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Soundgarden
Soundgarden


Background information
Origin Seattle, Washington, United States
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Grunge
Alternative Metal
Heavy Metal
Years active 1984—1997
Label(s) A&M Records
Sub Pop
SST Records
Associated acts Pearl Jam
Audioslave
Temple of the Dog
Wellwater Conspiracy
Hater
Website Website
Members
Chris Cornell
Matt Cameron
Kim Thayil
Ben Shepherd
Former members
Jason Everman
Hiro Yamamoto
Scott Sundquist



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Soundgarden Overview


Information

Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by lead singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron became the band's permanent drummer in 1986 while bassist Ben Shepherd became a permanent replacement for Yamamoto in 1990.


Albums
Live on I-5 (2011) Telephantasm (2010) A-Sides (1997) Down on the Upside (1996) Superunknown (1994) Badmotorfinger (1991) Screaming Life/Fopp (1990) Louder Than Love (1989) Ultramega OK (1988)


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News

Soundgarden Recording Diverse Album Says Frontman

March 25, 2011
Frontman Chris Cornell has revealed that Soundgarden's new album will be 'diverse'. The band are currently recording their first album in 15 years since 1996's 'Down On The Upside'.  Read more 

Soundgarden Announce New Live Album 'Live On I5' And Tracklisting

February 21, 2011
Soundgarden have announced details of their new live album. The band, who reunited early last year after a thirteen year break, return with a new live album.  Read more 

Soundgarden Confirm New Album

February 17, 2011
Soundgarden have announced that they are heading back into the studio to record a new album. The band, who played their first gig in twelve years in their original line-up last April, revealed the news over their website.  Read more 

Soundgarden 'To Record New Album'

December 6, 2010
Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil has suggested that the band may record a new album. Thayil said he couldn’t confirm anything but that it was “very likely” the Chris Cornell-fronted grunge group would work on new tracks.  Read more 

Soundgarden To Release New Album Via Guitar Hero

August 5, 2010
Soundgarden have announced details of a new retrospective album. The Seattle band, who have reunited, will release 'Telephantasm' on September 27 in the UK and the following day in the US.  Read more 

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