Soundgarden‘s surviving core lineup of Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and Matt Cameron will take the stage together at Lumen Field in Seattle on September 9 for an NFL halftime show performance during the Seattle Seahawks versus New England Patriots game. Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless fronts the band, with Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready joining alongside. Read the full story below.
Soundgarden returns to their hometown of Seattle for one of the most emotionally charged live appearances since the passing of Chris Cornell in 2017. Taylor Momsen, who has previously stepped up to front the band in live settings, takes the mic again for this abbreviated halftime set. Mike McCready of Pearl Jam joins Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and Matt Cameron on stage, bringing together three of Seattle’s most celebrated rock exports for a moment that feels both celebratory and deeply meaningful.
The performance arrives as Soundgarden is deep into completing their long-awaited final album, which features posthumous contributions from Cornell. The band began mixing the record in July and has stated they are striving to do right by their late frontman with the release.
09/09 — Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field
NFL Halftime Show — Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots
Soundgarden featuring Taylor Momsen and Mike McCready