Of course AiC was stadium rock... they opened for KISS!
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The final shows to feature Layne Staley in Alice In Chains were the four support shows that the band accepted on the KISS reunion tour. Stone Temple Pilots had to drop out due to Scott Weiland’s own struggles with addiction, so Alice got the offer. Jerry and Sean were huge KISS fans, and after first saying no to the shows, Staley relented and agreed.
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Really though I don't understand this 'hatred' for stadium rock, seems to me some guys just want to keep their indie cred or something... when in fact some of the most independent artists are really into stadium rock, and totally admit to it and even cover their songs!