Alice in Chains

Dark, haunting, and heavy — Alice in Chains carved out a sound that defined the grunge era while standing apart from it. Formed in Seattle in 1987, the band fused crushing guitar riffs with eerie vocal harmonies, creating a mood that was both emotional and unsettling. While often grouped with Nirvana and Soundgarden, Alice in Chains leaned closer to metal, delivering songs that felt raw and cathartic. Fronted by Layne Staley, their breakthrough came with albums like Facelift and Dirt, featuring iconic tracks such as “Man in the Box,” “Rooster,” and “Would?” — songs that captured addiction, loss, and inner turmoil with brutal honesty. Their unplugged performances revealed another side: stripped-down, soulful, and deeply human. After Staley’s passing, the band later reemerged with new material led by William DuVall and Jerry Cantrell, continuing their legacy with integrity and depth. Alice in Chains remains one of rock’s most respected and influential acts. Think you can remember every haunting track from Dirt to Rainier Fog? Prove it.