ACL2009 lineup announced

[Strike]

Well they are back in the studio.

Alice In Chains have signed with Virgin/EMI and will release their first album with new singer William DuVall, the Los Angeles Times reports. The still-un led record is due out in mid-September. The LP will be the great grunge band’s first of new material since 1995’s Alice In Chains, which featured singer Layne Staley, who died of a drug overdose in 2002. DuVall, who previously fronted the band Comes With the Fall, became Alice in Chains’ new lead singer in 2005.

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Not the same without Layne.

I have a hard time sticking with a band when they change the frontman. I prefer Bon Scott over Brian Johnson(AC/DC), Diamond Dave over Sammy Hagar/Gary Cherone(Van Halen), Vince Neil over John Corabi(Mötley Crüe), and Sebastian Bach over Johnny Solinger(Skid Row). The only exception I can think of right now is Iron Maiden. I prefer Bruce inson over Paul Di'Anno.

I know Layne Staley is dead so bringing him back as the singer of AIC is impossible, I just don't think I'd like to hear Alice In Chains without Layne. But I'll give it a listen and see what I think.

[Destro]

Great line up for Lalapolooza 1995

[leemajors]

Not the same without Layne.

I have a hard time sticking with a band when they change the frontman. I prefer Bon Scott over Brian Johnson(AC/DC), Diamond Dave over Sammy Hagar/Gary Cherone(Van Halen), Vince Neil over John Corabi(Mötley Crüe), and Sebastian Bach over Johnny Solinger(Skid Row). The only exception I can think of right now is Iron Maiden. I prefer Bruce inson over Paul Di'Anno.

I know Layne Staley is dead so bringing him back as the singer of AIC is impossible, I just don't think I'd like to hear Alice In Chains without Layne. But I'll give it a listen and see what I think.

I just don't think they should use the same name in this particular case.

[ChumpDumper]

* The Levon Helm Band
* Ghostland Observatory
* Sonic Youth
* The B-52s
* Medeski, Martin & Wood
* Asleep at the Wheel
* Robyn Hitch and the Venus 3
* Rebirth Brass Band

Almost enough to get me to go.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

I know Layne Staley is dead so bringing him back as the singer of AIC is impossible, I just don't think I'd like to hear Alice In Chains without Layne. But I'll give it a listen and see what I think.

Buckwheat does a good job.

[nomanches]

I love Dr. Dog. They are a mix between the Beatles and Beach Boys with a hint of The Band.

[Thunder Dan]

Dr. Dog is sweet, and so are the Black Keys. I don't get why either aren't big

[nomanches]

I don't get why either aren't big

I wonder the same thing. Dr. Dog's albums get better after each listen. Really talented musicians.

[td4mvp21]

* Ghostland Observatory
* Flogging Molly
* Citizen Cope
* Arctic Monkeys
* The Decemberists
* Coheed and Cambria
* Phoenix
* Passion Pit
* DeVotchka

[Winehole23]

These would all appeal to me. I have no idea who Rebirth or Reverend Peyton's are, but the names alone would probably be enough to pique my interest.

They played for my boss's birthday last fall. They're from the Crescent City, and they rip.

[CuckingFunt]

They played for my boss's birthday last fall. They're from the Crescent City, and they rip.

From New Orleans? I think I've actually seen them at a jazz festival, then. Could be why the name stood out.

[spursfor5]

I bought my ticket today and am pretty pumped about it. I've heard a bit from Rebirth and they are awesome. It'll be my first time at ACL, any recommendations?

[Destro]

any recommendations?

Make a list of your must see bands and prioritize your schedule around them. You cant see everything so find a time when you can take a break in the shade and have your meal. It gets really hot and by the dusk of day 2 you get worn out so don't try to see everything. Bring a hat, cover your body from the sun and stay hydrated.

If you drink go for two seperate buzzes a day rather than one long one. Get buzzed in the afternoon, then rest and have a meal. Cool off then start drinking again at night. If you drink all day you won't get a good buzz, its too hot and you just get dehydrated.