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Soundgarden

grunge · 1991–1996

Jesus Christ Pose by Soundgarden — cover art

With a heavy sound that echoed through the grunge scene, Soundgarden carved its niche in the annals of American rock. Hailing from Seattle, this powerhouse band combined elements of grunge, heavy metal, and hard rock, creating a sonic landscape that was both haunting and exhilarating. Fronted by the soulful vocals of Chris Cornell, alongside the dynamic guitar wizardry of Kim Thayil and the thunderous rhythm section of Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd, they delivered unforgettable tracks like "Black Hole Sun," "Rusty Cage," and "Spoonman." Their music resonated with a generation, imbued with raw emotion and lyrical depth. Though they disbanded and reunited over the years, the spirit of Soundgarden lives on, a testament to their lasting impact and the indelible mark they left on rock music.

The facts

  • Formed 1984
  • United States
  • grunge, alternative rock, heavy metal music
  • On Sub Pop, A&M Records, C/Z Records
  • Members: Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, Matt Cameron, Hiro Yamamoto

Soundgarden in the crate

Jesus Christ Pose by Soundgarden — cover art
Jesus Christ Pose
Soundgarden
1991
Outshined by Soundgarden — cover art
Outshined
Soundgarden
1991
Rusty Cage by Soundgarden — cover art
Rusty Cage
Soundgarden
1991
Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden — cover art
Black Hole Sun
Soundgarden
1994
Fell On Black Days by Soundgarden — cover art
Fell On Black Days
Soundgarden
1994
Spoonman by Soundgarden — cover art
Spoonman
Soundgarden
1994
The Day I Tried to Live by Soundgarden — cover art
The Day I Tried to Live
Soundgarden
1994
Blow Up the Outside World by Soundgarden — cover art
Blow Up the Outside World
Soundgarden
1996
Burden In My Hand by Soundgarden — cover art
Burden In My Hand
Soundgarden
1996
Pretty Noose by Soundgarden — cover art
Pretty Noose
Soundgarden
1996

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