Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) Shares Lively Video for the Title Track from His Solo LP ‘Brighten’, Due Out 10/29

On Oct. 29, Jerry Cantrell, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist for Alice in Chains, will release his third solo album, Brighten. Announced in recent weeks, the record has been previewed with a few songs, the most recent being the title track.

Shared on Friday, the song pairs a steady rhythm with Cantrell’s dynamic vocals, and its high-energy video showcases Cantrell and his backing band (more on that in a bit):

Seen in the video alongside Cantrell are some of the musicians who also accompanied him in the studio:

Vocals/Guitar: Greg Puciato
Bass: Tyler Bates
Drums: Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney’s drummer since 2001)
Piano: Vincent Jones

“I’ve been in the band for almost 34 years now,” said Cantrell in a statement about finding the energy for a new solo record, his fist since 2002’s Degradation Trip. “It’s always my first and foremost commitment, but it’s nice to explore different things and add another chapter to a growing body of work. After the last AIC tour wrapped, I geared my mind towards the possibility of making another record of my own.”

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The full list of musicians involved with the Brighten project:

Jerry Cantrell – Guitar, bass, vocals, keys
Greg Puciato – Background vocals
Duff McKagan – Bass
Gil Sharone – Drums
Abe Laboriel Jr. – Drums
Tyler Bates – Strings, percussion, guitar
Vincent Jones – Piano, keys, & strings
Jordan Lewis – Piano
Michael Rozon – Pedal steel
Lola Bates – Background vocals
Matias Ambrogi-Torres – Strings

Cantrell and his band will tour in Spring 2022, as announced recently. The dates:

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