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Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Alice in Chains + More Win 2013 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:06 +0000

The Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards were held in the U.K. last night (June 17) and we’ve got the full list of winners to share with you. Black Sabbath claimed two wins during the 2013 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award, winning the award for Best U.K. Band, beating out Motorhead, Bring Me the Horizon, Bullet [...]

Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell Recalls Epic Prank War with Van Halen During 1991 Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:59:06 +0000

It's story time with Jerry Cantrell! In a recent fascinating and hilarious interview, the Alice in Chains mastermind spoke about the essential art of the prank. When two bands have been touring together for some time, pranks are bound to happen, and Cantrell went into detail about an epic prank war between Alice in Chains and Van Halen from 1991.

Alice in Chains Announce Online Reddit Question and Answer Session

Chad Childers — Mon, 27 May 2013 13:47:56 +0000

Alice in Chains have done plenty of press leading up to the release this week of 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' album, but now it's your turn to ask the questions you want answered. The band has revealed plans to take part in Reddit's IAmA online question and answer session.

2013 'Pain In The Grass' Line-Up

Todd Lyons — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:35:45 +0000

94.5 KATS, for the first time ever, is co-presenting Seattle’s legendary Pain in the Grass summer concert festival, also for the first time ever, to The Gorge Amphitheatre for two days of the best The Rock Station has to offer. The festival will be held Friday, September 6th and Saturday, September 7th. Tickets go on [...]

Layne Staley's Mother Files Suit Against Alice in Chains Over Royalties

Chad Childers — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:51:01 +0000

The mother of late Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley is taking legal action against her son’s former bandmates, claiming they’ve not made good on royalties owed on the band’s music. The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports that Nancy McCallum claims that the surviving members of Alice in Chains owe her half of the money that would have [...]

Alice in Chains Uproar Festival Flyaway Contest

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:09:44 +0000

The year 2013 is shaping up to be a big one for Alice in Chains, as they prepare to release their new album 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' on May 28 and co-headline the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival. In celebration, Alice in Chains are teaming up with Loudwire, Ultimate Classic Rock and Diffuser.fm to offer a flyaway trip for two to the Sept. 13 stop of the Uproar Festival in Phoenix, Ariz., that includes a meet & greet with the band!

Uproar Fest Hits Gorge September 7th

Todd Lyons — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:42:21 +0000

The long-awaited announcement of the 2013 Rockstar Uproar Festival has finally been announced and it includes a number of Northwest dates. This year’s Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival Lineup is: Main Stage: Alice in Chains Janes Addiction Coheed and Cambria Circa Survive Ernie Ball Stage: Walking Papers Danko Jones Middle Class Rut New Politics and [...]

Alice in Chains Team With Funny or Die for Hilarious 'AIC 23′ Mockumentary

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:13:06 +0000

To amp fans up for Alice in Chains' next album, 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' (due May 28), a hilarious mockumentary called 'AIC 23' has been released by Funny or Die. The flick includes a great storyline, along with cameos from members of Metallica, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Guns N' Roses + more!

Alice In Chains – Kelly West's Video Pick Of The Day (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:14:15 +0000

Alice In Chains new CD ‘The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here’ hits stores in May. The first single from that CD is ‘Hollow’! Great tune!

Alice in Chains Release New Single 'Stone'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:04:04 +0000

As Alice in Chains' newest album, 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here,' creeps closer and closer, anticipation for the record's release has been growing towards a peak. Although 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' won't see the light of day until May 28, Alice in Chains have unleashed the new single 'Stone' to help you through the wait.

Mad Season's Barrett Martin Remembers Layne Staley [Exclusive Video]

Kenneth Partridge — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:10:02 +0000

Some bands are stable, built to last, destined for long and fruitful careers. Mad Season weren't one of 'em. The alt-rock (or grunge, if you wanna start some arguments) supergroup formed in 1994, when Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready met bassist John Baker Saunders at a Minneapolis rehab facility. The two became friends, and after moving back to Seattle, McCready tapped Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley and Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin to help them get something going.

Late Alice in Chains Bassist Mike Starr to Be Honored at Seattle Memorial Show

Chad Childers — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:39:04 +0000

Leading up to the second anniversary of late Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr‘s death, friends and family in the Seattle area are banding together to stage a memorial show to celebrate his life and legacy. Starr’s sister Melinda, along with several fans and friends, spearheaded the effort to put together a show where everyone [...]

Alice in Chains Unveil Title of New Album

Chad Childers — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:50:39 +0000

Alice in Chains had a little fun yesterday (Feb. 13), asking fans to unscramble a collection of letters that once deciphered would reveal their album title, and the fans could then post their suggested titles to Instagram. But how many people actually came up with 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here'?

Alice in Chains Announce Spring 2013 U.S. Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:17:42 +0000

As excitement for Alice in Chains‘ 2013 as-yet-untitled album continues to build, fans have been gifted with more good news from the band. Alice in Chains have just announced a month-long U.S. tour beginning in Miami Beach, Fla., on April 25. Alice in Chains haven’t ventured on a comprehensive tour for well over two years, [...]

Alice in Chains' 'Hollow' Song Snippet Surfaces Ahead of Release

Chad Childers — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:09:20 +0000

There's just a few more days to wait until Alice in Chains issue their new single 'Hollow' in full, but for now, fans can get their first taste of the track by checking out a song snippet that's been posted on Amazon.

Jerry Cantrell Confirms Completion of Upcoming Alice in Chains Album

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:33:56 +0000

Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell has confirmed that the band recently finished recording their new album, due out in 2013. The new disc will mark the follow-up to their 2009 release ‘Black Gives Way to Blue.’ Alice in Chains started working on the new tunes back in 2011 but were sidelined when Cantrell had to undergo surgery on his shoulder.

Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell Offers Latest on Band's Upcoming Album

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:12:59 +0000

Call it a comeback of a comeback! After Alice in Chains‘ 2009 effort ‘Black Gives Way to Blue’ landed Grammy nominations and enjoyed healthy sales amid the debut of new singer William Duvall, who replaced the late, great Layne Staley, the band is currently writing new material and working on the follow up. AIC should enter the studio early this year.

Mike Starr, Former Alice In Chains Bassist Passed Away

Kelly West — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:19:06 +0000

This is a very sad day in the world of music! One of the most amazing bassists has passed away today! Mike Star Former Alice In Chains bassist. He had appeared on Celeb Rehab for a third season and was really getting everything together. He was found in his Salt Lake City home today. (April [...]

Alice In Chains singer working on documentary

Kelly West — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:35:08 +0000

Lead singer, William Duvall on his 80′s punk rock/hardcore days! According to Cwg Magazine Alice In Chains vocalist William DuVall – who cut his musical teeth in the ’80s punk rock/hardcore scene with his former band Neon Christ – has teamed up with director Edgar Johnson to put together a documentary that shines the light on the [...]