Guardian Music — Glastonbury might not be happening this year, but there are plenty big fests not to be missedBeach Break LiveWhen 14-18 JuneWhere Pembrey Country Park, CarmarthenshireWhat A late spring break-style party for UK students with a mix of top dance, urban... more info

ContactMusic — Soundgarden never intended to reunite The group recently got back together after splitting 16 years ago and frontman Chris Cornell admits the reunion only came about when they held meetings to discuss ways of reconnecting with their fans online... more info

Guardian Music — The reissue of Sleep's Dopesmoker shows musicians with the nerve to really stretch a song and take listeners on a journeyThe three-minute pop song is an undeniable design classic: short enough to fit on one side of a 7in, long enough to turn a repeat... more info

Gigwise — Chris Cornell reveals recording is complete for first release in 16 years more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Coldplay, Incubus, Soundgarden and more define a rock aesthetic. What exactly does a rock band need -- and in what quantity -- to distinguish itself in today's exuberantly eclectic pop landscape? Along with branded beach balls and remembrances of Ada... more info

Perez Hilton — It's only appropriate that '90's grunge-rockers Soundgarden are featured on The Avengers soundtrack; Chris Cornell recently did his own avenging on behalf of a verbally-abused Alaskan Airlines passenger! We are LOVING Soundgarden's first entirely new... more info

Chorus.fm — *Soundgarden* (http://www.soundgardenworld.com/)'s video for "Live To Rise" can be seen in the replies. And, yes, The Avengers comes out tomorrow. more info

Metalsucks — I live in a complete movie void that is a constant source of amusement for my friends. I hear that there is a pretty big movie called The Avengers that’s coming out tomorrow, and it’s based on a Marvel comic book. I know this not from the TV co... more info

Metal Injection — Congratualtions to Soundgarden for finally cashing in and being the lead single on a mega summer blockbuster superhero flick. Their new video for the track "Live to Rise," their first new song in forever, serves as a giant advertisement for the Aveng... more info

E! Online — Soundgarden's comeback sounds smashing, courtesy of the Hulk & Co. The grunge rockers have unleashed the official music video for "Live To Rise," which is featured in The... more info