The Nona Tapes is a 1995 mockumentary by Alice in Chains that was used to promote the band’s self-titled album.
It became a cult hit despite Columbia Records not liking it at first and was eventually released on VHS December 12, 1995.
“I almost didn't play on the record [Facelift] - they started rehearsing with the drummer from Mother Love Bone, Greg Gilmore. I was sitting there playing with one hand, guiding him through it.
Dave Jerden came in and they started to try to do it. He was like, 'Screw it - pull the plug. This is not going to be the same.'
Luckily, we took a tiny bit of time off. I had that cast on for a while, and was like, 'I can't miss this.' I cut my cast off in the studio and kept a bucket of ice by the drum set. Kept my hand iced down and played with a broken hand. I tried not to do that again - your first big break, and you fuck it up.”
Sean Kinney