Audioslave

Audioslave was an American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2001. It consisted of Chris Cornell on vocals, Tom Morello on guitar, Tim Commerford on bass, and Brad Wilk on drums. The group was a high-profile supergroup that fused Cornell’s ascerbic, melodic vocal style with Morello’s inventive guitar textures and the rhythm section from his former band Rage Against the Machine.

The quartet was created when Morello, Commerford, and Wilk connected with Chris Cornell following Soundgarden’s breakup, aiming to pursue a heavier yet more melodic rock sound. Audioslave’s music blends elements of hard rock, alternative rock, and post-grunge, characterized by strong riffs, sweeping choruses, and tight rhythm work. The band quickly gained commercial success and a wide audience with a string of radio-friendly rock tracks and high-profile tours.

Audioslave released three studio albums between 2002 and 2006. Their self-titled debut, released in 2002, produced hits such as “Cochise” and “Show Me How to Live.” Out of Exile followed in 2005, featuring singles like “Be Yourself” and “Your Time Has Come.” Revelations arrived in 2006, with tracks including “Original Fire” and “One and the Same.” The albums achieved strong chart performance and multi-platinum sales, establishing Audioslave as a prominent act in the 2000s rock scene.

In 2007, the band disbanded after Cornell left to focus on other projects. The remaining members continued with separate endeavors, and Audioslave’s legacy endures in their influential blend of Cornell’s vocal style with Morello’s guitar and the RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE rhythm section.