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Matt Cameron Leaves Pearl Jam as Soundgarden Prepares New Album

7/14/2025

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After 27 unforgettable years, Matt Cameron bids farewell to Pearl Jam, thanking fans and the band for the journey. Though his reasons remain a mystery, he promises to keep creating music. In a bittersweet twist, Soundgarden gears up to finish Chris Cornell's last vocal tracks for a new album, eyeing a performance at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

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After 27 unforgettable years, Matt Cameron bids farewell to Pearl Jam, thanking fans and the band for the journey. Though his reasons remain a mystery, he promises to keep creating music. In a bittersweet twist, Soundgarden gears up to finish Chris Cornell's last vocal tracks for a new album, eyeing a performance at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.