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King Ultramega Honors Chris Cornell with Charity Cover

10/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

King Ultramega released a new cover of "Say Hello 2 Heaven" by Temple of the Dog to honor Chris Cornell.
The recording features Richie Kotzen on vocals and guitar, joined by Charlie Benante on drums.
Mark Menghi, the band's mastermind, notes the track's emotional depth and tribute to Andrew Wood, who died over 30 years ago.
Proceeds from the cover will support MusiCares, which provides mental health and addiction recovery services in the music community.

History

Historical Context

Andrew Wood, lead singer of Mother Love Bone, died from a heroin overdose on March 19, 1990, profoundly impacting the Seattle music scene. His friend Chris Cornell formed Temple of the Dog in 1990 to honor Wood, releasing their self-titled album in 1991. The band's legacy continues, with recent tributes highlighting ongoing struggles with addiction and support for mental health initiatives like MusiCares.

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Story summary

King Ultramega released a new cover of "Say Hello 2 Heaven" by Temple of the Dog to honor Chris Cornell.
The recording features Richie Kotzen on vocals and guitar, joined by Charlie Benante on drums.
Mark Menghi, the band's mastermind, notes the track's emotional depth and tribute to Andrew Wood, who died over 30 years ago.
Proceeds from the cover will support MusiCares, which provides mental health and addiction recovery services in the music community.

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