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Soundgarden to begin recording new album

Veteran alternative rockers Soundgarden are set to hit the studio next week, beginning work on their first studio album in over fifteen years.The band's singer Chris Cornell recently gave the clearest indication of upcoming recording plans in an interview with music publication SPIN."We start recording in about a week in Seattle," Cornell stated.Although the group have not released a studio album since 1996's 'Down on the Upside', Soundgarden plan on taking their time recording album number six, with an emphasis not to rush any processes."We're putting the music first…The process of writing, recording, and being creative together is the most important thing, not meeting a deadline."

Veteran alternative rockers Soundgarden are set to hit the studio next week, beginning work on their first studio album in over fifteen years.


The band's singer Chris Cornell recently gave the clearest indication of upcoming recording plans in an interview with music publication SPIN.


"We start recording in about a week in Seattle," Cornell stated.


Although the group have not released a studio album since 1996's 'Down on the Upside', Soundgarden plan on taking their time recording album number six, with an emphasis not to rush any processes.


"We're putting the music first…The process of writing, recording, and being creative together is the most important thing, not meeting a deadline."


Fans can read the full interview here.