Soundgarden Are Making A New Record

Soundgarden, my all-time favorite 90's alterna-grunge band, reunited last year. I only heard about them performing in their native Seattle, and then for Lollapalooza in Chicago. I have been patiently waiting for an NYC performance.

You never know what's gonna happen with these reunions. Pixies have been reunited and touring for years now, but they haven't attempted to make a new record, nor does it seem like they have plans to do so anytime soon. This is perhaps for the best. A reunited band does a service by allowing more and more opportunities for their fans to see them perform, but you don't want to tarnish the band's legacy by releasing music that would be considered sub-par compared to the band's canon.

Well for better or for worse, Soundgarden intend to make a new record this year.

Here's the official message from the band's website:

OUR GOAL FOR 2011 - LET'S MAKE A RECORD

OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS, WE'VE BEEN BUSY JAMMING, WRITING AND HANGING OUT TOGETHER - EXPLORING THE CREATIVE ASPECT OF BEING SOUNDGARDEN. IT FEELS GREAT. WE HAVE SOME COOL NEW SONGS THAT WE ARE GOING TO RECORD VERY SOON. THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE SUPPORT!

LOUDEST OF LOVE,

BEN, CHRIS , KIM AND MATT

Personally, I'm excited. Chris Cornell still has a one-of-a-kind amazing voice. I have faith that this band can make a quality record in 2011. Hopefully they won't let me down.

Also, please perform in NYC soon. Thanks.