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AsiaOne
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Friends of Soundgarden frontman create tribute supergroup to release covers of his songs for charity, Entertainment News
Chris Cornell's friends have created a tribute supergroup called King Ultramega to release covers of his songs to raise money for charity. The Soundgarden frontman - who died in 2017 - is being remembered by pals and former bandmates with the King Ultramega project which will feature a rotating line-up of musicians recording new versions of his tracks to bring in funds for the the MusiCares organisation. Metal Allegiance rocker Mark Menghi, who organised the project, said "There is not a singular moment in time that led to this project. It was a trail of events that led to the formation of King Ultramega and the evolving creation to pay tribute to the voice of a generation." The first iteration of King Ultramega features Menghi on bass with Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall taking on vocal duties, Mastodon rocker Bill Kelliher plays guitar and Anthrax's Charlie Benante behind the drums. They have recorded a cover of Rusty Cage, which featured on Soundgarden's 1991 album Badmotorfinger. The next line-up will include Cornell's Soundgarden bandmate Kim Thayil, who said: "I'm super honoured to record alongside all the amazing musicians appearing on the King Ultramega project. "I'm equally proud that it celebrates Soundgarden in this tribute to the songwriting of Chris. Ultra-admirably, everyone's participation is supporting the work of the MusiCares Foundation." The news comes after it was revealed new Soundgarden album featuring Cornell could finally see the light of day. On the eighth anniversary of the Grunge legend's death (May 18, 2025), bassist Ben Shepherd has revealed there is an album they made with the Black Hole Sun singer before his passing, which is "yet to be named", suggesting it could be released in the future. In a post on Instagram on the anniversary, Shepherd wrote: "As I wait for my son Noah to get out of school today I'm thinking about … well actually it's stuck in my head and's been there since early this morning like a proud spring bird dammit. "Its a song Chris and Matt wrote The Road Less Traveled for our album that has yet to be named, just hearing Chris' voice helps, I know he did that for everyone he knew … help them, he did for me, filled with self doubt and indebtedness and in just his tone knew what I was going through and forgave me like he always did even when he was older. "It's at this point of recording all of our previous albums I'd get this overwhelming hit of awe, camaraderie, power of creativity, majesty even, and love, from the music, and my bandmates ... and I guess just pure life force. "I can tell you, it feels good and invigorating to hear Chris singing from over that horizon and hear the mighty… mighty life, of souls sharing. To hear, as a fan … and band member, a song or two Chris brought in a few years ago turn before my very ears and finger blisters into a full blown Soundgarden tune is like feeling a glacier fall away off your chest." [[nid:625981]]
The Advertiser
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
New supergroup created in tribute to Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell's friends have created a tribute supergroup called King Ultramega to release covers of his songs to raise money for charity. The Soundgarden frontman, who died in 2017, is being remembered with the project which will feature a rotating line-up of musicians recording new versions of Cornell's tracks to bring in funds for the MusiCares organisation. Metal Allegiance rocker Mark Menghi, who organised the project, said: "There is not a singular moment in time that led to this project. It was a trail of events that led to the formation of King Ultramega and the evolving creation to pay tribute to the voice of a generation." The first iteration of King Ultramega features Menghi on bass with Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall on vocals, Mastodon rocker Bill Kelliher plays guitar and Anthrax's Charlie Benante behind the drums. They have recorded a cover of Rusty Cage, which featured on Soundgarden's 1991 album Badmotorfinger. The next line-up will include Cornell's Soundgarden bandmate Kim Thayil, who said: "I'm super honoured to record alongside all the amazing musicians appearing on the King Ultramega project. "I'm equally proud that it celebrates Soundgarden in this tribute to the songwriting of Chris. Ultra-admirably, everyone's participation is supporting the work of the MusiCares Foundation." The news comes after it was revealed a new Soundgarden album featuring Cornell could finally see the light of day. On the eighth anniversary of Cornell's death, bassist Ben Shepherd said there is an album the band made with the singer before his passing, which is "yet to be named", suggesting it could be released in the future. Chris Cornell's friends have created a tribute supergroup called King Ultramega to release covers of his songs to raise money for charity. The Soundgarden frontman, who died in 2017, is being remembered with the project which will feature a rotating line-up of musicians recording new versions of Cornell's tracks to bring in funds for the MusiCares organisation. Metal Allegiance rocker Mark Menghi, who organised the project, said: "There is not a singular moment in time that led to this project. It was a trail of events that led to the formation of King Ultramega and the evolving creation to pay tribute to the voice of a generation." The first iteration of King Ultramega features Menghi on bass with Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall on vocals, Mastodon rocker Bill Kelliher plays guitar and Anthrax's Charlie Benante behind the drums. They have recorded a cover of Rusty Cage, which featured on Soundgarden's 1991 album Badmotorfinger. The next line-up will include Cornell's Soundgarden bandmate Kim Thayil, who said: "I'm super honoured to record alongside all the amazing musicians appearing on the King Ultramega project. "I'm equally proud that it celebrates Soundgarden in this tribute to the songwriting of Chris. Ultra-admirably, everyone's participation is supporting the work of the MusiCares Foundation." The news comes after it was revealed a new Soundgarden album featuring Cornell could finally see the light of day. On the eighth anniversary of Cornell's death, bassist Ben Shepherd said there is an album the band made with the singer before his passing, which is "yet to be named", suggesting it could be released in the future. Chris Cornell's friends have created a tribute supergroup called King Ultramega to release covers of his songs to raise money for charity. The Soundgarden frontman, who died in 2017, is being remembered with the project which will feature a rotating line-up of musicians recording new versions of Cornell's tracks to bring in funds for the MusiCares organisation. Metal Allegiance rocker Mark Menghi, who organised the project, said: "There is not a singular moment in time that led to this project. It was a trail of events that led to the formation of King Ultramega and the evolving creation to pay tribute to the voice of a generation." The first iteration of King Ultramega features Menghi on bass with Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall on vocals, Mastodon rocker Bill Kelliher plays guitar and Anthrax's Charlie Benante behind the drums. They have recorded a cover of Rusty Cage, which featured on Soundgarden's 1991 album Badmotorfinger. The next line-up will include Cornell's Soundgarden bandmate Kim Thayil, who said: "I'm super honoured to record alongside all the amazing musicians appearing on the King Ultramega project. "I'm equally proud that it celebrates Soundgarden in this tribute to the songwriting of Chris. Ultra-admirably, everyone's participation is supporting the work of the MusiCares Foundation." The news comes after it was revealed a new Soundgarden album featuring Cornell could finally see the light of day. On the eighth anniversary of Cornell's death, bassist Ben Shepherd said there is an album the band made with the singer before his passing, which is "yet to be named", suggesting it could be released in the future.
Perth Now
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Chris Cornell's pals create tribute supergroup King Ultramega
Chris Cornell's friends have created a tribute supergroup called King Ultramega to release covers of his songs to raise money for charity. The Soundgarden frontman - who died in 2017 - is being remembered by pals and former bandmates with the King Ultramega project which will feature a rotating line-up of musicians recording new versions of his tracks to bring in funds for the the MusiCares organisation. Metal Allegiance rocker Mark Menghi, who organised the project, said "There is not a singular moment in time that led to this project. It was a trail of events that led to the formation of King Ultramega and the evolving creation to pay tribute to the voice of a generation." The first iteration of King Ultramega features Menghi on bass with Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall taking on vocal duties, Mastodon rocker Bill Kelliher plays guitar and Anthrax's Charlie Benante behind the drums. They have recorded a cover of Rusty Cage, which featured on Soundgarden's 1991 album Badmotorfinger. The next line-up will include Cornell's Soundgarden bandmate Kim Thayil, who said: "I'm super honored to record alongside all the amazing musicians appearing on the King Ultramega project. "I'm equally proud that it celebrates Soundgarden in this tribute to the songwriting of Chris. Ultra-admirably, everyone's participation is supporting the work of the MusiCares Foundation." The news comes after it was revealed new Soundgarden album featuring Cornell could finallt see the light of day. On the eighth anniversary of the Grunge legend's death (18.05.25), bassist Ben Shepherd has revealed there is an album they made with the Black Hole Sun singer before his passing, which is "yet to be named", suggesting it could be released in the future. In a post on Instagram on the anniversary, Shepherd wrote : "As I wait for my son Noah to get out of school today I'm thinking about … well actually it's stuck in my head and's been there since early this morning like a proud spring bird dammit. 'Its a song Chris and Matt wrote The Road Less Traveled for our album that has yet to be named, just hearing Chris' voice helps, I know he did that for everyone he knew … help them, he did for me, filled with self doubt and indebtedness and in just his tone knew what I was going through and forgave me like he always did even when he was older. "It's at this point of recording all of our previous albums I'd get this overwhelming hit of awe, camaraderie, power of creativity, majesty even, and love, from the music, and my bandmates ... and I guess just pure life force. 'I can tell you, it feels good and invigorating to hear Chris singing from over that horizon and hear the mighty… mighty life, of souls sharing. To hear, as a fan … and band member, a song or two Chris brought in a few years ago turn before my very ears and finger blisters into a full blown Soundgarden tune is like feeling a glacier fall away off your chest."
Axios
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Soundgarden gets inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Soundgarden has finally made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Why it matters: The band, a pioneer in Seattle's grunge scene, was one of seven acts inducted into the Rock Hall Sunday night in the performer category. Seven other acts were nominated but fell short — much like Soundgarden did in 2020 and 2023, when the group received a nod but didn't make the final cut. Catch up quick: The band — formerly headed by the late Chris Cornell — is known for tracks including " Black Hole Sun," " Rusty Cage," " Spoonman," " Outshined" and " Fell on Black Days." The group formed in Seattle in the 1980s. What they're saying: "Soundgarden's foray into the mainstream paved the way for Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and other grunge bands," the Rock Hall wrote when nominating Soundgarden. "The groundwork they laid for countless hard rock and metal bands was essential, and their influence and legacy continue to resonate across generations." The big picture: The six other acts inducted in the performer category last night were Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast and The White Stripes. A handful of other acts received different honors, including Salt-N-Pepa, which snagged a musical influence award.
Axios
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Soundgarden gets 3rd shot at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Soundgarden is one of 14 acts nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. Why it matters: It's the third time the grunge-rock band, formed in Seattle in the 1980s, has gotten a nod — so maybe 2025 is the year the group will win a spot in the Cleveland-based pantheon of rock legends. Catch up quick: Soundgarden, formerly fronted by the late Chris Cornell, was nominated for the Rock Hall in 2020 and 2023. The band, a pioneer in Seattle's grunge scene, is known for tracks like " Black Hole Sun," " Rusty Cage" and " Fell on Black Days." Zoom out: The other Rock Hall nominees this year, in alphabetical order, are: Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Maná, Oasis, Outkast, Phish and The White Stripes. What's next: The final inductees will be revealed in late April.
