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Soundgarden's Chris Cornell Credits Fitness for Continued Career

Chad Childers — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:45:23 +0000

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell is still going strong at the age of 48 and the rocker credits staying fit for being able to continue his career path with relative ease. The vocalist spoke with ESPN Playbook about his fitness regimen and how it's helped him stay on top of his game.

Soundgarden Deliver Acoustic Performances of 'Half-Way There' + 'Fell on Black Days'

Chad Childers — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:18:42 +0000

Soundgarden have unplugged their instruments a few times in recent weeks and one such performance recently took place at Los Angeles radio station KROQ as frontman Chris Cornell and bassist Ben Shepherd teamed up for a pair of acoustic performances highlighting their past and present.

Rock On The Range – Daily Line-Ups Announced

Wes Styles — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:05:37 +0000

Q103 is sending you to Rock On The Range (May 17, 18, and 19) in Columbus, OH. The organizers have announced the daily line-ups for the festivals and layout of the grounds. This year will see the first ever Comedy Tent, which will feature performances from Jim Florentine (from VH1’s That Metal Show), Ari Shafir, Big Jay [...]

Soundgarden's Chris Cornell Teams With Gibson for Two Limited Edition Guitars

Chad Childers — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:00:44 +0000

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has teamed up with Gibson to design two special edition guitars for the company that will be made available for purchase this April.

Soundgarden to Unleash 'King Animal' Demos for Record Store Day Vinyl Release

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:38:59 +0000

Soundgarden are getting in on the Record Store Day (April 20) fun by releasing a limited edition vinyl featuring their 'King Animal' demos. This will be the first time these recordings have been available together on one release and will give listeners a peek at how some of the material from their recent album sounded early on.

Soundgarden Reveal Second Leg of 2013 North American Tour Dates

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:30:29 +0000

If you happen to be upset about missing Soundgarden on their early 2013 North American tour, stiffen that upper lip and wipe away those tears, because the legendary grunge act have just revealed a second leg of North American dates. Sequenced in yet another month-long block, Soundgarden are confirmed to perform a sweet cluster of North American shows beginning on May 3 in Atlantic City, N.J.

Soundgarden Announce Spring 2013 Tour Dates

Joe Robinson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:45:49 +0000

Soundgarden are headed back out on the road. Fresh off a round of U.S. dates in support of last year's 'King Animal,' their first album in more than 15 years, the veteran grunge goliaths have announced a second U.S. tour leg that's slated to kick off on May 3 in Atlantic City, N.J., and roll through May 28 in Broomfield, Colo.

Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Deftones + More to Play 2013 Carolina Rebellion Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:30:56 +0000

The 2013 Carolina Rebellion festival lineup has been announced and, of course, it's packed full of must-see bands. The North Carolina musical gathering with feature Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Deftones, Limp Bizkit, Rise Against, Volbeat and many more.

Soundgarden Unveil 'By Crooked Steps' Video Directed by Dave Grohl

Chad Childers — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:23:50 +0000

Nothing says badass like a "gang," but director Dave Grohl takes a little bit of a sting out of those troublemaking lads from Soundgarden by having them cruise the streets on Segways in the band's latest video for 'By Crooked Steps.'

Rock On The Range 2013 Announced!

Wes Styles — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:03:57 +0000

Rock on the Range, the annual rock concert festival in Columbus, OH, now entering it’s 7th year unleashed it’s line-up today and by far, this is the best year yet! Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn (reuniting with Head for a full set), Bush, Stone Sour, Volbeat, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, A Day [...]

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

Chad Childers — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:30:42 +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.

Chris Cornell and Soundgarden to Perform at Commander-in-Chief's Ball + Inaugural Ball

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:13:55 +0000

Although Soundgarden are in the midst of their current North America tour run, the recently reunited rockers just added a very special appearance to their itinerary. Frontman Chris Cornell has signed on to perform at the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball, helping President Obama and Vice President Biden honor U.S. armed forces, while all of Soundgarden will be providing entertainment at the Inaugural Ball on the same day.

See + Meet Soundgarden in Seattle

Townsquare Media — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 21:00:43 +0000

This February, you could be flying to Seattle – the home of grunge and the rainy capital of the Northwest Kingdom – to see Soundgarden live in concert and meet the band backstage. The prize also includes $500 – so you can do Seattle right. It’s like 1994 all over again. Soundgarden are back together [...]

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 02:00:19 +0000

When Dave Grohl isn't working on his 'Sound City' documentary and jamming with Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, his former Nirvana bandmates or Paul McCartney, he's hanging out with his friends in Soundgarden to direct the band's latest video.

Watch Soundgarden's 'Live on Letterman' Concert Webcast

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:20:35 +0000

Mere hours before their new disc ‘King Animal’ officially hits the streets on Nov. 13, Soundgarden will be taking over the ‘Live on Letterman’ concert webcast tonight (Nov. 12) at 8PM ET. Following in the footsteps of bands like Foo Fighters and Kiss, Soundgarden will perform an intimate set during the upcoming event. But the [...]

Soundgarden – Preview KING ANIMAL

Wes Styles — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:39:28 +0000

Soundgarden release “King Animal” this week and Dalton has your chance to win a Digital Download afternoons at 4:05pm. Our friends at FMQB with Matt Pinfield sat down with the band to talk about the new album but also preview tracks. Which you can check out here!

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 Book Intimate North American Gigs to Promote 'King Animal' Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:30:42 +0000

If you're a Soundgarden fan and anywhere near the vicinity of New York, Toronto or Los Angeles, start making arrangements to get yourself to one of the band's three newly announced intimate club dates this month. In addition, if you pre-order the 'King Animal' album before Nov. 7 you will be granted password access to the Ticketmaster pre-sale on Nov. 8.

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 16:19:27 +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 [...]