Who Can Make the BEST Alice In Chains Song in 24 HOURS? 

This deserves a couple of sequels, rematches, returns, whatever it's called, but this was awesome. All four were quite excellent in their own right.

This was an absolute BLAST to be a part of. You’re all so amazing. Thanks for having me on board! Can’t wait for more!! ⚡️😎

Steve nailed it. Won by a mile imo. If I had heard his version on its own out in the wild, I would've wondered _when the hell did AIC cover Backstreet Boys_ and then gone and checked myself into a psych ward.

Denis's version was released on the self-titled album. Mac's version was released on Jar of Flies. Steve's version was released on Facelift. Anthony's version was released on Black Gives Way to Blue.

This was a FUN project! I'm honored to be a part of it, y'all are great! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

This was a blast to judge my friends 😃

This DEFINITELY needs to be an on-going series!! This is RU-vid at its best. All four guys just NAILED it. The public demands more... So let it be written. So let it be done.

I just love how Steve throws in Jerry Cantrell vocal lines for good measure, lol. The more I listen to Denis's version, the cooler I think it is. It's really hard to pick a best. They're all awesome in their own right. Great job guys!

Steve definitely deserved the win, it has the most recognizable classic AIC sound. If I heard it randomly I would've thought it was one of their actual songs.

Had a great time working on this!

I love that Mac went the acoustic route. Jar of Flies is amazing and I Stay Away is in the top 5 Alice songs for me.

For me, Steve and Denis were the best. They 've really captured that Alice in Chains essence. Denis went straight to the Tripod album, while Steve stayed on Facelift, I could really hear the I Can't Remember and Man in the Box chords. With that being said, Steve totally deserved this one. The Layne impression was spot on!

What's remarkable is each person really nailed a different era. Steve sounded straight off of face-lift. Anthony got the Dirt feel Mac was obviously an homage to MTV unplugged Denis was such a good alice in chains interpretation that it was almost godsmack

All 4 version, while different, ALL capture the essence of AIC's sound. Just proves how versatile AIC truly is.

First one definitely felt very “Facelift”-era. Second one felt like “Sap”-era AiC. Third one was pure “Dirt” (My favorite album). And Anthony’s felt like a mesh between “Man In The Box” and “Again”. That third one definitely won my vote.

Mac hit on the back and forth of Layne and Jerry so well. That was my favorite. All were different, but so AIC. Great video.

We need a full version of all of them. These were CRAZY good.

Steve sounded the most like Layne, but I feel like Dennis nailed the overall AIC tone the best. All have definite individual strengths.

As a huge Alice In Chains fan, I gotta say that all of these versions were dead on to how Alice In Chains would’ve done it. I honestly wish they would complete their versions to purchase. I’ve been playing this video on repeat in my car, sounds awesome even though they’re just little snippets

This should be a full series, I love hearing how differently these premises can be taken!

Steve’s version is definitely the Winner 🏆 It’s the only one that gave me goosebumps. The primal nerve attack is what counts most. The judge made the correct choice.

Man, i need a full version of that acoustic version, i wasnt expecting it to be as good as it was

My lord, all of these are 100% spot on. As Anthony said, they're all different eras of AIC. For me they're all different album styles: Dennis - Alice in Chains Mac - MTV Steve - Facelift Anthony - Dirt Really really hard to pick a winner on this. Facelift is my favourite album at the moment, so I would probably give it to Steve but ask me again in a few months when I'm listening to a different AIC album on repeat and my answer will probably change.

I think Denis has the closest AIC tone but Mac made the best tribute to the song without “changing” the core of the song yet maintaining the AIC signature, overall the 4 were brilliant 👏🏼👏🏼

Now this is a format I didn't know I needed.

Even though Mac’s version was the most different from the others, he nailed the vocal harmonies and layering. It was a close call between Mac and Steve for me. But Steve absolutely NAILED it

I like Denis's version, cause he immediately hit into goal "to transfer the total spirit of Alice in chains in 30 sec". Also Mac Glocky's work is brilliant, he performed acoustic and it has clearly recognition of both: AIC and BSB in one.

Tell me why we can't just have these four legends in one band. So much great talent!

As soon as Steve busted into the chorus, I said "Yep, he won". Outstanding job to all four performers!

This is a genius format, I'd love to see more of these. All of the versions were spot on for different AiC styles but I agree that Steve's felt the most perfect right out the gate, if I closed my eyes I'd think it was off Facelift or something. Best RU-vid video I've seen in a while!

Steve sounds like Lane and Cantrell simultaneously! Really really amazing. All of these is really really good

They all also really encapsulated Sean Kinney’s unique drum patterns and cymbal use. From the staccato snare strikes to the use of the splash cymbal on the acoustic version. For vocalist, guitarists and producers to understand the drums on that level … well … blew me away guys. Now keep this idea going into a series.

I love Mac's version He really nails the sound of their MTV Unplugged concert

I'm so glad you got Denis Pauna. He does some killer Type O Negative covers and deserves more views.

This is perfect. I was raised on AIC. The wife is 4 years younger and raised on bubblegum pop. I have finally found the tie that binds us. I mean, we're in love and all, but THIS is what will pull our worlds together in harmony.

Totally agree that Steve won. He captured that dirty, grungy, rock it out style of AIC that we all originally fell in love with. I had to go back and compare Denise and Anthony, and I thought Anthony edged that out. While I wasn't totally on board with the vocal tones Anthony used, Denis's vocals seemed to drag too much at times (though I did like the tones better). Fun project. Please give us more of this!

Steve's take was absolutely nasty I need a full version of that NOW

Everyone is great! Steve was awesome. Denis was spot on with the vibe out of the gate. Mac has an AMAZING voice that really grew on me (I came back to listen to his part several times) and I recommend others check out his channel. His take is insanely good and I feel like although Steve was the best AIC "flavor" on this video, Mac had the most raw emotion and it sounds like something I'd listen to as a single lol. Anthony had a very "self-titled album" feel that was unique, very good as well. All these guys are awesome. AIC is my favorite band so this was a treat for sure. As a fellow long term musician I love to see what others can do out there.

Honestly got chills from EACH entry...as an old, hardcore fan of Staley and AIC, this whole exhibition made me feel a certain way. Amazing work by all and such a fun idea!!

Denis: Self-titled Steve: Facelift Mac: MTV Unplugged Anthony: Dirt

Mac Glocky gave me chills. Pure 90s vibe. Felt like a kid again.

Thank you for featuring Mac Glocky! Overall, awesome video, loved the concept, artist, everything, I liked all of the renditions!

Each one ended up making a version for an album/phase of the band. That was amazing!! But Steve's version could be on Facelift and nobody would say it's a BSBoys song or that Layne wasn't singing it. I'm just exaggerating :), but I felt it when I saw this song for the first time on his channel. Audio delivery at a very high level (sounding like the album) and a well-made video. Be careful not to lose your job, Duvall.... You guys were amazing and we look forward to more projects like this one!

Seriously, I’d pay for a full version of Mac Glocky’s rendition. That sound was amazing!

Mac’s rendition belongs on Jar of Flies. Well done by everyone.

i think Steve won because he nailed Jerry Cantrell’s vocal harmonies with laynes, i think AiC’s music is as powerful as it is because of both vocalist’s voices blending together perfectly.

Four albums, four eras, four guys, four versions. Each one was amazing.

As everyone has said, all 4 of you did great but yeah, Steve's killed it for me right away. The dynamics in his version was the exact era of AiC that I loved the most.

Steve wins hands down. What makes his version so different from the others is the amount of variations he uses which makes the whole thing so much more dynamic and authentic.

Mac absolutely nailed Layne Staley, he give me goosebumps. You could close your eyes and see Layne Staley singing this He definitely should have won. He captured the real Alice in Chains

Please PLEASE do more of this. The format is fun as hell and you fucking nailed it.

Anthony’s version reminds me of the Self-titled (Tripod) album, while Steve’s is very Facelift, Mac’s is acoustic /softer like Jar of Flies, and Denis’ version has some definite Dirt elements! I find it interesting like how Anthony said they all kinda emphasized different sounds Alice has, and in my opinion that just stands as a testament to how one of a kind Alice In Chains was / is that four people each chose a different, distinct sound from their albums that all sounded killer.

Yeah, gotta hand this one to Steve. His most took be immediately back to AiC

This was awesome, this feels like it could be a new series. I'd love to see what different artists do to turn unrelated songs into the styles of Sabbath, Zeppelin, Queen, etc.

This is absolutely amazing. Please tell me you're going to do more of these! All 4 had moments where my brain was just like "yup, that's AIC". Steve did deserve the win, but Mac's "Tell me why" chorus vocal was so perfect I fell out of my chair.

Im so glad that Mac Glocky was included on this. He's fucking underrated and incredible

I love how you each captured a different essence of Layne and I think he would have been very proud of this lol. Amazing work guys!!! I'd love to see the 4 of you colab for a full version of this song!!!

Mac's rendition KILLED That drawn out "why" absolutely brought it all together

as Jonathan mentioned, they all captured different eras of AIC but my pick would've been Mac's just because he took a very emotionless pop song and turned it into something pure. I seriously got chills and would love to hear a full version of this interpretation. awesome job guys all around.

I loved how "dark" Denis' part sounded! All 4 really cool versions in their on way.

Hard not to smile listening to Steve’s rendition. But more importantly I think we can all agree that we need full versions of all of these!

You guys all did an amazing job. Hearing this makes me appreciate how amazing the duo of Layne and Jerry was. How their sound is so hard to replicate and how much they accomplished before they were even 30, just to have it all fly away.

This was fantastic! I'm hoping that this concept of 4 musicians taking a song, doing it in another artist's style and having a judge pick the winner will continue. The possibilities are endless! Kudos to all involved.

I think what really sold Steve's version was the riff. All of them did amazing vocal impressions but having a catchy guitar riff really made his stand out.

It's incredible how you all hit different AIC sounds. Super impressive.

As a man who grew up around Alice In Chains via my father this is hard to choose who done it better! You guys all done excellent versions of I want it that way and it’s hard to choose! Mac done an amazing acoustic version like the MTV unplugged sessions, Dennis, Anthony and Steve all done amazing heavy rock (if that’s what Alice In Chains is, pls correct if wrong since I’ll be honest I’m not sure if AIC is heavy rock, rock or metal). The winner for me is all four as though Steve deserves the win they all won with how much nostalgia this bought me and just a lot of memories of this band I absolutely love to death. Can you do this again next time with life is a highway in AIC style alongside Jonathan Young, Dennis, Mac and Steve with Caleb Hyles as the judge? It would be amazing to see this turn into a series. Thank you for the nostalgia trip (though I’m 20 next year) and can’t wait for this to become a series

As an old AIC fan I'd love to see these guys create a whole album of "new" AIC songs - I would never believe I'd rock that hard to a Backstreet Boys song!

I agree I liked Steve's the most. Everyone did an excellent job. I loved hearing different takes on the same song.

That was tight. Didn't expect to enjoy the acoustic one, but that seriously took me straight into an Alice in Chains MTV Unplugged special

Glocky couldn't quite do a Layne scream, but he certainly had the right idea

All the tracks had that AIC sound but for me Dennis' version was the best, an I want it that way/Angry chair hybrid. Maybe the final two had more musical theory and technical similarities to AIC's music but that first track stuck in my head and made me search for this vid again today, a couple of months since I first saw it. Kudos to all the guys for their tracks

This was a real treat, both hearing this song in the style of Alice in Chains, but several styles of Alice in Chains. Not to mention introducing me to three brilliant artists I'd never heard of before. Gonna check their channels now.

Mac’s sounds very Audioslave-y and it’s awesome! But overall Steve and Denis slayed it best imo. Steve went for Facelift and Denis went for Dirt, and it SLAPS

Steve Welsh is such a beast... IMO, while all we're great, Steve's showed the deepest understanding of the vibe, composition and musicality of AiC

HOLY FUCK THIS WAS AMAZING!! All versions were sick but I want Steve's version to be a full song. That shit was mind blowing on so many levels. Steve nailed every fuckin nuance of AIC.

Not even that far into Steve's rendition I said "he wins". He pulled out all the stops and took something from each Layne era album and put them all into one song. It was AIC in a...Nutshell lol They all sounded great 👍

McGlocky was the most surprising. Steve was the most 3 dimensional (there was a lot going on in that cover). Denis was the most Alice in Chains sounding cover, and I really dig the lower tone. Beautiful. But Anthony was my favorite. Dark trippy riff into an explosive pop and grunge mix of a chorus. Need a full version!!

Definitely enjoyed seeing how everyone interpreted that concept, but I had Steve and Mac as the top two choices.

I would have voted for Steve's version as well because it's actually the one the made me laugh the most (which is always a good sign when you match lyrics from a boy band with music from the cultural opposite genre) but Anthony wins in terms of visuals ! That blurry picture with the blue-purple and copper-colored lighting is EXACTLY that 90's grungy visual used in many videos from that 1991-1994 era and especially one that AIC would have favored.

Anthony needs to upload the full video of his version. That minute or so sounded badass. We need the full thing.

This is SUCH a dope video!! Personally Dennis takes the cake for me, everyone was amazing though and the acoustic rendition was phenomenal! :)

Steve nailed Jerry and Layne and the harmonies and all the back and fourth. I need to listen to AIC immediately now.

They all did great! Steve won for me. It actually sounds like they made this song themselves. I also love that he threw in Jerry’s vocals with Layne. That was brilliant

Best part is how Steve even breaks up how Layne sounds and Jerry's sound as backup. Insanely good!

Sorry, Anthony, I haven’t heard yours yet, but I can’t imagine anything topping what Steve just did.

The pure talent from these four is amazing. Every song they made was outstanding

Steve easily took it for me. Definitely came closest to sounding like layne, and overall really captured the facelift era sound perfectly

This needs to be a full series of all different songs and eras!!! Got goosebumps hearing Steve's version. Loved it all

I see Alice in Chains, I click All very good. Fun video

I would also go with Steve’s rendition. They were all fantastic though. Really enjoyed this video! Wouldn’t mind seeing others like it!

Steve Walsh is amazing, and I'm glad these guys are collaborating

I agree 100% that was the same order I had. What Steve had that no other had is that powerful voice Layne had in Facelift and Dirt as well as nailing the harmonies. It comes to that because musically you guys all nailed it.

I got chills when Steve's part came on. Just brilliant! Steve wins for me.

"I want it that way" is one of my guilty pleasure songs, so it was really cool to see these guys put their spin on it within the realm of AIC. They were all great. I hope you do this again. It was a lot of fun to watch.

Each of you were brilliant!! But Steve did kinda become Jerry and Layne. Mad props to all of you. The acoustic rendition was inspired!

You are all so talented ! I love all 4 versions. Nice job 🤘

All are awesome. Steve's version gave me chills. I saw AIC multiple times and if I didn't know ahead of time I would have sworn it was a unreleased track from the archives. Well done!

All of them nailed it, but I've got to give the win to Steve with Anthony coming in at a very, very close second.

Denis's version - Self Titled Album Mac's version - Jar Of Flies Steve's version - Facelift Anthony's version - Dirt

Those last 2 were sooo good! The Welsh one was my favorite. Great job to all of ya 🤘