Kim Thayil, guitarist of Soundgarden, is reflecting on the band's legacy and the final stages of completing their unreleased album with Chris Cornell, while also discussing his upcoming memoir that delves into his career, the band's role in shaping grunge, and his grief over Cornell's death. He has shared insights into the music that influenced him in the 1980s, including early Metallica, Exodus, and Metal Church, and emphasized the importance of honoring Cornell's memory through the album's completion. The surviving members are finalizing the record as a tribute to their late bandmate and collaborator.