So this is the new album title is it?

Sounds like the title of a stoner album.

Really can't wait for this, their last album "Black gives way to Blue" was awesome.

I liked "Phantom.." it seems ok for now

Loved the three songs released so far, "Stone" specially. Can't believe there are still 8 more.

Oh well this looks interesting can't wait to hear it.

I listened to "Hollow" and i liked it! I think this is gonna be great!

I really hope the album is better than the two singles that have been released. Otherwise, it will be a huge step down from the monumental comeback that was Black Gives Way to Blue.

Check it out, "Phantom Limb"
"Stone"
from The Rave In Milwaukee, Eagles Ballroom 15/05/13

The new AiC is a long, boring mess. This is coming from somebody who gave their comeback album a 9/10. The performance, almost 70 minutes long, lacks a single remarkable track, even though Cantrell is pulling out all the stops. I'd say the somewhat sterile vocal performances/harmonizing are to blame.
This is the first AiC album in which the trademark harmonizing is not the highlight of the album, in my opinion. Right now, it looks like this baby will sit right by Todtgelichter for worst album of 2013.

Dan is correct, and even Jerry Cantrell once defined Check my Brain's main riff as "seasick-like"

Hellacious album!! This Alice in Chains is much better than the 90's, very heavy and strong..great album

Written by AndMetalForAll on 26.05.2013 at 14:06

This Alice in Chains is much better than the 90's

I respect your opinion, but I honestly can't take it seriously.

Written by Diverge on 26.05.2013 at 18:34

Written by AndMetalForAll on 26.05.2013 at 14:06

This Alice in Chains is much better than the 90's

I respect your opinion, but I honestly can't take it seriously.

i'm not the biggest fan of Alice's 90's, not into too much grunge. But this AIC presents a very credible and strong heavy metal vein, it's a great album..

I liked it very much , not blown away by it though . a nice and easy album ...

Written by Diverge on 25.05.2013 at 03:21

Right now, it looks like this baby will sit right by Todtgelichter for worst album of 2013.

Do you mean most disappointing? Apnoe isn't horrible, it's just a major letdown for me. I have yet to spin this yet so stay tuned.

Some fantastic stuff in here, but I don't think it tops their excellent comeback album (by a slight margin though).
Still needs a few more spins!

Written by tea[m]ster on 27.05.2013 at 18:45

Written by Diverge on 25.05.2013 at 03:21

Right now, it looks like this baby will sit right by Todtgelichter for worst album of 2013.

Do you mean most disappointing? Apnoe isn't horrible, it's just a major letdown for me. I have yet to spin this yet so stay tuned.

Apnoe definitely has its merits, but it was, in my view, a total step backwards from Angst in every respect. The vocals have become a real weak point, about 85% of the album is dull and mundane, and I really don't like just how steeped in melody Apnoe was. Part of what was so tantalizing about Angst (your 2010 AOTY, and one of my all time favourites) was just how much they managed to mix into a cohesive, challenging musical arrangement: swirling post-rock, black metal, shoegaze, with long sinewy melodies that are almost absent on Apnoe. It's definitely not a bad album, though- I've rated it as "not good" because it didn't satisfy my own personal tastes-- obviously it has grown a little bit for you, though, and I'm happy you enjoy it. I haven't listened to Super Collider, but I'm almost certain it makes Apnoe look like a total masterpiece.

Anyway, let me know when you've listened to the new AiC. Apparently I'm in the minority about this album again- it's a total snoozefest, in my opinion.

Love it. If you like AIC you can't help but like this one. It still retains many of the heavy, doomy parts while giving a huge does of their patented layered vocal sound. Unlike Soundgarden, AIC has stayed mostly true to their roots and not gone totally 'Pop', even if their current material could be played on the radio. The bottom line is the quality songs keep coming and it sounds like AIC. Something I don't think I'll ever tire of.

Written by AndMetalForAll on 26.05.2013 at 14:06

Hellacious album!! This Alice in Chains is much better than the 90's, very heavy and strong..great album

OMG ...i am starting to blow my head up when I am seeing such commentaries from certain people fromthis site...

Written by RealEyes on 31.05.2013 at 08:16

Written by AndMetalForAll on 26.05.2013 at 14:06

Hellacious album!! This Alice in Chains is much better than the 90's, very heavy and strong..great album

OMG ...i am starting to blow my head up when I am seeing such commentaries from certain people fromthis site...

I said what I said because I was never a big fan of AIC, so for me this AIC is much more appealling.. much more heavy metal than grunge and for me that's a huge incentive to appreciate the band more now

Written by AndMetalForAll on 31.05.2013 at 14:14

I said what I said because I was never a big fan of AIC, so for me this AIC is much more appealling.. much more heavy metal than grunge and for me that's a huge incentive to appreciate the band more now

I never really saw the original AiC as grunge but then I never really bought the line of anyone being grunge. It was all just rock and roll to me. Anyway, I really dig this album. Standout track is "Phantom Limb". It's a beauty. I love Sean Kinney's drumming - he really defines the AiC sound for me. Not only is his playing on this album wonderful but the sound is great too, especially the hi-hats.

Written by Ace Frawley on 02.06.2013 at 12:02

Written by AndMetalForAll on 31.05.2013 at 14:14

I said what I said because I was never a big fan of AIC, so for me this AIC is much more appealling.. much more heavy metal than grunge and for me that's a huge incentive to appreciate the band more now

I never really saw the original AiC as grunge but then I never really bought the line of anyone being grunge. It was all just rock and roll to me. Anyway, I really dig this album. Standout track is "Phantom Limb". It's a beauty. I love Sean Kinney's drumming - he really defines the AiC sound for me. Not only is his playing on this album wonderful but the sound is great too, especially the hi-hats.

Yeah! Your're right, "Phantom Limb" and most of the instrumental pieces in here really standout a lot, making it a great album and a very good follow-up to Black Gives...

Written by Diverge on 28.05.2013 at 05:31

Anyway, let me know when you've listened to the new AiC.

I have just listened to 5 tracks off the album. I can compare this to old AiC because I have not listened to their last album, yet. Considering what music I am interested in the most ATM (atmospheric black, post black, post metal, atmospheric sludge) this album is obviously quite different from what I am used to. Maybe that's why I like it. It uses Jerry Cantrell's (who I think is a genius) formula to a T and I really get that 90's nostalgic feel. A really nice jollity.

Justin Broadrick, Steve Wilson, Dan Swano, Trent Reznor, Devin Townshead. Jerry Cantrell? Am I off-base here?

Written by tea[m]ster on 09.06.2013 at 17:34

Justin Broadrick, Steve Wilson, Dan Swano, Trent Reznor, Devin Townshead. Jerry Cantrell? Am I off-base here?

What a list, all those names move mountains. Except for Devin "Townshead", I don't know who that is!

Good album. Sure, I'd like them to try and do a 'Dirt v2.0' but this album is enjoyable and well done. I wish there were some heavier songs, but I guess that's why I listen to death metal. I love Alice In Chains and this album provides more material to enjoy. I have to give it a few more listens, but so far so good.

Surprisingly good album!!!

Somehow it reminds of Puddle of Mudd, in a good way of course.

Written by [user id=28526] on 27.06.2013 at 22:32

Somehow it reminds of Puddle of Mudd, in a good way of course.

How? I think that band is more similar to Nirvana.

Nice,I really really like this album.