As Cantrell explains, the solo label can be a bit misleading, as he's anything but alone on I Want Blood. With long-time collaborators like Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses) and Robert Trujillo (Metallica) joining him on the record, the spirit of collaboration runs deep: 'You might be the captain, but you need a crew to sail the ship.'
Cantrell reflects on maintaining creative momentum in the later stages of his career. He points to other veteran bands still going strong, including Pearl Jam. 'They just put out one of their best albums,' Cantrell says, nodding to their ability to remain fresh while staying true to their roots. 'It's incredible - it doesn't need to happen, but here it is.'
Cantrell admits, 'It's always a challenge. When you commit to making an album, you're dedicating at least three years of your life to it - so you don't take that lightly.' This highlights the pressure to produce something innovative even after decades of success.
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