Alice in Chains’ signature blend of heavy riffs, haunting melodies, and raw emotion didn’t come from nowhere. Guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell has often spoken about the records that influenced his playing and songwriting, helping to define the band’s dark, sludgy, yet deeply melodic sound. From the crushing weight of metal to the storytelling of classic rock and the bluesy grit of the '70s, these 9 albums played a crucial role in shaping Cantrell’s musical DNA—and, by extension, the unmistakable sound of Alice in Chains.
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