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Video Flashback: Soundgarden, 'Fell on Black Days'

Anne Erickson — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:28:34 +0000

With the news that Soundgarden are playing Rock on the Range this year, plus the fact they’re playing a sold-out show at the Fillmore in Detroit tonight, Chris Cornell and the boys have certainly been on my mind as of late. They simply rock! Although I’m a big fan of Soundgarden’s track “Fell on Black [...]

Soundgarden Is a Badass Segway Gang in Grohl-Directed 'By Crooked Steps' Music Video

Tree Riddle — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:26:36 +0000

Soundgarden have never really been a comedic band, but Dave Grohl has injected his signature music video hilarity into the band’s latest clip for ‘By Crooked Steps.’ Dave Grohl has pretty much worked with everyone in rock music that is still living after his recent star-studded jam session/documentary ‘Sound City.‘ However, no one from Soundgarden [...]

Soundgarden's Kim Thayil Addresses Reunion 'Cash Grab' Accusations

Chad Childers — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:53:42 +0000

Soundgarden's reunion continues to be a fruitful one, with the band finally offering their first new music in 16 years with the 'King Animal' album. And while there are some that may question their motives for getting back together, guitarist Kim Thayil says it was truly a quite organic happening.

Enter Here To See And Meet Soundgarden In Seattle

Chris Monroe — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:07:05 +0000

Sign up here for your chance to win a trip for two to see Soundgarden in Seattle and meet the band before the show. One lucky winner will walk away with this badass trip for two that includes: Roundtrip airfare for two to Seattle, WA (2/7-2/9/13) Two nights hotel accommodations A pair of tickets to [...]

Soundgarden Recruit Dave Grohl to Direct Video for 'By Crooked Steps'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:00:19 +0000

Soundgarden have tapped Foo Fighters/Nirvana/Queens of the Stone Age/The Crooked Vultures/Tenacious D member Dave Grohl to direct their video, which officially means he has worked with every rock band out there.

Soundgarden's Kim Thayil Recalls Attempt at Supergroup With Nirvana's Krist Novoselic

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:05:02 +0000

After grunge legends Soundgarden chose call it quits in 1997, the band members who helped bring the group to worldwide prosperity all ventured out into various musical projects. Vocalist Chris Cornell and drummer Matt Cameron continued their massive careers after the breakup, but guitarist Kim Thayil chose to keep a low profile. However, Thayil reveals that he had started a supergroup with Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic and other prominent musicians.

Soundgarden Rock 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:20:16 +0000

Soundgarden are now back in full force after announcing their reunion in 2010, and to help welcome them back in style, the band performed on the Monday night (Nov. 26) episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' In front of a standing-room-only crowd, Soundgarden took the outdoor stage to play 'By Crooked Steps' and 'Been Away Too Long' before surprising the live audience with three extra tracks off the air.

Chris Cornell's Message for Billy Corgan: 'Tell Him He Owes Me My $40,000 Back'

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:46:01 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins visionary Billy Corgan does not have much of a filter when it comes to speaking his mind. The most recent example of this was his personal commentary on the Soundgarden reunion and the impetus behind it, saying, “They’re just out there to have one more round at the till; same with Pavement and these other bands.”

Watch Soundgarden Rock 'Live on Letterman' Gig at New York's Ed Sullivan Theater

Liz Ramanand — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:14:42 +0000

New Yorkers had the opportunity to see Soundgarden play at the very intimate Ed Sullivan Theater as part of the ‘Live on Letterman’ concert series. Soungarden are out in promotion of ‘King Animal,’ their first album in 16 years, and they kicked off the night with new tracks ‘Worse Dreams’ and ‘By Crooked Steps.’ Seven out [...]

Soundgarden Perform Surprise Set During Chris Cornell's Hurricane Sandy Benefit Show

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:44:42 +0000

With their new disc ‘King Animal’ out today (Nov. 13), Soundgarden gave New York one heck of a preview yesterday. They kicked the day off with a special performance for ‘Live on Letterman’ that was streamed via a live webcast allowing fans around the word to tune in. Performing a 10-song set, the band focused on their new music showcasing several tracks from ‘King Animal’ but also played some of their classic tunes as well like ‘Fell on Black Days’ and ‘Incessant Mace.’ Check out our recap and whole archived show here.

Soundgarden Unveil 'Been Away Too Long' Video, Announce 2013 Detroit Tour Stop

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:58:51 +0000

Check out the new video for Soundgarden's 'Been Away Too Long' and find out when the band will be coming to "The D."

Soundgarden Stream New Album 'King Animal' Ahead of November 13 Release

Jeff Giles — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:26:44 +0000

It’s been an awfully long time between new albums for Soundgarden, but the band’s comeback disc ‘King Animal’ is almost here — and thanks to iTunes, we can actually hear it a week ahead of its release. While ‘King Animal’ won’t officially arrive in stores until next Tuesday (Nov. 13), iTunes is offering a free [...]

Soundgarden Leave Nostalgia Behind for 'King Animal' Album

Chad Childers — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 17:26:13 +0000

When Soundgarden got back together, they started by touring and playing the old hits and getting back in the habit of performing their music again. But now, a couple of years later, the group is preparing to move forward in their career with their first full original studio album since 1996, and frontman Chris Cornell says that they're looking forward and evolving with their next record.

Soundgarden Unleash New 'King Animal' Track 'Non-State Actor'

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:42:33 +0000

Soundgarden are gearing up for the release of their comeback album ‘King Animal’ on Nov. 13. The band recently shared the first single ‘Been Away Too Long,’ and is now following it up with the debut of another new tune, ‘Non-State Actor.’ Sonically harkening back to the Soundgarden sound of old without getting too caught up [...]

Soundgarden's 'King Animal' Best Buy Edition Bolstered With Bonus Tracks

Chad Bowar — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:00:27 +0000

Fans have been anxiously awaiting a new album from Soundgarden for more than 15 years, and the Nov. 13 arrival of ‘King Animal’ is just a couple weeks away. A deluxe edition of the release will also be available at Best Buy that includes extra tracks. In addition to the 13 songs on ‘King Animal,’ demo [...]

Video Flashback: Soundgarden, 'Black Hole Sun'

Anne Erickson — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:00:27 +0000

My grunge kick continues, as this week, I couldn’t get this nugget out of my head: Soundgarden’s ‘Black Hole Sun.’ Maybe it’s because Chris Cornell and the boys release their new album, ‘King Animal,’ on Nov. 13, so everything Soundgarden is fresh in my mind. Regardless of the reason, there’s no denying “Black Hole Sun” [...]

Soundgarden's Chris Cornell and Wife Sued by Former Housekeeper

Jeff Giles — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:52:19 +0000

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell and his wife Vicky have been sued by their former maid, who claims she was overworked and underpaid. According to TMZ, the couple hired Elia Mora to clean their house in 2006 and she stayed on until December 2011. Mora says that last year, on the day after Christmas, she declined to return to [...]

Pearl Jam Members Offer Update on New Album, Address Possibility of Tour With Soundgarden

Jeff Giles — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:32:30 +0000

It’s been a long three years for Pearl Jam fans since the band’s last album of original material, ‘Backspacer,’ was released — but it looks like some new music is finally on the way. Grunge Report points out an excerpt from the latest issue of Rolling Stone in which bassist Jeff Ament reveals the band’s [...]

Chris Cornell on New Soundgarden Single 'Been Away Too Long': 'It's About Time'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:13:16 +0000

Yesterday (Sept. 27), we gave you a stream of the new Soundgarden single, ‘Been Away Too Long’ — and celebrated the band’s return to rocking after their extended absence. But what does Chris Cornell think of the song? In a new interview with San Francisco’s Live 105 [via Grunge Report], Cornell delved into the writing process [...]

Soundgarden Unleash New Single 'Been Away Too Long'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:32:15 +0000

What a fitting title for Soundgarden's brand new single, since for all intents and purposes, they had 'Been Away Too Long.' Diehard fans of the Seattle band have missed them for the past several years, and while the reunion, live performances and 'Avengers' song 'Live to Rise' have been rad and appreciated, this is the beefy, puts-hair-on-your-chest Soundgarden rocker we've been waiting for.