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Behind the scenes: The new Alice in Chains fan app
Published: 10/28/2009 12:30 PM
Last Modified: 10/28/2009 12:33 PM

Alice in Chains frontman and part-time Oklahoma resident Jerry Cantrell performs with his band at Cain's Ballroom in this 2006 file photo. Tulsa World file

The new Alice in Chains iTunes app is 99 cents, and while it doesn't hook you up directly with the band, it does just about everything else.

The application includes video streams, fan feedback, breaking news, biography, discography, live and behind-the-scenes photos, three full album tracks, tour dates and more.

You will need a wi-fi connection or will have to download the app to your iTunes on your computer, since it is over 10MB.

The Seattle-based rockers' 11-song studio effort is its first CD since the 2002 drug overdose death of lead singer Layne Staley.

But the band hasn't replaced Staley, said co-guitarist, co-vocalist and part-time Oklahoma resident Jerry Cantrell.

Apparently, fans agree.

The first single from the album, "Check My Brain," now sits at No. 1 on Billboard's top rock song chart. Fueled by the hit single, "Black Gives Way To Blue" entered Billboard's Top 200 Albums Chart at No. 5, with sales exceeding 126,000 copies.

PLUS! See Alice in Chains perform live Friday night on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," KJRH Channel 2 in Tulsa, cable channel 9. The show starts at 10:35 p.m.

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Lynn Hernandez (3 years ago)

Great article Jenn!! If enough of your readers call me in the Noon hour on KMOD (460-KMOD)I'll play the title track, which features Sir Elton John on the piano! Also, our website has a section dedicated to Alice In Chains including a ACOUSTIC video performance of Check My Brain!!

Rock on!!

LYNN HERRRRRRNANDEZ
97-5 KMOD radio

Tulsa World Music Reporter Jen Chancellor (3 years ago)

THANK YOU, LYNN!! :)

Have a great Halloween.

SS_Hippy (3 years ago)

I think the new AIC cd is great.
i think it is more listenable (?) than the new Pearl Jam cd.
which new cd do you guys like better?

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