Alice in Chain's new album.

[Rainier]

BLABBERMOUTH.NET STORY

The title of Alice in Chains upcoming album is BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE and will be released in stores and online SEPTEMBER 29TH.

ALICE IN CHAINS has set "Black Gives Way To Blue" as the title of its first new studio album in more than 10 years, due on September 29 via EMI's Virgin Records. The band and producer Nick Raskulinecz (RUSH, FOO FIGHTERS) began recording last October at Studio 606 in Northridge, California and recently finished mixing at Henson Studios in Hollywood.

Guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Inez reunited in 2005 at a benefit for victims of the tsunami in Indonesia. They began touring with new guitarist/vocalist William DuVall the following year.

"It's been a meaningful journey and a hell of a story," says Cantrell. "We're very excited to have a home at Virgin/EMI and are looking forward to writing new chapters in the book of ALICE."

"We're in a good place," adds Kinney. "We've made a record that we're really proud of, we've got a team in place that's passionate about the music and we're excited for the fans to hear the new songs."

"ALICE IN CHAINS has had a big hand in the evolution of music and I still can't believe we get to work with them," says Rob Stevenson, President of Virgin Records. "This music is going to remind people what we've all been missing."

"There is a tremendous sense of excitement and dedication within EMI around the world as we head into this album release," added Jeff Kempler, EMI's COO of New Music for North America and the U.K. "ALICE IN CHAINS' place in rock history is undeniable and when people hear this remarkable new work it will be clear how timeless, potent and visionary this band is."


Tiny sampler for what's to come:
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Out of the studio interview.
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[Rainier]

The new Alice in Chains single is out today, "A Looking in View"

Guitarist Jerry Cantrell said of the song:

The song basically speaks to any number of things that keep you balled up inside. A cell of our own making with an unlocked door that we choose to remain in. Focusing our attention inward instead of reaching out to a much larger world. I think this is common to us all. It's funny how hard we fight to hang on to a bone we can't pull through a hole in the fence, or how difficult it is to put down the bag of bricks and move on.

I think it's pretty good. A tad long, but its got that trademark Alice in Chains sound, reminiscent of their 1995 self-titled album (Sludge Factory, Head Creeps and Frogs come to mind)

If you're curious, you can download it free at their website (http://www.aliceinchains.com)

If you were a fan of their earlier work, tell me what you think if you take a listen.

BLABBERMOUTH Article on the Single, with tour information

[Fixxxer]

I didn't listen to the single yet, but I found it amusing how on the "registration" page it asks,

"Postal Code (if U.S.)"

Where's my "Zip Code (If Canada)"?

[Mutt_Dog]

Thats funny I don't use postal code, I use Zip code.