I Want Blood Explained

I Want Blood
Type:	studio
Artist:	Jerry Cantrell
Cover:	Jerry Cantrell - I Want Blood.png
Studio:	JHOC (Pasadena, California)
Genre:	Alternative metal grunge alternative rock sludge metal
Length:	46:06
Label:	Double J Music
Producer:	Joe Barresi
Prev Title:	Brighten
Prev Year:	2021

I Want Blood is the fourth solo album by Alice in Chains guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell, released on October 18, 2024.^[1] The album contains contributions from other rock artists, including Robert Trujillo, Duff McKagan, and Greg Puciato.^[2]

Promotion and touring

On July 31, 2024, Cantrell released the music video for the upcoming album titled "Vilified".^[3] On October 15, 2024, Cantrell announced a North American tour for 2025 along with rock band Filter.^{[4] [5]}

Release

I Want Blood was released via digital download and on physical CD on October 18, 2024.^{[6] [7]}

Personnel

Musicians

• Jerry Cantrell – lead vocals, lead guitar, bass
• Greg Puciato – background vocals on "Echoes of Laughter"
• Duff McKagan – bass guitar on "Afterglow", "I Want Blood" and "Echoes of Laughter"
• Gil Sharone – drums on "Vilified", "Off the Rails", "Afterglow", "Echoes of Laughter", "Throw Me a Line", "Held Your Tongue" and "It Comes"; intro, verse, and outro for "Let It Lie"
• Mike Bordin – drums on "I Want Blood" and chorus parts for "Let It Lie"
• Robert Trujillo – bass on "Vilified", "Off the Rails" and "It Comes"
• Vincent Jones – keyboards on "Afterglow", "I Want Blood", "Echoes of Laughter" and "Held Your Tongue"
• Lola Colette – background vocals

Technical

• Jerry Cantrell – production, mixing, engineering
• Bob Ludwig – mastering
• Jun Murakawa – additional engineering
• Bob Jackson – mastering assistance
• Brian Lee – mastering assistance

Visuals

• Ryan Clark – art direction, design
• Darren Craig – photography

External links

• Cantrell's official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rapp . Allison . 2024-07-26 . Jerry Cantrell Announces 'I Want Blood' Album, Drops New Song 'Vilified' . 2024-10-27 . Loudwire . en.
2. Web site: Astley-Brown . Michael . 2024-07-26 . "This record is a serious piece of work... I think it's some of my best songwriting and playing": Jerry Cantrell taps Guns N' Roses and Metallica bassists for new solo album I Want Blood . 2024-10-27 . Guitar World . en.
3. Web site: Blabbermouth . 2024-07-31 . Jerry Cantrell Releases Music Video For 'Vilified' . 2024-10-27 . . en.
4. Web site: 2024-10-15 . Jerry Cantrell announces 2025 North American tour . 2024-10-27 . Consequence . en.
5. Web site: Levy . Matt . 2024-10-15 . Jerry Cantrell solo tour 2025: Where to buy tickets, schedule . 2024-10-27 . en-US.
6. Web site: Rapp . Allison . 2024-07-26 . Jerry Cantrell Announces New Album, 'I Want Blood' . 2024-10-27 . Ultimate Classic Rock . en.
7. Web site: 2024-07-26 . Jerry Cantrell announces new album I Want Blood, unveils "Vilified" music video . 2024-10-27 . Consequence . en.