Seattle sound masters Alice in Chains have commenced the songwriting process for a new studio album in Los Angeles.
The quartet that disbanded in 1996 due to late frontman Layne Staley’s serious drug addiction is working in a line-up featuring lead guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell, bass player Mike Inez and drummer Sean Kinney, plus the new lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist William DuVall of the band Comes with the Fall.
In other news, Alice in Chains plan to release a live DVD with footage shot during their concert on October 31, 2006 in Providence, Rhode Island. No additinal details have been revealed.