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Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil and Ben Shepherd of Soundgarden attend the Los Angeles premiere of "Marvel's Avengers" at the El Capitan Theatre on April 11, 2012 in Hollywood, California

Soundgarden demand Vicky Cornell hand over passwords to band’s social media accounts and official website

By Richard Bienstock

Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd allege Chris Cornell’s widow locked them out of band’s social media accounts

The 30 greatest grunge guitar riffs

By Greg Prato

30 years ago, grunge changed the face of rock music forever. To celebrate, we chart the best guitar hooks to emerge from Seattle and beyond

Ben Shepherd, Matt Cameron and Kim Thayil of Soundgarden attend "SiriusXM's Town Hall with Soundgarden" with moderator Taylor Hawkins>> at Electric Lady Studios in New York City

Soundgarden responds to Vicky Cornell lawsuit over “villainously low” buyout offer

By Richard Bienstock

Surviving members call the accusations “grossly mischaracterized,” say they look forward to completing final Soundgarden album

Vicky Cornell sues Soundgarden, following “villainously low” offer for her stake in the band

By Sam Roche

Cornell's legal team raises the possibility of possible hologram performances and “deep-fake renditions” of Chris Cornell's vocals made with artificial intelligence

Kim Thayil and Taylor Momsen perform onstage during I Am The Highway: A Tribute To Chris Cornell at The Forum on January 16, 2019 in Inglewood, California.

Hear Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil tear it up on new The Pretty Reckless track Only Love Can Save Me Now

By Michael Astley-Brown

Taylor Momsen and co’s new album Death by Rock and Roll is out today

Julien Baker gives Soundgarden’s Fell on Black Days a delay-drenched acoustic makeover with haunting new cover

By Michael Astley-Brown

The indie-folk wunderkind offers a drastically different take on the Chris Cornell classic

Sevendust: "We want to keep the energy alive, so the first thing we think about is what kind of songs will get people moving"

By Matt Doria

They conquered the ‘90s, noughts and tens, and now Sevendust are kicking off their roaring ‘20s with an album set to redefine the very core of their signature style

Chris Cornell 1966 “Superunknown” Fender Jazzmaster

Chris Cornell’s “Superunknown” 1966 Fender Jazzmaster goes up for sale

By Michael Astley-Brown

The Candy Apple Red offset was one of three guitars played by Cornell on Soundgarden’s landmark album

Chris Cornell's previously unheard cover of Guns N’ Roses’ Patience receives surprise release

By Michael Astley-Brown

New studio recording released in honor of what would have been Soundgarden singer’s 56th birthday

Chris Cornell of Soundgarden performs on stage at Brixton Academy on September 18, 2013 in London, England

11 alternate tunings every guitarist should know

By Jimmy Brown

From drop D to DADGAD and beyond, these essential tunings will make you approach guitar in an entirely new way

Gibson Chris Cornell ES-335 Tribute electric guitar

Gibson officially releases Limited-Edition Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335

By Richard Bienstock

The Soundgarden frontman’s tribute model sports Lollartron humbuckers, signature peghead inlay and other features.

The secrets behind Chris Cornell's tone on Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun

By Chris Gill

Learn the inner workings of one of the great rock songs of the late 20th century

Watch a Live Performance of “Black Hole Sun” from ‘Soundgarden: Live from the Artists Den’

By Richard Bienstock

Concert document captures the band onstage during their 2013 'King Animal' tour.

Watch a Live Performance of "Blind Dogs," from Forthcoming ‘Soundgarden: Live from the Artists Den’

By Richard Bienstock

Concert document captures the band onstage during their 2013 'King Animal' tour.

Soundgarden Announce 'Live From the Artists Den' Album, Immersive Film Events and Screenings

By Richard Bienstock

Concert document captures the band onstage during their 2013 'King Animal' tour.

Peter Frampton Performs "Black Hole Sun" on 'Guitar Center Sessions'

By Damian Fanelli

Peter Frampton re-imagines one of Soundgarden's greatest songs.

Watch Metallica and the Foo Fighters Perform Soundgarden Classics at Chris Cornell Tribute Show

By Richard Bienstock

Other artists on hand to pay their respects to the late singer and guitarist included members of Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath and more.

Metallica, Foo Fighters Among Artists Slated to Perform at Chris Cornell Tribute Concert

By Richard Bienstock

The event, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will take place in Los Angeles on January 16.

Hear Previously Unreleased Chris Cornell Song, "When Bad Does Good," From New Box Set

By Richard Bienstock

Self-titled retrospective album, spanning Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog and solo tracks, is due out on November 16.

Watch Soundgarden Tear Through an Explosive Record Store Gig in 1989

By Richard Bienstock

The band's guitarist, Kim Thayil, turns 58 today.