Jerry Cantrell Announces Upcoming Solo Album I Want Blood
July 26, 2024
Photo credit: Darren Craig
Alice in Chains founder and guitarist, Jerry Cantrell, has announced a new solo album, I Want Blood, due out on October 18th via Double J Music. The album will be loaded with Cantrell’s guitar driven melodies and signature vocals.
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“This record is a serious piece of work. It’s a motherfucker,” Cantrell says of the infectious collection. “It’s hard, no doubt, and completely unlike Brighten. And that’s what you want, to end up in a different place. There’s a confidence to this album. I think it’s some of my best songwriting and playing, and certainly some of my best singing.”
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A preview of I Want Blood comes with today’s release of “Vilified.” The album opener showcases an energy that rivals any of Cantrell’s previous work – powerful, nuanced, and electric - setting the tone for the 45-minute album.
Album pre-orders, which include CD, digital and multiple 2LP variants are available here. Exclusive to the 2LP vinyl versions of I Want Blood are atmospheric, spoken word versions of each song on the album.
Jerry Cantrell kicks off a North American tour this evening, joining Bush for a seven-week trek across the continent. Tickets and info can be found here.