ALICE IN CHAINS' MIKE INEZ Talks About His Participation In 'Bass Player LIVE!' (Audio)

October 24, 2011

Junkman of KNAC.COM conducted an interview with ALICE IN CHAINS/ex-OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Mike Inez on Monday, October 17. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below (courtesy of AliceInChains.cl). Inez spoke about his participation in Bass Player LIVE!, the two-day event which brought players, manufacturers, and artists together in an intimate environment for hands-on access to the latest instruments, equipment and instruction on playing technique and application. This year's event featured two days of exhibition, live demos and clinics on October 22 and 23 at SIR Studios, and a special evening concert at Key Club on Saturday, October 22 featuring performances by Jack Casady, Larry Graham, James Jamerson tribute band featuring James Jamerson Jr., and Bass Player LIVE! All-Star Jam hosted by Steve Bailey. The exhibition/clinics were for players of all levels, and manufacturer exhibits showcased current basses and equipment to the bass community at large.

ALICE IN CHAINS is working on material for a new record since completing the touring cycle behind 2009's "Black Gives Way To Blue".

"Black Gives Way To Blue" was the first all-new ALICE IN CHAINS record in 14 years and Cantrell told The Pulse Of Radio at the time that it represented a rebirth for the group. "You know, the possibilities are limitless," he said. "The cool thing is, this band is alive, and we're alive. And we've had an amazing life. And we've lost some people along the way, and we've had to change, and we've had to dig within ourselves to answer some very serious questions about life. It's been a real meaningful journey, and we're really dedicated to going through the process, you know, and seeing what life has to offer."

ALICE IN CHAINS went into hibernation in 1996, mostly due to vocalist Layne Staley's long struggle with drug addiction.

Staley died in April 2002 and the band appeared to have died with him. But the group returned in 2006 with singer/guitarist William DuVall introduced into the lineup.

The group did several tours through 2008 before finally committing itself to writing and recording "Black Gives Way To Blue".

KNAC.COM interview (audio courtesy of AliceInChains.cl)

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