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

Metalsucks — "Without the results of toxicology tests, we do not know what was going on with Chris—or if any substances contributed to his demise," the family says in a statement. The post Chris Cornell’s Family Disputes Suicide Claims, Think Cornell May... more info

CNN Showbiz — Chris Cornell's widow disputed an official finding that her rocker husband died by suicide and revealed Friday that he had "taken an extra Ativan or two" shortly before he was found unresponsive. more info

Metalsucks — Also: Corey Taylor gives a touching speech about Chris Cornell. The post Watch: Stone Sour Covered Soundgarden’s “Outshined” Last Night appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Detroit Free Press — The family of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell is disputing "inferences that Chris knowingly and intentionally" killed himself.             more info

Metalsucks — "At your core you were a smart, sweet and gentle soul." The post Chris Cornell’s Audioslave Bandmate Brad Wilk (Rage Against the Machine) Posts Tribute appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

DrownedInSound — RIP Chris Cornell more info

Stereogum — Last night, Megadeth paid tribute to the late Chris Cornell by performing Soundgarden's "Outshined" at their show in Tokyo. Before launching into the song, Dave Mustaine offered up a short eulogy to the musician: "We lost one of the most beautiful vo... more info