Soundgarden Planning To Release Final Album Featuring Late Frontman Chris Cornell As “A Gift To Chris”

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil said that the band is planning to release their long-delayed final album featuring late frontman Chris Cornell, who tragically died by suicide in 2017 at the age of 52. “Our objective and goal was always to complete that [album],” Thayil, 64, told the publication. “I think everyone in the band feels that way. I have pride for what I did and I want to see that come out. It doesn’t exist in the vacuum. It exists as a collaboration with Matt [Cameron] and Ben [Shepherd] and Chris, but it takes on an entirely different weight when you think about what it is you’re honoring, and the work that you’re paying tribute to. It is us collectively. We want to do it proud. It would be a great gift to the fans. I feel like it’s a gift to Chris too.” Soundgarden will be part of the 2025 class inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto set to be included in the honor. (People)