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Alice in Chains
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Alice in Chains in September 2007. From left to right: William DuVall, Sean Kinney, and Jerry Cantrell.
Background information
Also known as Alice N' Chains
Origin Seattle, Washington
United States
Genres Heavy metal, hard rock, alternative metal, grunge, alternative rock
Years active 1987-2002, 2005-present
Labels Columbia, Virgin Records/EMI
Associated acts Mad Season
Jerry Cantrell
Class of '99
Slash's Snakepit
Members Jerry Cantrell
Sean Kinney
Mike Inez
William DuVall
Past members Layne Staley
Mike Starr

Alice in Chains is a famous alternative rock band. They started in Seattle, Washington in 1987. The band has sold about 15 million albums in the United States.

Alice in Chains is often seen as a heavy metal band. However, many people also consider them a grunge band.

The band's first lead singer was Layne Staley. He was no longer with the band after April 2002. William DuVall became the new lead singer in 2006.

Band Members: Who's in the Group?

Alice in Chains has had several talented musicians. Here are the people who have been part of the band.

Current Members: Who Plays Now?

  • William DuVall - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2006-present)
  • Jerry Cantrell - lead & rhythm guitars, vocals (1987-2002, 2005-present)
  • Mike Inez - bass, backing vocals (1993-2002, 2005-present)
  • Sean Kinney - drums, percussion (1987-2002, 2005-present)

Former Members: Who Played Before?

  • Layne Staley - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1987-2002)
  • Mike Starr - bass, backing vocals (1987-1993)

Touring Musicians: Who Helped on Stage?

Sometimes, other musicians join the band for live shows.

  • Patrick Lachman - lead vocals (2005-2006)
  • Scott Olson - acoustic guitar, bass (1996)

Discography: Their Albums

Alice in Chains has released several studio albums. These are the main albums they have put out.

  • Facelift (1990)
  • Dirt (1992)
  • Alice in Chains (1995)
  • Black Gives Way to Blue (2009)
  • The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here (2013)
  • Rainier Fog (2018)

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Alice in Chains para niños

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