# Soundgarden final album production > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/soundgarden-final-album-production > Updated: 2026-07-31T05:40:22.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3. By the end of July 2026, Soundgarden’s long‑awaited final album—built around eight posthumous Chris Cornell vocal demos—has entered the final mixing stage. Drummer Matt Cameron confirmed that the mix‑down is underway, with the surviving members Kim Thayil and Ben Shepherd adding the remaining instrumental parts. The legal dispute with Cornell’s estate that stalled the project was settled in 2023, allowing the band to resume work. Cameron noted that a few guitar tracks still need Thayil’s attention and the group may incorporate additional material before completion. No official release date has been set, but the progress suggests the album is close to being finished and will serve as the band’s last studio offering featuring Cornell’s voice. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Soundgarden Nears Release of Final Album Featuring Chris Cornell Soundgarden’s final album with Chris Cornell is in the mixing stage after a legal dispute was resolved, with eight vocal tracks and no set release date. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundgarden-nears-release-of-final-album-featuring-chris-cornell ### 2026-07-28: Soundgarden's Final Album with Chris Cornell Enters Mixing Phase Soundgarden’s final album with Chris Cornell’s vocals is now being mixed; eight tracks built from 2013‑16 demos, with no release date yet. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundgarden-begins-mixing-final-posthumous-album-featuring-chris-cornell-vocals ### 2026-07-14: Soundgarden aims to release final album in 2027 Soundgarden plans to release its final album featuring Chris Cornell recordings in 2027, with eight‑nine tracks and possible touring, says guitarist Kim Thayil. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soundgarden-aims-to-release-final-album-in-2027 --- Cite as: Soundgarden final album production. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/soundgarden-final-album-production