Lzzy Hale: “I feel like I’m always learning something from Chris. Every few years I’ll discover something deeper in his lyrics, or higher in his range. But there is an authenticity that comes with Chris that can’t be taught or trained for. I believe every word he writes. I’m inspired by his control over his animalistic vocal range, and his poetry, but also how honestly he sings.”

Mark Menghi: “If you listen to the OG version of ‘Loud Love’, Chris’ vocals are just absolute insanity and who better than Lzzy to tackle this? Lzzy has complete vocal dominance, carries such a strong presence and quite frankly is one of the best vocalists in modern rock today. It was very important to me to keep this particular song as old school as possible. I wanted to catch the warmth, vibe and feel of the original track which meant (to me) recording to tape, in the same room together and live. Imagine that? A world where you record with other humans in the same room and in analog no less! Reel-to-reel tape recording is a lost art form and was very excited to go back to the recording days of the past for this track.”

Alex Skolnick: “For the most part, Mark and I have recorded originals in Metal Allegiance, songs that started with a blank page. This time we had a solid road map. In the past, once we had drum tracks, it didn’t matter which of us followed up or whether we tracked separately or simultaneously. This time, we were very dependent on capturing a live performance together in the studio, which was a fun challenge. This tune seemed to require the bass and guitar being locked in while going to tape, I think it’s probably true of most of the Soundgarden catalogue.”

Dave Krusen: “Seattle was a very turbulent place in the late 80s / early 90s and I think the best thing to come out of it was all the great music. I was a huge Soundgarden fan. I got to meet Chris and Matt when we (Pearl Jam) were working on 10 and they were working on Temple Of the Dog. It was a huge thrill for me. The fact that I was asked to be a part of this King Ultramega record was a huge honor. I was very intimidated to try and tackle the drum parts in ‘Loud Love’, but the guys I was recording with made it no pressure and a lot of fun.”

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Song: Loud Love
Artist: Soundgarden
Album: Louder Than Love

“Loud Love” Lineup is

Vocals: Lzzy Hale (Halestorm)
Guitars: Alex Skolnick (Testament / Metal Allegiance)
Bass: Mark Menghi
Drums: Dave Krusen (Pearl Jam)

Mixed by Josh Wilbur
Produced by Mark Menghi
Video by Tom Flynn

Original music by Chris Cornell
Original lyrics by Chris Cornell
Published by: You Make Me Sick I Make Music (Hipgnosis)

Lyrics:

There’s no time to keep it low
I’ve been deaf now I want noise
You stay down
But I won’t be quiet
I’ll hammer on until you fight
Loud love
Loud love
Loud love
Loud love
I’ll hammer on until you fight
If you’ve got some time to kill
Slow resistance wins the war
Well I know
But that’s no way to go
You can’t resist the louder pull
Loud love
Loud love
Loud love
Loud love
You can’t resist the louder pull, yeah

Well that’s right
I want something to explode
I’ve been deaf now I want noise
Loud love
Loud love
Loud love
Loud love, love yeah

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