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Check My Brain

"Check My Brain" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Black Gives Way to Blue, on August 14, 2009. The track marked the band's return to recording new studio material after a 14-year hiatus that began in the mid-1990s and included the death of original lead vocalist Layne Staley in 2002, introducing William DuVall as Staley's replacement on lead vocals.^[1] Written primarily by guitarist Jerry Cantrell, the song features heavy, dissonant riffs and lyrics exploring themes of relocation and disorientation in California.^[2] Upon release, "Check My Brain" achieved significant commercial success on rock radio, topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart for eight consecutive weeks— the band's first number-one hit there since 1994's "No Excuses"—and reaching number one on the Rock Songs chart as well.^[3] It also peaked at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first Alice in Chains song to chart there, while attaining number 62 on the Canadian Hot 100 and number 13 on the UK Rock & Metal chart.^[4]^[5] The single received critical acclaim for revitalizing the band's signature grunge-metal sound and was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010, highlighting its role in Alice in Chains' successful comeback.^[6] An official music video, directed by Alexandre Courtès and featuring the band performing in a stylized, abstract setting, further amplified its exposure.^[7]

Background

Writing and inspiration

"Check My Brain" was primarily written by Alice in Chains' guitarist and co-lead vocalist Jerry Cantrell, emerging during early jam sessions in Los Angeles for the band's 2009 album Black Gives Way to Blue. This marked the group's first new original material since the 1999 track "Get Born Again," representing a significant comeback after the death of original vocalist Layne Staley in 2002 and the introduction of William DuVall as their new singer. The collaborative sessions, involving Cantrell, DuVall, bassist Mike Inez, and drummer Sean Kinney, fostered a renewed creative synergy that helped the band navigate their return to music-making.^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11] The song's inspiration drew from Cantrell's personal experiences following his 2003 relocation from Seattle to Los Angeles, infusing the lyrics with sarcasm about urban alienation and themes of personal reinvention in a challenging new environment. Cantrell explained the ironic undertones in interviews, stating, "There's a certain aspect of sarcasm... being a guy from Seattle who lives in L.A.," and comparing his situation to "the ex-gambler who decided to live in Las Vegas" or an "ex-drug addict who lives in the belly of the beast and doesn’t partake." This reflective tone captured his adaptation to life in the city, blending self-deprecating humor with introspection on change and identity.^[12]^[8] In anecdotes shared during promotional discussions for the album, Cantrell highlighted how "Check My Brain" quickly took shape amid the band's optimistic rehearsals, serving as an energetic opener that signaled their evolution while honoring their grunge roots. The track's development underscored the healing process for the remaining members, with DuVall's contributions helping to bridge the gap left by Staley and reinvigorating the group's songwriting dynamic.^[8]^[13]

Recording process

The recording of "Check My Brain" occurred as part of the broader production for Alice in Chains' fourth studio album, Black Gives Way to Blue, spanning September to December 2008 at two primary facilities: Studio 606 in the Los Angeles area and Henson Recording Studios in Hollywood.^[14] Initial tracking, including drums, bass, and core guitar parts, began in early fall at Studio 606—Dave Grohl's facility—where the band captured foundational elements with a focus on organic band interplay.^[14] The sessions then shifted to Henson Studio B for overdubs and refinements, such as additional guitars, percussion like tablas and vibraphones, and final vocal work, allowing for a more controlled environment to polish the album's cohesive sound.^[14] Producer Nick Raskulinecz, who joined after hearing an early demo of "Check My Brain," guided the process to emphasize the band's raw, heavy sonic identity while infusing modern production techniques.^[14] Drawing inspiration from the gritty tone of the band's 1992 album Dirt, Raskulinecz prioritized live room takes to preserve the group's natural energy and dynamics, conducting extensive pre-production to refine arrangements and ensure emotional authenticity without over-polishing.^[15] This approach resulted in a heavy, immersive mix that highlighted Jerry Cantrell's signature guitar tones—often achieved with Les Pauls and G&L Rampages—alongside Sean Kinney's driving drums and Mike Inez's bass lines, all tracked to evoke the band's live intensity.^[15]^[14] A key aspect of the recording involved the integration of new co-lead vocalist William DuVall, whose contributions marked a pivotal evolution for the band.^[15] DuVall and Cantrell focused on layered vocal arrangements and tight harmonies, primarily recorded at Henson Studio B to capture their blended tones with precision and depth.^[14] This collaborative vocal process, emphasizing emotional delivery and harmonic interplay, revitalized the band's sound during the album's production timeline, which extended into early 2009 for mixing but centered core Black Gives Way to Blue work in late 2008.^[15]^[14]

Music and lyrics

Composition

"Check My Brain" is written in the key of F minor and maintains a tempo of approximately 114 beats per minute, spanning a runtime of 3:58.^[16]^[17] The song employs downtuned guitars and bass in drop D tuning (half-step down overall), enabling its signature heavy riffs and sludge-like grooves that define the verses.^[18]^[19] These elements create dynamic shifts, transitioning from restrained, menacing verse sections to explosive choruses with increased intensity and layered aggression.^[20] Drawing from grunge and metal influences, the track's riff-driven structure evokes the dark, heavy sound characteristic of Alice in Chains, blending alternative rock's raw edge with metal's muscularity.^[21]^[22] Instrumentation centers on Jerry Cantrell's lead guitar and William DuVall's rhythm guitar, featuring harmonized leads that add harmonic depth to the solos and riffs.^[23] Sean Kinney's drums provide groovy, propulsive patterns that underpin the song's momentum, while Mike Inez's bass delivers a robust low-end drive, anchoring the composition's weighty tone.^[24]^[25]^[22]

Lyrics and themes

"Check My Brain" follows a conventional verse-chorus structure, with lyrics penned by Jerry Cantrell that portray a sense of disorientation and ironic detachment upon relocating from Seattle to [Los Angeles](/page/Los Angeles) in 2003. The song opens with the first verse: "So I found myself in the sun, oh yeah / A hell of a place to end a run, oh yeah," immediately evoking a paradoxical arrival in California's bright but overwhelming environment, where the narrator questions his mental state amid urban chaos. This sets up the recurring chorus—"California, I'm fine / Somebody check my brain / California's all right / Somebody check my brain / Check my brain"—which employs repetition to underscore sarcasm and self-doubt, as Cantrell has described the track as reflecting "a certain aspect of sarcasm... being a guy from Seattle who lives in L.A., ex-drug addict who lives in the belly of the beast and doesn't partake."^[12] Thematically, the lyrics explore urban isolation through imagery of solitary wandering, as in the second verse: "I walk these streets, I creep and I fall, oh yeah / When she sang I answered the call, oh yeah," suggesting a haunting disconnection in the city's sprawl. Subtle undertones of addiction nod to Alice in Chains' history with former vocalist Layne Staley's struggles, evident in lines like the bridge—"Aah, tears have filled my bones / Aah, years expended gone"—which convey emotional erosion and lost time without explicit reference. Resilience emerges post the band's loss of Staley in 2002, with the third verse—"I've held it down and I've put it away, oh yeah / The trick of the trade is to stay, oh yeah"—symbolizing a deliberate suppression of past temptations and a commitment to sobriety, blending irony with quiet determination. The rhyme scheme is straightforward, often using simple end rhymes like "sun/run" and "fall/call" to maintain rhythmic flow, while the insistent repetition in the chorus amplifies emotional intensity and thematic irony.^[26]^[12] Vocally, the track features shared leads between Cantrell and new vocalist William DuVall, whose harmonies revive the band's signature style and provide a seamless complement to Cantrell's delivery. The choruses build to screamed outbursts, heightening the song's aggression and underscoring the lyrical turmoil, as the duo's intertwined voices create a powerful, resonant emotional peak.^[27]

Release and promotion

Commercial release

"Check My Brain" was released as the lead single from Alice in Chains' fourth studio album, Black Gives Way to Blue, on August 14, 2009, initially through radio airplay.^[28] The digital download version became available shortly after on August 17, 2009.^[29] The single was issued by Virgin Records in association with EMI.^[2] It appeared in multiple formats, including promotional CD singles, standard CD releases, and digital files.^[30] Internationally, variations included European promotional singles on CD and CDr, as well as a UK digital release on September 18, 2009, and specific promo editions for markets like Denmark and New Zealand.^[30] The track earned a nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010.^[31]

Initial promotion

"Check My Brain" premiered on rock radio stations on August 14, 2009, serving as the lead single from Alice in Chains' long-awaited album Black Gives Way to Blue. The track rapidly entered heavy rotation on major rock outlets, debuting at No. 26 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart dated August 20, 2009, and climbing to No. 1 by September, where it held the top spot for eight weeks. This marked the band's first No. 1 on the Rock Songs chart and their first on the Mainstream Rock chart in 15 years, underscoring their successful return after a 14-year hiatus from full-length releases. The radio rollout was strategically linked to album pre-order incentives, including digital previews of the single on platforms like Amazon and exclusive bonus tracks for iTunes pre-orders, which helped build anticipation ahead of the September 29 album launch.^[32]^[33]^[34] To amplify the comeback narrative, Alice in Chains engaged in promotional interviews emphasizing their resilience following Layne Staley's 2002 death and the integration of vocalist William DuVall. In a September 2009 feature with The Aquarian Weekly, guitarist Jerry Cantrell detailed the emotional journey of reforming and recording new music, framing the band's evolution as a therapeutic process. These discussions positioned "Check My Brain" as emblematic of Alice in Chains' reinvention, with its raw energy signaling a continuation of their signature sound while honoring their past. The band also received the Kerrang! Icon Award in August 2009, using the event to discuss their revival and connect with fans through media appearances.^[11] The single's promotion intertwined with the album's overarching tribute to Staley, using "Check My Brain" to preview the project's themes of loss and renewal. While the title track featured Elton John on piano as a direct homage, the lead single illustrated the band's progression under DuVall, blending heavy riffs and harmonies reminiscent of their grunge-era work. Early buzz was further generated through 2009 live tours, where Alice in Chains teased upcoming material to gauge audience response before the official rollout. The accompanying music video, directed by Alexandre Courtes and released on September 14, 2009, reinforced these efforts.^[13]^[35]

Reception

Critical reception

Critics generally praised "Check My Brain" for its powerful riffs and renewed energy, marking a successful return for Alice in Chains after the death of original vocalist Layne Staley. In its review of the album Black Gives Way to Blue, Rolling Stone awarded 3.5 out of 5 stars, describing the track as a "sludgy, soulful single" that contributed to the album's grunge revival while noting the band's polished production.^[36] Kerrang! highlighted the song's "juddering" rhythm and chaotic masterclass quality, ranking it #7 on their list of the 20 greatest Alice in Chains songs and commending how it captured Jerry Cantrell's sense of disconnection after relocating to Los Angeles.^[37] The publication also placed the album at #7 on its list of the 50 best albums of 2009, emphasizing William DuVall's seamless integration into the band's dynamic.^[38] The song's impact was further recognized in various rankings, with Loudwire including it among the 10 best Alice in Chains songs for its role in bridging the band's classic sound with new material.^[39] It also ranked #37 on Loudwire's Top 50 Hard Rock Songs of the 21st Century, underscoring its enduring riff-driven appeal.^[40] Some reviewers pointed out limitations, describing the track as somewhat formulaic in its reliance on big power chords compared to the band's earlier, rawer classics, though this was often balanced by acclaim for the song's production polish and vitality. Overall, the reception affirmed the band's ability to evolve while honoring its grunge roots. "Check My Brain" earned a nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, serving as a benchmark of industry recognition for Alice in Chains' comeback.^[41]

Commercial performance

"Check My Brain" debuted on the Billboard charts in late 2009 and quickly became a major rock radio hit, peaking at number one on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for eight weeks. The single also reached number one on the Alternative Songs chart, the band's first number-one hit on the Alternative Songs chart, and topped the Hot Rock Songs chart as well.^[42] On the all-format Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at number 92 after four weeks on the chart. Internationally, the song entered the Canadian Hot 100 at number 62 and peaked at number 13 on the UK Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart.^[43] Critical acclaim for the track helped drive its airplay success across rock formats.^[44] The single propelled sales of its parent album, ''Black Gives Way to Blue'', which was certified gold by the RIAA in 2010 for 500,000 units shipped in the United States, though the song itself received no RIAA digital certifications. As of November 2025, "Check My Brain" had accumulated over 90 million streams on Spotify, reflecting a sustained streaming resurgence tied to the band's post-2009 catalog revivals.^[45]

Media and performances

Music video

The official music video for "Check My Brain" was directed by Alexandre Courtès and premiered on September 14, 2009, via the band's YouTube channel, running for 4:25 to match the song's length.^[46]^[47] It depicts the band—Jerry Cantrell, William DuVall, Sean Kinney, and Mike Inez—performing in a dimly lit, industrial-style warehouse space interspersed with distorted, abstract overlays of the Los Angeles skyline, conveying themes of urban disorientation and personal detachment central to the track's lyrics about life in California.^[7] Filming occurred in Los Angeles, California, under Courtès's direction, who brought his experience from videos for artists like U2 and The White Stripes; behind-the-scenes footage captures the crew setting up lighting and effects to achieve the video's desaturated, hazy aesthetic, though specific budget figures remain undisclosed in available interviews.^[48]^[46] As of November 2025, the video has accumulated over 8 million views on YouTube.^[47]

Live performances

"Check My Brain" debuted live on August 1, 2009, at the Oxegen Festival in Marlay Park, Dublin, Ireland. An early U.S. performance followed at the Epicenter Festival on August 22, 2009, in Pomona, California, marking a showcase of William DuVall's vocals on new material.^[49] The track quickly became a regular fixture in Alice in Chains' setlists during their 2009-2010 tours promoting Black Gives Way to Blue, frequently opening shows with its heavy riff and driving energy.^[50]^[51] Notable renditions from this period included a high-profile appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on September 30, 2009, where the band delivered a polished version emphasizing DuVall's range.^[52] It appeared in nearly every concert, such as the December 11, 2009, performance at KXTE 107.5 Holiday Havoc in Las Vegas, underscoring its role as a fan-favorite opener.^[50] Following a period of reduced touring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, "Check My Brain" returned to prominence in Alice in Chains' post-2020 live shows, including their 2022 North American tour where it was performed 35 times as part of a consistent setlist blending classics and newer tracks.^[53] The song adapted well to larger venues, featuring in the 2024 Sick New World festival set at Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 27, with amplified production suited to stadium-scale crowds.^[54] Over time, the band has experimented with acoustic arrangements, including a stripped-down rendition in a 2025 Amazon Live session that highlighted the song's melodic undercurrents.^[55]

Legacy

Covers and tributes

One of the most notable tributes to "Check My Brain" came from Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, who performed a cover at the 2020 MoPOP Founders Award event honoring Alice in Chains, delivering the song with raw, emotive vocals that highlighted its grunge intensity.^[56]^[57] Other covers include a 2021 collaboration by members of Aeges and Black Map, joined by musicians from Papa Roach and ex-Unwritten Law, which was shared on YouTube.^[58] In 2023, musician GMan Evans released a solo cover on Facebook, capturing the track's heavy riff in a stripped-down style.^[59] The tribute band Seattle In Chains performed a live version in 2024, filmed at a concert and uploaded to YouTube, staying faithful to the original's sludge-metal energy.^[60] More recently, in 2025, Juan Carlos Cano (J.C. Cano) issued an independent cover on YouTube.^[61] There are no official remixes of the song. The enduring popularity of the original track has fueled these ongoing covers and tributes within the rock community.^[57]

Cultural impact

"Check My Brain" symbolizes Alice in Chains' successful reinvention in the post-Layne Staley era. Retrospectively, the track has earned acclaim as a standout comeback single, featured in Loudwire's 2025 list of the 25 best rock songs of the last 25 years and Revolver Magazine's 2021 ranking of the 15 greatest Alice in Chains songs, where it is hailed for revitalizing the band's career.^[62]^[63] Thematically, "Check My Brain" resonates culturally through its exploration of relocation and mental health struggles, inspired by Cantrell's 2003 move from Seattle to Los Angeles, which he portrayed with ironic detachment as an ex-addict resisting temptation in a hedonistic environment. Cantrell likened the scenario to a gambler walking through Vegas unscathed, highlighting themes of recovery and disorientation that echo in 2025's broader rock conversations on addiction and personal reinvention.^[12]

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Sep 8, 2025 · Shop with expert advice from Merchant Video in their latest video Alice in Chains - Live Acoustic Performance of "Check My Brain".
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Dec 3, 2020 · Billy Corgan performs "Check My Brain" by Alice In Chains at MoPOP's Founders Award fundraiser. The Museum of Pop Culture's one-night-only ...
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Alice in Chains Honored at MoPOP Benefit Show - SPIN
Dec 2, 2020 · Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan delivered “Check My Brain,” and Fishbone did 'Them Bones.” The event also marked the moving debut ...Missing: MusiCares | Show results with:MusiCares
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"Check my Brain" (Alice in Chains cover) - YouTube
Feb 9, 2021 · "Check my Brain" (Alice in Chains cover)-members of Black Map, Aeges, Papa Roach, ex-Unwritten Law. 4.8K views · 4 years ago ...more. Black ...
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Cover of Alice in Chains Check My Brain | GMan Evans | Facebook
GMan Evans profile picture. GMan Evans. Jul 14, 2023󰞋󱟠. 󰟝. Cover of Alice in Chains Check My Brain. Cover of Alice in Chains Check My Brain. Miranda Rites ...
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Apr 6, 2024 · Filmée par Yves Lemaitre au Pacific Rock le 05 avril 2024. #aliceinchains #grunge # ... Check my brain - Seattle In Chains (Tribute Alice In ...
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Check My Brain (Alice In Chains) - YouTube
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Alice in Chains originally released Check My Brain written by Jerry Cantrell and Alice in Chains released it on the single Check My Brain in 2009.
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Aug 2, 2021 · “Check My Brain” was the first official single from AIC' comeback album, 2009's Black Gives Way to Blue, and the band's second-ever track to ...
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Alice In Chains Pack 01 - Xbox
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The 25 Best Rock Songs of the Last 25 Years - Loudwire
Jan 22, 2025 · Alice in Chains, "Check my Brain" (2009). Peak Chart Position: No. 1 Mainstream Rock, No. 1 Alternative Airplay, No. 92 Hot 100.
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The 25 Most-Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2025 (So Far) - Loudwire
Aug 30, 2025 · Alice in Chains, "Check my Brain" (2009). Peak Chart Position: No. 1 Mainstream Rock, No. 1 Alternative Airplay, No. 92 Hot 100.