MAD SEASON - River Of Deceit 

4:42 That’s just Layne giving you his blessing.

I'm an old guy that grew up to this shit. You kids rock man. Don't ever stop.

There is so much win in this video. First, for anyone under the age of 40 to know about Mad Season is a huge win. Second, it takes a huge amount of confidence to tackle any track that has Layne Staley on vocals. Finally, the item falling off the shelf as he is singing, down..fall down was crazy. These boys absolutely crushed it! I love the vocals! Instead of trying to imitate Layne, he made it his own and made me feel the song. Great freaking job, guys! You absolutely killed it.

I think these guys are actually Layne Staley, Kurt Cobain, Weiland, Hendrix, Chris Cornell, Cliff Burton, Neil Peart, Shannon Hoon all reincarnated as these four brothers and looking to bring back grunge 25-30 years later. Been watching all their videos this past week. I graduated high school in 1995, and they covered all the songs perfectly that I used to listen to endlessly. I'm completely amazed how they hit every note exactly the way it's recorded in all the songs (River of Deceit, Nutshell, Patience, Sweet Child O' Mine, Down in Hole, Unforgiven, Enter Sandman, Shine, Bullet w/ Butterfly Wings, etc.) This is isn't something you get good at by practicing. Yes, practice makes perfect, but these guys are born and hardwired with musical brains. I can tell their brotherhood bond is what makes them play so well together - waking up and jamming all day playing on each other queues. Even some of their earlier videos when the bassist was still 6 or 7 years old playing Enter Sandman on the keyboard while the drummer was jamming away. The singer and lead guitarist are equally talented. I'm amazed that there are kids today who even find interest in music from a generation ago and cover it perfectly. While most kids today sit around all day watching and eating garbage or are either signed up in some youth competitive sports team by their parents, these guys love music and appear to jam and rock all day burning calories. I noted in previous comment - don't follow the same fate as the music legends covered in these songs, only follow their musical talent. I'm sure many will agree, but look out for each other in all your travel gigs. Your brotherhood bond is what makes you guys. Don't lose each other to drugs or any of that nonsense that plagues the rock industry. Keep up the talent fellas. Maybe I'll hear that you guys are touring the U.S one day.

I can’t believe how pure this sounds. I’m 41 and I grew up an all this. It carried me through my teen years with friends and just being kids listening to this music. This cover was the best I’ve ever heard anyone perform it.

Anybody that can cover layne staley, can drink from my canteen any day...

Probably the best Layne substitute I've ever heard. It's so close but sounds like he's not trying to imitate.

Damn, boys. This is one of my all-time favorite songs, and I went into this with a very critical ear at the idea of some youngbloods covering "my" music. I know you're getting a lot of us 40-somethings in the comments giving kudos, but catch this; I grew up in Seattle. I saw all of the Seattle greats in their prime -- Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Screaming Trees, Mudhoney, and lesser-known acts like Candlebox, Tad, 7 Year Bitch -- including Mad Season in their final show at the Moore. You guys are doing it right, and I respect and appreciate it. I'm glad these songs still mean something to folks of later generations.

Where have all the ROCKSTAR'S gone...come on guys...u got it...push for the dream...rock&roll needs u !!!

90's teenager here. This made me tear up. Love seeing younger generations being influenced by such phenomenal musicians and keeping rock alive🤘Keep at it boys!

Just want to say very cool to see some young rockers enjoying Layne and Mad Season. I am 44 and this shit was so good back in the day and never gets old. You did a great job covering this song, and his voice is hard to cover. Thank you for keeping great old songs alive.

You boys got it. To even know who Mad Season was at your age is mind blowing! Have NEVER heard a cover of this that compares. Layne would be proud.

I'm 49 years old grew up on great music. Seen all the Seattle greats. You guys do it justice. You look young. Keep it up. When you write your own songs remember the feeling when you nail someone else's song. Settle for nothing less. When you give yourself goose bumps from your own music, you are there.

40 year old guy from America watching you play the songs I grew up to. Great job as always guys.

Don’t let this style die please. You guys are awesome

All so awesome.... keep the band together. Do not get haircuts. Do not take dope Check your ego's outside... you are a band. You bring much joy to the world. I applaud all you guys .... together and individually .

Only True musicians know this album. Outstanding guys

I can sing this all day . In my head I just love

The ghost of Layne knocked those things off the shelf in approval when you sung "down". Wow. That's what I think happened anyways.

Amazing. The guitar has like this Erie delightful sound with a hint of sadness...just like in the actual recording. Great job guys! Everyone fucking nailed it!

I cried!! I watched these guys grow up on RU-vid. I’m a huge fan of Layne and I love how Todd sang in his own voice and fit the song perfectly. Koby singing along was an added bonus. Many people try to emulate Layne’s voice, but it always seems contrived. Everything about this is beautiful!

Wow. The coolest thing about this, beyond it sounding great, is kids this age finding mad season. Takes me back. Awesome.

This is the timeless stuff that anyone who was there (turning 50 this year friends) loves to see the eternity of the good stuff do its thing.

I guarantee Layne is looking down and enjoying every bit of this. You all are some very talented kids with a bright future ahead of you. Never stop working at your craft and we will all be singing your songs someday. It feels good seeing kids enjoy great music.

HOLY SHIT! Kids playing actual instruments.

Cool to see some from the younger generation who can appreciate good music

Love this song man. I listen to it a lot recently, when I hit dark times, despite being in my mid 50s, happily married, two great grown kids, etc. This song brings me peace for some reason.

Much love for young men tackling this song. Great job!

Thanks guys. Im 57 years old an the only music you see an here now is that rap shit. Thanx for the smile on my face.

I’m a huge Layne Staley fan and I gotta be honest i didn’t think you would even come close to Laynes voice but damn you did a great job!

Perfect harmony!! I'm impressed.

Awesome guys! 43 years old! 90s Rules is alive! Thank you band!

You guys sound fantastic. One of my favorite songs of all time. Great job guys. Mad love and prayers from Tennessee!!! 🇺🇸 Yall are making lots of folks very happy! Thanks dewds!

This is BY FAR one of the best covers you guys have done. Vocals are prime Drums are prime, Guitar & Bass everything is perfect.

Excellent cover gents, keep it up. I'll be 50 in October and was a huge fan of Mad Season, AiC, Soundgarden, MLB-the list goes on and on. Living in Seattle now, and during that time, this music carries with it a certain sense of belonging-that's home for me. Tomorrow is the 18th anniversary of Staley's passing, a talent taken away from us way too early and for way too selfish a cause. Our opioid epidemic predates the rest of the country's by about 20 years so unfortunately this struggle is nothing new to us-neither are it's destructive capabilities. Rest is peace Layne, I hope you've been able to compose a sense of solace wherever you've gone to.

You've made this old lady very happy ! I'm 42 so this was the music from my teenage years. This is one of my favourites, you did Layne proud xx

4:41 LESSON 101 ON HOW YOU HANDLE A MISHAP LIVE ON STAGE You boys fucking rock. Pure Rock n Fucking roll professionalism #RockaintDead #MixedUpEverything #Grunge

I feel so great when our generation still listens to beautiful music. Grunge isn't dead if we won't let it die.

Seattle girl here.. You have absolutely celebrated Layne Staley with your rendition.. Thank You! He was so precious..

Guys just thanks for doing this ..listening to these performance brings joy and tears to my soul...great memories ..so meaningful..you are amazing.

You guys killed it !!! keep up the awesome work , playing music from the best band to ever exist !!!!

I came here to talk shit but I am leaving very impressed. I'll be back.

These cats have it. Control. No one oversteps his space. Beautiful playing and singing.

I’m glad this era of music will never die.

I have a found a cover song that is best ever, we miss laney R.I.P. we love you!

Good job to you all. I love the fact that this was live and no overdubs. It shows that you all are true up and coming musicians. Believe me. I've been playing music since I was nine. Went pro in my 20's retired in my 30's, but still play and record for the fun of it. I LOVE music. And nothing more shows the true power of music than a group of people with the same interest of style in mind and create music as a whole. Nothing can replace that. Especially the power of when all of you hit "the pocket" at the same time and the groove is insane. Keep it going. True music is forever. Settle for nothing less.

Great to see the young ones appreciating and covering great tunes from the 90s. Real people here.

This just made someone pushing 40 smile. So amazing. Thank you!

Holy shit that was good. I'll be honest, I didn't think this had any chance of being any good , then I heard the first few notes and realized that I might be wrong. After hearing him sing and the harmonizing with the bass player, I knew I was wrong. You blew me away. Subscribing now!!

The vocals and harmonies 👏🏼👏🏼

I am a Japanese old man who is poor at English. And I really love 90s music. The musicians who lived in those days made music and memories that did not fade. Perhaps you guys see the same view as them. It's a very beautiful view.

I grew up listening to Layne. Gotta say this song brings me back to the 90’s. Great to see the younger generation loving this music too! You guys did a great job.

Im named after Layne Staley

Had to pause to comment... don't wanna miss anything... happy to see badass hair on badass youngsters playing badass classics... humble's me and makes me reminisce... thank you

This is absolutely a fabulous song and cover. RIP Layne Staley

add me to the list of old farts that are smiling watching this........remembering when they heard this song for the first time so many years ago. Good job, fellahs. Keep real music alive!

Good to see this generation play good music. Good cover.

Ridiculous versatility by our boys.

I've been doing this rock band thing for 35 yrs.......believe me when I tell you........THAT WAS GREAT! Keep rocking.

Thank God some youth still appreciate good music. GREAT job fellaz- old dude.

Old guy here that had the dream, that never came true, that said, keep dreaming but most of all just enjoy the gift God gave you.

The weird thing is this. I heard the song just randomly playing on a Bluetooth speaker in a phone store earlier this week and now stumbled across you guys covering the same song. Freaky. Great job guys. I am subscribing to your channel 👍

Thanks for keeping the music I grew up with alive. You guys are an inspiration. This takes me back to high school.

60 year old guitar junkie from U.S.A. here. Good job. I love this song!

we've been playing this song off and on for over a decade . This gives me hope that the greatest time as far as i'm concerned in musical history is not being forgotten. End of 80's thru 90's is modern day musics "sweet spot" as far as I'm concerned . And I listen to everything from Otis toTHC .Great job boys......the music world just may be waiting to hear your story.............

Layne Staley will ALWAYS hold a Special Place in my Heart ❤ I was a Huge Mad Season Fan & was So Elated when the News came he was Joining Jerry Cantrell to then Become Alice in Chains Jar of Flies is my Favorite AIC Album since it really shows off How in tune with each other Layne & Jerry really were As a Musician l can relate since l have been playing music since l was 12 can't even imagine the Heartache that Jerry Carries with him every day knowing he can't talk or create music with his Best Friend The Music World Sighed Deeply when the News of Layne Staley's passing fell on our Ears I know l was hoping Layne would get away from the Drugs but unfortunately it had such a hold on him the end was inevitable RIP Layne Staley

That had to be the spirit of Layne Staley giving his approval when the hat and bat fell! I can feel it! Clearly was loving this!

Excellent job👏👏👏👏 watching y'all youngNz takes me back when music was everything. Music is the best!!!!! Great cover. R.I.P. Layne

Orion is one thing. But covering anything with Layne Staley takes balls. Not that my opinion matters anymore than anyone else's, but I'm impressed. You guys are really good

Beautiful. Noble. Only the best of musicians could even attempted this, congrats. One of the best songs ever.

Guys!!.... your parents raised you right! Be proud and keep rocking!!

That bass! Hell, everyone is on point! Well done boys! 🥲

I’ve heard a fair number of covers of this song but this is the first that’s so perfectly captured the gentle, melancholy energy of the original. You guys seem to have connected with the emotion of this song. It gave me the same chill I got when I heard the original song the first time. 🥺 Outstanding job with this!

Great job. Fantastic song choice

Every time I listen I want to give another thumbs up. The band really honors Lane and Mad Season here.

Thanks guys, you really restore my faith in this new generation.

♥️♥️♥️ Love it guys! This song is perfect for your voice Todd! And... Happy Birthday Kevin! You guys are FANTASTIC!

This was my teen years back in the 90's and how old are y'all. You kept it tight and clean and plz keep the 90's alive. You boys did a fantastic job.

Great job guys! i was a teenager when this song came out. You definitely did this song justice!! Great vocals too!!

Never stop!!"live the music and the music will live through you"-wayne sorbelli

This is so dope that young guys know Layne and play his music!! This makes me so happy! I was a teenager when Alice In Chains came out and Layne’s death was crushing. Y’all did an amazing job on the song! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thanks dear guys🙌🏼 🙌🏼🤘🏼👏🏼, simply this cover is very beautiful 🥀✨. Layne is very happy from heaven 🥲👻🤘🏼!!!!.

I remember when this came out. Like it was yesterday. Amazing 😉. I played like a made man in my moms shed as a child. Even had a Marshall half stack.

Yours are amazing boys. Im' a drummer for Argentine and love the 90's music from USA. Really love Pearl Jam, Nirvana, soudgarden, silverchair, Alice in chains, Bush. Good remembers.... Thanks!!!!

Holy shit guys, this is fantastic! Really nice vocals and it sounds tight! I don't know why I need to tell you I'm 52 years old. But RESPECT! 🤘🤘🤘

Layne Stanley’s gosth 4:42

You guys are gorgeous!! How much feeling you put in this song!! Layne will clap his hands in heaven for you!!

One of my favorite songs and I am 56. Great cover, there is hope for true musicianship.

Every time I hear you fellas cover a song by a band from Scott Weiland or Layne Staley, you absolutely kill it! Keep chasing your dreams! Cheers from America.

Good to see & hear new generations of musicians still doing this. It gives me hope that rock will not be dead in the future.

Goosebumps when the harmony kicked in.

this was amazing! i got goosebumps listening, i'm so glad younger people are keeping this music alive! RIP Layne

I would love to hear you guys play Chloe Dancer Crown of Thorns from MLB.

Mike McCready is one of the most prolific and creative guitarists of all time.

hey brothers are incredible musicians, they play music from the best times of alternative rock and grunge and it gives me melancholy remembering that I lived at that time I was even happier my father lived, he went out with my friends and we listened to those songs now everything has changed, I no longer have My father and we grew up and my friends have already taken different directions, nowadays something had to come well in my life and my son is my greatest blessing. go ahead do it very well greetings

Awesome!!! Grunge is not dead

Yes I'm so glad you covered this song

waiting for the new Mixed Up Everything album with bated breath. Cannot wait. Loving your new jam room. Perfect look and sound

The guitar player nailed this. Absolutely brilliant!

Great Job honoring my favorite singer of all time...the beautiful, immortal Layne Staley. You boys are very talented...keep following your dreams.