LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chris Cornell is leaving rock group Audioslave, citing "irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences."
"I wish the other three members nothing but the best in all of their future endeavors," Cornell said Thursday in a statement.
An after-hours call to Audioslave's music label was not immediately returned.
Cornell, 42, a former singer and guitarist with Seattle grunge band Soundgarden, said he'll release a solo album May 1 called "Carry On." He also co-owns a restaurant in Paris, where he splits his time.
Audioslave was formed in 2001 and comprised of Cornell and three former members of Rage Against the Machine. The group recorded three albums and performed in Havana in 2005.
Meanwhile, Rage Against the Machine planned to reunite to perform at this year's Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival, which runs April 27 through 29. Tom Morello, the lead guitarist of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, has said the concert is a one-shot deal.
Full Version: Chris Cornell to Leave Audioslave
QUOTE (Heather @ Feb 16 2007, 09:09 AM) 
But NO Darcy or James. This is Billy, Jimmy, and whatever 2 other stiffs they can find. Ladies and gentlemen ZWAN!!!!
So long as it's Billy I don't care. 
Zwan sucked, and the Pumpkins aren't the same without James and D'arcy.
As for Audioslave, I AM GLAD. That band was more about churning out regurgitated top 40 hits than anything else. Chris Cornell will do fine on his own (Euphoria Morning is a great album) but I would love to see him rejoin Soundgarden.
A reuinited (and refreshed) Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine would be awesome.
As for Audioslave, I AM GLAD. That band was more about churning out regurgitated top 40 hits than anything else. Chris Cornell will do fine on his own (Euphoria Morning is a great album) but I would love to see him rejoin Soundgarden.
A reuinited (and refreshed) Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine would be awesome.
QUOTE (coma @ Feb 16 2007, 09:22 AM)
Zwan sucked, and the Pumpkins aren't the same without James and D'arcy.
As for Audioslave, I AM GLAD. That band was more about churning out regurgitated top 40 hits than anything else. Chris Cornell will do fine on his own (Euphoria Morning is a great album) but I would love to see him rejoin Soundgarden.
A reuinited (and refreshed) Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine would be awesome.
As for Audioslave, I AM GLAD. That band was more about churning out regurgitated top 40 hits than anything else. Chris Cornell will do fine on his own (Euphoria Morning is a great album) but I would love to see him rejoin Soundgarden.
A reuinited (and refreshed) Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine would be awesome.
Also a hell of a tour! RATM and Soundgarden together. I'd buy tix to that!
QUOTE (samy0 @ Feb 16 2007, 09:50 AM)
QUOTE (coma @ Feb 16 2007, 09:22 AM)
Zwan sucked, and the Pumpkins aren't the same without James and D'arcy.
As for Audioslave, I AM GLAD. That band was more about churning out regurgitated top 40 hits than anything else. Chris Cornell will do fine on his own (Euphoria Morning is a great album) but I would love to see him rejoin Soundgarden.
A reuinited (and refreshed) Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine would be awesome.
As for Audioslave, I AM GLAD. That band was more about churning out regurgitated top 40 hits than anything else. Chris Cornell will do fine on his own (Euphoria Morning is a great album) but I would love to see him rejoin Soundgarden.
A reuinited (and refreshed) Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine would be awesome.
Also a hell of a tour! RATM and Soundgarden together. I'd buy tix to that!
have they scheduled a hagerstown date yet?
QUOTE (City Park Dad @ Feb 16 2007, 09:51 AM)
QUOTE (samy0 @ Feb 16 2007, 09:50 AM)
QUOTE (coma @ Feb 16 2007, 09:22 AM)
Zwan sucked, and the Pumpkins aren't the same without James and D'arcy.
As for Audioslave, I AM GLAD. That band was more about churning out regurgitated top 40 hits than anything else. Chris Cornell will do fine on his own (Euphoria Morning is a great album) but I would love to see him rejoin Soundgarden.
A reuinited (and refreshed) Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine would be awesome.
As for Audioslave, I AM GLAD. That band was more about churning out regurgitated top 40 hits than anything else. Chris Cornell will do fine on his own (Euphoria Morning is a great album) but I would love to see him rejoin Soundgarden.
A reuinited (and refreshed) Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine would be awesome.
Also a hell of a tour! RATM and Soundgarden together. I'd buy tix to that!
have they scheduled a hagerstown date yet?
Port city Java- be there or be square
Band practice will be held in my shed if anyone is interested
If I can ever sell all the crap in my garage, they can come practice in there!Hey, wonder if they'd even consider WV...
I got this alert yesterday. Was hoping one would be sent out not long after about Soundgarden reuniting...
Blackhole sun, won't you come...
Blackhole sun, won't you come...
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