Cindy Ord, Getty Images Soundgarden ‘s reunion continues to be a fruitful one, with the band finally offering their first new music in 16 years with the ‘ King Animal ‘ album. And while there are some that may question their motives for getting back together, guitarist Kim Thayil says it was truly a quite organic happening. Thayil told The Phoenix that the band re-opened discussions over the lack of direction where their catalog was concerned, with the group not necessarily having any web presence for the better part of a decade. After getting past the business, the band members then discussed the idea to play and record again. There were some in the media (as well as one of their peers, Billy Corgan ) who argued that their initial return was a “ cash grab ,” which Thayil debates. The guitarist says, “How is it a cash grab? Since when is there money in making records anymore [laughs]? I mean, playing Lollapalooza was a one-day payday, but … and by the way, since when do we need money? We’re not like the Afghan Whigs or Pavement. We had a fairly successful career. Matt Cameron played in Pearl Jam for God’s sake! What the hell does he need to spend another, you know, 20 hours a week dedicated to writing and rehearsing Soundgarden songs and tending to Soundgarden’s business? He’s doing just fine thank you.” Thayil credits Matt Cameron for starting the creative process with tracks he wanted the band to check out that didn’t quite fit Pearl Jam. He adds, “I think for Matt it’s really just a labor of love and it’s a great creative outlet for him. He wanted to see Ben [Shepherd] and I playing again and Chris [Cornell] writing new Soundgarden songs. I don’t think Chris needs the money. It seems like he did pretty well with Audioslave and his solo career.” In related news, Soundgarden has returned to the road to support the ‘King Animal’ album. As part of the trek, fans now have a chance to purchase special meet-and-greet packages to hang out with Chris Cornell at their tour stops. A pair of tickets are being auctioned off for each date with the proceeds going to the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation, which was recently launched with the goal of protecting vulnerable children. The organization tackles such issues as homelessness, poverty, neglect and abuse. To get your tickets, meet Chris Cornell and support the foundation, visit the Luminary Lane website here . [button href=”http://loudwire.com/soundgarden-2013-must-see-rock-concerts/” title=”Next: Soundgarden – 2013 Must-See Rock Concerts” align=”center”]
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Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Addresses Reunion ‘Cash Grab’ Accusations
January 19th, 2013 
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No Comments »Iron Maiden, Slayer, Slipknot Members + More Rock Marshall’s ’50 Years of Loud’ Event
September 24th, 2012 Metalkult Marshall Over the weekend, the lineage of Marshall Amps, as well as its last founder, Jim Marshall, was celebrated at the ‘Marshall: 50 Years of Loud’ event. Held at Wembley Arena in London, ’50 Years of Loud’ showcased an unparalleled lineup of musicians, all known for their electric acts. Members of Iron Maiden , Slayer , Motorhead , Judas Priest , Deep Purple , Slipknot , Black Label Society , along with guitar masters Yngwie Malmsteen and Joe Satriani paid their respects to Marshall by performing an incredible collection of rock masterpieces. With musicians constantly interchanging throughout the night, songs such as Iron Maiden’s ‘Flight of Icarus,’ Motorhead’s ‘Ace of Spades,’ Pantera’s ‘Mouth For War,’ along with various Black Sabbath and Judas Priest songs were unleashed by the slew of rock and metal legends. Check out this fan-filmed footage of Judas Priest’s ‘Living After Midnight’ (featuring Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens on vocals) and Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water,’ along with the full ’50 Years of Loud’ setlist below. Judas Priest’s ‘Living After Midnight Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ Full ’50 Years of Loud’ Setlist with Musicians 01. Instrumental Jam * Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George?* Brian Tichy?* Adam Wakeman 02. Lil’ Devil (THE CULT cover) * Corey Taylor?* Billy Duffy?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George?* Brian Tichy 03. Heaven And Hell (BLACK SABBATH cover) * Tim “Ripper” Owens?* Doug Aldrich?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George?* Brian Tichy?* Adam Wakeman 04. Slide It In (WHITESNAKE cover) * Tim “Ripper” Owens?* Doug Aldrich?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George?* Brian Tichy?* Adam Wakeman 05. Flight Of Icarus (IRON MAIDEN cover) * Tim “Ripper” Owens?* Doug Aldrich?* Nicko McBrain?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George 06. Living After Midnight (JUDAS PRIEST cover) * Tim “Ripper” Owens?* Doug Aldrich?* Nicko McBrain?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George?* Corey Taylor?* Nick Bowcott 07. Cheap Sunglasses (ZZ TOP cover) * Paul Gilbert?* Mike Portnoy?* Eli Gilbert?* Jaz Lochrie 08. Manic Depression (JIMI HENDRIX cover) * Paul Gilbert?* Mike Portnoy?* Eli Gilbert?* Jaz Lochrie 09. Rocky Mountain Way (JOE WALSH cover) * Paul Gilbert?* Mike Portnoy?* Eli Gilbert?* Jaz Lochrie 10. Still In Love With You (THIN LIZZY cover) * Corey Taylor?* Phil Campbell?* Jaz Lochrie?* Brian Tichy?* Tyler Campbell 11. Ace Of Spades (MOTÖRHEAD cover) * Corey Taylor?* Phil Campbell?* Jaz Lochrie?* Brian Tichy?* Kerry King 12. Mouth For War (PANTERA cover) * Kerry King?* Nick Bowcott?* Jaz Lochrie?* Brian Tichy?* Corey Taylor 13. Hell Bent For Leather (JUDAS PRIEST cover) * Kerry King?* Nick Bowcott?* Jaz Lochrie?* Brian Tichy?* Tim “Ripper” Owens 14. Fairies Wear Boots (BLACK SABBATH cover) * Zakk Wylde?* Kerry King?* Jaz Lochrie?* Brian Tichy 15. Into The Void (BLACK SABBATH cover) * Zakk Wylde?* Nick Bowcott?* Jaz Lochrie?* Brian Tichy 16. Stillborn (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) * Zakk Wylde?* Nick Bowcott?* Jaz Lochrie?* Brian Tichy 17. Baroque And Roll * Yngwie Malmsteen?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George?* Brian Tichy?* Adam Wakeman 18. Evil Eye * Yngwie Malmsteen?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George?* Brian Tichy?* Adam Wakeman 19. Guitar Solo 20. Far Beyond The Sun * Yngwie Malmsteen?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George?* Brian Tichy?* Adam Wakeman 21. Satch Boogie * Joe Satriani?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George?* Brian Tichy 22. Always With Me, Always With You * Joe Satriani?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George?* Brian Tichy 23. Goin’ Down (FREDDIE KING cover) * Joe Satriani?* Paul Gilbert?* Nicko McBrain?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George 24. Black Country (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) * Glenn Hughes?* Søren Andersen?* Brian Tichy?* Adam Wakeman 25. Soul Mover * Glenn Hughes?* Søren Andersen?* Brian Tichy?* Adam Wakeman 26. Mr. Big (FREE cover) * Glenn Hughes?* Søren Andersen?* Brian Tichy?* Adam Wakeman?* Andy Fraser 27. Mistreated (DEEP PURPLE cover) / Rock Me Baby (B.B. KING cover) * Glenn Hughes?* Søren Andersen?* Brian Tichy?* Adam Wakeman?* Yngwie Malmsteen 28. Smoke On The Water (DEEP PURPLE cover) * Glenn Hughes?* Tim “Ripper” Owens?* Joe Satriani?* Yngwie Malmsteen?* Phil Campbell?* Paul Gilbert?* Doug Aldrich?* Søren Andersen?* Nicko McBrain?* Tobi Earnshaw?* Jaz Lochrie?* Chris George?* Brian Tichy?* Adam Wakeman
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