10 Bands Who Overcame Huge Tragedies10 Bands Who Overcame Huge TragediesInspiring tales of artists who’ve triumphed over devastation.Jordan BlumJordan Blum
Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in AugustRock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in AugustBlow out the candles.Chad ChildersChad ChildersAlicia SelinAlicia Selin
Watch Lost Video of Layne Staley’s Fourth-to-Final ShowWatch Lost Video of Layne Staley’s Fourth-to-Final ShowLate Alice in Chains frontman appears in traded VHS from 1996 concert with Kiss.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
See Newly-Surfaced Video of One of Layne Staley's Final ShowsSee Newly-Surfaced Video of One of Layne Staley's Final ShowsIt's a previously unseen video.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Alice in Chains Had to Convince Layne Staley to Use His Guitar Riffs on Two ‘Dirt’ SongsAlice in Chains Had to Convince Layne Staley to Use His Guitar Riffs on Two ‘Dirt’ SongsHe was initially pocketing them for something other than 'Dirt.'Chad ChildersChad Childers
See Photos of Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley Through the YearsSee Photos of Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley Through the YearsRemembering the frontman.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
13 Rock + Metal Songs Written In Tribute To Late Musicians13 Rock + Metal Songs Written In Tribute To Late MusiciansDeath can provide inspiration.Tim CoffmanTim Coffman
5 Reasons Why We Love Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley5 Reasons Why We Love Alice in Chains’ Layne StaleyAnd why we miss him so dearly.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
10 Singers You Didn’t Realize Can Also Play Guitar10 Singers You Didn’t Realize Can Also Play GuitarTheir voices aren't their only instrument.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Jerry Cantrell Reveals Tom Morello Gave Layne Staley ‘Spark’ to Play More Guitar in Alice in ChainsJerry Cantrell Reveals Tom Morello Gave Layne Staley ‘Spark’ to Play More Guitar in Alice in ChainsThe inspiration came during their meeting at Lollapalooza '93.Chad ChildersChad Childers
A Young Layne Staley Once Criticized the PMRC on a TV ShowA Young Layne Staley Once Criticized the PMRC on a TV ShowIt was while he was in the band Sleze.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
29 Years Ago + 21 Years Ago: Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain + Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley Die on April 529 Years Ago + 21 Years Ago: Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain + Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley Die on April 5Get the history behind these two tragedies.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
Watch Layne Staley Punch a Nazi at an Alice in Chains ShowWatch Layne Staley Punch a Nazi at an Alice in Chains ShowIt ain't like that at an Alice in Chains show!Chad ChildersChad Childers
14 Unique or Handmade Gift Ideas For Rock + Metal Fans14 Unique or Handmade Gift Ideas For Rock + Metal FansFind a truly memorable gift for your favorite rocker!Rabab Al-SharifRabab Al-Sharif
Alice in Chains’ Mike Inez: People Have the Wrong Idea About Layne StaleyAlice in Chains’ Mike Inez: People Have the Wrong Idea About Layne StaleyThe singer was goofy and full of life.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
The Mayor of Seattle Has Officially Declared August 22 ‘Layne Staley Day’The Mayor of Seattle Has Officially Declared August 22 ‘Layne Staley Day’The utmost respect.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Alice in Chains Pay Tribute to Layne Staley on His 50th Birthday: ‘There Was Nobody Better’Alice in Chains Pay Tribute to Layne Staley on His 50th Birthday: ‘There Was Nobody Better’Alice in Chains have released a video paying tribute to late vocalist Layne Staley, who would have turned 50 years old today (Aug. 22).Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
Layne Staley’s Mother Recalls Sitting Next to His Deceased Body, Speaks on Current Opioid CrisisLayne Staley’s Mother Recalls Sitting Next to His Deceased Body, Speaks on Current Opioid CrisisRead her thoughts on the late singer's death and what America needs to do to make sure tragedies like Staley's death are reduced. John HillJohn Hill
15 Things You May Not Know About Layne Staley15 Things You May Not Know About Layne StaleyIn honor of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley, here's 15 things you may not know about the late singer.Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
Rare Layne Staley Recording From Pre-Alice in Chains Band Up for AuctionRare Layne Staley Recording From Pre-Alice in Chains Band Up for AuctionA rare recording of Layne Staley's pre-Alice in Chains band 40 Years of Hate is being auctioned off on eBay.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita