AiC's Jerry Cantrell 'kind of' discussed collaborating with Metallica's James Hetfield

Jerry Cantrell's new solo album, I Want Blood, features contributions from Metallica's Robert Trujillo. In an interview with Metal Hammer, the Alice in Chains vocalist/guitarist raises the possibility of collaborating with another 'Tallica member.

"[Frontman] James [Hetfield] and I have talked about it, kind of," Cantrell shares. "We never had a formal conversation but I've jammed with him at [guitarist] Kirk [Hammett]'s 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."

"It's something I'd be really curious about, even to just write a song with [Hetfield]," the grunge rocker adds. "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."

If Cantrell and Hetfield do find the time to jam together in the future, maybe they could record a mashup called "(Enter Sand)Man in the Box."

In the meantime, Cantrell is getting ready to launch a solo tour in support of I Want Blood, kicking off Jan. 31 on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls.