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Members of Alice In Chains, Mastodon and more unleash charity cover of Soundgarden’s Rusty Cage

Listen to the debut single from Chris Cornell tribute group King Ultramega – a revolving covers project raising money for MusiCares.

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“After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser”: Matt Cameron leaves Pearl Jam

Drum hero Matt Cameron has announced his departure from Pearl Jam, sharing that “it’s been an incredible journey” and there will be “more to follow”.

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Soundgarden tease album on the anniversary of Chris Cornell’s death

Eight years since we lost Chris Cornell, Soundgarden have hinted at their unreleased “album that has yet to be named”, featuring the late frontman’s iconic and much-missed vocals…

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Soundgarden to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2025

The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has revealed this year’s inductees, including Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and The White Stripes.

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Matt Cameron on final Soundgarden songs: “Everything is on hold right now”

Drummer Matt Cameron says that Soundgarden are “still in the middle of a dispute with the estate” about their final recordings with Chris Cornell – but he has confirmed that Pearl Jam’s new album is “in the can, mastered, mixed, ready to go”.

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Rage Against The Machine will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has confirmed the class of 2023 – and we’ve got Rage in there, but no Iron Maiden or Soundgarden…

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See Kelly Clarkson cover Soundgarden’s Black Hole Sun on her TV variety show

Kelly Clarkson pays tribute to Chris Cornell with a fantastic cover of Soundgarden’s classic single Black Hole Sun.

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Taylor Momsen: My life in 10 songs

Songwriting kept The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen sane through even the most chaotic of times. Here, she guides us through the tracks that waymarked her journey…

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The haunting, traumatic story behind Soundgarden’s Superunknown

How Superunknown elevated Soundgarden to heady new heights and left a legacy that’s lasted 30 years…

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Every Soundgarden album ranked from ‘worst’ to best

From Superunknown to Badmotorfinger, we chart the recorded legacy of ‘Seattle sound’ behemoths Soundgarden.

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The 164 songs that were banned from American radio after 9/11

We look at the songs deemed too “lyrically questionable” to play on the radio after the 9/11 attacks.

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Metallica release special Chris Cornell tribute vinyl of Soundgarden covers

’Tallica’s covers of Soundgarden’s Head Injury and All Your Lies from the I Am The Highway tribute concert have been pressed on wax…

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Watch Soundgarden members perform Black Hole Sun with Brandi Carlile

American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile was joined by Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd at her Washington State show on Saturday night…

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The most important gateway songs in rock, as chosen by the fans

From Linkin Park to Guns N’ Roses to Paramore, these are the songs that have turned millions of people into fully-fledged rock and metal fans. To be fair, they’re all bangers.

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Chris Cornell’s 12 greatest vocal performances

Just some of the standout moments from Chris Cornell’s incredible career...

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How 1994 changed rock music forever

From Green Day to Nine Inch Nails, we look back on the year – and the bands – that everything changed…

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The 50 best albums from 1991

From Metallica and Melvins to Bolt Thrower and Bathory, these are the 50 greatest rock and metal albums released in 1991…

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Members of Alice In Chains, Mastodon and more unleash charity cover of Soundgarden’s Rusty Cage

“After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser”: Matt Cameron leaves Pearl Jam

Soundgarden tease album on the anniversary of Chris Cornell’s death

Soundgarden to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2025

Matt Cameron on final Soundgarden songs: “Everything is on hold right now”

Rage Against The Machine will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

See Kelly Clarkson cover Soundgarden’s Black Hole Sun on her TV variety show

Taylor Momsen: My life in 10 songs

The haunting, traumatic story behind Soundgarden’s Superunknown

Every Soundgarden album ranked from ‘worst’ to best

The 164 songs that were banned from American radio after 9/11

Metallica release special Chris Cornell tribute vinyl of Soundgarden covers

Watch Soundgarden members perform Black Hole Sun with Brandi Carlile

The most important gateway songs in rock, as chosen by the fans

Chris Cornell’s 12 greatest vocal performances

How 1994 changed rock music forever

The 50 best albums from 1991

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