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New Soundgarden Biography,from Journalist and Author Greg Prato, Out Now

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A new book tracking the rise and career of Soundgarden is out now from respected music journalist and author Greg Prato ( Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music, A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon, and Too High to Die: Meet the Meat Puppets). Dark Black and Blue: The Soundgarden Story is out now for purchase and tells the Seattle band’s complete story – beginning with its members’ pre-SG days, all the way to today. Also featured are all-new interviews for the book, including chats with Matt Pinfield, Phil Anselmo, and Marky Ramone, among others, as well as rarely seen photos from throughout the band’s history. The book also analyzes their catalog and covers frontman Chris Cornell’s tragic death in 2017. The 453-page paperback book is priced at $19.99 and the Kindle digital version is $9.99, and either can be purchased at the links below. Continue reading →


Watch Vocal Coach Beth Roars Analyze Temple of The Dog’s “Say Hello To Heaven”

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Vocal teacher,YouTuber, and Podcaster Beth Roars is the originator of awesome videos breaking down the singing technique on scores of popular and underground artists from all genres. Watch her breakdown Chris Cornell’s iconic vocal lines on Temple of The Dog’s classic’Say Hello To Heaven’. Continue reading →


Remembering Chris Cornell – 1964 – 2017

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Two years ago Chris Cornell passed away leaving a huge loss in the world. The legacy he left behind with bands like Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave, as well as his chart-topping solo career will never be dimmed. Tributes to Cornell are ever present with a statue unveiled this year,  his wife Vicky raising public awareness for mental health and suicide prevention causes wit ha foundation and a documentary in the works. We will miss and mourn him forever. Check out some Cornell greatest hitsContinue reading →


Chris Cornell Died One Year Ago Today

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It still seems unbelievable, but Chris Cornell died one year ago today. The music world is still being deeply affected by his loss in the year since he passed away, with tributes coming in and his wife Vicky raising public awareness for mental health and suicide prevention causes. There has rarely been a talent like Chris in the music world, and certainly very few artists with both solo success, and acclaim with three different bands such as Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog. We will miss and mourn him forever. Continue reading →


Joe Altier Releasing Chris Cornell Tribute EP Next Month

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Singer-songwriter Joe “Just Joe” Altier has announced he will release a special EP next month, as a tribute to Chris Cornell,  who passed away on May 18th. All proceeds from Black Hole Sun, The EP  will be donated to Two Brothers’ Light Inc charity in Syracuse, NY where they work towards raising awareness of mental illness and eliminating stigmas surrounding suicide. Continue reading →


Norah Jones Releases Chilling Tribute To Chris Cornell, Live From The Fox Theater

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Only a week after we lost a legend in Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, the world is still in shock. Tributes have been pouring in with many other artists paying respect in song. Jazz/pop chanteuse Norah Jones performed at Detroit’s Fox Theater, on May 23rd, just days after Cornell’s final performance ever on that very stage, and played a rendition of ‘Black Hole Sun’ in her set. You can watch the video below. Continue reading →