Soundgarden Final Album, Hall of Fame Induction Set

Soundgarden has announced plans to release a final album featuring vocals by the late Chris Cornell, using recordings made before his death in 2017. The surviving members—Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, and Ben Shepherd—are committed to completing the work as a tribute to Cornell and a gift to fans. The album's release has been delayed for years due to ongoing legal disputes with Cornell’s widow, Vicky Cornell, over royalties and rights, despite a 2023 settlement. Soundgarden, a key band in the Seattle grunge movement, will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025, with both past and present members included. Their last album, 'King Animal,' was released in 2012. The forthcoming album is intended to serve as a final chapter and celebration of both Cornell’s legacy and the band's impact on rock music.