"No Excuses" is the lead single off American grunge band Alice in Chains's second EP, Jar of Flies (1994). The song's sound (and that of the entire EP) is a departure from some of the band's better-known, heavier work. Jerry Cantrell's subtle guitar riffs built around suspended chords (as well as Sean Kinney's soft, syncopated drumming) help lend an unusually airy feel to the song. It was written by Jerry Cantrell about his unstable relationship with band vocalist Layne Staley. "No Excuses" found moderate airplay on alternative rock radio… read more
"No Excuses" is the lead single off American grunge band Alice in Chains's second EP, Jar of Flies (1994). The song's sound (and … read more
"No Excuses" is the lead single off American grunge band Alice in Chains's second EP, Jar of Flies (1994). The song's sound (and that of the entire EP) is a departure… read more
Alice in Chains is an American grunge/ alternative metal band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who then recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne Staley. Starr was replaced by Mike Inez in 1993. William DuVall joined the band in 2006 as co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, replacing Staley, who died in 2002. The band took its name from Staley's previous group, the glam metal band Alice N' Chains. Although widely associated with grunge music, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal ele… read more
Alice in Chains is an American grunge/ alternative metal band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who then recruited bassi… read more
Alice in Chains is an American grunge/ alternative metal band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who then recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne Staley. … read more