Chris Cornell is quitting Audioslave

[Friðbjörn]

- Chris Cornell is leaving rock group Audioslave, citing "irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences."
"I wish the other three members nothing but the best in all of their future endeavors," Cornell said Thursday in a statement.

An after-hours call to Audioslave's music label was not immediately returned.

Cornell, 42, a former singer and guitarist with Seattle grunge band Soundgarden, said he'll release a solo album May 1 called "Carry On." He also co-owns a restaurant in Paris, where he splits his time.

Audioslave was formed in 2001 and comprised of Cornell and three former members of Rage Against the Machine. The group recorded three albums and performed in Havana in 2005.

Meanwhile, Rage Against the Machine planned to reunite to perform at this year's Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival, which runs April 27 through 29. Tom Morello, the lead guitarist of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, has said the concert is a one-shot deal.

Source: http://www.examiner.com/a-568561~Chris_Cornell_Leaving_Audioslave.html


other sources:

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=entertainment&id=5039979

http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/news/bal-artslife-cornell0216,0,6559667.story?coll=bal-entertainment-headlines

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17184297/

 

[GraDoN]

noooooooooooooo

btw who is he?

o well not the end of the world cool that RatM is gonne do a show i like 2 or 3 of their songs

 

[Friðbjörn]

he was the singer, if that's what you meant

 

[Stllmn8j]

I never really liked the direction the band was going with Cornell as lead singer,

hopefully they'll come out with something better soon!

 

[Toxic1]

They are breaking up altogether thankfully. This is a good thing considering Audioslave (terrible band name) was one of the worst acts in rock. Their music just sucked. They were a band they got critically panned for most the part. And they got worse with each album released. As a result, the sales numbers plummeted with each album. Bad music, bad results. It was probably just healthy for them to split ways considering Rage is forming back together for some shows. I personally can't stand Chris Cornell anyways.

 

[Jeezy]

I think Chris Cornell is much better as a solo artist...

 

[Black_Angel]

Bah, he's doing this cause that James Bond theme he did as a solo artist was so popular.

 

[Chris]

Just as they were my new favourite band..lol

 

[Friðbjörn]

Bah, he's doing this cause that James Bond theme he did as a solo artist was so popular.

nah, he's done solo work in the past

 

[Commander]

i think audioslave (btw: the name is pretty nice) should look for a new singer (i'd like to see Xzibit perform with them) cause ->I<- like their music especially morellos solos.

RatM is cool but if it will be only a one night stand i think it's not worth the whole story