Although widely associated with grunge music, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and acoustic elements. Since its formation, Alice in Chains has released three studio albums, three EPs, two live albums, four compilations, and two DVDs. The band is known for its distinct vocal style which often included the harmonized vocals of Staley and Cantrell.
Alice in Chains reunited in 2005 and as of 2009 have finished recording their first studio album in 14 years with new lead vocalist William DuVall. The album, Black Gives Way to Blue , is due for release on September 29, 2009 via Virgin/EMI.
Curtis and Silver passed on the demo to Columbia Records' A&R representative Nick Terzo, who set up an appointment with label president Don Ienner. Based on The Treehouse Tapes (a 1988 demo tape sold by the band at shows), Ienner signed Alice in Chains to Columbia in 1989.
Written and recorded in one week, Jar of Flies debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming the first ever EPand first Alice in Chains releaseto top the charts.
On November 7, 1995, Columbia Records released the eponymous Alice in Chains , which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and has since been certified double platinum.
A music video for "A Looking in View" will debut via Alice in Chains' official website. As of June 26, 2009, according to Blabbermouth.net, sources have told The Pulse of Radio that an official radio single called "Check My Brain" will head to rock stations in mid-August.
Staind has covered Alice in Chains' song "Nutshell" live, which appears on the compilation 1996-2006 , and also wrote a song entitled "Layne", in Staley's dedication, on the album 14 Shades of Grey.
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