h33t - Alice In Chains - 2009 Single - A Looking In View [rockbox]

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Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987 by guitarist Jerry Cantrell and vocalist Layne Staley. 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 rose to international fame as part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s, along with bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden. The band was one of the most successful music acts of the 1990s, selling over 17 million albums worldwide, including 14 million in the United States alone. The band achieved two number-one Billboard 200 albums (Jar of Flies and Alice in Chains), 11 top ten singles on the Mainstream Rock Tracks charts, and six Grammy Award nominations.

Although never officially disbanding, Alice in Chains was plagued by extended inactivity due to Layne Staley's problems with substance abuse, culminating in his death in 2002. 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.

Alice in Chains has sold more than 14 million albums in the United States, released two number-one albums and 19 top 40 singles, and has received six Grammy nominations. The band was ranked number 34 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. Alice in Chains was named 15th greatest live band by Hit Parader, with vocalist Layne Staley placing as 27th greatest vocalist of all time. The band's second album, Dirt, was named 5th best album in the last two decades by Close-Up magazine.

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Alice in Chains has had a large impact on many bands, such as Godsmack, who, according to Jon Wiederhorn of MTV, "have sonically followed Alice in Chains' lead while adding their own distinctive edge". Godsmack singer and founder Sully Erna has also cited Layne Staley as his primary influence.[63] The band's name is actually inspired by an Alice in Chains song, "God Smack". Staind has covered Alice in Chains' song "Nutshell" live, which appears on the compilation The Singles: 1996-2006, and also wrote a song entitled "Layne", in Staley's dedication, on the album 14 Shades of Grey. Three Days Grace also performs a cover of "Rooster", which can be seen on their live album. Other bands that have been inspired by Alice in Chains include Taproot, Puddle of Mudd, Kyuss, Godsmack, Dust for Life, Shinedown, Saliva, Nickelback, Our Lady Peace, Dropbox, Seether, Fuel, Theory of a Deadman, U.P.O., Second Coming, Alter Bridge, Days of the New, Creed, Isle of Q, Drain STH, Monster Magnet, Cold, and Tantric. Metallica said they've always wanted to tour with the band, citing Alice in Chains as a major influence on the vocal melodies for Metallica's eighth studio album St. Anger, and also used the band, and Staley, as inspiration for their 2008 release, Death Magnetic.

1. A looking in view

William DuVall – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Jerry Cantrell – lead guitar, vocals
Mike Inez – bass, backing vocals
Sean Kinney – drums, percussion

http://www.aliceinchains.com/

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