SOUNDGARDEN's Final Chris Cornell Album Is Now Being Mixed, Says Matt Cameron

SOUNDGARDEN's Long-Awaited Final Album With Chris Cornell Moves One Step Closer

Nearly a decade after Chris Cornell's passing, Soundgarden is getting closer to sharing the band's final recordings with its legendary frontman. According to drummer Matt Cameron, the project has officially entered the mixing stage.

The surviving members have spent years completing songs that were originally written and recorded with Cornell before his death in 2017. The material is being produced with longtime collaborator Terry Date, while acclaimed mixer Joe Barresi is handling the final mixes. The collection is expected to feature eight songs with Cornell's vocals.

The album's progress was delayed for years due to legal issues involving Cornell's estate, but those matters were resolved in 2023, allowing the band to move forward.

Speaking on the "Let There Be Talk" podcast, Cameron reflected on hearing the unfinished recordings over the years.

"I always thought there's three or four really, really strong songs."

He added that the band is eager to finally share the music with fans, while acknowledging the emotional weight behind the project.

"It sounds like Soundgarden. It's just like we're working on a Soundgarden album. We are."

As for when fans can hear it, Cameron said there is no release date yet, explaining that the priority is finishing the mixes before making any announcements.