A tribute project to the legacy of Chris Cornell, King Ultramega have just released a cover of “Rusty Cage,” originally by the late singer’s iconic grunge band, Soundgarden. In addition to metal and rock luminaries, the album was mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God). Delivered in collaboration with Reigning Phoenix Music records and MusiCares, it is the collective’s debut and comes with an animated lyric video. Watch it below and find out more.
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Drummer Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Temple of The Dog) Steps Down from Pearl Jam After 27 Years
Drummer Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Nudedragons, 3rd Secret, Temple of the Dog, Wellwater Conspiracy, Skinyard, Hater) has exited Pearl Jam. He sat behind the kit for the band for 27 years, replacing Jack Irons (Red Hot Chili Peppers). He played on the last seven Pearl Jam studio albums, and 22 of the 23 live albums (official and unofficial) since 1998. He is a two-time Rock N Roll Hall of Famer with both Pearl Jam and now Soundgarden in 2025. A replacement has yet to be announced. Read statements from Matt and the band below.
Soundgarden, Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Oasis, The White Stripes, and Joy Division are Nominated for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Soundgarden, Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Oasis, and The White Stripes, are among the nominees for this year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2025. To be eligible for a nomination, the artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years before the year of nomination. There is only a fan, vote but it counts for 1% of all votes and therefore is a meaningless exercise. Bad Company, The Black Crowes, have made the list for the first time while Soundgarden returned to the ballot after first appearing in 2023. See all the nominees below. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Godzillionaire – Diminishing Returns
The 1990s brought a little Lawrence, Kansas band by the name of Paw, who put out two full-length albums 1993’s Dragline (which featured the catchy singles “Jessie” and “Couldn’t Know” that got moderate rotation on MTV as well as featuring in the computer game Road Rash) and 1995’s overlooked Death to Traitors. There were a couple of final releases in the shape of the Home is a Strange Place EP and the Keep the Last Bullet for Yourself odds and sods collection before the band’s eventual 2000 split. Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Zachary Amster of Abrams on “Blue City” and The Band’s Influences
In this episode, Tom Osman interviews Zachary Amster of Heavy Stoner Rock band Abrams! Their new album “Blue City” released in May of 2024 via Blues Funeral Recordings! Zachary and Tom chatted about the new album, recording with Kurt Ballou (Converge, High on Fire), “covid albums,” and the 1990s Seattle Grunge scene’s impact on the band.Continue reading
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PODCAST: Glacially Musical 210 – Obituary – “Slowly We Rot” – A Death Metal Classic Reviewed
New series time! Nik and Keefy of GhostCultMag tackle the early classics of Obituary! We start with “Slowly We Rot” from 1989 (Roadrunner Records)!Continue reading
PODCAST: Soundgarden – Should They Reunite For Good
Following the band’s return to the stage the other night, should they mount a full comeback?
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Watch The Living Members of Soundgarden Reunite as The “Nudedragons” with Shania Shepherd and Duff McKagan (Guns N Roses)
The remaining living members of Soundgarden have not played together since Chris Cornell died in May of 2017 and the subsequent 2019 tribute concert in Los Angeles. Last night in Seattle at the legendary Showbox Theater the band reunited with local post-Grunge / Soul singer Shania Shepherd to perform a short set of Soundgarden hits, deep cuts, and a cover as The Nudedragons for the Smooch Children’s Hospital benefit show. The band were also joined by Guns N Roses bassist and friend Duff McKagan who also performed tonight. They played “Kickstand” and covered “Kick Out The Jams” by The MC5. You can watch the full fan-filmed set from the band below check out the cool setlist. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Bird’s View – House of Commando
From the fuzzy Alt Rock and early Foo Fighters vibe of “Vienna,” German rockers Birds View’s second album House of Commando (Drakkar Entertainment) starts as it means to go on. Influenced by ‘90s alternative rock acts such as the aforementioned Foos, Soundgarden, and Queens of the Stone Age, HOC is primed with propulsive, straight-to-the-point songs that do not outstay their welcome. Continue reading