I am writing this today to recognize two bands which have broken up.
Soundgarden (1984 – 1997) – One of the first grunge bands, and the first to sign a major label (1989). Creating intense, and often angry experimental punk rock/metal. Personally, I do not remember many other bands that were as exciting as Soundgarden was back in their heyday. Their final album, Down on the Upside, was an incredibly dark rush of various metal styles and influenced me to write songs which will appear on my Shattered album.
Since the band broke up, Chris Cornell (vocals) had gone on to projects such as Audioslave and that wrote that one good solo album Euphoria Morning. Since this website is more about opinions, I did not care much for his other solo albums. The other band members post-band projects are less known, usually acting as session musicians on various metal releases. A great joke about the band getting together at a Cinnabon was released in The Onion August issue in 2008. More recently, the band (minus Cornell) played a few songs at a Tom Morello show.
Aereogramme (1998 – 2007) – A perplexing post-rock band from Glasgow Scotland – their myspace page reads ‘Confusing everyone and ourselves since 1998′. This band is quite difficult to categorize as any album (except their final album) will contain songs that are heavy enough to be on a metal screamo release, and soft enough to be played along with Sigur Ros music. Some people have compared Aereogramme to Matthew Good, particularly the vocal style. I am a big fan of beautiful music and I would say this band has written more beautiful songs than any other band I can think of. A Winter’s Discord, Barriers, Messenger, etc. When I found this band I felt a bit like I found a secret, and after I listened to the whole catalog I realized it was dying to be found. Have a listen to Sunday 3:52 and you will hear what I mean.
RIP