Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell has talked to Metallica’s James Hetfield about making music together and jammed

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Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell has revealed that he and Metallica frontman James Hetfield have briefly discussed making music together.The soloist and Alice In Chains guitarist shared the news during a new issue of Metal Hammer, in which he took questions from fans.At one point in the interview, Cantrell was asked about his long-running friendship with the Metallica singer – namely whether the two had ever contemplated working together on new material.“James and I have talked about it, kind of,” he began. “We never had a formal conversation but I’ve jammed with him at Kirk’s [Hammett, Metallica guitarist] place.

I’ve even spent a night or two at his house, and we’ve ended up with guitars in the kitchen and on the porch.”He continued: “It’s something I’d be really curious about – even to just write a song with him.

As for whether it’d turn into something more than that… he’s got a pretty demanding day job. So I’d understand if it never comes to be.”The two have been friends for a number of years now, and the latest interview with Metal Hammer is far from the first in which Cantrell has shared his fondness for the Metallica singer.Back in 2020, for instance, he told the outlet the reasons why he considers Hetfield to be such a successful leading member. “What makes James such a great frontman is his physical presence.

Nobody else commands the same kind of respect and attention without it being self-seeking or egocentric,” he recalled.“He’s all about the music; all about the fun and the celebration and the connection with the fans.