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Ex-Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron confirms career status

Former Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron has confirmed he is "still an active musician", despite his departure from the band after "27 fantastic years".

BANG Premier · Jul 15, 2025

"Please stop sending me messages telling me to contact their management": Don’t expect Pearl Jam’s Dave Abbruzzese to get back with the band any time soon

Following the departure of drummer Matt Cameron, fans have already begun barking up the wrong tree for his replacement

MusicRadar · Jul 9, 2025

Matt Cameron Leaves Pearl Jam: Future Plans, Who Will Replace Him, What We Know So Far

Matt Cameron has officially left Pearl Jam after 27 years. The long-time drummer opened up about his decision, while the band paid tribute to his legacy. Here's what we know.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8, 2025

Pearl Jam lose ‘deeply important’ member after 27 years

The band called Matt Cameron a ‘singular and true powerhouse of a musician and drummer’

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

"After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser": Matt Cameron leaves Pearl Jam

Grunge drumming star leaves behind 'a lifetime, one filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter'

MusicRadar · Jul 7, 2025

"There was something about the way he carried himself. He quite clearly was going to shine": The early years of Soundgarden's Chris Cornell

As Soundgarden broke out of the Seattle scene, Chris Cornell stood apartfrom his peers: a rock god among grunge’s iconoclasts

Metal Hammer · Jul 3, 2025

A new Soundgarden album featuring late frontman Chris Cornell could see the light of day

Soundgarden bassist Ben Shepherd says there is an album featuring Chris Cornell that is "yet to be named".

BANG Premier · May 19, 2025

“I have pride for what I did and I want to see that come out”: Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil wants to release final recordings featuring Chris Cornell

The band and the estate of late frontman Cornell have had legal disputes over the potential release of posthumous music

Metal Hammer · May 7, 2025

“It was my own personal hell”: the story of Pearl Jam’s most difficult record as it turns 25

The Seattle rockers’ trickiest album was fraught with writer’s block and drug addiction and it’s not one guitarist Stone Gossard is in a hurry to listen to again.

Louder · May 5, 2025

“I came from a subculture of rock that didn’t quite get what all the fuss is about.” Soundgarden's Kim Thayil originally didn't see the point of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, but says Chris Cornell would be “stoked” about Soundgarden being inducted

Soundgarden will be inducted into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame in November, and they couldn't be happier about the honour

Metal Hammer · Apr 29, 2025