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Seattle, United States (1987 – 2002, 2005 – present)
Alice in Chains are one of the most influential American rock bands of the early ’90s. Drawing equally from the heavy riffing of metal and the gloomy strains of post-punk, the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grinding metallic riffs with subtly textured acoustic numbers. They were hard enough for metal fans, yet their dark subject matter and punky attack placed them among the front ranks of the Seattle-based grunge bands. While this dichotomy helped the group soar to multi-platinum status with their second album, 1992’s Dirt, it also divided them. Guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell always leaned toward the mainstream, while vocalist Layne Staley was fascinated with the seamy underground. Such tension drove the band toward stardom in their early years, but following Dirt, Alice in Chains suffered from near-crippling internal tensions that kept the band off the road for the remainder of the ’90s.
Formed in 1987 by Staley, guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr, and drummer Sean Kinney, the band was first named “Alice N’ Chains”, and later changed to “Alice in Chains”. Combining the unique voice and intense delivery of Staley with the evocative songwriting and vocal harmonies of Cantrell, Alice in Chains created an immediately identifiable sound that also proved to be quite versatile as their repertoire grew to include both driving, angry rock songs and mellow acoustic compositions. The unique vocal harmonies of Staley and Cantrell included overlapping passages, and dual lead vocals. Alyssa Burrows said the band’s distinctive sound “came from Staley’s vocal style and his lyrics dealing with personal struggles and addiction”.
Formed in 1987 by Staley, guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr, and drummer Sean Kinney, the band was first named “Alice N’ Chains”, and later changed to “Alice in Chains”. Combining the unique voice and intense delivery of Staley with the evocative songwriting and vocal harmonies of Cantrell, Alice in Chains created an immediately identifiable sound that also proved to be quite versatile as their repertoire grew to include both driving, angry rock songs and mellow acoustic compositions. The unique vocal harmonies of Staley and Cantrell included overlapping passages, and dual lead vocals. Alyssa Burrows said the band’s distinctive sound “came from Staley’s vocal style and his lyrics dealing with personal struggles and addiction”.
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No Excuses
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Your Decision
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Heaven Beside You
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A Looking In View
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Shoutbox
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Nonclique343 wrote:
I was so happy when Layne announced their reunion, what a great way to start off the new year!
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Sweet_Leaf- wrote:
"An icon (from Greek εἰκών eikōn "image") is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Catholicism."
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Foggster wrote:
icons
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prometherion91 wrote:
@Nonclique343: Thrash? Lol.
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Fieldy02 wrote:
Layne <3
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metal_gimp wrote:
''Dirt is the best Thrash Metal album ever!'' nah. its ok, nothing special.
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Heisseswasser wrote:
Great Band!
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Twiggy_Manson wrote:
They're not gonna be releasing any new albums you retards, their lead singer died in like 2002.
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Nonclique343 wrote:
Dirt is the best Thrash Metal album ever!
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ofhinshaw wrote:
Check it out! --> www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE
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hestia_666 wrote:
alice in chains the best......
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ironiiia wrote:
Nutshell <3
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Nonclique343 wrote:
"Nowadays, they sound the same musically. But not vocally/lyrically. And it just makes me want Layne back twice as much. " Funny how Jerry sang and wrote half the vocals/lyrics.
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Twiggy_Manson wrote:
If GrangeFan3090 was really a fan of grunge he'd eat a pineapple and listen to Black Givs way to bloo. NOW!
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rejczela wrote:
<3
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grungefan3090 wrote:
Yeah I've had to pass up on these guys "reuniting." Not the same. Alice in Chains died whe Layne died
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Kurtx16 wrote:
Nowadays, they sound the same musically. But not vocally/lyrically. And it just makes me want Layne back twice as much.
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Twiggy_Manson wrote:
Fat Girls is such a good song. I sing it while I pull my banana. I pulled my banana til the skin came off.
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Nonclique343 wrote:
he doesn't get enough fat girls, he doesn't get enough herion, he die of an owerdose
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Ziel_largado wrote:
http://searchgrunge.blogspot.com/2010/01/tsunami-relief-benefit-show-2005.html Download. Great Show Live!!!
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Alice in Chains
The Paramount Theatre, Seattle WA, United States
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Alice in Chains
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News
Alice In Chains on Conan O'Brien Tonight
30 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/aliceinchains
AIC will be performing "Check My Brain" on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien tonight. Check your local listings for times and details.
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