What we have long known is finally confirmed: Jerry Cantrell is the Riff Lord.

British hard rock magazine Metal Hammer awarded Jerry the prestigious title of Riff Lord, at its annual Golden Gods Awards show, held this year at the famed London club The Astoria. Naturally, he is thrilled about winning.

Jerry won the award over such guitar greats as Slash, James Hetfield and Jimmy Page.
A video diary of the awards show night can be watched here.