Jerry Cantrell, the guitarist and main songwriter of Alice In Chains, returned to Argentina to present his latest solo album, I Want Blood. During the event, Cantrell described his new work as "a journey to his adolescence" and recalled legendary bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam. This was the first time Jerry Cantrell performed in Argentina as a solo musician, after six years of absence, making the country one of the first to enjoy his new album, released on October 18.
In his performance, the 58-year-old singer closed the show with two of his classics, "Got Me Wrong" and "Rooster." Cantrell expressed his satisfaction saying, "I can peacefully plant a flag of 'I Want Blood' at the top of a mountain and walk away happily." Jerry Cantrell's visit is a significant milestone in the history of Seattle music, considered one of the key figures of grunge. The band Alice In Chains, in which Cantrell has been a prominent figure for over 30 years, has been acclaimed for its unbreakable vocal and musical talent.
Regarding his latest album, Cantrell mentioned in an interview with Mondo Sonoro: "I'm at my best right now and this is, without a doubt, my best album." After the tragic death of Layne Staley in 2002, William DuVall joined as the lead vocalist. Jerry Cantrell is recognized as the 26th best metal guitarist by Rolling Stone magazine.
Cantrell's concert in Buenos Aires was an epic and nostalgic spectacle, where an audience of all ages enjoyed his iconic songs and the presentation of his new material. Under the production of DF Entertainment, the musician presented his new songs and offered a repertoire that reviewed his outstanding career, once again demonstrating his mastery as a guitarist and vocalist in the genre.
During the evening, Cantrell performed classic Alice In Chains songs like "Nutshell" and "Down In a Hole," highlighting the dark melodies, vocal harmonies, and guitar riffs that characterize the band. The fans present at the Complejo C Art Media in Buenos Aires were thrilled and enjoyed the essence of grunge, a musical style that Jerry Cantrell has managed to keep alive over the decades.
