411 Mania — Much like Megadeth did last night, Stone Sour paid tribute to Chris Cornell during a concert at the Rock on the Range Kick-Off Party at[.........] more info

Stereogum — The Detroit News has obtained a police report detailing the hours before and after Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell’s death early Thursday morning. According to the report, Cornell’s bodyguard, Martin Kirsten, found the singer unresponsive on his... more info

Stereogum — My favorite footnote about Soundgarden is that producer Michael Beinhorn reportedly had Chris Cornell listen to Frank Sinatra before recording "Black Hole Sun," which was indirectly followed years later by a Paul Anka cover of the generation-defining... more info

Dlisted — Shortly after, the world found out that Chris Cornell joined the ultimate grunge band in the sky with Kurt Cobain, Scott Weiland and Layne Staley, the medical examiner ruled his death a suicide and said that he hung himself. Chris’ wife Vicky Kara... more info

Stereogum — Since new Chris Cornell's death broke early yesterday morning, friends and bandmates have begun to pay tribute. Now remembrances from his peers in the world-conquering '90s grunge scene are beginning to speak up. … more info

Stereogum — Since the sudden and shocking passing of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell two nights ago, scores of artists have come out to speak of their appreciation for the man, and a few have been brave enough to cover his songs. We've posted video of Heart's... more info

Stereogum — After the news of Chris Cornell’s tragic passing broke yesterday morning, tributes and remembrances steadily appeared throughout the day. Whatever angle they took, almost all of them noted things that were core to Cornell as an artist. His voice, o... more info

Metal Injection — "I know that he loved our children and he would not hurt them by intentionally taking his own life." The post Chris Cornell's Family Is Disputing Medical Examiner's Claim Cornell Killed Himself appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

KEXP Seattle — Every Saturday night, Audioasis host DJ Sharlese showcases exclusively local music on KEXP from 6-9 p.m. With the heartbreaking news of Chris Cornell’s death comes a blow to the local music scene. It’s something Sharlese knows well both as an exp... more info

Stereogum — I keep going back to the last time I saw Chris Cornell. In light of yesterday's news, it's the only comfort I can find. … more info