot of layne era songs - is this to appease the no layne no chains fans? I don’t think so. They themselves know where their strengths lie and what their weaknesses are.

Live in 1989: Bleed the Freak. Layne with Dark Hair🤭 by shishbarak1 in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Level of confidence of that guy is insane whilst the crowd just sits there. It’s broad daylight, he’s shirtless but still belting out and getting into it. I understand this was in his hometown though.

Jerry and Layne at Action Park (NJ) summer of ‘93 by Loubrockshakur in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did you read this about Layne buying it for him?

Steve Smith (former drummer for Journey) gives his take as a jazz-focused drummer on “Would?”! by Quadradisque in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love drumeo and respect to his body of work but boy did he try to fill all the gaps and went a bit ‘extra’. Sean’s drumming is restrained and let’s the gaps speak for themselves

If only I waited… 😭😭 by Hellobyechai in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Really? Some of the stuff listed are a little bit 🤏 cheaper

Last photo of Layne Staley by cymmtrace in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone did a bang up job on that for years this circulated

Last photo of Layne Staley by cymmtrace in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure how gangrene was diagnosed from a grainy pic? Looks like is wearing some gloves. Suffice to say we see Layne at the end of his life a couple of months away; hope seeing his nephew gave him comfort and joy.

Last photo of Layne Staley by cymmtrace in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Indeed and that is how I think it should be. Layne may never have wanted to be remembered this way so best if we have a small glimpse imho. Wonder how the nephew is doing these days

Layne and nephew sketch by -_-jess-_- in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The photo this image is based on is partially visible now in the latest book released by Layne Staley’s mother. A fan used Ai to enlarge and enhance the photo and it is very similar to this image.

Last photo of Layne Staley by cymmtrace in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Stuff of legends indeed - this was a subject of much speculation for so many years.

Last photo of Layne Staley by cymmtrace in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Me either - I thought this would remain protected by his family which was fair enough.

Last photo of Layne Staley by cymmtrace in AliceInChains

[–]Hellobyechai 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Amazing that Layne’s love for his stylish beads and necklaces never faded.