Lzzy Hale, Matt Cameron, and Joe Hottinger have joined the King Ultramega tribute project with a cover of Soundgarden's 'Birth Ritual,' while Kim Thayil reflects on completing the band's final album with Chris Cornell, describing the process as highly unconventional. Soundgarden also announced the release of a new album in 2027, marking a continued legacy following the anniversary of Chris Cornell's birth and tributes from artists like the late Chester Bennington and Buzz Osborne.