NME reports that rock Supergroup Audioslave reunited onstage last night, at the Anti-Inaugural Ball in Los Angeles. The gig marked the first time the band played together since vocalist Chris Cornell exited the band in 2007.
As well as Cornell, the band is comprised of former Rage Against the Machine members Tom Morello (guitar), Brad Wilk (drums), and Tim Commerford (bass). When Cornell departed at the beginning of 2007, he cited “irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences” as his reason for leaving. You can watch footage of Audioslave playing their hit ‘Cochise’ from last night below. The band also performed their hits ‘Show me How to Live’ and ‘Like a Stone’.
The Anti-Inaugural Ball that saw Audioslave reform was organised by Prophets of Rage, which features the politically active Morello, Wilk, and Commerford, as well as members of Cypress Hill, and Public Enemy. Jackson Browne, Vic Mensah, and Jack Black also performed at last night’s event.
Ahead of the concert last night, Morello released a statement about the intentions of the Ball, saying “The Anti-Inaugural Ball is a celebration of resistance. Resistance to racism. Resistance to sexism. Resistance to homophobia. Resistance to bullying. Resistance to environmental devastation. Resistance to fascism. Resistance to Donald Trump.”
“We are staring down the barrel of a dystopian nightmare unless we act now, unless we fight back now. We intend to create ‘No Trump Zones’ across the country; in our homes, our schools, our places of work, and our concert stages. Bad Presidents make for great music. Join us as we get loud and stand together to defend our rights, our country, and our planet.”
As of yet there has been no confirmation of a permanent reunion of Audioslave, and all members are also currently busy with their respective projects, with Cornell rejoining former band Soundgarden in 2010, and the other three members being occupied with Prophets of Rage.