Jerry Cantrell Announces New Album, I Want Blood
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Legendary rock guitarist Jerry Cantrell has announced he has finished recording his latest album, I Want Blood. Cantrell promises that these new recordings will highlight his signature guitar and vocal styling like never before.
“This record is a serious piece of work. It’s a motherfucker. 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.”
- says Cantrell
Cantrell has already released one single off I Want Blood. The track, “Vilified” displays Cantrell’s unique guitar skills which have the power of heavy metal with a blues-tinged rhythm.
“’Vilified” travels a lot of places in just four and a half minutes. It’s got a ferocity and really aggressive vibe to it.”
- says Cantrel
I Want Blood track list:
1. Vilified
2. Off The Rails
3. Afterglow
4. I Want Blood
5. Echoes Of Laughter
6. Throw Me A Line
7. Let It Lie
8. Held Your Tongue
9. It Comes
Jerry Cantrell has already reached icon status with his past work in the 90s with grunge pioneers Alice in Chains. His solo work since has been praised by both critics and fans alike. Often proclaimed one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Cantrell continues to record new work and tours.
Cantrell is on the road supporting Bush on the Loaded: Greatest Hits Tour. The North American tour will include stops in 31 cities. Joining Jerry Cantrell in supporting Bush will be Candlebox and other guests to be announced.
I Want Blood was recorded at JHOC Studio in Pasadena, California. Cantrell co-produced I Want Blood with Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Melvins). Contributors to I Want Blood included Cantrell’s fellow rock legends Duff McKagan (Guns N’Roses) and Robert Trujillo (Metallica). Drummers on the album included Gil Sharone (Team Sleep, Stolen Babies) and
Mike Bordin (Faith No More). Lola Colette and Greg Puciato (Better Lovers, Dillinger Escape Plan) contributed backing vocals. I Want Blood will drop via Double J Music on October 18, 2024.
