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Chris Cornell will drop his third solo album this fall, with an exact date yet to be announced.
The former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman teamed up with producer Timbaland for the new album, which is entitled Scream. And here’s what he had to say about it: “Tim lent a lot to what I describe as sort of the psychedelic aspect of this album, kind of a Pink Floyd or Dark Side of the Moon or almost like a Queen Night at the Opera type of a feel to me. That’s something I never would have predicted. You know, I …read more

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Cornell recorded this wonderful rendition of the classical tune for 1997’s A Very Special Christmas 3.
Cornell teamed up with the band Eleven to record “Ave Maria”; he would also work with them for his debut solo album Euphoria Morning. This was a smart move to record “Ave Maria” with Eleven, because the duet between Cornell and Natasha Shneider is freaking awesome. 
So, sit back and enjoy some Christmas tunes..90’s style.

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I forgot to mention last week that Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder and former Soundgarden/Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell are nominated for a Grammy.
What makes this even better is that friends/collaborators are pitted against each other in the Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media category.
Vedder’s “Guaranteed”, from Into The Wild, and Cornell’s “You Know My Name”, from Casino Royale, are the nominated tracks.
Honestly, I hope Vedder wins. I know I’m bias towards anything that anyone from Pearl Jam does, but Vedder’s music from Into The Wild is a wonderful piece of work. I’m glad that he’s …read more

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What a great song from Chris Cornell’s 1999 solo debut Euphoria Morning.
I know that I was shocked when I first heard “Can’t Change Me”, because it was vastly different than anything I heard from Soundgarden. It’s a shame that this was his first and only single released from Euphoria Morning, because it’s just a fantastic album.
I’ve always loved this song and probably always will. It has such a great premise, you know about this powerful that can do anything except change another person.
If you want something really cool, then you should check out the French version that was found on …read more

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What a great song from Chris Cornell’s 1999 solo debut Euphoria Morning.
I know that I was shocked when I first heard “Can’t Change Me”, because it was vastly different than anything I heard from Soundgarden. It’s a shame that this was his first and only single released from Euphoria Morning, because it’s just a fantastic album.
I’ve always loved this song and probably always will. It has such a great premise, you know about this powerful that can do anything except change another person.
If you want something really cool, then you should check out the French version that was found on …read more

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Chris Cornell will remain on the road until the end of November, as he adds another round of dates.
The former Soundgarden/Audioslave frontman has been touring for the last six months in support of his second solo album Carry On. He’s currently wrapping up some dates in the Western parts of the U.S. and Canada before heading to Australia and then returning to the States…again! I think my man needs a well deserved rest soon.
Speaking of Australia, you should check out the Oz Music Scene for all of your land down under needs.
Anyways, for a full list of dates and ticket …read more

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Chris Cornell will remain on the road until the end of November, as he adds another round of dates.
The former Soundgarden/Audioslave frontman has been touring for the last six months in support of his second solo album Carry On. He’s currently wrapping up some dates in the Western parts of the U.S. and Canada before heading to Australia and then returning to the States…again! I think my man needs a well deserved rest soon.
Speaking of Australia, you should check out the Oz Music Scene for all of your land down under needs.
Anyways, for a full list of dates and ticket …read more

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KROQ 106.7 in L.A. will be putting on a pretty decent show on September 15 at the Home Depot Center.

The Inland Invasion will feature The Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver, Kid Rock, Chris Cornell, Satellite Party, Cypress Hill, Hot Hot Heat, Against Me! and Paramore.
Tickets are very reasonably priced at $35, $65 and $85. What a deal.
If I lived in the L.A. area I would be at this show in a flash. Seriously, The Pumpkins, Foos, VR, Cornell and Satellite Party in one day, it’s too good to be true. Sure, you may have to put up with Kid …read more

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The current Velvet Revolver/Alice in Chains tour isn’t the first time that the members of VR have been tied up with a Seattle band. It’s a long and interesting road…

On September 29, 1992 AIC releases Dirt and STP with Core.
In 1995 Weiland’s side project The Magnificent Bastards covered “How Do You Sleep?” and the Layne Staley/Mike McCready project Mad Season covered “I Don’t Wanna Be A Soldier” on Working Class Hero: A Tribute To John Lennon.
In July of 1996 AIC replaces STP as the opening band for Kiss, due to Scott Weiland’s drug problems.
On November 6, 2001 Jerry Cantrell performs …read more

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Chris Cornell rocked the Borgata’s Music Box on July 27 .
Former Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell put on a phenomenal show in Atlantic City. It didn’t hurt that the Music Box was a immaculate venue at the beautiful Borgata. It only held around 900 people, so there wasn’t a bad seat in the house.
Cornell’s vocals have been amazingly restored, after he stopped smoking and drinking. I remember seeing Audioslave back in 2003 and thinking that Chris Cornell’s days were numbered, but he proved me wrong last night . The band that he assembled was also impressive, after all they …read more

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