THE WRITTEN LEGACY OF LAYNE STALEY: HIS JOURNALS OFFICIALLY HIT THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLER LIST

If you lived through the grunge era, “This Angry Pen Of Mine” hits like a time capsule cracked open. Published by Weldon Owen and Primary Wave Music, the book gives fans their first raw look into Layne Staley’s creative mind: scribbled lyrics, heart-heavy poetry, haunting artwork, rare snapshots, and fan homages that echo the spirit of the ’90s.

The family-approved release — “This Angry Pen Of Mine: Recovering The Journals Of Layne Staley” — debuted at No. 14 on The New York Times list, proving Layne’s voice still resonates with the generation raised on distortion, flannel, and truth-telling music.

These pages bring back that era where Seattle wasn’t just a city — it was a pulse. Proceeds support the Layne Staley Memorial Fund, continuing the fight against heroin addiction.

The book is available everywhere now. Staley passed away on April 5, 2002, after years away from the spotlight. ALICE IN CHAINS eventually carried on in 2006 with William DuVall, honoring Layne’s legacy.