An album highlight, “God Am”, opens with the sound of a thumb rolling on the wheel of a cigarette lighter several times before igniting; guitar feedback swirls beneath as Layne speaks in a tremolo voice, “Sure God’s all-powerful, but does he have lips? Whoa.” A crushing riff follows, its mammoth chug stutters with an aggressive will. Layne implores God for some reprieve, “Dear God, how have you been then? I’m not fine, fuck pretending. All of this death you’re sending. Best throw some free heart-mending.” His frustration questions whether God cares about our earthly existence.
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An album highlight, “God Am”, opens with the sound of a thumb rolling on the wheel of a cigarette lighter several times before igniting; guitar feedb… read more
An album highlight, “God Am”, opens with the sound of a thumb rolling on the wheel of a cigarette lighter several times before igniting; guitar feedback swirls beneath as Layne speaks in… read more
Alice in Chains are an American grunge/ alternative metal band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who then 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 el… read more
Alice in Chains are an American grunge/ alternative metal band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who then recruited bass… read more
Alice in Chains are an American grunge/ alternative metal band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who then recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne Staley.… read more