Video: Official Alice In Chains Album Sampler for Black Gives Way to Blue

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Alice in Chains "Black Gives Way To Blue" sampler Alice in Chains are preparing to release " Black Gives Way To Blue " on September 29th, and are now giving fans a sneak peek at each track from the album. After a string of sold out shows in the US, Alice in Chains will embark on a UK/European tour starting in November. Nov 12 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowland Nov 13 - Birmingham, UK - Academy Nov 14 - Manchester, UK [...]

The first words you hear on Facelift are "Scary's on the wall/ Scary's on his way." The first words you hear on Dirt are "I believe them bones are me/Some say we're born into the grave." The first words you'll hear on Black Gives Way to Blue are "Hope, a new beginning/Time, time to start living." I'm [...]

September 29th will see the release of Black Gives Way To Blue, the first album from Alice In Chains since the death of lead singer Layne Staley. The band have posted a sampling of the record which we are pleased to bring to you.Check out the new music here:Alice In Chains' websiteAlice In Chains' Myspace