Which Alice in Chains album was the band’s first to feature singer William DuVall?

Black Gives Way to Blue was Alice in Chains’ first album to feature singer William DuVall.

The album was released on September 29, 2009, and marked Alice in Chains’ return after a long hiatus. DuVall shared lead vocals and guitar duties with founding member Jerry Cantrell, following the death of original vocalist Layne Staley in 2002.

Black Gives Way to Blue was not presented as a replacement of the band’s earlier history. Instead, its songs acknowledge grief, recovery, and the group’s continuing identity. The title track features Elton John on piano and serves as a tribute to Staley.

Facelift and Dirt feature Staley, while Jar of Flies is an acoustic EP from the band’s earlier era. That distinction makes Black Gives Way to Blue the clear answer when the question focuses on DuVall’s first Alice in Chains album appearance.