With their immediately identifiable “grunge” sound, Alice In Chains are one of the defining bands of their genre. They’re also, in my opinion, one of the most important bands from that generation. But that doesn’t mean they were always doing what we now know them for. Rather, their start was a bit more…flashy.
To put the below video in context, you have to realize that this isn’t technically Alice In Chains that you’re watching. Rather, it’s the group that was the precursor, a hair metal project by the name of, wait for it, Alice ‘N Chains. The band had a brief life touring throughout the Seattle area until they broke up and vocalist Layne Stayley (would you please look at that hair?) went on to join what eventually became the band we all know and love.
So yes, this video. It was uploaded by Alice ‘N Chains member Johnny Bacolas and it’s a goddamn gem.