Alice In Chains Music T-Shirts

Alice In Chains, alongside Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, are one of the four bands that brought Seattle grunge to prominence in the early nineties. This page features T-shirts with band logos and artwork from Facelift, Dirt and Jar of Flies, as well as the three-legged dog and the rooster from the song Rooster. These shirts are official merchandise from licensed manufacturers, mostly with short sleeves and a unisex fit. For women, there are also narrower ladies' fits and a few crop tops.

Why do Alice In Chains T-shirts feature a dog and a rooster?

The three-legged dog comes from the cover of the band's self-titled 1995 album, and fans also know it from the MTV Unplugged recording. You'll find it on black T-shirts and on a dark grey Stone Wash version, which has a washed, slightly faded appearance even though the shirt is new.

The rooster refers to the song Rooster from the album Dirt. Guitarist Jerry Cantrell wrote it about his father, a soldier in Vietnam whose childhood nickname was Rooster. The rooster motif appears here as a silhouette and in a colourful psychedelic version.

Facelift, Dirt or Jar of Flies: which era of the band do you want to wear?

• Facelift (1990) is the debut featuring Man in the Box, the song that brought the band to wider attention.
• Dirt (1992) is a dark, heavy album featuring Them Bones and Rooster. Its cover appears on several T-shirt versions, including ones with a print on the back (Back Print) or a worn-looking print (Distressed).
• Jar of Flies (1994) is a quieter, largely acoustic EP. T-shirts with its artwork also have a print on the back, and one is made from softer Softstyle cotton.

If you don't want a specific album, choose a logo: the symbol in a circle, the sun logo, a logo with a colour gradient or a collage of all the album covers, which also comes in a ladies' fit.

Who should choose a ladies' fit and who should choose unisex?

A unisex T-shirt has a straight, looser fit, so it suits men and women who want a comfortable shirt. A ladies' T-shirt is narrower across the shoulders and waist, while a crop top ends above the waist and goes with high-waisted trousers. The Ringer T-shirt with the symbol in a circle has contrasting trim around the neck and sleeves. Alice In Chains unisex T-shirts come in the usual sizes S, M, L, XL and 2XL; if you're unsure, lay your favourite T-shirt flat, measure it across the underarms and compare it with the size chart.

You can also pair your T-shirts with items from Alice In Chains Music Hoodies, or add items from Alice In Chains Sew-On / Iron-On Patches and Badges to a jacket or backpack.