JERRY CANTRELL // Shares New Single ‘Atone’

The legendary Jerry Cantrell, singer, songwriter, guitarist and Alice In Chains co-founder, has shared his new single Atone, a taste of his upcoming album, Brighten.

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He’s also shared its official music video. Shot in black and white, the compilation features Cantrell performing in a stack of outdoor locations, including Joshua Tree, the Salton Sea, Phoenix, and Los Angeles.

On the track, Cantrell says: “As a fan of Ennio Morricone scores and Sergio Leone movies, it’s got a bit of that outlaw vibe, with a cool psycho hillbilly stomp. It’s been kicking around in my head for like 20-plus years, haunting me. Sometimes it takes a while for a good idea to find its best form. Such was the case with Atone.”

Recently, Cantrell played a pair of sold-out shows in Los Angeles, joined by a group of musicians and friends, many of whom will appear on the upcoming record. “I’ve been in the band for almost 34 years now. 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.” He adds.

Brighten was produced by Cantrell and Paul Fig, along with film composer Tyler Bates (300, John Wick). It features a host of supporting players, including drummers Gil Sharone and Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney) and Vincent Jones on piano, Wurlitzer, and organ.  It is available to pre-order now, with fans having the option to grab a limited edition beer coloured LP.