Ep467: Jerry Cantrell - Alice In Chains

Update: 2024-10-07

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Jerry Cantrell, founder, songwriter, guitarist for Alice In Chains, talks about his new solo album "I Want Blood", upcoming vinyl reissues of solo work, Alice In Chains, his love for vinyl and how to make the vinyl records special for fans.

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Interview start – Will Jerry be down in Australia?
I Want Blood, Jerry's new album, drops October 18, with a couple of tracks already streaming - pre-order vinyl editions of I Want Blood on jerrycantrell.com.
That wall of vinyl from an old interview? Not Jerry's—just someone’s house they filmed in.
While his own collection has gotten smaller, Jerry still enjoys spinning vinyl at home. Vinyl’s unique sound—compression, hiss, and all—keeps him hooked.
Jerry’s been involved in vinyl reissues, like Black Gives Way to Blue, and more are on the way.
Vinyl reissue plans of Self-Titled/Three-Legged Dog/Tripod album – 30^th anniversary reissues
Prefers creating albums - a commitment to what and where the band is at the time
“Boggy Depot” & “Degradation Trip” were created close together, as were “Brighten” and “I Want Blood”
Is there a theme or through line for “I Want Blood”? What did he learn about himself from this album?
Spoken-word versions of the songs specifically for the vinyl packages
Rather than etchings on vinyl, he prefers to give fans music content.
The spoken-word tracks were backed by music contributed by different musicians in his orbit - adds a unique flavour to the album.
He still loves making albums – writes music and considers the format
Other vinyl reissues – The Devil put Dinosaurs Here
They’ve managed to keep track of most of their tapes and artwork, despite some industry losses over the years.
Jerry confirmed that the self-titled album’s master tapes are safe, debunking rumours they were lost.
What’s up with Alice In Chains LIVE, Unplugged, etc?
When is a song for Alice in Chains and when is it a solo album track?
After an album and tour cycle, Jerry often takes a break from playing guitar to recharge creatively.
The next year – touring, solo shows, Alice In Chains dates, etc
Interview wrap up