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Alice In Chains 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here" Album Preview

Wes Styles — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Alice In Chains will rock Q-Ruption this year on August 13th at SPAC with Jane’s Addiction. But before the big show, the band will release their latest album “The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here” this Tuesday. The band’s seconds album with William Duvall on vocal has already seen great success thus far with lead single “Hallow” [...]

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

Chad Childers — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:00:01 +0000

The mother of late Alice in Chains frontman 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 [...]

Beer Drone To Deliver Beers To Concertgoers This Summer [Video]

Wes Styles — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:09 +0000

Q-Ruption is right around the corner on August 13 at SPAC. At that point, the summer heat will be in full effect and you will want refreshment during the show. But that means you have to leave your seat and stand in, what seems like an endless, line to a cold one for your and maybe your friends.

Not anymore!

Alice In Chains Vs. Staind, Nutshell Cover [VIDEO+POLL]

Adams — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:46:39 +0000

There are covers, and there are COVERS! Some bands can pull it off and others, not so much. Some covers make you think: 'Man, I think that's better than the original'. Case in point: Shinedown with Simple Man. Ok ok ok, I know you're probably throwing your mouse at your computer in disgust, and that's fine. Skynard made the track and made it well. Shinedown though, yeah, they killed it.

Sean Kinney Of Alice In Chains Swims In Leather Pants Kevin Costner Style [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:04:07 +0000

Alice in Chains drummer and original band member Sean Kinney opened up to me about his music and favorite swim attire. As Q-Ruption 2013 grows near I felt it was important to get inside the head of one of the largest acts of the show. Alice in chains have been rocking people’s faces off since [...]

Q-Ruption/Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival Line-up Announced

Wes Styles — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:00:20 +0000

The questions have been asked again and again "Who's playing Q-Ruption this year?"

That question has now been answered.

Q-Ruption is the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival featuring a flash from the past with 2 head liners from the 90's that you know and love along with some names new to the scene that will soon become your favorites.

Rock On The Range – Daily Line-Ups Announced

Wes Styles — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:05:37 +0000

Q103 is sending you to Rock On The Range (May 17, 18, and 19) in Columbus, OH. The organizers have announced the daily line-ups for the festivals and layout of the grounds. This year will see the first ever Comedy Tent, which will feature performances from Jim Florentine (from VH1’s That Metal Show), Ari Shafir, Big Jay [...]

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!

Jerry Cantrell + Mike McCready Join 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Performance Lineup

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:03:52 +0000

Seattle will be well represented whenever Heart enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month. It was previously revealed that Soundgarden's Chris Cornell would induct the classic rock band, and now it has been announced that fellow Seattle music vets Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains and guitarist Mike McCready from Pearl Jam will perform with Heart at the induction ceremony.

Alice in Chains Release New Single 'Stone'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:58:43 +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.

Alice in Chains Reveal Release Date, Album Art + Track Listing for 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:02:17 +0000

Alice in Chains have unveiled the official release date, cover art and track listing for their fifth studio album, 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here.' The new Alice in Chains disc will become available on May 14, and guitarist Jerry Cantrell has offered some interesting insight on the concept behind the disc's name and its title track.

Alice in Chains Pleasantly Surprised by Success of 'Hollow' Single

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:00:14 +0000

Alice in Chains are back at the top of the charts, but even they are surprised by the success that 'Hollow' has given them. Singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell admits that the song isn't exactly they type of track that usually elicits such a reaction from radio and the fans.

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

Kenneth Partridge — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:10:02 +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 21:05:04 +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, Deftones + Smashing Pumpkins Playing 2013 Beale Street Music Festival

Chad Childers — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:00:11 +0000

Memphis has a great musical tradition and rock music will definitely be on display as part of the Beale Street Music Festival. Alice in Chains, the Black Keys and Smashing Pumpkins have been selected as the headliners for the three-day music weekend.

Alice in Chains Unveil Title of New Album

Chad Childers — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:05:39 +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 + Friends Launch Fourth Annual Charity Auction

Chad Childers — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:22:39 +0000

Alice in Chains and some of their musical friends are big on the charitable spirit during the football season, launching their own fantasy football league with each team playing for a particular cause. But just because the Super Bowl is over doesn't mean the giving stops. For the fourth straight year, the league's members have united to present an eBay charity auction.

Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Deftones + More to Play 2013 Carolina Rebellion Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:30:56 +0000

The 2013 Carolina Rebellion festival lineup has been announced and, of course, it's packed full of must-see bands. The North Carolina musical gathering with feature Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Deftones, Limp Bizkit, Rise Against, Volbeat and many more.

Alice in Chains + Limp Bizkit Headline Florida's 2013 Welcome to Rockville Festival

Chad Childers — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:05:35 +0000

The Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville festival returns to Jacksonville, Fla., for its third year with a hard-rocking lineup headlined by Alice in Chains and hometown heroes Limp Bizkit. The festival has expanded to two days -- April 27 and 28 at Jacksonville's Metropolitan Park along the St. Johns River.

Rock On The Range 2013 Announced!

Wes Styles — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:03:57 +0000

Rock on the Range, the annual rock concert festival in Columbus, OH, now entering it’s 7th year unleashed it’s line-up today and by far, this is the best year yet! Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn (reuniting with Head for a full set), Bush, Stone Sour, Volbeat, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, A Day [...]