Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martin's Griffin Alice in Chains: The Untold Story

As a metal head, AIC is the only grunge band I listen to, particularly due to their brooding,dark and melancholic songs and Layne Staley is without a doubt one of the most unique voices to have graced the grunge/rock scene. The book gives an unbiased look into the lives of the band, the fame they hit, the struggles they go through and of course.......... heroin. As dark as the book is, it doesn't paint false pictures of any of the band members and maintains a consistent neutral approach till the end (something I found gratifying). The chapters explaining Layne's relationship with Demri are especially revelatory. I only wish the author had been able to gather more interviews from Layne's musician friends (especially vocalists like Phil Anselmo,Sebastian Bach etc) but considering this is an 'unofficial' book, he deserves nothing but praise for all the effort. Verdict : Must Buy For Any AIC Fan.

È in lingua originale ma assolutamente leggibile per chi mastica un po’ di inglese. Libro completo e esaustivo sugli AIC. Triste nelle ultime 100 pagine da quando viene registrato il tripode in poi con Layne Staley che scende agli inferi e non ritornerà più. Per gli appassionati degli AIC e del grunge . Consiglio assolutamente

Great read for any A.I.C. fan.

As a huge Alice in Chains fan who grew up listening to them and bands from that era, this book was so good, I honestly couldn’t put it down. Reading this gave me an even deeper appreciation for their music and the people behind it. Alice in Chains: The Untold Story is a must-read for anyone who loves the band or is curious about the Seattle music scene. David de Sola does an incredible job digging into the band’s history, the personalities behind the music, and especially the complex and heartbreaking story of Layne Staley. It’s an emotional read, but also incredibly factual and well-balanced. What really stood out to me was how thoroughly researched the book is. It doesn’t shy away from the darker parts of their journey, but it also highlights their artistry, resilience, and influence. The interviews and behind-the-scenes details brought everything to life in a way that felt honest and respectful. There’s not a ton of information out there about Alice in Chains compared to other bands, so I was impressed by how much I learned. It gave me a much deeper understanding of who they were and the legacy they left behind. The book was also easy to read, well-paced and clear and it arrived in perfect condition. If you’re a fan, this book is a must read! Absolutely worth reading!

Obwohl diese Biographie nicht von AIC autorisiert wurde und die überlebenden Bandmitglieder nicht mit dem Autor kooperierten, ist ein grandioses, informatives Buch erschienen, dass ein Must-read ist. Der Autor ist nicht nur selbst-erklärter Fan der Band, sondern hat auch eine journalistische Ausbildung genossen, auf die er sich immer wieder bezieht. Er liefert eine fundierte kein sehr auf Skandale und Sensationen ausgelegtes Buch (wie von Adriana Rubio). Die fehlende Mitarbeit der Bandmitglieder ist natürlich traurig - aber vielleicht schreibt Duff McKagan ja doch noch eine AIC-Biographie?!