King Ultramega: Inside The Most Ambitious Cornell Tribute

What happens when musicians who truly LOVE Chris Cornell’s music decide to celebrate it instead of imitate it?

That’s what makes King Ultra Mega so fascinating.

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This isn’t about trying to “replace” Cornell. It’s about understanding why his music connected so deeply in the first place — and finding a new emotional angle to honor it. Metal Allegiance’s Mark Menghi talks about forming this stunning tribute and more!

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In this episode:

- Why certain Soundgarden songs were intentionally avoided- Richie Kotzen’s emotional connection to Cornell’s music- How Kim Thayil became involved- The pressure of reinterpreting iconic material- Why deep cuts mattered more than obvious hits- How the project evolved over five years

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