Hear Alice in Chains' Gritty Cover of Rush's '2112' Ballad 'Tears'

This Just In From Seattle Music History!!!                                                                       Seattle's Own Alice In Chains Records Cover Of Iconic RUSH Track!                                                                                                                                               Alice in Chains add a subtle metal flair to Rush's hypnotic 2112 ballad "Tears," in a cover featured on the album's upcoming 40th anniversary reissue. Singer William DuVall delivers a grittier approach to Geddy Lee's original melody, and Jerry Cantrell spices up the instrumental sections with grandiose, harmonized electric guitar lines. The revamped "Tears" is Chains' first studio recording in three years. 

 The 2112 reissue, called 2112 – The 40th, includes other covers, like Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins and Nick Raskulinecz's "Overture," Steven Wilson's "The Twilight Zone" and Billy Talent's "A Passage to Bangkok." 

Drummer MATT CAMERON Compares His Roles In PEARL JAM And SOUNDGARDEN!

This Just In From Seattle Music History!!!                                                            

According to The Pulse Of Radio, drummer Matt Cameron, who sits behind the kit for SOUNDGARDEN, PEARL JAM and TEMPLE OF THE DOG, was asked in an interview with The Trap Set to compare working with SOUNDGARDEN to PEARL JAM. He responded: "It's just different band dynamics in general... I think my role in SOUNDGARDEN is a little bit more of a musical director role, whereas in PEARL JAM it's more of a supporting in the rhythm section kind of role. I think the collaboration I have in SOUNDGARDEN is bigger in the creative realm, but I feel very fortunate to be in two really fantastic bands."

The Pulse Of Radio asked Cameron a while back if he alters his style for either band. "I don't think I do," he said. "I mean, I'm just really trying to play my role in each group. I definitely feel like I support the vocal in both groups. The music around the vocal is a little bit different. But that's the way I've always considered my drumming, is vocal-influenced. I've been lucky enough to play with two of the best singers in modern day history, so I think that's always sort of been my strength as a drummer."

Asked about playing in two of the most successful and influential rock groups of the past 25 years, Cameron told The Trap Set: "I totally earned it, I worked my tail off for it, but I think there's always an element of luck in success in the music industry, for sure."

Cameron will be inducted with PEARL JAM into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in early 2017 if the band — which made the nominee list this year — is chosen for that honor.

SOUNDGARDEN has been eligible for induction since 2012 but has yet to be nominated.

TEMPLE OF THE DOG, which features members of both bands and is touring for the first time since it was formed in 1990, starts a two-night stand in San Francisco on Friday night (November 11).

Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/drummer-matt-cameron-compares-his-roles-in-pearl-jam-and-soundgarden/#hUkDsSEewJUZzG2e.99

Alice In Chains, Jimi Hendrix exclusives due on Black Friday - Metal Hammer

This Just In From Seattle Music History!!!                                                                                                          Alice In Chains, Jimi Hendrix exclusives due on Black Friday - Metal Hammer

This Just In From Seattle Music History!!!    A live Alice In Chains album will be released on vinyl as a Record Store Day Black Friday exclusive next month.        

Previously unavailable on vinyl, Live Facelift features Alice In Chains live at The Moore Theatre in Seattle and was captured on December 22, 1990.

It'll be issued by Legacy Recordings, who will also release a Jimi Hendrix 10inch vinyl called Morning Symphony Ideas.

The Hendrix release is described as an official ‘bootleg’ which focuses on Hendrix’s songwriting and his unique approach toward developing new material in the recording studio.

The collection presents the guitar icon's funk forays with Billy Cox and Buddy Miles.

Side One features Jungle, which was recorded at the Record Plant on November 14, 1969. Side Two features a September 1969 session with Hendrix and Miles recording a new interpretation of Room Full Of Mirrors

A third track, known as Strato Strut, is also included on Morning Symphony Ideas.

The compilation was produced by Janie Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, and John McDermott for Experience Hendrix.

Record Store Day's Black Friday event takes place on November 25.

                   

Alice In Chains, Jimi Hendrix exclusives due on Black Friday - Metal Hammer

This Just In From Seattle Music History!!!                                                                                                          Alice In Chains, Jimi Hendrix exclusives due on Black Friday - Metal Hammer

This Just In From Seattle Music History!!!    A live Alice In Chains album will be released on vinyl as a Record Store Day Black Friday exclusive next month.        

Previously unavailable on vinyl, Live Facelift features Alice In Chains live at The Moore Theatre in Seattle and was captured on December 22, 1990.

It'll be issued by Legacy Recordings, who will also release a Jimi Hendrix 10inch vinyl called Morning Symphony Ideas.

The Hendrix release is described as an official ‘bootleg’ which focuses on Hendrix’s songwriting and his unique approach toward developing new material in the recording studio.

The collection presents the guitar icon's funk forays with Billy Cox and Buddy Miles.

Side One features Jungle, which was recorded at the Record Plant on November 14, 1969. Side Two features a September 1969 session with Hendrix and Miles recording a new interpretation of Room Full Of Mirrors

A third track, known as Strato Strut, is also included on Morning Symphony Ideas.

The compilation was produced by Janie Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, and John McDermott for Experience Hendrix.

Record Store Day's Black Friday event takes place on November 25.