The nominations for the 2020 Grammy Awards have been announced and Chris Cornell, Tony Iommi, The Cranberries and Tool are among those whose work is being considered. Tool’s long-anticipated LP Fear Inoculum has garnered the group two nominations. The album’s title track is being considered for Best Rock Song with the song “7empest” picking up … Continue reading 2020 Grammy Nominees Include, Chris Cornell, Tony Iommi, Tool and The Cranberries →

A new exhibit will open at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this month. Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll explores the history of the instruments that have “inspired the musicians and made possible the songs we know and love.” The Play It Loud exhibit, which was previously on display at … Continue reading New Rock Hall Exhibit ‘Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll’ to Open this Month →

In celebration of the recording legacy of musical icon and singer/songwriter Chris Cornell, Ume (Universal) and Vicky Cornell on behalf of The Chris Cornell Estate have announced the release a 17-track self-titled album, Chris Cornell and a 64-track limited-edition deluxe box set featuring 11 previously unreleased songs. Due out on November 16th, this is the … Continue reading Listen to Chris Cornell’s Previously Unreleased “When Bad Does Good” →

Ann Wilson of Heart has released the first single from her forthcoming solo album due out September 14th. “I Am the Highway” was originally performed by Audioslave and sung by the late Chris Cornell. “The song is strong, confident, spiritual,” says the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee of “I Am The Highway.” … Continue reading Hear Ann Wilson’s New Single “I Am The Highway” →

When news of Chris Cornell’s death broke Thursday morning, the music community took to social media to share their condolences and honor the late Soundgarden frontman. Cornell’s death has since been ruled a suicide. STUNNED to hear the death of Chris Cornell. Music’s loss. Greater still, his family has lost a father&husband. RIP. https://t.co/5NGC2YCcz1 — … Continue reading Musicians Take to Social Media to Honor Chris Cornell →

The death of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has been ruled a suicide by the medical examiner on the case, reports the Associated Press. Cornell died Wednesday night in a Detroit hotel room, hours after Soundgarden performed at the Fox Theatre as part of the band’s headlining North American tour. Soundgarden was at the forefront of … Continue reading Chris Cornell’s Death Ruled a Suicide →

Chris Cornell, frontman for Soundgarden, died Wednesday night. He was 52. The cause of death is unknown and currently under investigation. Cornell was in Detroit at the time of his death, having performed a show with Soundgarden earlier in the evening. The band kicked off a North American headlining tour last month. “His wife, Vicky, … Continue reading Soundgarden Frontman Chris Cornell Dead at 52 →