Soundgarden's first single in 15 years

Soundgarden have released their first single in 15 years with the launch of the new Marvel film The Avengers. The band is currently working on their follow-up to their fifth studio album, 1996’s “Down on the upside”. As can be expected, the band is being asked about their new sound. Chris Cornell says:

“It sounds like Soundgardem, but I wouldn’t say it’s similar. I think there are parts of it that are gonna remind anybody of us, but we’ve always kinda progressed from album to album. So it’s definitely not a throwback. It’s not us getting back to our roots... it’s just kind of a natural progression.”

You can hear it below.

Tenacious D Stream New Album

Tenacious D have streamed their Third album, 'Rize of the Fenix' online, in anticipation of a June release. All of the tracks, including the phallically-connotative artwork have been uploaded to soundcloud and are open for the public to digest before the album's release.  The band have again recruited Dave Grohl on drums and are releasing the album as a reaction to the critical response to their soundtrack to the film 'Tenacious D: The Pick Of Destiny'. As such, the band believe they are at the top of their game. You can decide for yourself below: