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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 [...]

Mark Lanegan to Handle Vocals on Unfinished Mad Season Album

Tree Riddle — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:30:08 +0000

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready recently revealed that there is roughly an album's worth of songs that the mid-90's side project, Mad Season, never got to record with vocalist Layne Staley before his return to Alice in Chains and eventual death. Now it appears that Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan will lend his voice to the project that may be out as early as this year.

Layne Staley Songs in 'Grassroots' Film Have Previously Surfaced

Tree Riddle — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:43:59 +0000

Contrary to the initial reports, the songs featuring late Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley from the film ‘Grassroots‘ may not be on everyone’s radar, but they are definitely not unknown. In fact, one of them was already released in the mid 1990s.

10th Annual Layne Staley Tribute Set for August

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:30:33 +0000

The 10th annual tribute to the late, great Alice in Chains vocalist Layne Staley, who passed away in April 2002 at the tender age of 34 after years of addiction struggles, is set for this August in the Seattle/Tacoma area. It’s a massive celebration, as five days of events and performances have been planned to remember the singer whose definitive voice marked the grunge era of rock ‘n’ roll.

Mike McCready Drafting Singers for Unreleased Mad Season Album

Tree Riddle — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:24:23 +0000

The Layne Staley-fronted band Mad Season were one of the most under-the-radar side projects of the ’90s, and now guitarist Mike McCready reveals that there is an unreleased album on the way, as well as a reissue of their debut album ‘Above’ and a live release.

Top 10 Songs About Alice in Chains' Layne Staley

Tree Riddle — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:40:50 +0000

April 5 is a sad day in rock history — not only was it the day that Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died, but also marks the passing of Alice in Chains vocalist Layne Staley. The troubled artist befriended and inspired many during his all too short stay on this planet. In honor of his passing 10 years ago, we take a look at the best songs written about the life and tragic passing of Layne Staley.

Metallica Unveils Layne Staley Inspired 'Death Magnetic' Song 'Just A Bullet Away' [AUDIO]

Tree Riddle — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:01:24 +0000

Metallica have finally released the 'Death Magnetic' track that was inspired by the life and death of Alice in Chains vocalist Layne Staley. The rough version of the track which was previously referred to as 'Shine' and 'Holy Revolver' now appears under the title 'Just a Bullet Away.'

Former Alice In Chains Bassist Mike Starr Found Dead

Tree Riddle — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:02:28 +0000

Yet another member of grunge heavyweights Alice in Chains fell victim to substance abuse today at the age of 44. Another sad chapter in the Alice in Chains saga as the original bass player Mike Starr was found dead today in a home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Starr had long battled with substance abuse and the fight [...]