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I was living in Pennsylvania on an army base where my dad was stationed," Cantrell began . Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrell expressed his admiration for Cantrell's guitar work in an interview for Guitar International in 1995, saying that "the layering and the honest feel that Jerry Cantrell gets on [Alice in Chains' Dirt] record is worth a lot more than someone who plays five million notes". Riverside Municipal Auditorium - Riverside. Relationships. [284], Between 2009 and 2010, Cantrell co-owned a hard rock bar called Dead Man's Hand in Las Vegas with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian. [75][76][77] Cantrell stated that it was Staley who encouraged him to sing. [295], He also had a cameo as himself in the 2009 film noir comedy Rock Slyde,[296] appeared on the background of two scenes from the first episode of season three of the HBO TV series Deadwood in 2006,[297] and made a cameo in Deadwood: The Movie in 2019. Cantrell's father, Jerry Sr., is a Vietnam Vet with PTSD and every fourth of July would go berserk and chase the neighborhood kids with a meat clever for shooting off fireworks. [126], On September 29, 2009, Alice in Chains released their first record since the death of Layne Staley, Black Gives Way to Blue, and toured in support of the album. [181] Cantrell's third solo album is titled Brighten and was released on October 29, 2021. Cantrell's father, Jerry Sr., is a combat . Mark Kozelek was cast instead. [95][96] The band's self-titled third studio album was released in November 1995, debuted at No. Alice in Chains lead guitarist, co-lead singer, and principal songwriter, Jerry Cantrell brought his "Brighten Tour" to The Depot in Salt Lake City. Although the band has changed, we've lost Layne, we've added Will, and there was no master plan. 77 on its list of "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" in 2008. "[115], Cantrell met singer William DuVall in Los Angeles in 2000, through a mutual acquaintance who introduced him to [234], Cantrell's song "Leave Me Alone" was featured in the 1996 dark comedy The Cable Guy and can be found on that movie's soundtrack. Jerry Cantrell has been in relationships with Shawnee Smith (2004), Carmella McCoy, Krisha Augerot (1989 - 1991), Courtney Clarke (1988 - 1996), Heather Ankeny and Angel Olivencia.. About. [82] Their debut album, Facelift, was released in 1990 and has been certified double-platinum by the RIAA, selling over two million copies. 2 comments. [169] When asked about releasing another solo album, he issued this statement in 2010: Not for a while. Herbert was born in Thayer, Missouri. Columbia . [165] In the Spring of 2004, Cantrell opened a slate of shows on Kid Rock's U.S. Cantrell's father was also deployed to the Vietnam War twice and he never talked about his experience to . Off-time stuff is just more exciting it takes people by surprise when you shift gears like that before they even know what the hell hit 'em. [40][57] Diamond Lie played their last concert in July 1987. I just don't get high today and wake up the next morning and try and do the same thing. I didn't know how to deal with it then, and I still don't. A lot of people stand and get the fuck back up after falling. [129][130] The title track is a tribute to Layne Staley written and sung by Cantrell, accompanied by Elton John playing piano. [272], Cantrell is widely considered to be one of the greatest rock guitarists of his generation. The EP also features Mark Arm of Mudhoney and Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, who appeared together on the song "Right Turn", credited as "Alice Mudgarden" in the liner notes. Cantrell and his Alice in Chains bandmates played a five-song set at the awards event and Cantrell stated, "We really miss Layne [Staley] and Mike [Starr], and we carry them with us in our hearts". We've been more of a family than most, and it had to be okay from here", Cantrell said pointing to his heart. Jerry Cantrell - Boggy Depot. [309][310], Cantrell was a close friend of late Alice in Chains' lead singer Layne Staley, who was described by Cantrell as his best friend. When Jerry was in sixth grade, his mom was dating a guitar player who taught him a couple of chords. 2006", "ALICE IN CHAINS Joined By SMASHING PUMPKINS, SCREAMING TREES Singers At L.A. Tour Opener", "Watch Phil Anselmo, James Hetfield Sing "Would?" [62] Kinney pointed at his girlfriend and said: "that's weird cause that's his sister". [235], In February 2017, Cantrell released the song "A Job to Do", the end-title song to John Wick: Chapter 2. 6:02 PM. It's been an amazing day. Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Alice In Chains co-founder Jerry Cantrell today announces a North American tour beginning on March 24, 2022 in support of his soon to be released album Brighten. "[314] William DuVall, who performed Staley's vocals during Cantrell's solo concerts, elaborated on this emotional period saying: "I lost my grandfather in the same week, so Cantrell and I both hit the road with immense personal losses dogging us. [48] Cantrell also cited Soundgarden as a big influence on him. [173] On February 6, 2019, Cantrell performed a two-song acoustic set for BMG's Pre-Grammy Party at the No Name bar in Los Angeles. Cantrell hopped on stage to close out the night with the guitar solo on "Alive". 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[49], In 1985, Cantrell was going to winter semester of college,[50] but he decided to quit it and moved to Dallas, Texas, to join a band with a couple of friends. [73] Cantrell also played bass on the track "Love Song", from the 1992 Sap EP. [27] Cantrell wrote the song "Rooster" at the Cornells' house and stayed there for a few weeks. [108], Between 2006 and 2007, Cantrell played in a number of concerts with Alice in Chains featuring guest lead singers such as Ann Wilson,[109] Mark Lanegan,[110] James Hetfield,[111] Phil Anselmo,[111] Billy Corgan,[110] Scott Weiland[112] Sebastian Bach,[113] and William DuVall. Having seen him live, having my hands on his rig, watching his tech play through his rig, then hearing Jerry play, during soundcheck, I can tell you, most of the tone is in his playing style. The band reformed in 2005 when drummer Sean Kinney had the idea to reunite the surviving members[103] to perform a benefit concert for the victims of the tsunami disaster that struck South Asia in 2004. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart,[92] and has been certified double platinum. Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Jerry Cantrell in 2023. But it's not about separating and forgetting it's about remembering and moving on. "" denotes a release that did not chart. Cantrell's father, Jerry Sr., is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War. Jerry's a really solid blues-rock guitarist, very tasteful and emotive. Cantrell was born in Tacoma, Washington, on March 18, 1966,[2] to Gloria Jean Krumpos and Jerry Fulton Cantrell. . ", and introduced a new song, "Killer Is Me", with Cantrell on lead vocals. [74], Cantrell started to sing lead vocals on the 1992 acoustic EP Sap, and his role continued to grow in the following albums, making Alice in Chains a two-vocal band. We're willing to take a chance on it. [290], In his teens, Cantrell was acting in lead roles in high school plays. the first album of DuVall's band, Comes with the Fall. Jerry Cantrell 5 x 7 photograph signed with proof. Jerry Cantrell in 2010. [143], As part of the promotion of Rainier Fog, the baseball team Seattle Mariners hosted an "Alice in Chains Night" at the Safeco Field in Seattle on August 20, 2018, and Cantrell threw out the ceremonial first pitch and delivered a strike before the Mariners vs. Houston Astros game. [84] Speaking with Spin magazine in January 1991, Cantrell confirmed that the song "Sunshine" from Facelift was written about his mother's death. [62] Kinney called Starr and a few days later they started jamming with Cantrell at the Music Bank, but they didn't have a singer. [102] Their first compilation, titled "Live", was released on December 5, 2000. "[34] His choir teacher and drama teacher were, early on, his two greatest motivators toward a career in music. The title track has a really ominous intro that sets the mood for the rest of the song. [218], Cantrell made a special appearance at a Stone Temple Pilots concert in Camden, New Jersey, on May 23, 2010, playing guitar during the band's performance of "Sex Type Thing". [182], Cantrell has appeared as guest guitarist on several albums and projects, including the Danzig album Blackacidevil (1996), in which he played on three tracks ("See All You Were", "Come to Silver" and "Hand of Doom"),[183] and the Metallica album Garage Inc. (1998) on the band's rendition of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Tuesday's Gone". [90] The song was also featured on the soundtrack to Cameron Crowe's 1992 film Singles. Jerry's tone on that one is insane. [344] Cantrell won the league for the first time in 2016, and in 2017 he decided to donate the proceeds to MusiCares in Chris Cornell's memory, and to Music for Relief in memory of Chester Bennington. [20][159] Finally in June 2002, Cantrell issued his second solo album, Degradation Trip, with Ozzy Osbourne's then live rhythm section, Mike Bordin (drums) and Robert Trujillo (bass). Performing mostly cover songs from bands like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, The Stooges, Black Sabbath, and Aerosmith, the group was rounded out by vocalist John Corabi, bassist Chris Wyse, and drummer Josh Howser. I'm as imperfect as they come. [348][349][350], Cantrell and his Alice in Chains bandmates offer special seating at their concerts for veterans from Operation Ward 57, a fund for wounded soldiers. Before that, he had never gone on tour without it. 1), selling 61,000 copies in its first week of release. When Jerry was a boy, he wanted an electric guitar for Christmas, but his father bought him an acoustic one with nylon strings, so there is a good chance that the D-50 was one of his very first six-strings. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart", "Alice in Chains To Re-Team With Producer Nick Raskulinecz For New Album", "Jerry Cantrell Interview on Trunk Nation (08/21/2017) - Alice in Chains' new album + solo album", "Big News From Alice in Chains: New Album Almost Wrapped Up! However, this album still has not been released. An extremely relatable short film.Directed by Ted KampWritten by W. Earl BrownFeaturing Eric Stromer, Jerry Cantrell, W. Earl Brown, Suzanne Friedline & Ted . [101][37], Alice in Chains performed four shows supporting Kiss on their Alive/Worldwide Tour in 1996, including the final live appearance of Layne Staley on July 3, 1996, in Kansas City, Missouri. [269] The lyrics to "Black Gives Way to Blue" are printed on the base plate of the pedal. "[20] Cantrell's manager at the time, Bill Siddons, said that Jerry really loved Layne and they had a bond he hadn't seen before. Find out more as we look at 10 things you didn't know about Jerry Cantrell. [28] Father and son also appeared together on the music video for "Rooster", in which Jerry Sr. recalls the war. 7 on its list of "Top 10 Underrated Guitarists",[281] and Loudwire ranked him at No. I believe it was at the Seattle Center Arena. [123] The band didn't have a record label at the time and the album was funded by Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney. [38] In his mid-teens he bought his first guitar from a swap meet, a Korean-made Fender Stratocaster. [63] Diamond Lie gained attention in the Seattle area and eventually took the name of Staley's previous band, Alice N' Chains, and was quickly renamed as Alice in Chains. [320] Cantrell also stated that he's sick of the hypocrisy that's taken over many facets of organized religion. Later they formed another band called Raze. Nashville TN", "The Making of Alice in Chains' Black Gives Way to Blue", "Jerry Cantrell Shares The Tales Behind Some of The Most Treasured Pieces In His Arsenal", "Alice In Chains Would Live Jools Holland 5 1993", "Interview: Jerry Cantrell talks lost guitars, weirdest gigs and more", "Jerry Cantrell and the New Dean USA Soltero! [301][302] He has lived in Studio City, California since 2003, and he has maintained a residence in Burien, Washington since 2012. Cantrell performed his solo material along with Alice in Chains' songs and covers of other artists such as Elton John and Creedence Clearwater Revival. [254][255] Also a Gibson Custom Shop Jerry Cantrell SG,[256][254] a 1952 Goldtop Les Paul,[257] an Ernie Ball Music Man EVH[258][259] that was a gift from Eddie Van Halen in the 1990s, but has been stolen from Cantrell,[260] a dark blue Mosrite Ventures model,[261] a Dean Michael Schenker USA V,[262] and Dean Soltero guitars. [192] The songs performed by Cantrell were also included on disc four of Osbourne's box set Prince of Darkness (2005). The song features Cantrell sharing lead vocals with Damageplan singer Patrick Lachman,[211] and it can be found on that movie's soundtrack, and as a bonus track on the Japanese version of Damageplan's debut album, New Found Power. I rarely bathed during that period of writing; I sent out for food, I didn't really venture out of my house in three or four months. After the war, Cantrell's father bounced from one Army base to another, including stints in . I didn't intend to get here but I'm very grateful I am here, and it took a lot of people to help me get here. [132] The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in May 2010,[133] IconicInc. Cantrell was unable to attend the recording session and was replaced by Saliva's Josey Scott. Also, Jerry plays like a machine. My first and foremost love has been this band and always has been. We did it step by step. 1 Jerry Cantrell Signature Epiphone Guitar Played At Your Show & Signed By JC; Exclusive T-Shirt; Early Entry; Early Merch Shopping; VIP Laminate; Upcoming Shows and Tickets; Date Location VIP Tickets; Feb 28, 2023: Albuquerque, NM El Rey Theater Buy Tickets Mar 04, 2023 . [37], Cantrell is featured in the 1992 movie Singles, along with the rest of Alice in Chains performing the songs "It Ain't Like That" and "Would?". [39] During that time, he had a band with Vinnie Chas (from Pretty Boy Floyd), called Sinister. He is the son of Gloria Jean (Krumpos) and Jerry Fulton "Rooster" Cantrell, Sr. His father is from Atoka, Oklahoma. Jerry Cantrell has made a career out of casting the light and the dark. One night at a party in 1987, he ran into Alice in Chains' future guitarist, Jerry Cantrell. 2 on the Billboard 200 (the band's highest chart position since 1995's Alice in Chains, which debuted at No. and "Man in the Box". As of 2023, The estimated net award of Jerry Cantrell is $40 . [227], On March 13, 2017, Cantrell made a guest appearance at Steel Panther's concert at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood and performed "Man In The Box" with the band joined by Godsmack singer Sully Erna on lead vocals. . [299], In 2018, Cantrell played Terry, a plumber who plays bass in a garage band in the short film Dad Band, co-starring W. Earl Brown. 38 on its list of "The 66 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time". [149] In the same year, Cantrell covered Willie Nelson's "I've Seen All This World I Care to See" for the album Twisted Willie: A Tribute to Willie Nelson. [98] Staley rarely left his condo in Seattle,[98] but in 1998 the band reunited to record two new songs, "Get Born Again" and "Died", originally intended for Cantrell's second solo album,[72] the songs were released on the 1999 box set Music Bank. He is best known as the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and main songwriter[9] of the rock band Alice in Chains. [293], In 1996, he had a cameo in Cameron Crowe's Jerry Maguire playing "Jesus of CopyMat", the CopyMat worker who helped Tom Cruise's character make copies of his manifesto. [186], Cantrell provided background vocals for the track "Effigy" on Gov't Mule's 2001 album, The Deep End, Volume 1. The actor was raised in Spanaway. It's also effective when you slow something down and then slam 'em into the dash. Cantrell is one of the best guitarists around, and I had never seen him live, solo or with Alice in Chains. A lot of Alice stuff is written that way "Them Bones" is a great off-time song.[238]. It was scary church music. His parents divorced at the age of seven his parents divorced, leaving him and David to be . "[180] On July 28, 2021, Cantrell posted a teaser trailer in his social media announcing that a new song and video titled "Atone" would be released on July 29. [16] Cantrell has earned nine Grammy Award nominations as a member of Alice in Chains.[17]. [41] Cantrell's father played the sheriff in the music video for "Cut You In".[155][156]. [32] It would not be until the age of 17 that he began seriously playing an electric guitar. 14 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks. [298], In 2013, Cantrell played country singer Donnie "Skeeter" Dollarhide Jr. on the Alice in Chains mockumentary AIC 23. Now I've got to step up to the plate and take a few swings. He served with the 101st Airborne Division, which has a fitting shoulder insignia: the bald eagle. Family: His father is a Vietnam veteran; Jerry dedicated the song "Rooster" to him. To be honest, I'd just be happy being the lead guitarist and singer for Alice In Chains. [70], Alice in Chains' final demo, The Treehouse Tapes, was completed in 1988 and found its way to the music managers Kelly Curtis and Susan Silver, who also managed the Seattle bands Mother Love Bone and Soundgarden, respectively. As he was walking away, Cantrell saw Rose throwing the demo away. His dad owned an insulation company in Dallas, Texas. The only reason I ever did anything by my own was because my band wasn't really doing anything. The song was about Cantrell's relationship with his younger brother, David. [71] After three months of negotiations, Alice in Chains signed to Columbia Records on September 11, 1989. Cantrell's career outside Alice in Chains has consisted of three solo albums, as well as many appearances with other musicians and on film soundtracks. [231], On December 8, 2017, Cantrell joined The Hellcat Saints (a supergroup featuring members of The Cult, Velvet Revolver, Weezer and Apocalyptica), to open for Jane's Addiction at the third annual Rhonda's Kiss benefit concert at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. There's never been any doubt about how great a musician Jerry Cantrell is, and as the main music writer for Alice in Chains, he is often credited as the father of some of Grunge's fattest . 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This year, he's re-embarking on his solo career, releasing his first solo output since the 2002 double album, "Degradation Trip Volumes 1 and 2.". Jerry, who resides in his Washington house, recently sold his Studio City . Jerry Cantrell on finding inspiration for 'Rooster' at Chris Cornell's house: 'I was thinking about my dad' Marty Rosenbaum 9/9/2022 China's Military Is Catching Up to the U.S. [35] The album cover shows Cantrell covered in mud standing waist-deep in a branch of the Boggy River. "Them Bones" is a heavy f---ing song. Subsequent work with the revamped Alice in Chains may have stalled this release. [323], Cantrell underwent shoulder surgery twice. Jerry Cantrell doesn't need a lot to keep him satisfied. [319] "No one in the band claims to be an expert on religion, but the title of the song [The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here] comes from something that a lot of people actually believe in". [97] The singles "Grind", "Over Now", and "Heaven Beside You" feature Cantrell on lead vocals. Downing, David Gilmour, Nancy Wilson,[45] and Eddie Van Halen as major influences,[46] as well as Elton John[47] and bands Fleetwood Mac,[47] Heart[45][48] and Rush as his early songwriting idols. [207], Cantrell made several guest appearances with the supergroup Camp Freddy,[208][209][210] (a covers band featuring Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and Billy Idol guitarist Billy Morrison),[211] performing with them for the first time at The Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2004.[212]. TWEET. Jerry Cantrell - Man In The Box/Ace of Spades (March 1, 1992, Seattle)", "Pantera Concert Setlist at Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle on March 1, 1992", "Pantera feat. [213] On November 10, 2004, Cantrell was among the musicians who performed a short acoustic set to benefit Help The Homeless in Hollywood, California. [195], In 2010, Cantrell played guitar on the song "Anything" from Pearl Aday's debut album, Little Immaculate White Fox. Maybe somewhere down the road. [292], In 1995, Cantrell played journalist Nona Weisbaum on the Alice in Chains mockumentary The Nona Tapes. "When I was a little kid, I'd always tell her, "I'll be famous and buy you a house and you'll never have to work again. It's completely a reunion because the three of us who're left are back together. He is the eldest child of his parents. In a recent appearance on Guitar World, Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell recalls his band's opening for Van Halen and explained why he thought it was the worst gig in his life.. Alice in Chains is a Washington-based rock band formed in 1987, by the band's drummer Sean Kinney and guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell.Shortly after, they were joined by vocalist Layne Staley and Mike Starr. [167] The live show was well received by audiences on a national tour that helped build upon the solo album's success. [102] In 2001, a second compilation titled Greatest Hits was released. Jerry's maternal grandfather was Elmer James Krumpos (the son of Matey "Matthew/Mike" Krumpos and Barbara . [16] Cantrell was ranked at No. I felt I was puking up all this undigested grief in losing Layne." [15], In October 2008, Guitar World ranked Cantrell's solo in "Man in the Box" at No. Cantrell was born in Tacoma, Washington, on March 18, 1966, to Gloria Jean Krumpos and Jerry Fulton Cantrell. tour.[168]. [98], On April 10, 1996, Alice in Chains played their first concert in two and a half years for MTV Unplugged, a program featuring all-acoustic set lists. [106] The band followed the concert with a short United States club tour, several festival dates in Europe, and a brief tour in Japan. 37 out of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" also by Guitar World in 2012. Jerry Cantrell Net Worth. [283] Cantrell and William DuVall were also tied at No. [294] Cantrell said about the film; "I get more people coming up to me telling me my line. "[329] While recuperating at home in a sling, Cantrell heard a riff in his head and sang it into his phone. [136][137] The album debuted at No. [221], Cantrell performed with Duff McKagan's band The Walking Papers during the band's concert at The Crocodile in Seattle on December 15, 2012. [172], In February 2017, Cantrell released his first solo song in 15 years, "A Job to Do", featured during the end credits of the movie John Wick: Chapter 2. We've been friends a long time. The experience with Camp Freddy inspired Cantrell and The Cult guitarist Billy Duffy to form their own covers band,[211] the rock supergroup Cardboard Vampyres (named after Cantrell's cats). [13] He was apparently thrilled at winning the title over several famous artists such as Slash, James Hetfield, and Jimmy Page. [141] On June 27, 2018, the band announced the title and unveiled the cover art of the new album, Rainier Fog, released on August 24, 2018 through BMG, Alice in Chains' first release on the label. [321][322] While Cantrell was running full speed, his guitar player at the time, Bryan Kehoe, was also running full speed towards him and Cantrell got his pinky finger caught in Kehoe's T-shirt sleeve. 1. We have played with some [singers] who can actually bring it and add their own thing to it without being a Layne clone. "I think there's overwhelming evidence that things aren't working right now. We're just figuring out how we work as a team. Show All Dates . However, his musical range also extends into elements of blues and country as heard on his solo debut album. Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr. is an American musician who is best known as the lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist and main songwriter for the rock band Alice in Chains. [328] Cantrell explained the surgery saying, "The thing that set me back is I had some bone spurs [and] cartilage issues in my shoulders. Cantrell has been most famously seen playing a G&L Guitars' Rampage model. [63] Staley, who was Cantrell's roommate at the time, agreed to join on the condition that Cantrell join his funk project (which ended shortly after),[64] and Staley joined Cantrell's band on a full-time basis. with vocalist Phil Anselmo of Pantera and Down and bass player Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, then they played "Rooster" with Ann Wilson and Comes with the Fall vocalist William DuVall. He is best known as the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and main songwriter of rock band Alice in Chains. [125], About the pressure being put on DuVall for replacing Staley as lead vocalist, Cantrell said, "To put all that weight on Will's shoulders is unfair. [98][102] Still in 1999, the band released a 15-track compilation titled Nothing Safe: Best of the Box. [105] The band featured Damageplan vocalist Pat Lachman, as well as other special guests including Maynard James Keenan of Tool, Wes Scantlin from Puddle of Mudd and Ann Wilson of Heart. I miss him tremendously. Jerry Cantrell is a 56 year old American Guitarist. Studio X was the same studio where the band recorded their self-titled album, Alice in Chains (1995),[139][140] Recording was completed in January 2018. [43] He noted in an interview that he was "raised on country music" as a youth and that he admires the emotion conveyed in the genre. Sean [Kinney] was at the door with my brother, so my choices were open the door and go to rehab or jump out the back window down a cliff into some blackberry bushes. He would later cite guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix,[44] Ace Frehley, Tony Iommi, Angus Young, Jimmy Page, Glenn Tipton, K.K. 1998. [194] He also played guitar on Smith & Pyle's debut album, It's OK To Be Happy, released in 2008. This reflects the problems his father was working out while Jerry and his family were struggling. [26] In a 1998 Q&A, Cantrell revealed that acting has always been an interest to him. Cantrell was named "Riff Lord" by British hard rock/metal magazine Metal Hammer in 2006. [213] Under the moniker of the Jerry Cantrell-Billy Duffy Band, they debuted during the three-concert series for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund at The Troubadour in April 2004. Was named `` Riff Lord '' by British Hard rock/metal magazine Metal Hammer in 2006 ), Sinister! 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