Tipping Point winner exposes what Ben Shephard is really like when cameras stop rolling The presenter, 51, has hosted the popular ITV quiz show since 2012 Evening Standard · Jul 28
As the UK and Europe battle deadly wildfires, what lessons can Australia offer? Knowledge learned over more than a century in Australia is being tested by worsening fires. It’s a familiar narrative around the world The Guardian - AU · Jul 17
“Once again, Chris wanted to save Soundgarden. We all knew there was unhappiness”: Sleep’s new guitarist was once nearly drafted into Soundgarden In his new memoir, Kim Thayil reveals that Chris Cornell wanted Bubba Dupree to join Soundgarden before they split up in the late ’90s Guitar World · Jun 24
‘We were going off the cliff’: Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil on inventing grunge – and losing Chris Cornell and Kurt Cobain As he publishes a memoir, the pioneering guitarist talks about rejecting spandex and hair metal, his fears for breakthrough hit Black Hole Sun – and completing nine unfinished Soundgarden songs The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
"Kim, I’m reading a lot of weird s**t on the internet. Somebody posted ‘RIP: Chris Cornell’ on my Facebook page.” Soundgarden's Kim Thayil reveals how he learned the devastating news of Chris Cornell's death "I didn’t see it coming... I feel like I let Chris down" Metal Hammer · May 29
"It's important for the legacy of Chris Cornell. It is doing right by our partner and friend." Kim Thayil says the surviving members of Soundgarden are putting the finishing touches to unreleased material featuring the late vocalist The Soundgarden guitarist says some of the demos have been around for 15 years Metal Hammer · May 25
“My tech said, ‘This bass looks tiny on you.’ I lowered the strap so it would look cooler. You have to throw your whole body into it”: Bought from grunge icons and stolen before Soundgarden reunited – the story of Ben Shepherd’s 1972 Fender Jazz Bass Shepherd was robbed of all his music gear in 2008 just as he was about to mix his first solo album Guitar World · Feb 21
"There was a lot of tension throughout. I’m surprised they didn‘t fire me early on!" Producer Michael Beinhorn reflects on the "difficult" challenges he faced recording Soundgarden masterpiece Superunknown, and how Frank Sinatra helped The making of Soundgarden's fourth album was no picnic for the Seattle band Metal Hammer · Jan 21
“After the show, they handed me what is to this day one of my most prized possessions”: Jim Carrey remembers Chris Cornell and Soundgarden’s generous guitar gift as he inducts them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Soundgarden played on the night with Mike McCready and Jerry Cantrell, while Olivia Rodrigo honored The White Stripes, the Tedeschi Trucks Band covered The Beatles, and Flea performed with Stevie Wonder Guitar World · Nov 10, 2025
Chris Cornell’s daughter sings an emotional Fell On Black Days as Soundgarden are inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame The Seattle grunge pioneers were inducted into the Hall Of Fame by Jim Carrey Louder · Nov 9, 2025
“The night before we left for the tour, I knew that something bad was going to happen”: Soundgarden bassist Ben Shepherd reveals his fears surrounding Chris Cornell’s final tour – and names the producer of the band’s new album Shepherd has opened up about Cornell’s death, and confirmed a familiar face has returned to help the group for their next outing Guitar World · Nov 5, 2025
“I was having some issues with three-hour shows and constant touring and stuff": Matt Cameron explains why he left Pearl Jam and insists that the final Soundgarden album is coming... but not yet It'll have to wait until after the band's induction into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame at least MusicRadar · Sep 17, 2025
Cat Deeley says she had a ‘lovely summer’ in first This Morning episode since divorce news Presenter announced the end of her 13-year marriage to Patrick Kielty in July The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025
Chris Cornell's pals create tribute supergroup King Ultramega Chris Cornell's friends have created a tribute supergroup called King Ultramega to release covers of his songs to raise money for charity. BANG Premier · Jul 21, 2025
Metal Hammer · Jul 3, 2025 "There was something about the way he carried himself. He quite clearly was going to shine": The early years of Soundgarden's Chris Cornell As Soundgarden broke out of the Seattle scene, Chris Cornell stood apartfrom his peers: a rock god among grunge’s iconoclasts
BANG Premier · May 19, 2025 A new Soundgarden album featuring late frontman Chris Cornell could see the light of day Soundgarden bassist Ben Shepherd says there is an album featuring Chris Cornell that is "yet to be named".
Metal Hammer · May 7, 2025 “I have pride for what I did and I want to see that come out”: Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil wants to release final recordings featuring Chris Cornell The band and the estate of late frontman Cornell have had legal disputes over the potential release of posthumous music
Metal Hammer · Apr 29, 2025 “I came from a subculture of rock that didn’t quite get what all the fuss is about.” Soundgarden's Kim Thayil originally didn't see the point of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, but says Chris Cornell would be “stoked” about Soundgarden being inducted Soundgarden will be inducted into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame in November, and they couldn't be happier about the honour
Louder · Apr 19, 2025 “I had a massive animosity towards those fans”: Soundgarden’s manager thought it would be a great idea for them to support Guns N’ Roses, the band disagreed The grunge legends opened up for Axl & co. on the Use Your Illusion tour and came out of it with a lesson in how not to act on the road
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025 Rwanda’s evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid to put pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its support
Louder · Jan 13, 2025 "Haters gonna hate while I live my dream." Seattle R&B/Soul singer Shaina Shepherd responds to hot takes on her one-off performance fronting Soundgarden If you have an opinion on last month's Nudedragons show in Seattle, Shaina Shepherd doesn't want to hear it, thanks
Guitar World · Dec 16, 2024 Soundgarden’s surviving members reunite for charity set – with the help of Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Operating under the ‘Nudedragons’ name for the first time in 14 years, Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil and Ben Shepherd performed six songs for the 2024 SMooCH benefit concert
Metal Hammer · Dec 15, 2024 Watch surviving members of Soundgarden reunite onstage in Seattle Billed as Nudedragons, the Soundgarden trio were joined onstage by singer Shaina Shepherd and Duff McKagan
Metal Hammer · Dec 4, 2024 Soundgarden's surviving members are reuniting for a show in Seattle Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd and Matt Cameron will reunite onstage at a benefit for Seattle Children’s Hospital
Metal Hammer · Nov 9, 2024 “I wanted to be in a band that would appeal to younger musicians like Pink Floyd or the Ramones did to me. That’s the pinnacle of our success”: How Soundgarden returned from the wilderness with King Animal Soundgarden’s 2012 comeback album King Animal was their first in 16 years –and it found the grunge pioneers finally comfortable with their legacy