query: who was the original lead singer of alice in chains

pos: Layne Staley Layne Staley Layne Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley, August 22, 1967 – April 5, 2002) was an American musician known for being the lead vocalist, occasional rhythm guitarist and co-songwriter of the rock band Alice in Chains from 1987 until 1998. The band rose to international fame in the early 1990s during Seattle's grunge movement, and became known for Staley's distinct vocal style, as well as the harmonized vocals between him and guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell. Staley was also a member of the supergroups Mad Season and Class of '99. From mid-1996 onwards, Staley was out of the public spotlight, never

pos: Never Fade (Alice in Chains song) Never Fade (Alice in Chains song) "Never Fade" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains and the third single from the band's sixth studio album, "Rainier Fog", released on August 24, 2018. The song was written by vocalists/guitarists Jerry Cantrell and William DuVall, who also share lead vocals, with DuVall singing the verses and the pre-chorus, while Cantrell sings the chorus. "Never Fade" is a tribute to DuVall's grandmother, Soundgarden lead vocalist Chris Cornell, and Alice in Chains' original lead singer Layne Staley. The song was released as a single on August 10, 2018 via YouTube,

pos: William DuVall The third single, "Never Fade", was co-written by DuVall and Cantrell, who also share lead vocals, with DuVall singing the verses and the pre-chorus, while Cantrell sings the chorus. The song was inspired by the deaths of DuVall's grandmother and the late Soundgarden lead vocalist Chris Cornell. William DuVall William Bradley DuVall (born September 6, 1967) is an American musician, best known as the current co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Alice in Chains. DuVall joined Alice in Chains in 2006, replacing the band's original lead singer Layne Staley, who died in 2002, and sharing vocal duties

pos: William DuVall William DuVall William Bradley DuVall (born September 6, 1967) is an American musician, best known as the current co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Alice in Chains. DuVall joined Alice in Chains in 2006, replacing the band's original lead singer Layne Staley, who died in 2002, and sharing vocal duties with guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell. To date, DuVall has recorded three albums with the band, 2009's "Black Gives Way to Blue", 2013's "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here", and 2018's "Rainier Fog". DuVall is also co-founder, lead singer, guitarist and lyricist for Comes with the Fall. Since 2016, DuVall

pos: No Walls is currently fronting Alice in Chains in place of their original lead singer Layne Staley, who died in 2002 after a long battle with severe drug addiction. In 2009, Alice in Chains released "Black Gives Way to Blue", their first album with DuVall on vocals, his biggest selling album to date. DuVall thanked Hank Schroy and Matthew Cowley within the liner notes of that album. No Walls No Walls was an American hard rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1988. Its members were William DuVall (vocals, guitar), Hank Schroy (bass guitar), and Matthew Cowley (drums). This band released one

pos: A Looking in View Brain", was released in August 2009. "A Looking in View" was Alice in Chains' first release with new vocalist William DuVall, who replaced the band's original singer, Layne Staley, in 2006. Vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell shares lead vocals with DuVall. The song was the band's first release since 1999's "Fear the Voices". Clocking in at a length of seven minutes and six seconds, it is the longest song Alice in Chains has released as a single (official or non-official), as well as their second longest song to date, behind "Phantom Limb" from their 2013 album "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here". The

pos: Degradation Trip Degradation Trip Degradation Trip is the second and most recent solo album by Alice in Chains guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell, released on June 18, 2002. It marks his difficult transition from Columbia Records to Roadrunner, and was dedicated to Alice in Chains lead singer Layne Staley, who died two months before the album's release. The title was taken from the song "Solitude", the fifth track from the album. "Degradation Trip" featured two singles and was well received by critics, faring better than Cantrell's solo debut and bearing stronger resemblance to his work in Alice in Chains. ""Anger Rising"" and

pos: Jerry Cantrell Jerry Cantrell Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr. (born March 18, 1966) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and guitarist best known as the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist and main songwriter of the rock band Alice in Chains. The band rose to international fame in the early 1990s during Seattle's grunge movement, and is known for its distinctive vocal style and the harmonized vocals between Cantrell and Layne Staley (and later Cantrell and William DuVall). Cantrell started to sing lead vocals on Alice in Chains' 1992 EP "Sap". After Staley's death in 2002, Cantrell took the role of Alice in Chains' lead

pos: Alice in Chains album "Feel The Power". Billy Corgan revealed that the song "Bleeding The Orchid" from The Smashing Pumpkins' 2007 album "Zeitgeist" has a bit of an homage to Alice in Chains in the harmonies and was indirectly inspired by the death of Layne Staley. Elton John stated that he is a fan of Alice in Chains and a big admirer of Jerry Cantrell. According to Jon Wiederhorn of MTV, Godsmack has "sonically followed Alice in Chains' lead while adding their own distinctive edge". Godsmack singer and founder Sully Erna has also cited Layne Staley as his primary influence. Godsmack was named

pos: Black Gives Way to Blue Black Gives Way to Blue Black Gives Way to Blue is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on September 29, 2009. It is their first record without singer Layne Staley, who died in 2002. It instead features new vocalist and rhythm guitarist William DuVall sharing vocal duties with lead guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, who sings lead vocals on most of the songs. It is the first Alice in Chains album released on Virgin Records and their first venture away from Columbia, who handled all of their previous releases. The album debuted at No. 5

pos: Alice in Chains Alice in Chains Alice in Chains is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who later recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne Staley. Starr was replaced by Mike Inez in 1993. William DuVall joined the band in 2006 as co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, replacing Staley, who died in 2002. The band took its name from Staley's previous group, the glam metal band Alice N' Chains. Although widely associated with grunge music, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal elements. Since its formation, Alice in Chains

pos: Sunshine (Alice in Chains song) the first time during Alice in Chains' concert at the club Natacha's in Bremerton, Washington. The last time the band performed this song with original lead vocalist Layne Staley was on February 1, 1991 at the Off Ramp Cafe in Seattle, Washington. Alice in Chains performed the song for the first time in 24 years at the festival Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on August 16, 2015, with new vocalist William DuVall replacing Staley. Sunshine (Alice in Chains song) "Sunshine" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains and the eighth track on their debut album "Facelift" (1990).

pos: Alice in Chains members Alice in Chains Alice in Chains is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who later recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne Staley. Starr was replaced by Mike Inez in 1993. William DuVall joined the band in 2006 as co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, replacing Staley, who died in 2002. The band took its name from Staley's previous group, the glam metal band Alice N' Chains. Although widely associated with grunge music, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal elements. Since its formation, Alice in

pos: Black Gives Way to Blue (song) Way to Blue" was written by Alice in Chains' guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell, and it was one of the first songs he wrote for the Alice in Chains' album of the same name – their first album since 1995's self-titled record. It was also the last track the band recorded for the album. The song, which features the lyrics "Imitations are pale" and "Lay down/I'll remember you", is a tribute to the band's late lead singer, Layne Staley. In 2009, Cantrell invited Elton John to collaborate with Alice in Chains playing the piano in "Black Gives Way To Blue",

pos: Over Now Over Now "Over Now" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains. It is the final song on their album "Alice in Chains" (1995). It was a single from the band's "MTV Unplugged" performance, and was used to close the televised broadcast. The B-Side consists of the original studio version of the song. This is the second longest song that Alice in Chains has released as a single, behind "A Looking in View". Similar to "Heaven Beside You", it features mostly vocal work of guitarist Jerry Cantrell, with lead vocalist Layne Staley only harmonizing in the chorus.

pos: Rainier Fog also talked about Alice in Chains' songwriting process and how it has evolved over the years: In January 2017, Mike Inez stated in an interview that the band had begun work on a new album. Speaking with "Good Celebrity" on May 1, 2017, guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell revealed that Alice in Chains would return to Studio X (formerly Bad Animals Studios) in Seattle to record a new album in the following month. Studio X was the studio where Alice in Chains recorded their 1995 self-titled album, their last record with original lead vocalist Layne Staley. In June 2017, Mike

pos: Alice in Chains discography Alice in Chains discography The discography of Alice in Chains, a Seattle-based rock band, consists of six studio albums, three extended plays (EP), three live albums, five compilations, two DVDs, 32 music videos and 31 singles (as of November 2018). Alice in Chains was formed in 1987 by guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who then recruited bassist Mike Starr and singer Layne Staley. The band signed to Columbia Records in 1989, and released its first EP, "We Die Young", in July 1990. Later that year, the band released its debut studio album, "Facelift". The single "Man in the

pos: Jerry Cantrell his time outside of work playing guitar and jamming with any band he could find. Three weeks after his mother's death on April 11, 1987, Cantrell went to see the band Alice N' Chains perform at the Tacoma Little Theatre, and was impressed by the voice of the lead singer, Layne Staley. Diamond Lie played their last concert in July 1987. Cantrell met Layne Staley, then Alice N' Chains's lead singer, at a party in Seattle around August 1987. He was homeless after being kicked out of his family's house, so Staley invited Cantrell to live with him at the

pos: Lead vocalist as The Who, Led Zeppelin, Living Colour, Queen, The Stone Roses and Oasis, the lead guitarist may share spokesman responsibilities with the lead singer. Usually, this is derived from that guitarist's specific role as a co-songwriter, co-founder and/or co-vocalist. Also in some cases, there are two frontmen, such as Alice in Chains, with singer Layne Staley (and later William DuVall) sharing vocal duties with guitarist Jerry Cantrell, or Underoath, with singers Spencer Chamberlain and Aaron Gillespie (drummer) sharing vocal duties. Another example is Blink-182, in which vocal duties are split between bassist Mark Hoppus and guitarist Tom DeLonge. Hoppus usually

pos: Voices (Alice in Chains song) bulbs while on the outside, the lyrics sung by Cantrell and William DuVall occupy a somewhat bleak cityscape through neon letters. The video was filmed in Seattle, with neon signs of the song's lyrics placed throughout the city in some of the places that are special to the band, such as The Crocodile club, The Comet Tavern and The Central Saloon. The video also features pictures of the band's former lead singer, Layne Staley, and of Nirvana's frontman, Kurt Cobain, at the 2:20 mark. CD Single (CAPF430062) Voices (Alice in Chains song) "Voices" is a song by the American rock

pos: Alice in Chains the tragedies, lives lived". The album's third single, "Never Fade", was released on August 10, 2018 through digital and streaming services. The song is a tribute dedicated to frontman William DuVall's grandmother, Chris Cornell, and Alice in Chains' original singer Layne Staley. "Never Fade" peaked at No. 10 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. A music video directed by Adam Mason was released on November 1, 2018 and continued the storyline from the music video of "The One You Know". In June 2018, William DuVall said in an interview with Swedish website "Rocksverige" that the music video for "The One You

pos: Jerry Cantrell in Chains signed to Columbia Records on September 11, 1989. Jerry Cantrell served as the lead guitarist, co-lyricist, co-vocalist and main composer of Alice in Chains until the group's near-permanent hiatus beginning in the late 1990s and leading through the death of lead singer Layne Staley in April 2002. Cantrell's guitar contribution gave a heavy metal edge to the band's unique grunge style. Cantrell also played bass on the track "Love Song", from the 1992 "Sap" EP. Cantrell started to sing lead vocals on the 1992 acoustic EP "Sap", and his role continued to grow in the following albums, making

pos: Greatest Hits (Alice in Chains album) Greatest Hits (Alice in Chains album) Greatest Hits is a greatest hits collection by the American rock band Alice in Chains. It was released on July 24, 2001 on Columbia Records. "Greatest Hits" is the second collection of hit songs by the band, albeit shorter than the previous release, "". "Greatest Hits" was certified gold by the RIAA on November 30, 2005. It was the last album released by Alice in Chains before the death of singer Layne Staley in 2002. Mike Starr plays bass on the album's first five songs, while Mike Inez plays bass on the last five.

pos: Grind (song) Grind (song) "Grind" is a song by American rock band Alice in Chains. It is the opening track and the lead single from their album "Alice in Chains" (1995). The single spent 16 weeks on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and peaked at No. 7. The song was included on the compilation albums "" (1999), "Music Bank" (1999), "Greatest Hits" (2001), and "The Essential Alice in Chains" (2006). Jerry Cantrell sings lead vocals on the song with Layne Staley harmonizing with him. "Grind" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1996. Written by guitarist/vocalist Jerry

pos: Thirteenth Step of walk it off." Keenan, not having struggled with addiction first-hand, drew from experiencing it happen to others around him, such as Layne Staley, the lead singer of Alice in Chains, who died in 2002 due to drug addiction. The song "The Package" is from the perspective of an addict, desperate for more, while "Blue" is from the perspective of someone having a difficult time dealing with the aftermath of an overdose. "The Nurse Who Loved Me" is a cover of the song by Failure, originally featured on the 1996 album "Fantastic Planet". The album was released on September 16,

pos: Jerry Cantrell Camp", the lights on stage spelled out "CC" for Chris Cornell and "SG" for Soundgarden as feedback rang out. Cantrell was a close friend of late Alice in Chains' lead singer Layne Staley, who was described by Cantrell as his best friend. Staley died on April 5, 2002 at the same time of Cantrell's "Degradation Trip" tour, but Cantrell opted not to cancel any shows, stating, "It's difficult to do interviews - it's hard to talk about it [Staley's death]. I'm just thankful to have a tour and work - something I can focus on." "The shows I played between

pos: Ann Wilson was released, and in 1978, "Dog & Butterfly". In 1992, Wilson appeared on Alice in Chains' EP "Sap"; she sang on "Brother" and "Am I Inside". In 1993, Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley contributed to vocals on "Ring Them Bells", a Bob Dylan cover from Heart's album "Desire Walks On". In addition, Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez and touring guitarist Scott Olson appeared on Heart's 2003 release "Alive in Seattle". The Wilson sisters started a recording studio, Bad Animals, in Seattle in the mid-1990s. They formed a side band, the Lovemongers, which performed "The Battle of Evermore" on

pos: Skin Yard and "Dust". Screaming Trees went on hiatus and finally broke up in 2000. Martin has also toured with R.E.M.. During the late 1990s, Martin formed the grunge supergroup Mad Season with Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley, Pearl Jam lead guitarist Mike McCready, and bassist John Baker Saunders. Mad Season released one album before breaking up in 1999. Jason Finn, who was replaced by McCullum in Skin Yard, went on to drum for the band Love Battery until 1995 and the band The Presidents of the United States of America until their breakup in 1998. The Presidents of the United

pos: Heroin chic same opiate in 1992...[and] Layne Staley of Alice in Chains [who] publicly detailed his battles with heroin...". Mike Starr of Alice in Chains and Jonathan Melvoin from The Smashing Pumpkins also died from heroin. After Cobain's death, his "...widow, singer Courtney Love, characterized Seattle as a drug mecca, where heroin is easier to get than in San Francisco or Los Angeles." This waifish, emaciated look was the basis of the 1993 advertising campaign of Calvin Klein featuring Kate Moss. Film director and actor Vincent Gallo contributed to the development of the image through his Calvin Klein fashion shoots. The trend

pos: Again (Alice in Chains song) video release "", and is the final Alice in Chains music video that Layne Staley filmed with the band (future videos featured only archived footage of the singer). "Again" has been known to be performed with vocalist Layne Staley five times. They performed the song for the first on the TV show "Saturday Night Special" on April 20, 1996, and also for their appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" on May 10, 1996. The song was also performed during three of the four concerts that Alice in Chains opened for the reunited Kiss in late June and early

pos: Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew to attend rehab, producer John Irwin said, "Whatever it takes to get them through the door so they can start treatment—that's the goal." Pinsky offered a similar response, saying, "My whole thing is bait and switch. Whatever motivates them to come in, that's fine. Then we can get them involved with the process." Despite the involvement of former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr as well as an appearance by Nancy McCallum, mother of the original AIC singer Layne Staley, who died of an overdose in 2002, the remaining original members of AIC, guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney,

pos: Degradation Trip self-imposed isolation Cantrell recorded the demos using a four-track recorder and a battered Gibson Les Paul. In 2002, he detailed the experience of writing the album and its outcome: Amidst writing a surplus of material between fall 1998 and spring '99, Cantrell showed two of his new songs to Alice in Chains' lead singer Layne Staley, who had been living in seclusion for some time prior and had not worked with Cantrell in some time. Staley contributed to the songs which would become "Get Born Again," a single from "", and the song "Died". Thus, rather than becoming Cantrell's solo

pos: Owen Wright (musician) with singer-guitarist Nick Pollock and bassist Chris Ivanovich. Pollock had previously played guitar with the band Alice N' Chains, a precursor to Alice in Chains that also featured Layne Staley on vocals. My Sister's Machine recorded two albums, "Diva" and "Wallflower", and toured with other notable acts such as Alice in Chains, Pantera, and White Zombie. Wright is credited for co-writing the music to almost every song in the band's catalog. Although both albums were largely well received by critics, My Sister's Machine split up in 1994 after Elektra Entertainment folded the label they were under at that time. Since

pos: Alice in Chains "Again" and "We Die Young". Alice in Chains performed four shows supporting the reunited original Kiss lineup on their 1996/97 Alive/Worldwide Tour, including the final live appearance of Layne Staley on July 3, 1996, in Kansas City, Missouri. Shortly after the show, Staley was found unresponsive after he overdosed on heroin and was taken to the hospital. Although he recovered, the band was forced to go on hiatus. Although Alice in Chains never officially disbanded, Staley became a recluse, rarely leaving his Seattle condominium following the death of his ex-fiancée Demri Parrott due to a drug overdose on October 29,

pos: Black Gives Way to Blue (song) Black Gives Way to Blue (song) "Black Gives Way to Blue" is a song by American rock band Alice in Chains, and the last track on their 2009 studio album of the same name. Written and sung by guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, it features Elton John on piano. The song is a tribute to the band's late lead singer, Layne Staley, who died in 2002. A piano mix of the song is a bonus track on iTunes. The lyrics to "Black Gives Way to Blue" are printed on the base plate of Jerry Cantrell's signature Cry Baby Wah-Wah pedal. "Black Gives

pos: Elton John the road again with Billy Joel again next year", referring to "Face to Face", a series of concerts featuring both musicians. The tour began in March. In 2009, John accepted Jerry Cantrell's invitation to collaborate with his band Alice in Chains. John played the piano in the song "Black Gives Way to Blue", a tribute to the band's late lead singer, Layne Staley, which was the title track and closing song in the album "Black Gives Way to Blue", released in September 2009. The first concert that Staley attended was Elton John's, and his mother revealed that he was blown

neg: Jerry Cantrell 57, a fund for wounded soldiers. In 2015, Alice in Chains donated two dollars from every pre-sold ticket of their summer tour to help the family of a fan named Stefan Dayne-Ankle, who passed away after a battle with leukemia. Cantrell also supports Music for Relief Autism Speaks, Rock Against MS Foundation, and the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation. Jerry Cantrell Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr. (born March 18, 1966) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and guitarist best known as the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist and main songwriter of the rock band Alice in Chains. The band rose to international

neg: James Bergstrom Saint covers. This band went through several lineup changes before changing their name to Alice N' Chains. The group continued to tour throughout the Seattle area and recorded two demos before they broke up around 1987, which was the year that Bergstrom graduated from Shorewood High. Staley went on to form the band Alice in Chains whose 1990 debut album "Facelift" lists Bergstrom as one of the people they wished to thank. Nick Pollock, another former member of Sleze/Alice N' Chains, became lead singer of the band My Sister's Machine, which also thanked Bergstrom within the liner notes of their

neg: William DuVall and also the singer's backing band, with DuVall singing Staley's parts at the concerts from 2001 to 2002. DuVall joined Alice in Chains as lead singer during the band's reunion concerts in 2006, and made his first public performance with the band at VH1's "Decades Rock Live" concert honoring Heart, in which he sang Alice in Chains' "Rooster". According to Cantrell, it only took one audition for DuVall to get the gig. For his first rehearsal with the band, DuVall sang Alice in Chains' "Love, Hate, Love". After they finished, drummer Sean Kinney looked at his bandmates and said, "I

neg: Phantom Limb (Alice in Chains song) Phantom Limb (Alice in Chains song) "Phantom Limb" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains and the tenth track on their fifth studio album, "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here" (2013). The lyrics were written by Alice in Chains' co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist William DuVall, who also played the guitar solo in the song, the first solo he wrote for Alice in Chains. The song premiered on radio via Seattle station KISW on March 25, 2013. Snippets of "Phantom Limb" were featured on the Alice in Chains mockumentary "", released on April 3, 2013. A music

neg: Sunshine (Alice in Chains song) Sunshine (Alice in Chains song) "Sunshine" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains and the eighth track on their debut album "Facelift" (1990). The song was written by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell as a tribute to his mother Gloria, who died in 1987. Alice in Chains' guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell told Spin magazine in January 1991 that he wrote "Sunshine" about his mother's death. Cantrell told "Spin": Cantrell wrote the song in Los Angeles after Alice in Chains had moved from Seattle to L.A. after the death of their friend Andrew Wood, lead vocalist

neg: Alice in Chains members of this group at that time were guitarists Johnny Bacolas and Zoli Semanate, drummer James Bergstrom, and bassist Byron Hansen. This band went through several lineup changes culminating with Nick Pollock as their sole guitarist and Bacolas switching to bass before discussions arose about changing their name to "Alice in Chains". This was prompted by a conversation that Bacolas had with Russ Klatt, the lead singer of Slaughter Haus 5, about backstage passes. One of the passes said "Welcome to Wonderland", and they started talking about that being a reference to Alice in Wonderland, until Klatt said, "What about

neg: Alice in Chains: AIC 23 songs that had not been made available before the album was released; "Voices" and "Phantom Limb". AIC 23 follows Film Studies professor Alan Poole McLard on his journey to make a documentary about Alice in Chains. McLard interviews other musicians who have been influenced by the band. Among them are the country singer Donnie 'Skeeter' Dollarhide Jr. (played by guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell), Reggae singer Nesta Cleveland (played by vocalist William DuVall), Black Metal musician Unta Gleeben Glabben Globben Globin (played by bassist Mike Inez), and the hipster blogger Stanley Eisen (played by drummer Sean Kinney). Alice in Chains' guitarist and

neg: Jerry Cantrell played Terry, a plumber who plays bass in a garage band in the short film "Dad Band", co-starring W. Earl Brown. Cantrell also composed the film score along with Carl Restivo. Cantrell was homeless in the early '90s and lived for some time at the house of Pearl Jam's manager Kelly Curtis. While living in the basement of Curtis' house, Cantrell was roommates with Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder. At the start of 1991, Cantrell moved in with Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell and his wife Susan Silver at their house in Seattle. Silver was also Alice in Chains'

neg: Tortilla Army Tortilla Army Tortilla Army is a British grunge metal band that was formed by singer/guitarist Jim Noble and bassist Sy Morton in Whitstable, Kent in 1998. Tortilla Army went through a succession of members until establishing the four current members, being mainstays Jim Noble and Sy Morton. Drummer Mik Gaffney joined the band in 2003 and lead guitarist Joe Coomes joined the band in 2006. The band established itself as part of the pub/club music scene in Kent, drawing inspiration from 90’s grunge bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains among others. The original line-up consisting of singer/guitarist

neg: Alice in Chains Kinney wanted Staley to be their lead singer, they started auditioning terrible lead singers in front of Staley to send a hint. The last straw for Staley was when they auditioned a male stripper – he decided to join the band after that. Eventually the funk project broke up, and in 1987 Staley joined Cantrell's band on a full-time basis. Two weeks after the band's formation, they were playing a gig at the University of Washington, trying to fill out a 40-minute set with a couple of original material along with Hanoi Rocks and David Bowie covers. The band played

neg: Phantom Limb (Alice in Chains song) video was released for the song on October 28, 2014 via BitTorrent Bundle. Songwriter and Alice in Chains' co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist William DuVall explained the song to Recoil magazine in April 2014: Alice in Chains performed "Phantom Limb" for the first time during their concert at the Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee on May 15, 2013. The music video was directed by Robert Schober, also known as Roboshobo, who also directed the music videos for Alice in Chains' songs "Hollow", "Stone" and "Voices". The video premiered exclusively on BitTorrent Bundle on October 28, 2014, and was available for free

neg: Wes Scantlin has been the guitarist and lead singer for the rock band Puddle of Mudd since they released their debut album, "Stuck". They released their next album "Abrasive" in 1997. Four years later, with the addition of three new members, "Come Clean" was released in 2001. In 2003, the band released "Life on Display". Then they released the album "Famous" in 2007. Most recently Puddle of Mudd released "" in 2009. The first single off the album was "Spaceship". Scantlin sometimes tours with Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell, playing acoustic Alice in Chains songs. He was also one of the

neg: William DuVall Alice In Chains toured Australia as second headliner under Nine Inch Nails on the Soundwave Festival. Personally, it was DuVall's first visit to Australia. It had since been advertised on the official Alice in Chains website that the band – now with DuVall officially noted as lead singer – was working on new material with an album, now known as "Black Gives Way to Blue", released on September 29, 2009. The recording process was completed on Cantrell's 43rd birthday, which is also the same day that DuVall's son was born, on March 18, 2009. In the album, DuVall shares vocal

neg: Jerry Cantrell in 2001 and 2002. DuVall joined Alice in Chains as full-time lead singer during the band's reunion tour in 2006, after making his first public appearance with the band at the VH1 concert. By April 2007, Alice in Chains had been writing and demoing songs for a new album with DuVall, but the band did not show further signs of progress until October 2008, when they announced that they had begun recording with producer Nick Raskulinecz in the studio. The band didn't have a record label at the time and the album was funded by Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney.

neg: Degradation Trip worth taking." "Blender"'s J.D. Considine similarly praised Cantrell's lyrics: "For all the overdubbed vocals and layered guitars, it’s the writing, not the arranging, that carries this album. Cantrell creates songs, not just riffs, and "Degradation Trip" is packed with memorable melodies and strikingly vivid lyrics." Album – Billboard (North America) Singles – Billboard (North America) Degradation Trip Degradation Trip is the second and most recent solo album by Alice in Chains guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell, released on June 18, 2002. It marks his difficult transition from Columbia Records to Roadrunner, and was dedicated to Alice in Chains lead singer

neg: Angry Chair members of Alice in Chains performed an acoustic version of "Angry Chair" with ex-Stone Temple Pilots/ex-Velvet Revolver lead singer Scott Weiland in concert on September 30, 2007 in Austin, Texas. Alice in Chains performed an acoustic version of "Angry Chair" for its appearance on "MTV Unplugged" in 1996 (although the song was omitted from the aired performance) and the song was included on the "Unplugged" live album and home video release. Live performances of the song can also be found on the "Heaven Beside You" and "Get Born Again" singles and the live album "Live". Angry Chair "Angry Chair" is

neg: Tears (Rush song) and his lyrics improved." American heavy metal band Alice in Chains covered the song and released it as a single. The cover was their first studio recording in three years. Their cover was also included on the second disc on the 40th anniversary edition of "2112". Alice in Chains said that they’re "honoured" to have taken part in the project. "Rolling Stone" magazine said about the cover: "Singer William DuVall delivers a grittier approach to Geddy Lee's original melody, and Jerry Cantrell spices up the instrumental sections with grandiose, harmonized electric guitar lines." The American horror genre website Bloody Disgusting

neg: Alice in Chains onstage. Between 2001 and 2002, Comes with the Fall was both the opening act on Cantrell's tour for his second solo album, "Degradation Trip", and also his backing band, with DuVall singing Staley's parts at the concerts. DuVall joined Alice in Chains as lead singer during the band's reunion concerts in 2006, and made his first public performance with the band at VH1's "Decades Rock Live" concert. According to Cantrell, it only took one audition for DuVall to get the gig. For his first rehearsal with the band, DuVall sang "Love, Hate, Love". After they finished, Sean Kinney looked at

neg: Eric Bradley released in 2007. They were later joined by Michael Dempsey, another founding member of The Cure, and released a third album in 2009 called "Blue Star". Eric provided touring in support of Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell. In 2009 Alice in Chains released "Black Gives Way to Blue", their first album in 14 years; Jerry Cantrell listed Bradley among the many people he wished to thank within the liner notes. Eric Bradley Eric Bradley is a Los Angeles-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is lead vocalist and guitarist in the band The Young Royals and currently serves as the

neg: William DuVall songs "Hung on a Hook" and "Phantom Limb". DuVall wrote the lyrics and the guitar solo for "Phantom Limb", the first solo he wrote for Alice in Chains. Cantrell is the primary lead singer of Alice in Chains' post-Staley albums, while DuVall takes Staley's role while performing the old songs in live concerts. In the meantime, DuVall has reunited with his former Neon Christ bandmates to do a documentary film called "All Alone Together: Neon Christ and Atlanta Hardcore", which he said director Edgar Johnson had first pitched to him back in 2005. In 2016, he released the album "Broken

neg: No Excuses (Alice in Chains song) No Excuses (Alice in Chains song) "No Excuses" is the lead single from American rock band Alice in Chains' third EP, "Jar of Flies" (1994). The song was well received by music critics and was a charting success, becoming the first Alice in Chains song to reach No. 1 on "Billboard"s Mainstream Rock Tracks, and spending 26 weeks on the chart. It has gone on to become one of the band's most popular and well-known songs. The song was included on the compilation albums "" (1999), "Music Bank" (1999), "Greatest Hits" (2001), and "The Essential Alice in Chains" (2006). The

neg: Facelift (album) Terzo, who set up an appointment with label president Don Ienner. Based on "The Treehouse Tapes" (sold by the band at shows), Ienner signed Alice in Chains to Columbia in 1989. Alice in Chains became a top priority of the label, who released the band's first official recording in July 1990: the promotional EP "We Die Young". Its lead single and title song became a hit on metal radio. After its success, the label rushed Alice in Chains' debut album into production with producer Dave Jerden. "I told Jerry Cantrell, ‘Metallica took Tony Iommi and sped him up. What you’ve

neg: Alice in Chains lead guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, who sings lead vocals on most of the songs. DuVall sings lead vocals on the song "Last of My Kind". On June 30, 2009, the song "A Looking in View" was made available for purchase via iTunes and Amazon, and for a limited time it was available as a free download through the official Alice in Chains website in early July. Although it was not the album's first radio single, Rock stations across the U.S. started playing the song. The music video for "A Looking in View" debuted via the band's official website on July 7,

neg: No Excuses (Alice in Chains song) was also featured in the "Daria" episode "My Night at Daria's" during the first commercial bumper. The song was released as downloadable content for the music video game "Rocksmith" on December 12, 2017, as part of Alice In Chains Song Pack II, which also includes the songs "Rooster", "Nutshell", "Down in a Hole", and "Heaven Beside You". No Excuses (Alice in Chains song) "No Excuses" is the lead single from American rock band Alice in Chains' third EP, "Jar of Flies" (1994). The song was well received by music critics and was a charting success, becoming the first Alice in

neg: Alice in Chains textured acoustic numbers". Alice in Chains is also noted for the unique vocal harmonies of Staley (or DuVall) and Cantrell, which included overlapping passages, dual lead vocals, and trademark harmonies typically separated by a major third. Cantrell said it was Staley who gave him the self-assurance to sing his own songs. Alyssa Burrows said the band's distinctive sound "came from Staley's vocal style and his lyrics dealing with personal struggles and addiction". Staley's songs were often considered "dark", with themes such as drug abuse, depression, and suicide, while Cantrell's lyrics often dealt with personal relationships. Alice in Chains has sold

neg: So Far Under So Far Under "So Far Under" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains and the second single from the band's sixth studio album, "Rainier Fog", released on August 24, 2018. The single was released via YouTube, streaming and digital download on June 27, 2018. The lyrics were written by Alice In Chains' co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist William DuVall, who also played the guitar solo in the song. "So Far Under" is the first Alice in Chains song written entirely by William DuVall, and the first in the band's catalog written entirely by someone other than

neg: Voices (Alice in Chains song) for the album "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here". It was penned by singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell in 2011 before he went into hospital for a procedure to repair a damaged shoulder cartilage. He told Grammy.com in 2013: Cantrell takes lead vocals on the song. He told USA Today about expanding his role as a lead vocalist in the band: The radio edit of "Voices" premiered on USA Today website on July 26, 2013, and it was released to radio stations on July 29, 2013. Consequence of Sound called the song "the record's best cut". "[Voices] provides that classic moment when Alice

neg: Alice in Chains Tapes", Terzo signed Alice in Chains to Columbia in 1989. The band also recorded another untitled demo over a three-month period in 1989. This recording can be found on the bootleg release "Sweet Alice". Alice in Chains soon became a top priority of the label, which released the band's first official recording in July 1990, a promotional EP called "We Die Young". The EP's lead single, "We Die Young", became a hit on metal radio. After its success, the label rushed Alice in Chains' debut album into production with producer Dave Jerden. Cantrell stated the album was intended to have

neg: Alice in Chains on it. It's completely a reunion because the three of us who're left are back together. But it's not about separating and forgetting — it's about remembering and moving on." Before the tour, Kinney mentioned in an interview that he would be interested in writing new material, but not as Alice in Chains. During the VH1 Rock Honors concert honoring Heart on May 12, 2007, Alice in Chains performed Heart's "Barracuda" fronted by country singer Gretchen Wilson. Heart's guitarist Nancy Wilson also joined them onstage. Alice in Chains joined Velvet Revolver for a run of U.S. and Canadian gigs from

neg: Tony Bourge as an influence. Tony Bourge Tony Bourge (born Antony James Bourge, 23 November 1948, Cardiff, Wales) is a Welsh musician who was the original guitarist for the rock band Budgie. He left the band in 1978. In 1982 he joined original Budgie drummer Ray Phillips, and formed Tredegar, with future members of Cloven Hoof singer Russ North and guitarist Andy Wood. In 2013 Bourge returned to the music scene with a new album of songs called "Crank It Up". Artists such as Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age, and Kim Thayil of

neg: Tony Bourge Tony Bourge Tony Bourge (born Antony James Bourge, 23 November 1948, Cardiff, Wales) is a Welsh musician who was the original guitarist for the rock band Budgie. He left the band in 1978. In 1982 he joined original Budgie drummer Ray Phillips, and formed Tredegar, with future members of Cloven Hoof singer Russ North and guitarist Andy Wood. In 2013 Bourge returned to the music scene with a new album of songs called "Crank It Up". Artists such as Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age, and Kim Thayil of Soundgarden list him

neg: Layne Staley recording of "Unplugged" came after a long period of inactivity for the band; it was their first concert in two-and-a-half years. Staley made his last performance on July 3, 1996, in Kansas City, Missouri, while Alice in Chains were touring with Kiss. Staley shared lead vocals with Ann Wilson for a cover of Bob Dylan's "Ring Them Bells", featured on Heart's 1993 album "Desire Walks On". The song "It's Coming After" from Second Coming's 1994 debut album "L.O.V.Evil" features Staley on lead vocals. Second Coming features Staley's bandmates from Alice N' Chains, his band prior to Alice in Chains. One

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The Quill (band) 1970s bands such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, but also sound like 1990s grunge and stoner metal bands such as Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Monster Magnet, Kyuss and Corrosion of Conformity. Especially vocalist Magnus Ekwall who is often compared to Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell. The official The Quill MySpace states they sound like "groovy hard/heavy rock". Lead singer Magnus Ekwall appeared on Ayreon's The Human Equation, in the role of "Pride".
 He reprised this role in the theater adaptation of this album, The Theater Equation.
 Drummer George "Jolle" Atlagic joined Finnish glam legends Hanoi Rocks in 2008.

neg: Gretchen Wilson biggest influences on my musical career". She has appeared several times on the same stage as lead singer Ann Wilson and guitarist Nancy Wilson, once describing the experience as "beyond a dream come true". She has sung "Straight On", "Crazy on You", and – most notably – "Barracuda", which she performed with Alice in Chains and Nancy Wilson on guitar at the 2007 VH1 Rock Honors. She also performed, with Randy Bachman, the classic Who track "Who Are You" on the album "Who Are You – An All Star Tribute To The Who". She performed on Buckcherry's single "The Feeling

neg: Staind Kiss, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Whitesnake, the Beatles, Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Helmet, James Taylor, Korn, and Crosby, Stills & Nash as influences. Touring musicians Timeline Studio albums Staind Staind ( ) is an American rock band formed in 1995. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny April, and drummer Jon Wysocki. The lineup has been stable outside of Wysocki's departure in 2011, who was replaced by Sal Giancarelli. The band has recorded seven studio albums: "Tormented" (1996), "Dysfunction"

neg: Alice Cooper (band) Alice Cooper (band) Alice Cooper was an American rock band formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1964. The band consisted of lead singer Vince Furnier (stage name Alice Cooper), Glen Buxton (lead guitar), Michael Bruce (rhythm guitar, keyboards), Dennis Dunaway (bass guitar), and Neal Smith (drums). Furnier legally changed his name to Alice Cooper and has had a solo career under that name since the band became inactive in 1975. The band was notorious for their elaborate, theatrical shock rock stage shows. In 2011, the original Alice Cooper band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After several

neg: Sean Kinney the Fall vocalist William DuVall and Ann Wilson. DuVall joined Alice in Chains as lead singer shortly thereafter. The band has toured extensively worldwide since then. The album "Black Gives Way to Blue", the first without Staley, was released on September 29, 2009 featuring DuVall as the new vocalist. The album was totally funded by Kinney and Cantrell, as the band did not have a record label at the time. Their fifth studio album, "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here", was released on May 28, 2013. In 2013, Kinney added the initials "LSMS" on his drum kit, a tribute to Alice

neg: Alice in Chains February 4, 1992, Alice in Chains released their second EP, "Sap". The EP was released while Nirvana's "Nevermind" was at the top of the "Billboard" 200 charts, resulting in a rising popularity of Seattle-based bands, and of the term "grunge music". "Sap" was certified gold within two weeks. The EP features Cantrell on lead vocals on the opening track, "Brother", and guest vocals by Ann Wilson from the band Heart, who joined Staley and Cantrell for the choruses of "Brother", "Am I Inside", and "Love Song". The EP also features Mark Arm of Mudhoney and Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, who

neg: Andrew Wood (singer) Chris Cornell of Soundgarden wrote two songs, "Reach Down" and "Say Hello 2 Heaven", in tribute to his late friend. Cornell then approached Gossard and Ament about releasing the songs as singles before collaborating on an album. Adding drummer Matt Cameron, future Pearl Jam lead guitarist Mike McCready, and future Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder, they formed Temple of the Dog in 1990 to pay tribute to Wood, releasing one self-titled album in 1991. Fellow Seattle band Alice in Chains dedicated their debut album "Facelift" to Wood. The song "Would?", included in their second album "Dirt" and on the

neg: Would? Alice in Chains" (2006). The song, written by guitarist/co-vocalist Jerry Cantrell, concerns the late lead singer of Mother Love Bone, Andrew Wood, who died of a heroin overdose in 1990. It was produced, engineered, and mixed by Dave Jerden. In the liner notes of 1999's "Music Bank" box set collection, Jerry Cantrell said of the song: I was thinking a lot about Andrew Wood at the time. We always had a great time when we did hang out, much like Chris Cornell and I do. There was never really a serious moment or conversation, it was all fun. Andy was

neg: Come My Fanatics… everything". Prior to recording with Electric Wizard, lead singer Jus Oborn was mostly interested in the death metal genre. After listening to Black Sabbath under the influence of mushrooms, he was inspired to take his music in a different direction. At the time, Oborn was a member of a group called Eternal, who were drifting apart; Oborn said, "I had a vision of doing the doom stuff. The rest of the guys were just into Alice in Chains." After forming in 1993, Electric Wizard recorded their self-titled debut album, which was released in 1996. AllMusic editor Eduardo Rivadavia described the

neg: Dirt (Alice in Chains album) my long-time love. It's the reality of my life, the path I've chosen and in a weird way it kind of foretold where we are right now. It's hard for us to both understand...that this life is not conducive to much success with long-term relationships." The album's final track, "Would?", was written by Cantrell as a tribute to his friend and late lead singer of Mother Love Bone, Andrew Wood. Cantrell said the song is also "directed towards people who pass judgments." The album's cover art features a woman half buried in a cracked desert landscape. The cover was photographed

neg: Stone (Alice in Chains song) Stone (Alice in Chains song) "Stone" is the second single by American rock band Alice in Chains from their 2013 album, "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here". The song reached No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, and stayed on the chart for 20 weeks. A music video has been released for the song. Singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell came up with the song's riff whilst recovering from surgery to repair his damaged shoulder cartilage. He told "Ultimate-Guitar.com": "My arm was f--ked up and I couldn't play guitar so I just hummed that riff into a phone and that's how that song came

neg: Alice in Chains Damageplan vocalist Pat Lachman, as well as other special guests including Maynard James Keenan of Tool and Ann Wilson of Heart. A few months after that experience, the band called Susan Silver and Cantrell's manager Bill Siddons and said they wanted to tour as Alice in Chains again. Alice in Chains was approached by the producers of the CBS reality show "Rock Star" about being featured on its second season, but the band turned the offer down. In the show, aspiring singers competed to become the lead vocalist of a featured group. On March 10, 2006, the surviving members performed

neg: Alice in Chains Is Me", with Cantrell on lead vocals. The show marked Alice in Chains' only appearance as a five-piece band, adding second guitarist Scott Olson. A live album of the performance was released in July 1996, debuting at number three on the "Billboard" 200, and was accompanied by a home video release, both of which received platinum certification by the RIAA. Following the Unplugged concert, Alice in Chains performed "Again" on the TV show "Saturday Night Special" on April 20, 1996. The band also made an appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on May 10, 1996, performing the songs

neg: Layne Staley "I think it pervaded James' psyche." Metallica recorded a song in tribute to Layne, titled "Rebel of Babylon". In 2009, Alice in Chains released their first studio album in 14 years and the first without Staley, "Black Gives Way to Blue", with Cantrell and DuVall sharing lead vocals. The title track is a tribute to Staley. Cantrell invited Elton John to join Alice in Chains and pay tribute to Staley playing the piano in "Black Gives Way to Blue", the closing song in the album of the same name. The song was written and sung by Cantrell, who described it

neg: 1980s The 1980s also saw the birth of the grunge genre, with the arrival of such bands as Soundgarden, Green River, Melvins, Screaming Trees, Malfunkshun, Skin Yard, The U-Men, Blood Circus, Nirvana, Tad, Mudhoney, Mother Love Bone and Alice in Chains (who formed in 1987, but did not release their first album until three years later). Several notable music artists died of unnatural causes in the 1980s. Bon Scott, at the time lead singer of rock band AC/DC, died of acute alcohol poisoning on February 19, 1980. English drummer John Bonham of the rock band Led Zeppelin also died that year

neg: Alice in Chains his bandmates and said, "I think the search is pretty much over". According to Mike Inez, DuVall didn't try to emulate Staley, and that's what drew them to him. Cantrell revealed that before he suggested DuVall for the band, Sean Kinney and Mike Inez invited Sponge and Spys4Darwin lead vocalist Vin Dombroski to jam with the band in their rehearsal space. Dombroski jammed with them to a couple of songs but they did not feel he was right for the band. According to Cantrell, Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver lead singer Scott Weiland was also interested in joining the

neg: Voices (Alice in Chains song) Voices (Alice in Chains song) "Voices" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains and the third single from their fifth studio album "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here" (2013). Guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell takes lead vocals on the song. The single premiered exclusively on USA Today website on July 26, 2013, and was released to radio stations on July 29, 2013. "Voices" peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks, and stayed on the chart for 20 weeks. It also peaked at No. 18 on the Rock Airplay chart. The song was the first to be written

neg: Foundations Forum cover the 18 signed bands which played at night including Judas Priest, Pantera, Exodus, Extreme, Alice In Chains and the London Quireboys. Also, during the day, there were 18 unsigned bands performing including Radar, a New York band featuring lead singer Pamela Moore who sang the part of Sister Mary on Queensrÿche's "" album. Two commercial video cassettes of FF90 highlights were released through Strand/VCI, although these were never to be released domestically. Panels & Moderators The Artist Panel included Jani Lane & Joey Allen (Warrant), KK Downing & Glen Tipton (Judas Priest), Vito Bratta (White Lion), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)

neg: Alice in Chains Film Studies professor Alan Poole McLard (played by W. Earl Brown) attempts to make a documentary on Alice in Chains without any help from the actual band, interviewing other musicians instead. Among them are country singer Donnie 'Skeeter' Dollarhide Jr. (played by Jerry Cantrell), Reggae singer Nesta Cleveland (played by William DuVall), Black Metal musician Unta Gleeben Glabben Globben Globin (played by Mike Inez) and the hipster Stanley Eisen (played by Sean Kinney). The video was released on April 3, 2013 and also features cameos by Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart, Mike McCready from Pearl Jam, Kim Thayil from

neg: Heart (band) own recording careers, the Wilson sisters have played a role in the Seattle music scene. Among the artists who have used their Bad Animals Studio up to 1995 were Neil Young, R.E.M., Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains. Heart (band) Heart is an American rock band that first found success in Canada and later in the United States and worldwide. Over the group's five-decade history, it has had three primary lineups, with the constant center of the group since 1973 being sisters Ann Wilson (lead singer) and Nancy Wilson (guitarist). Heart rose to fame in the mid-1970s with music

neg: Jerry Cantrell dates in Europe, and a brief tour in Japan. To coincide with the band's reunion, Sony Music released the long-delayed third Alice in Chains compilation, "The Essential Alice in Chains", a double album that includes 28 songs. Between 2006 and 2007, Cantrell played in a number of concerts with Alice in Chains featuring guest lead singers such as Ann Wilson, Mark Lanegan, James Hetfield, Phil Anselmo, Billy Corgan, Scott Weiland Sebastian Bach, and William DuVall. Although Cantrell acknowledges the benefits of working as a solo artist, he expressed his happiness with being back in the band culture. Cantrell explained the

neg: Dirt (Alice in Chains album) was still developing its sound. Dirt (Alice in Chains album) Dirt is the second studio album by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on September 29, 1992, through Columbia Records. Peaking at No. 6 on the "Billboard" 200 chart, the album was also well received by music critics. It has since been certified four-times platinum by the RIAA and gone on to sell five million copies worldwide, making "Dirt" the band's highest selling album to date. It is the band's last album recorded with all four original members, as bassist Mike Starr was fired from the band in

neg: Comes with the Fall Comes with the Fall Comes with the Fall is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999. Since 2001, the line-up has been composed of William DuVall (lead vocals, guitar), Adam Stanger (bass) and Bevan Davies (drums, percussion). Nico Constantine was the band's second guitarist before departing in 2001. They served as Jerry Cantrell's backing band in support of his solo album, "Degradation Trip", in 2002 while DuVall joined Alice in Chains as lead singer during the band's reunion concerts in 2006, becoming an official member by 2008. To date, Comes with the Fall have released three studio

neg: Dirt (Alice in Chains album) Dirt (Alice in Chains album) Dirt is the second studio album by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on September 29, 1992, through Columbia Records. Peaking at No. 6 on the "Billboard" 200 chart, the album was also well received by music critics. It has since been certified four-times platinum by the RIAA and gone on to sell five million copies worldwide, making "Dirt" the band's highest selling album to date. It is the band's last album recorded with all four original members, as bassist Mike Starr was fired from the band in January 1993. The album spawned

neg: Alice in Chains has released six studio albums, three EPs, three live albums, four compilations, two DVDs, 32 music videos and 31 singles. The band is known for its distinctive vocal style, which often included the harmonized vocals between Staley and Cantrell (and later Cantrell and William DuVall). Cantrell started to sing lead vocals on the 1992 acoustic EP "Sap", and his role continued to grow in the following albums, making Alice in Chains a two-vocal band. Alice in Chains rose to international fame as part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s, along with other Seattle bands such as Nirvana, Pearl

neg: King Lizard King Lizard King Lizard was a four-piece rock band from London, England. The band first formed in 2002, and after extensive line-up changes, took its final form in 2010. Lead singer Flash Roxx started the band at age 19. Sky London became the band's drummer after original one left. Israeli guitarist Niro Knox, who was in a band called Skintight Jaguars, then joined. Last to join the band was bassist Alice Rain, who came from Rome to London to find a band. In 2010, Lee Benz replaced Alice Rain on bass, and Moyano El Buffalo replaced Sky London on drums.

neg: King Lizard King Lizard King Lizard was a four-piece rock band from London, England. The band first formed in 2002, and after extensive line-up changes, took its final form in 2010. Lead singer Flash Roxx started the band at age 19. Sky London became the band's drummer after original one left. Israeli guitarist Niro Knox, who was in a band called Skintight Jaguars, then joined. Last to join the band was bassist Alice Rain, who came from Rome to London to find a band. In 2010, Lee Benz replaced Alice Rain on bass, and Moyano El Buffalo replaced Sky London on drums.

neg: Tantric (band) of alternative and nu metal. In their early career, Tantric was frequently compared to Days of the New, from which its original guitarist, bassist, and drummer derived. However, the group also gained strong comparison—and in some cases, criticism—to grunge forerunners Alice in Chains. This is by no means coincidence; famed record producer Toby Wright, who handled Tantric's first three albums, also produced two Alice in Chains albums as well as the solo debut of their principal songwriter, Jerry Cantrell. Wright is known for emphasizing multi-tracked vocal harmonies and other characteristics demonstrated in both bands. However, since the departure of all

neg: Alice in Chains: AIC 23 vocalist Jerry Cantrell told Loudwire that the idea for "AIC 23" came out of five or six conference calls with the band wondering what they would do to promote their new album, "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here". So the members made up their characters and had a loose idea of what they wanted to do, similar to what they did on "The Nona Tapes" (1995). The band brought up director Peter Darley Miller and actor W. Earl Brown, who is also a friend of Cantrell. Alice in Chains' co-lead vocalist William DuVall stated that the band rather do anything than

neg: We Die Young We Die Young We Die Young is a song and single EP by the American rock band Alice in Chains, engineered and co-produced by Dave Jerden. It was released in July 1990 and is their first studio EP. This was a promo-only EP released on vinyl and cassette, and is thus a sought-after collector's item amongst Alice in Chains fans. Bill Adams of Ground Control Magazine, reviewing Alice in Chains discography wrote; "For anyone who was already paying attention to Alice in Chains by 1990, that the band was signed to a major label (they were the second (after Soundgarden)

neg: The Nona Tapes The Nona Tapes The Nona Tapes is a 1995 mockumentary by the American rock band Alice in Chains. Because it is no longer for sale, original copies are considered a rarity. However, in 2006, Best Buy offered a DVD version for free for a limited time with purchases of "The Essential Alice in Chains". On June 19, 2017, Alice in Chains' official Vevo channel uploaded the video on YouTube. "The Nona Tapes" follows aspiring journalist Nona Weisbaum (played by guitarist Jerry Cantrell) on her quest to "find some Seattle rock stars" for a breakthrough story. Throughout the video, Weisbaum scours

neg: Greatest Hits (Alice in Chains album) wonder who this compilation was made for. When it was released in 2001, Alice in Chains had only gone for about six years without a new studio album, and fans had been kept interested with live albums, box sets and myriad other releases, so why put out something so plainly utilitarian?". Greatest Hits (Alice in Chains album) Greatest Hits is a greatest hits collection by the American rock band Alice in Chains. It was released on July 24, 2001 on Columbia Records. "Greatest Hits" is the second collection of hit songs by the band, albeit shorter than the previous release,

neg: Nick Pollock Mike Mitchell. Eventually, Mitchell also left the band and founding guitarist Johnny Bacolas would rejoin the band on bass, and they changed their name to Alice N' Chains. The band recorded two demos and toured throughout the Seattle area for roughly one year before they broke up in 1987. Staley went on to join the band that eventually took the name Alice in Chains and became hugely successful. Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell stated in an interview several years later that it was Pollock who first introduced him to Staley. After the break-up of Alice N' Chains, Pollock played