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Chris Cornell’s Cover Of Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Patience’ Released By Family To Celebrate Late Singer’s Birthday

On what would have been Chris Cornell’s 56th birthday, the late singer’s family shared a previously unreleased version of the Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman performing Guns N’ Roses’ 1989 ballad, “Patience.” “Releasing music that was special to Chris keeps a part of him here with us- his heart and his soul. His love and his […]

By Tyler Hypnarowski | 3y ago

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame’s 2020 Nominees Include Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Soundgarden, & More

The nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 have been officially announced, and the list includes a diverse and dynamic group of artists. Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, and Soundgarden are just a few of the eclectic 2020 Hall of Fame nominees who have all made a significant impact on the […]

By Lucille Barilla | 3y ago

Chris Cornell Documentary In Pre-Production, Brad Pitt Producing

Variety is reporting that a documentary covering the life of singer Chris Cornell is in the works, with Brad Pitt signed on as producer. Also producing will be Cornell’s widow Vicky, with Pitt and Peter Berg’s production company Film 45 taking the lead in production. Berg is also slated to direct. Film 45 is Pitt […]

By Kurtis Bright | 4y ago

Chris Cornell’s Daughter Toni Marks Father’s Day With Moving Tribute To Late Rocker

While many people are able to enjoy Father’s Day with their dads, the day is a tough one for those who no longer have theirs. Such is the case for Chris Cornell’s daughter, who has released a recording of a duet with her late father as part of an emotional tribute to the late rocker, […]

By Diane Brounstein | 5y ago

2017 Solar Eclipse Playlist: From Bonnie Tyler To Pink Floyd To Soundgarden’s ‘Black Hole Sun’

On August 21, 2017, the Earth will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1979. According to NASA estimates, more than 300 million people in North America may be able to directly view the 2017 total solar eclipse as its path of totality sweeps across portions of 14 U.S. states, stretching from Lincoln Beach, Oregon […]

By Victoria Miller | 6y ago

Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic Has A New Band Called Giants In The Trees, New Music Video

Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has kept a relatively low profile since that band’s career was cut short by the death of frontman Kurt Cobain in 1994. While Novoselic has been involved in a few musical projects, such as his band Eyes Adrift and a stint playing bass for legendary punk band Flipper, he has mostly […]

By Rob Cotton | 6y ago

Chester Bennington And Chris Cornell: LP Vocalist Might Be Buried Next To Longtime Friend

Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell were the frontmen of two of modern rock’s most recognizable and successful bands — Linkin Park and Soundgarden, respectively. But with Cornell having committed suicide in May and Bennington ending his life in a similar way about two months later, it would now seem that the two rock icons may […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 6y ago

For Some Reason, People Believe Chester Bennington And Chris Cornell Were Murdered By A Pedophile Ring [Hoax]

The sudden and tragic death of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington earlier this week has had the music world up in arms, but many feel there is more to it. Despite his death being ruled a suicide by hanging, there are many conspiracy theorists out there who believe that Bennington’s death was actually a murder. […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

Chris Cornell’s 12-Year-Old Daughter Shares Her Heartbroken Goodbye In A Love Letter

The death of Chris Cornell hit fans especially hard with many still stunned in disbelief that the Soundgarden frontman is really gone, but few feel that loss as deeply as Chris’ own family. In an open letter, the singer’s 12-year-old daughter, Toni Cornell, shares her thoughts and her grief for her father and role model. […]

By Edward VKanty | 6y ago

Brad Pitt Reportedly Still ‘Reeling’ After Chris Cornell’s Suicide, Could It Affect His Sobriety?

Brad Pitt was completely devastated by Chris Cornell’s suicide last month, and his close friends are worried he will turn to alcohol to deal with the loss. Pitt has been sober ever since his nasty divorce with Angelina Jolie last year, but is he on the verge of relapsing once again? An inside source told […]

By Perry Carpenter | 6y ago

Chris Cornell: Medical Examiner Rules That Death Was Not Caused By Prescription Drugs

Chris Cornell’s death was not caused by prescription drugs. This is the conclusion reached by the Wayne County assistant medical examiner. Dr. Theodore Brown confirmed that the Soundgarden lead singer did have drugs in his system at the time of his death but reported that they did not contribute to his death. Drugs that were […]

By Krista Clark | 6y ago

Chris Cornell Cause Of Death Questioned: Singer’s Family Still Skeptical About The Suicide

Chris Cornell, lead vocalist of Soundgarden and Audioslave, died on May 18, and his death was ruled a “suicide by hanging” by the Wayne County Medical Examiner. Chris’ family, however, and particularly his wife Vicky Karayiannis, remain skeptical regarding the cause of death, telling TMZ that they still have unanswered questions. The City of Detroit, […]

By Or Goren | 6y ago

Chris Cornell Funeral: Brad Pitt, Tom Morello, And James Hetfield Among Celebrity Mourners

Chris Cornell’s funeral wasn’t just attended by his former Soundgarden and Audioslave bandmates. Numerous musicians representing a wide variety of genres were in attendance at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery earlier today, and so was Hollywood megastar Brad Pitt, who was a longtime friend of the late rocker. A report from the Associated Press offered a […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 6y ago

Chris Cornell Death: Wife Reveals Heartbreaking Final Moments, Singer Had Fresh Track Marks On Arm

Chris Cornell’s death by suicide on May 17 shocked the music industry. Now — on the day his remains will be laid to rest in Los Angeles — TMZ has published more details on the grunge icon’s final moments. According to the report, Chris’ wife Vicky told friends and family that she knew something was […]

By Amie LaFleur | 6y ago

Chris Cornell Cremated Ahead Of Funeral Service On Friday, Fans Will Be Able To Pay Last Respects

Chris Cornell’s remains were cremated at a private ceremony held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Tuesday. The cremation was performed ahead of a private funeral service on Friday when his ashes will be buried in the same cemetery. The cremation ceremony was attended by his wife, Vicky, his brother, Peter, other members of his […]

By JohnThomas Didymus | 6y ago

Chris Cornell Fans Outraged Over ‘Pathetic’ Tribute To Late Grunge Icon At BBMAs

Chris Cornell was remembered at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards with a moment of silence, but the late Soundgarden frontman’s fans are being extremely vocal about the minute-long tribute. Billboard posted a video of the last minute Chris Cornell tribute, which had Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds offering a few words about the late […]

By Victoria Miller | 6y ago

Dave Mustaine Shuts Down Disrespectful Fan During Chris Cornell Tribute

Dave Mustaine is mourning the death of his close friend, Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. The 52-year-old Soundgarden and Audioslave singer was found dead in a Detroit hotel room last week and his death was ruled a suicide. A few hours after news of Cornell’s sudden death was announced, Mustaine paid tribute to his late friend […]

By Victoria Miller | 6y ago

Chris Cornell’s Funeral Plans Revealed Days After His Tragic Death

Just days after allegedly committing suicide following a performance in Detroit, former Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell’s funeral plans have been revealed. Sources close to the situation reportedly confirmed to CNN that Cornell will be memorialized and laid to rest on Friday, May 26. The funeral is slated to take place in Los Angeles, and […]

By Patricia Ramirez | 6y ago

Chris Cornell Death: Heidi Klum’s Ex Tried To Save Him, Pics Of Room 1136 Released

The bodyguard who broke down Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell‘s hotel room door in an attempt to save his life used to date model Heidi Klum, according to the Daily Mail. Martin Kirsten worked as Klum’s personal bodyguard until he began dating her in 2012. They split up after 18 months. On the night of […]

By Amie LaFleur | 6y ago

Chris Cornell New Music: Inside His ‘Singles’ Cameo And How He Almost Starred In The Grunge-Inspired Film

Chris Cornell’s death has music fans mourning the loss of one of the greatest grunge rock singers of all time, but some previously unreleased music by the late singer is now available. In his early years as part of Soundgarden, Cornell famously made a cameo in the movie Singles. But some fans may not realize […]

By Victoria Miller | 6y ago

Carabiner, Ativan Linked To Chris Cornell Suicide

Ebullient and ironic. A good son and husband. Architect of grunge. These are some of the words being used to describe Soundgarden frontman, Chris Cornell, in the wake of his unfortunate end. Speculation as to the cause of Cornell’s death came to a close on Friday when the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed the […]

By Kaanii Powell Cleaver | 6y ago

Chris Cornell Suicide: Were Warning Signs Present During His Final Tour And Concert With Soundgarden?

Chris Cornell’s suicide has, to say the least, sent rock fans into a state of shock. With medical examiners having confirmed that the 52-year-old Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman had apparently hanged himself in his Detroit hotel room, friends, family, and fans alike are wondering what could have pushed such a talented, successful individual to take […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 6y ago

Remembering The Greatest Hits Of Soundgarden And Audioslave

As evidence emerges that the death of Chris Cornell — the lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave — was found dead in Detroit, MI as a result of an apparent suicide, it’s necessary — as part of the increasing salvo against the blow of this great singer’s loss — to remember, not how he died, […]

By Bernadette Giacomazzo | 6y ago

Celebrities Who Have Died In 2017: Audioslave Lead Singer And Fox News Founder Add To Ever Growing List

It was a sad night as two celebrity deaths are now being added to the 2017 list that is starting to grow at an alarming rate. After finishing his final performance ever with a song about death, Soundgarden and Audioslave lead singer Chris Cornell unexpectedly and suddenly died. As news began breaking about his passing, […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

Chris Cornell Cause Of Death: Officials Confirm Soundgarden Singer Killed Himself By Hanging [Updated]

UPDATE 11:40 a.m. ET: With authorities still looking into rocker Chris Cornell’s cause of death, his wife Vicky spoke to TMZ and stressed that there were no signs her husband was thinking of killing himself, nor signs that he was depressed in any way. 2:23 p.m. ET: Sadly, it can now be confirmed that Cornell, […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 6y ago

Chris Cornell, Soundgarden And Audioslave Frontman, Dies Aged 52

Chris Cornell, the singer for Seattle grunge rock band Soundgarden and later Audioslave, has died aged 52. Chris Cornell has been found dead on Wednesday night in Detroit. His death was “sudden and unexpected,” according to Chris’ representative. The rocker’s representative told Associated Press that a medical examiner will determine the cause of death. Chris […]

By Lawrence Arboleda | 6y ago

Temple Of The Dog Reunion To Include Tour And New Music [Video]

In 1991, artists from Soundgarden and Pearl Jam came together to form the supergroup Temple of the Dog. It was a limited event with the group releasing just one album, the self-titled Temple of the Dog, but that one offering gifted fans with some memorable additions to the rock/grunge genre with songs like “Say Hello […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

Chris Cornell: Singer’s Stalker Is At Large After Removing GPS Ankle Monitor, FBI Warns

Federal agents recently warned Chris Cornell, the frontman for the popular Seattle rock band Soundgarden, that his stalker is currently at large. Jessica Robbins reportedly missed her scheduled court date on Tuesday and authorities say she also removed her court-ordered GPS ankle monitor. According to TMZ, the FBI is now looking for Robbins, who is […]

By Christian Savoy | 7y ago

Alleged Chris Cornell Stalker Jessica Robbins On The Loose After Missing Court Date, Singer Soon To Perform In Her Home State

Alleged Chris Cornell stalker Jessica Robbins is reportedly on the loose and her whereabouts are unknown. TMZ reports that the FBI says Robbins, who was reportedly charged with stalking Chris Cornell in 2014, could show up at Cornell’s residence at any time. She reportedly removed her ankle monitor and failed to show up for a […]

By Chris Crum | 7y ago

Nine Inch Nails And Soundgarden Launch Tour In Las Vegas

Two essential bands of the 1990s, Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden, launched their co-headlining tour in Las Vegas Saturday night. Las Vegas Weekly reviewer Josh Bell cautions against chalking the show up to a nostalgia trip as both bands have recent new releases: Soundgarden in 2012 (King Animal) and Nine Inch Nails in 2013 (Hesitation […]

By Sarah Field | 9y ago

Billy Corgan Scoffs At Soundgarden, Says Comeback’s ‘Only To Make Money’

Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins fame and general awesomeness is well known for another thing — unapologetically speaking his mind. In a recent interview, he threw the band Soundgarden under the bus, saying that they reunited for monetary, not artistic, reasons. Billy Corgan and Soundgarden have been going at it at least since a […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

Soundgarden Releases First New Song In 15 Years, In ‘The Avengers’

Soundgarden has decided to debut their first song in 15 years in Marvel’s “The Avengers,” set to hit theaters tomorrow. The film, a Marvel masterpiece years in the making, is one of the most-anticipated films of the year. The song “Live to Rise” was offered for free on Apple’s iTunes store the first week of […]

By Melissa Stusinski | 11y ago

D’Angelo Covers Soundgarden, Prepares To Drop New Album [Audio]

D’Angelo has released a cover of the Soundgarden song Black Hole Sun this week, one of the first pieces of music we’ve heard from the soulful singer since he dropped the 2000 masterpiece Voodoo. The Soundgarden cover comes at a time when the 12-year drought of D’Angelo is coming to an end as he prepares […]

By James Johnson | 11y ago

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