Friend and Knotfest colleague Tori Kravitz stops by to listen to Alice in Chain's masterpiece "Dirt".

Tori hosts the femme-focused podcast She's With the Band, where she interviews the music industry's greatest female leaders in the rock, metal, alternative and heavy worlds. She's also the host and creator of Beyond the Breakdown, taking you behind the scenes of how your favorite artists put together their live concert experience.

"Dirt" is a favorite and special album for both of us and it facilitates some deep and meaningful conversation; in addition to the usual gushing and awing at these timeless songs and the merger of Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell's voices.

We discuss the widespread influence of AIC on myriad genres, Tori's entry into heavy music, vulnerability as a women in the music industry, as well as her favorite car karaoke songs from this record. We also have some candid, honest and positive conversations about mental health. But even with those heavy topics during an absolute downer of an album, we still manage to have a smile on our faces most of the time!

Spinning the Wax is a heavy music interview series where guests spin a record of their choice and have a candid discussion while listening.

TORI KRAVITZ

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