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Alice in Chains

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  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    Hollywood, Class, and Kids in the Hall

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. His memoir, It's So Easy (Simon & Schuster) is out now.​So I played a gig last night in Hollywood that commemorated Dimebag Darrel and Ronnie James Dio. The gig, called "DimeBash," is a very public fundraiser that sells out annually and draw ... More >>

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    November 25, 2011

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    November 23, 2011

    Duff McKagan: Southern Comfort

    Playing Latin America has evolved considerably, but the fans are still incredible.

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2011

    Touring South America Has Evolved Considerably, But the Fans Are Still Incredible

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. His memoir, It's So Easy (Simon & Schuster) is out now.​When I left you all last week, I was just boarding a plane that would become a series of flights that would eventually land me in Santiago, Chile from London, England. I actually found ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2011

    Goodbye to Mike Starr, and the Story of My First Bass

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. His sports column on ESPN.com runs every Wednesday. Send your questions to askduff@seattleweekly.com.​Before I get to my planned post, I want to take a moment to express how sorry I am for the family and friends of former Alice in Chains bas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    Sure, the Grammys Love Grunge, But They Also Dig the First-Ever Release From Sub Pop's World Music Imprint, Next Ambiance

    ​Though Seattle's '90s-era hitmakers Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Alice In Chains all picked up Grammy nods in last night's announcements (local list after the jump), Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba's I Speak Fula., the first release from Sub Pop's world music imprint, Next Ambiance, picked up a no ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2010

    The Crocodile is One of Gibson's 10 Greatest Rock Venues of All Time

    ​Gibson (as in the guitars) made a list of "The 10 Greatest Rock Venues of All Time" (I'm not sure why. But they did.) and sitting amongst the Cavern Club and Max's Kansas City is our own Crocodile Cafe. Says Gibson: Opening its doors with little fanfare in April 1991, this legendary venue qui ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2010

    Alice In Chains Rocked the Key in 3D Along With Deftones and Mastodon Last Night

    Alice in Chains rocked KeyArena with a little help from some friends Friday night.​Alice in Chains KeyArena Friday, Oct. 8 It was impossible to not sense the late Layne Staley's presence last night during Alice in Chains' two-hour, 20-song set. From song dedications to song selection it was c ... More >>

  • Music

    October 6, 2010

    The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

    Alice in Chains rocked KeyArena with a little help from some friends Friday night.​Alice in Chains KeyArena Friday, Oct. 8 It was impossible to not sense the late Layne Staley's presence last night during Alice in Chains' two-hour, 20-song set. From song dedications to song selection it was c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 6, 2010

    Alice in Chains

    Alice in Chains rocked KeyArena with a little help from some friends Friday night.​Alice in Chains KeyArena Friday, Oct. 8 It was impossible to not sense the late Layne Staley's presence last night during Alice in Chains' two-hour, 20-song set. From song dedications to song selection it was c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2010

    Alice in Chains to Record Its Seattle Blackdiamondskye Show at KeyArena In 3D

    Move over Jonas Brothers, you've got competition in the 3D concert film market.​First Alice in Wonderland was filmed in 3D, now Alice in Chains' is getting the 3D treatment. The band announced this week that HDlogix will be filming Friday night's set at KeyArena for a forthcoming 3D concert f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    My Short List of Long Songs, From Mastodon to Iggy & the Stooges

    Iggy PopDuff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.​Unless we are talking about something from the Ramones or other to-the-point smithereens, three-minute songs written for the sake of getting on the radio are m ... More >>

  • Music

    April 14, 2010

    The Posies: Revenge of the Wimps

    The ’90s lighter rockers bring Frosting on the Beater around for another lick.

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2010

    Duff McKagan: Underground Is the New Mainstream

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​Somebody asked me last week if I could open up for discussion the difference between "mainstream" success for a band or artist, and "underground" success. So here goes: Back ... More >>

  • Music

    February 3, 2010

    Alice in Chains’ Homecoming

    Sold-out shows and another Grammy nomination later, can grunge’s fourth major band finally get some respect?

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2010

    Wow, Seattle Really Took It On the Chin at The Grammys Last Night

    Laura MusselmanBen Gibbard and Death Cab for Cutie were beat to their Grammy by Phoenix last night.​Like Duff pointed out earlier this morning, The Grammys certainly aren't an indication of quality any more than the Billboard charts are. But, I have to say I expected Seattle to bring home at l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    A.M. Music News: Alice Sells Out, Green Day Makes Broadway, and Xiu Xiu's Headed for Olympia

    Marcella D. VolpintestaGreen Day at KeyArena on July 3, 2009.​-- STG Presents: If haven't bought tickets to see Alice In Chains at The Paramount, you're SOL. Tickets are no longer available for either show, though a few may be released a day or so before the Feb. 4 & 5 gigs. -- Rolling Stone ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2009

    A.M. Music News: Seattle Still Loves Alice in Chains, What the Moondoggies Sounded Like at CMJ

    -- KEXP's unveiled a few more videos (like the Moondoggies, above) of their in-studios during CMJ. -- TIG: Chris B.'s writing about They Live!, the bright future of Seattle hip hop, and why nobody turned out for Ghostface Killah. -- STG Presents: Alice in Chains moved so many tickets for their T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    A.M. Music News: Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam Nominated for Grammies A Sasquatch! Rumor

    Laura MusselmanEddie Vedder with Pearl Jam at KeyArena on September 21. The band's single, "The Fixer," picked up a Grammy nod last night.​-- Grammy.com: Alice in Chains was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Hard Rock Performance category for "Check My Brain." Pearl Jam picked up a nomination ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2009

    Alice in Chains Is Coming Back for a Paramount Gig

    ​They're at The Paramount on February 4. This is what their friend Duff McKagan had to say about Alice in Chains: Alice in Chains never really got the chance to tour and grow to a point of world domination back in the '90s for the aforementioned reasons (drugs, etc.). While Metallica and AC/D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2009

    Last Night: Alice in Chains at EMP

    ​Let's just get this out of the way: Jerry Cantrell is a fine guitarist with a lovely voice. I have no axe to grind with Mr. Cantrell and I think he's a talented fellow who should continue to make music till his impressive mane of shimmery blonde hair turns snow white. However, I really don't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2009

    Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains Talks About New Album

    ​Just two nights ago, I was chatting with the publicist for Alice in Chains about the band reuniting and their new album. Duff McKagan already went long on how much he enjoyed Black Gives Way to Blue, AIC's new record due out next month. And it sounds like they've been making some good strides ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2009

    Live Music Roundup: Friday, August 21

    Michelle Martin​The Flaming Lips are coming to Marymoor tonight. They go on around 8:30 p.m., but I suggest getting there early because I'm anticipating a lot of people. Tickets are going to be $45 at the door, I believe, and the show starts at 7 p.m. It is, as always, all ages. Karl Blau wit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2009

    We Are the '90s: My Picks

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb.​After the overwhelming response to last week's music piece, I thought it would be a good idea to continue. Music of course has so many genres and sub-genres that I could easily keep doing this type of column for the next few years, and we wo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2009

    Duff's Summer Reading: Vol. II

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb.​I received a comment to last week's article on Alice in Chains that instantly reminded me of part of my somewhat-lost "mission statement" here. The comment was a suggestion from a reader about a new book, The New Pearl Harbor by David Ray Gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2009

    Alice In Chains Coming to the Moore in September

    Mark C. AustinAlice In Chains at Woodlands Pavilion in Houston in October 2007.​Damn, Duff, weren't you just talking about these guys' forthcoming record, Black Gives Way Way to Blue? From McKagan's Reverb Column: "The new record will not take a back seat to Dirt in any way--it is simply righ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    Similar Magazine Covers

    After reading Duff's latest on Alice In Chains, these magazine covers came to my mind. Kurt and Layne died on the same date - April 5th. I've heard some of the new Alice In Chains and it rocks! William is a great addition. Can't wait until the release. Alice are still a great band and it's no coinc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2009

    Duff McKagan: Alice is Back, and I'm Finally Excited About Rock Again

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. Follow him on Twitter @Duff64. Last fall, I wrote a much-discussed piece about the important role that I believe Alice in Chains played in the history of rock 'n' roll. Their overcoming Layne Staley's tragic death has been something of an und ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2009

    The Internet Is the Way of the Future. Seriously.

    Krist Novoselic's column runs every Tuesday on the Daily Weekly. Follow him on Twitter @KristNovoselic.Ever since people started recognizing me as a famous musician, I've been peppered with questions about what I, the performer, am spinning at home. I guess it's natural that people connected with my ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2009

    It's Been That Kind of a Week

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb.Last week for me kind of ran a whole sort of gamut of different activities, discussions, and even inner-self discussions I experienced. Do you ever have one of those weeks where you just kind of look back and go "Huh?" Let me explain. On Monday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2009

    Former Alice in Chains Bassist Spotted in First Hill?

    I'm no expert on Alice in Chains, and I couldn't match a face with a name if it wasn't Lane Layne Staley. But I was a fan of the alt-rock foursome back in the '90s. They satisfied my love of decipherable lyrics and harmony. Because I only know the band's music and not its members, I didn't recogniz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2008

    Alice In Chains: I Back These Guys

    I'm no expert on Alice in Chains, and I couldn't match a face with a name if it wasn't Lane Layne Staley. But I was a fan of the alt-rock foursome back in the '90s. They satisfied my love of decipherable lyrics and harmony. Because I only know the band's music and not its members, I didn't recogniz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2008

    Croc Set for a late January/early February opening!!!!

    I'm no expert on Alice in Chains, and I couldn't match a face with a name if it wasn't Lane Layne Staley. But I was a fan of the alt-rock foursome back in the '90s. They satisfied my love of decipherable lyrics and harmony. Because I only know the band's music and not its members, I didn't recogniz ... More >>

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    January 9, 2008

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