Sadly, it will seem that the scenario between Soundgarden‘s surviving members and the property of their late vocalist/guitarist Chris Cornell has as soon as once more gone off the rails. This previous April noticed the respective events announce they’d come to an settlement that will pave the best way for the discharge of at the least seven recordings Cornell had laid down, allegedly for what was to be a seventh studio album from the multi-platinum grunge legends.

Following Cornell‘s premature passing in 2017, a dispute broke out relating to the possession and designation of these tracks, resulting in years of legalities between the band’s camp and Cornell‘s property and his widow Vicky. Quite a few ugly accusations had been thrown about amid these hostilities.

Nevertheless, this previous April discovered an announcement issued by each events that indicated the problems had been resolved. It learn:

“Soundgarden and Vicky Cornell, on behalf of the Property of Chris Cornell, are completely satisfied to announce they’ve reached an amicable out of courtroom decision. The reconciliation marks a brand new partnership between the 2 events, which is able to permit Soundgarden followers around the globe to listen to the ultimate songs that the band and Chris had been engaged on.

The 2 events are united and coming collectively to propel, honor and construct upon Soundgarden‘s unbelievable legacy in addition to Chris‘s indelible mark on music historical past – as one of many biggest songwriters and vocalists of all time.”

Now, throughout a latest look on The Vinyl Information. Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron has revealed that the settlement seemingly didn’t maintain and an extra dispute has since damaged out to impede the undertaking. Cameron stated of that and the standing of these tracks:

“We’re nonetheless in the course of a dispute with the property. Every little thing is on maintain proper now. As of proper now, it doesn’t appear like it’s going to occur subsequent yr. Hopefully quickly. I’m not giving up hope.”

In keeping with previous authorized filings, the next songs and alleged writing credit assigned to them had been on the coronary heart of the dispute:

“Street Much less Traveled” (Chris Cornell/Matt Cameron)
“Orphans” (Chris Cornell/Matt Cameron)
“At Ophians Door” (Chris Cornell/Matt Cameron)
“Most cancers” (Chris Cornell)
“Forward Of The Canine” (Chris Cornell/Kim Thayil)
“Merrmas” (Chris Cornell/Ben Shepherd)
“Stone Age Thoughts” (Chris Cornell)

Early on within the authorized battle it was claimed that Vicky had been withholding the tracks from the opposite band members and would grant them entry to these works if the group agreed to sure stipulations, together with working with a most well-liked producer and extra.