American rock band formed in Seattle in 1987, noted for two-voice harmonies, dark lyrical themes and a signature grunge/alternative-metal sound. Fronted by Layne Staley until his death in 2002; later continued with William DuVall.

Key members mentioned in reviews: Jerry Cantrell (guitar), Layne Staley (vocals, d.2002), Sean Kinney (drums), Mike Inez (bass); William DuVall joined as vocalist in the band's 2006 reunion and features on post-2009 albums such as Black Gives Way to Blue and Rainier Fog.

DeBaser's reviews paint Alice in Chains as a central Seattle band defined by dark, melancholic songwriting and twin-voice harmonies. Layne Staley's struggle and death are recurring subjects; the band's later reunion with William DuVall and new albums are discussed sympathetically. Key records frequently highlighted are Dirt, Jar of Flies and the Unplugged performance.

For:Fans of 90s grunge, alternative metal and melancholic, harmony-driven rock; concertgoers and album collectors.

 

"After 10 years of inactivity, Uncle Jerry, the diabolical mind behind Alice in Chains, after the loss of one of the greatest singers of the '70s, a frontman of immense charisma such as Layne Staley, calls back the incredibly talented drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Inez and recruits a new singer, one William DuVall, already with the Comes With The Fall, and decides to release a new album under the name Alice in Chains (bad taste or a brilliant idea?)."

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"If suffering had a voice, it would not be much different from Staley's, and if it had a soul, Alice's could perfectly personify it."

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"If you ever get the chance, go see Alice in Chains. Bring your mother, your father, your partner, and your lover together, bring the dog, the cat, and even your canary."

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