Alice In Chains - Dirt

Dirt, the landmark second studio album from Alice In Chains, stands as one of the defining records of the 1990s. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this critically acclaimed and 5× Platinum-certified release cemented the band’s place at the forefront of the grunge and alternative metal movements.

Originally released in 1992, Dirt is a powerful, unflinching exploration of addiction, war, death, and despair—anchored by Jerry Cantrell’s sludgy guitar riffs and Layne Staley’s haunting vocals. It features some of the band’s most iconic tracks, including “Them Bones,” the brooding and explosive “Would?,” and the emotionally raw anthem “Rooster.”

The album’s visceral honesty and sonic intensity have made it a perennial favorite among fans and critics alike. Over three decades later, Dirt remains one of the most enduring and influential hard rock albums ever made—an essential listen that still resonates with the same bleak beauty and brutal truth.