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In mid‑July By the end of July 2026, guitarist Kim Thayil said Soundgarden was working toward a Soundgarden’s long‑awaited final studio album slated for a 2027 release, aiming for album—built around eight or nine tracks that would incorporate posthumous recordings of late frontman Chris Cornell. The band highlighted Cornell vocal demos—has entered the project’s tribute intent and discussed possible touring and guest vocalists while balancing other commitments. Two weeks later, drummer final mixing stage. Drummer Matt Cameron confirmed that the group had moved into the mixing stage for an eight‑song record built around previously unreleased Cornell vocal demos. The mixing mix‑down is being overseen by longtime collaborators Terry Date and producer Joe Barresi, underway, with the surviving members Kim Thayil and bassist Ben Shepherd participating. By late July, Cameron added adding the remaining instrumental parts. The legal dispute with Cornell’s estate that stalled the material dates back to 2013‑2016, when project was settled in 2023, allowing the band exchanged demos with Cornell, recorded rehearsal performances, and incorporated Cornell’s to resume work. Cameron noted that a few guitar parts tracks still need Thayil’s attention and vocal demos. The focus now is on completing the mix and finalizing any remaining instrumentals, though no group may incorporate additional material before completion. No official release date has been set. The effort, delayed for years by a legal dispute with Cornell’s widow, seeks to present set, but the material as a respectful homage, intended progress suggests the album is close to be being finished and will serve as the band’s last studio album. offering featuring Cornell’s voice.