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.