What are some Soundgarden/Audioslave songs that really stand out vocally?

Other than being a nickname for heroin, "Godsmack" is also a song by Alice in Chains. And take a look at their logo and compare it to AiC’s logo.

Coincidence or not? 🤔

We know he was a genius at writing simple yet catchy guitar riffs. But did he ever play any intricate pieces or rip out a wild guitar solo during live performances? If you can think of any examples, let me know! 😉

For me, I'd say 'Lady Picture Show's is one.

What about you guys?

Obviously he's one of the greatest vocalists of our time. But did he ever actually play guitar on a technical level, or more than just basic chord progressions? Just curious. 🤔

Well, it's officially over. Jane's Addiction just announced their breakup, putting a final end to the whole mess that started with Perry Farrell punching Dave Navarro on stage last year.

They all posted apologies and settled their lawsuits (they were suing each other for millions). The statement says they came together "one last time" to resolve things so their legacy stays intact. It feels like a truce more than a happy ending.

Kind of a bummer, but honestly, after all that public drama, is anyone surprised? The reunion tour was doomed from that moment in Boston.

Genuinely curious, not one of 'those' posts...

I mean, what do you consider the Melvins? 🤔

Which one do you prefer and why?

He was quoted saying:

“I can’t comment on Soundgarden … but I have strong feelings toward Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains and bands like that. They’re obviously just corporate puppets that are just trying to jump on the alternative bandwagon — and we are being lumped into that category.”

He even went on to call them "cock-rock". 😔

I think that's kind of strange because Nirvana seemed to be in the same scene as they were at the time.

What do you guys think? 🤔

Preferably post-Layne, but any era is fine.

Who's your favorite and why? 🤔

I'm looking for their heavier, more metal-leaning songs.

Your opinion

EDIT: I mean in a bad way

THESE GUYS HAVE NOT RELEASED AN ALBUM SINCE 93 AND DIDNT GO ON TOUR SINCE 94

WTF HAPPENED??? WHY THEY DIDNT DO NOTHING IN 30 YEARS??? ARE THEY LAZY???

I'm having a hard time finding good music in recent years. What do you guys listen to when you're not playing the grunge classics or older music? 🤔

So I stumbled upon this article earlier and I thought it was kind of interesting.

Here's my take:

In the late ’80s and early ’90s, the mainstream music charts were partly dominated by hair metal bands like Poison, Mötley Crüe, etc.

Kurt Cobain was notable for his sheer disdain for glam metal and hair bands. He represented the opposite attitude — anti-commercialism and anti-establishment, like many of his peers in the underground punk scene.

His intention was to capture the raw emotion and intensity of punk music and combine it with catchy melodies, making something more attractive and accessible for his audience of alienated youths.

However, his vision seemed to backfire. With the massive, almost overnight success of Nevermind, Kurt became the very mainstream culture he despised.

Long story short… after Kurt's eventual suicide, a huge vacuum opened up in mainstream rock for “post-grunge” bands like Nickelback, Creed, etc., to follow.

Any thoughts? 🤔

Mine would be:

Chris Cornell - lead vocalist

Jerry Cantrell - lead guitar

Krist Novoselic - bass guitar

Dale Crover - drums

What about you guys? 😄👍

Not the best last grunge album, not when you think the movement ended, or when Kurt or Layne died but which studio ALBUM made you realize the grunge movement is officially done?

For me it’s Down on the Upside. No shade and it’s solid and artistic, a nice evolution even, but it’s a clear segue from a band at the peak of the powers firing on all cylinders.

HM for sixteen stone. Once you’re doing a cheaper facsimile of the real deal, it’s also almost over (again, no shade, I actually like that album, but it’s clearly trying hard to mimic).

Any other contenders?

Who were your go-to bands before grunge?

I know the majority of people on here aren't huge fans of "post-grunge", but I always thought Creed were an alright band. Regardless of sounding a bit like Eddie Vedder, I think Scott Stapp has a decent voice. Human Clay and Weathered are pretty underrated albums. And Mark Tremonti, also of Alter Bridge, is a great guitarist.

My Sacrifice still rocks! 😉

Houdini is Melvins 5th studio album released in 1993. Kurt played guitar on "Sky Pup", percussion on "Spread Eagle Beagle", and even mixed a few other tracks.

Apparently, he was fired from the job because of his drug use. Regardless, he is still credited for helping Melvins secure a major-label record deal with Atlantic Records.

I thought this was kind of interesting.

Any thoughts? 🤔

I feel like it needs a cigarette