Huge 90s band spark rumours they’re reuniting as they share new photo seven years after death of frontman
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THE surviving members of iconic rock band Soundgarden have sparked reunion hopes after performing together at a charity fundraiser. Guitarist Kim Thayil, bassist Ben Shepherd, and drummer Matt Cameron, reunited under the moniker Nudedragons - an anagram of Soundgarden - for the charity event in Seattle.
![[The surviving members of Soundgarden reunited for a gig with Duff McKagan from Guns n Roses]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NINTCHDBPICT000958180016.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The performance, part of the annual Smooch benefit concert supporting Seattle Children’s Hospital, featured a six-song set with Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, and vocalist Shaina Shepherd filling in for late frontman Chris Cornell. The setlist included tracks like Hunted Down, Outshined, Flower, and Beyond the Wheel, with McKagan joining for Kickstand and a rendition of MC5’s Kick Out the Jams.
![[Soundgarden with Kim Thayil, Jason Everman, and Matt Cameron; with Chris Cornell crouching front, pictured in 1990]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/group-portrait-members-rock-band-839824934.jpg?strip=all&w=952)
This marks the first time the trio has performed together since 2021, sparking speculation about a potential full-scale reunion. In April 2023, Soundgarden reached an agreement to release seven unreleased tracks featuring Cornell’s vocals. However, no official release date has been announced.
![[The Black Hole Sun rockers suffered a tragedy when Chris died in 2017]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/soundgarden-handout-record-label-535002.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
While the recent charity performance has fueled reunion rumours, the band has not confirmed any plans for future projects or tours. The band shared a photo with fans through a heartfelt post on social media. The image shows the surviving members standing together, signaling a moment of unity for both them and their fans.
![[Chris Cornell died in 2017. His body was found just after what would be his final performance with his band]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/nintchdbpict000325047900.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
