After 12 years of working on other projects, the Grammy-winning godfathers of grunge are reuniting to rock. Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd are lifting the proverbial lid off Soundgarden and rejoining the "Soundtable." The group formed more than a quarter of a century ago in Seattle, which they helped turn into the capital of grunge. Their single "Hunted Down" was one of the first releases on Sub Pop, the label that went on to sign Mudhoney and Nirvana.
The band released five albums over nine years, including their 1994 breakthrough Superunknown, which featured "Spoonman" and "Black Hole Sun." After releasing Down on the Upside in 1996, the group shared a bill with Metallica on the Lollapalooza tour before disbanding. Though Cornell enjoyed significant success in his other musical endeavor, Audioslave, and released three solo albums, fans of the rock star are undoubtedly thrilled to see him return to his origins. Of course, Thayil, Cameron and Shepherd kept busy this past decade-plus, too; Thayil and Shepherd collaborated with countless other musicians, and Cameron stepped in to drum for Pearl Jam.
Together again, Soundgarden can celebrate a legacy Hit Parader writer Henry Wilson described as "a brilliant display of technical proficiency tempered by heart-felt emotion." A headlining spot at Lollapalooza is completely fitting, as it will allow the group to pick up where they left off—only now, the band brings years of outside influences that will likely give their classic tunes a fresh perspective.
The band released five albums over nine years, including their 1994 breakthrough Superunknown, which featured "Spoonman" and "Black Hole Sun." After releasing Down on the Upside in 1996, the group shared a bill with Metallica on the Lollapalooza tour before disbanding. Though Cornell enjoyed significant success in his other musical endeavor, Audioslave, and released three solo albums, fans of the rock star are undoubtedly thrilled to see him return to his origins. Of course, Thayil, Cameron and Shepherd kept busy this past decade-plus, too; Thayil and Shepherd collaborated with countless other musicians, and Cameron stepped in to drum for Pearl Jam.
Together again, Soundgarden can celebrate a legacy Hit Parader writer Henry Wilson described as "a brilliant display of technical proficiency tempered by heart-felt emotion." A headlining spot at Lollapalooza is completely fitting, as it will allow the group to pick up where they left off—only now, the band brings years of outside influences that will likely give their classic tunes a fresh perspective.
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1. Searching With My Good Eye Closed
2. Spoonman
3. Gun
4. Rusty Cage
5. Blow Up The Outside World
6. Let Me Drown
7. Flower
8. Outshined
9. Jesus Christ Pose
10. Fell On Black Days
11. Ugly Truth
12. Get On The Snake
13. Burden In My Hand
14. Superunknown
15. Black Hole Sun
16. Mailman
17. 4th of July
Encore
18. Face Pollution
19. Like Suicide
20. Slaves & Bulldozers (Overfloater tease)
Comments
I'm with Rui Bento on the scheduling. I missed Soundgarden 15 years ago in Dublin and they're one of my favourite bands. But I've been wanting to see Arcade Fire for ages as well - their shows sell out too quickly (2 mins last time). Arcade Fire vs. Lady Gaga and The Strokes vs. Soundgarden would have been more sensible. Anyway, Soundgarden closing the festival is going to be amazing. -- 667
Shane O'Connor , about 1 month agoI have been waiting since puberty to see them. Albant to Chitown baby Cant fucking wait
Don Meyer , about 1 month agoSOUNDGARDEN IS BACK..!!! http://www.soundgardenworld.com/
Luis Solache , about 1 month agoWhy, oh why, would you put Soundgarden at the same time as Arcade Fire? Oh why?!
Rui Bento , about 1 month agoBuffalo, NY to Chicago. I have been waiting for this moment for so long, I LOVE YOU SOUNDGARDEN! You have no idea how badly i wanted to be able to see them in concert I CANNOT WAIT!
Jennifer Lachina , about 1 month agoOooooh yes!
janicebond , 2 months agoThis alone is enough for me to make the trip from the East Coast...I've seen Chris Cornell alone, but seeing these guys together is going to be AMAZING!!!
Bill Kurkowski , 2 months agoAwsome I love chris cornell
calebpapay80 , 2 months agoSoundgarden will be great, but why can't Lolla have them playing opposite AFI or some shit like that? I actually kinda wanted to see Arcade Fire! Oh, well, Soundgarden alone is worth the price of admission. And in response to the last comment, it'll be alright if they don't play Black Hole Sun, it'll be a great show if they stick to Badmotorfinger and a few tracks from the earlier albums.
zjh_2002 , 3 months agoRead in Rolling Stone that on their last concert, Soundgarden is focusing on performing early stuff and not playing Black Hole Sun.This is discouraging news
narndt574 , 3 months agoSoundgarden is one of my all-time favorites! Perfect event for a reunion! How will I make it through these next three months!
Michael Jones , 4 months agoNot a big fan of soundgarden but i love chris cornell so they should be pretty good
calebpapay80 , 4 months agoPlaying South Stage Sunday
Petroster , 4 months agoChicago to... well, chicago. Anyways, Soundgarden rocks! I can't wait to see them!
rothschildadam96 , 4 months agoBrazil to Chicago - only to see you guys. The soundtrack of my life
jr667 , 4 months agoLook how Green Day shrink to quantum insignificance next to the mighty Soundgarden
sati.s.suri , 4 months agoThe Gods of Seattle Are back!!!!!!!!! i'm so happy i might cry.
Thekennethbrand , 4 months agoAre single-day tickets available anywhere??
ams.mbm , 4 months agoFrom Mexico to Chicago, meet u there guys!
Vico Bain , 4 months agoSoundgarden is scheduled for Sunday, August 8 in case anybody was wondering... It says so on their site: http://www.soundgardenworld.com/
seltabs2000 , 4 months agoSOUNDGARDEN WILL BE SICKK, 2 bands I really wanna see.. Soundgarden and Strokes... Please don't schedule them together Lollaland!
seltabs2000 , 4 months agoSoundgarden has been my favorite band since Ultra mega ok... I really need to know what day they're playing so I can buy my tickets
armyfletch69 , 4 months agoSoundgarden....that's all I needed to know. Why the fuck lady gaga is sharing a stage with these legends is beyond me. I suppose every year they need a cash-grab artist, and thus, we have lady gaga. Ir's too bad her fans wont know how to appreciate the timeless performance that will lay ahead of them...for shame! Chris Cornell is the greatest singer of this generation. An all-time legend. I can not wait for this.
martymoves , 5 months agonever heard about this band:P LOL!! LADY GAGA IS THE BEST :D http://www.kimskoglund.com
Kim Andrè Skoglund , 5 months agoThat is so funny! Whoever wrote that felt like they had to explain what the heck the rest of the band has been doing all these years! I don't care if they had been gardening! Like there was ever a doubt how prolific and genious the whole gig was.... How funny, is it just me? I got the vibe like it was a girlfriend tyhing to explain what her man has been doKing for the past year... is it just me?
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