Watch: JERRY CANTRELL Performs National Anthem Before SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Vs. CLEVELAND BROWNS Game
October 31, 2023ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell performed the U.S. national anthem when Seattle Seahawks hosted the Cleveland Browns this past Sunday (October 29) at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
On Monday (October 30),Jerry shared a few photos from the event and wrote in an accompanying caption: "What a great weekend, got to play the national anthem before the Seahawks game . Hawks brought home the W at the end of a slugfest with the Browns. Very proud to have been a part of the festivities. Thank you Seattle !"
ALICE IN CHAINS played a number of headlining shows this fall during the band's tour as the support act for GUNS N' ROSES.
Cantrell's latest solo album, "Brighten", came out in October 2021. The LP has received praise from critics, including Kerrang!, which called it a "vivid, contemporary self-portrait of one of the most distinctive voices in hard rock. A long-overdue show of individual brilliance." Classic Rock proclaimed it "his best yet. The work of a songwriter who is happy within his life, it spans a broad arc of styles." The Sun commented: "A rich, organic album... 'Brighten' is brilliant."
"Brighten" was Jerry's first project without ALICE IN CHAINS in 19 years. Co-produced with film composer Tyler Bates and Paul Fig (longtime engineer),the LP got its beginnings just before the pandemic hit. They welcomed a dynamic cast of supporting players, including Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES) on select bass tracks, Greg Puciato contributing to backing vocals and drummers Gil Sharone and Abe Laboriel, Jr. (Paul McCartney). Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE) handled the mixing of "Brighten".
Jerry's latest solo effort marked his first full-length release since "Degradation Trip", the epic solo album he made in 2002 with future METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo and FAITH NO MORE drummer Mike Bordin.
Jerry's career outside of ALICE IN CHAINS has consisted of two previous solo albums and contributions to major film soundtracks. Cantrell's first solo album, "Boggy Depot", was released in 1998, followed by his second album, the aforementioned "Degradation Trip". In addition to his solo artist work, Jerry has released music on soundtracks for several films, including "Spider-Man", "The Cable Guy", "John Wick 2", "Last Action Hero" and "The Punisher".
ALICE IN CHAINS regrouped in 2006 with William DuVall joining the band, and released its third LP with DuVall in the lineup, "Rainier Fog", in August 2018.
Alice In Chains Guitarist Jerry Cantrell Performs National Anthem Before Seahawks Game
We love a little Jerry Cantrell to get things started for our Throwbacks game. Thank you to the Alice in Chains guitarist for performing today's anthem.
Posted by Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 29, 2023
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