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No, You Didn’t Time Travel: This Iconic 90s Grunge Band Really Is Back on the Charts

Alice in Chains have re-entered the Billboard rock charts with “Man in the Box”, which was originally released in 1990.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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It’s been 35 years since Alice in Chains released their hit song, “Man in the Box”, and it’s making a big comeback. The iconic grunge tune just re-entered the Billboard charts.

In August 2026, “Man in the Box” returned to Billboard’s Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart. The song previously reached No. 18 on the chart in 1991. Notably, this re-entry marks the song’s overall 43rd week on Billboard charts.

“Man in the Box” was Alice in Chains’ second-ever radio single, and by far their most successful

Back in 1990, Alice in Chains released their debut album,........

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