 Alice in Chains has had a large impact on many bands , such as Godsmack , who are named after the song off their sophomore album Dirt . According to Jon <unk> of MTV , Godsmack has " <unk> followed Alice in Chains ' lead while adding their own distinctive edge " . Godsmack singer and founder Sully <unk> has also cited Layne Staley as his primary influence . <unk> has covered Alice in Chains ' song " <unk> " live , which appears on the compilation The Singles : 1996 @-@ 2006 , and also wrote a song entitled " Layne " , dedicated to Staley , on the album 14 Shades of Grey . Three Days Grace also performs a cover of " Rooster " , which can be seen on the DVD Live at the Palace . Other bands that have been inspired by Alice in Chains include Creed , Nickelback , <unk> , Stone <unk> , <unk> of <unk> , Queens of the Stone Age , A <unk> Horse Named Death , Godsmack , Smile Empty Soul , <unk> <unk> , Cold , Hurt , <unk> , <unk> , <unk> , 10 Years , Breaking Benjamin , Days of the New , and <unk> . Metallica said they have always wanted to tour with the band , citing Alice in Chains as a major inspiration for their 2008 release , Death Magnetic . Metallica also recorded " Rebel Of Babylon " as a tribute to Layne Staley , but the song was left off Death Magnetic due to manufacturing restrictions and then later released on a four @-@ song EP , Beyond Magnetic . 
