The story of the landmark Alice In Chains album that paved the way for Nirvana’s Nevermind

The first time Dave Jerden heard Alice In Chains, he thought they were a mess. It was 1988, and Dave, who had just produced ...
American Songwriter

Late Alice in Chains Frontman Layne Staley’s Unpublished Writings and Artwork Collected in a New Book, ‘This Angry Pen of Mine’

Late Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley’s unpublished writings and artwork have been collected in a new book, ‘This Angry ...
Metal Injection

This Petition Wants ALICE IN CHAINS' "Man In The Box" To Be The National Anthem

That's about it. Sign this petition, and let Barack Obama know that you want some AIC. Alice In Chains' "Man In The Box" was released in 1990. Since then, the band has achieved a very high level of ...
Metal Injection

JERRY CANTRELL Never Wanted To Sing In ALICE IN CHAINS — Until LAYNE STALEY Made Him

When it comes to the unique sonic DNA of Alice In Chains, few elements stand out more than the band's haunting vocal harmonies and emotionally charged delivery. While many of their grunge-era peers ...
American Songwriter

4 Sad Posthumous Facts About Alice In Chain’s Layne Staley

Layne Staley of Alice In Chains is considered one of the greatest vocalists of the 1990s grunge era. He’s also known, sadly, for his tragic death at the age of only 34 years old in 2002. Staley died, ...