Jerry Cantrell, the founder of Alice In Chains, has announced his new solo album titled 'I Want Blood', set for release on October 18. The album's lead single, 'Vilified', showcases a grunge-heavy sound and features contributions from notable musicians including Robert Trujillo of Metallica and Mike Bordin of Faith No More, with production by Joe Barresi. Cantrell describes the album as a 'serious piece of work' that is significantly different from his previous release, 'Brighten', emphasizing his growth in songwriting and performance. He is kicking off a North American tour alongside Bush, starting on July 26 and concluding on September 15 in Los Angeles. The album will include a total of nine tracks, with 'Vilified' being the opener. Fans can pre-order the album and catch Cantrell live during the summer tour.