11 best audioslaves

Audioslave was a rock supergroup formed in 2001, and while their music is more closely associated with rock than metal, they did incorporate elements of hard rock and alternative rock into their sound. The band was notable for its lineup, which featured members of two iconic 1990s rock bands: Chris Cornell, the former lead vocalist of Soundgarden, and the instrumental trio from Rage Against the Machine – Tom Morello (guitar), Tim Commerford (bass), and Brad Wilk (drums).

Here are some key points about Audioslave:

  1. Formation: Audioslave was formed after the dissolution of Rage Against the Machine and a brief hiatus for Chris Cornell following the end of Soundgarden. The band's formation marked a unique fusion of Cornell's powerful vocals with the distinctive guitar work of Tom Morello.

  2. Musical Style: Audioslave's music was characterized by its blend of hard rock, alternative rock, and elements of funk and metal. Chris Cornell's distinctive voice and Tom Morello's innovative guitar playing were central to the band's sound.

  3. Debut Album: The band's self-titled debut album, "Audioslave," was released in 2002.It included hit singles like "Cochise" and "Like a Stone" and received critical acclaim. The album showcased the band's ability to create a fresh sound while drawing on the strengths of their previous bands.

  4. Subsequent Albums: Audioslave released two more albums, "Out of Exile" in 2005 and "Revelations" in 2006. These albums also featured hit singles like "Be Yourself" and "Original Fire."

  5. Success and Impact: Audioslave achieved commercial success and gained a dedicated fan base during their existence. Their albums sold well, and they were known for their energetic live performances.

  6. Breakup: Despite their success, Audioslave disbanded in 2007 due to creative differences and tensions within the band. Following the breakup, Chris Cornell returned to his solo career, and the Rage Against the Machine members reunited with Zack de la Rocha.

  7. Legacy: Audioslave left a lasting legacy in the world of rock music, as their music continued to be celebrated by fans of both Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine. Their unique blend of rock styles and the powerful vocals of Chris Cornell make them a notable chapter in the history of rock.

While Audioslave's music is not typically categorized as metal, their blend of rock genres, the iconic status of their members, and their impact on the rock music scene have made them a significant and memorable band in the early 2000s.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best audioslaves on the market
  

Audioslave

Legacy

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Format : LP 180 gram / Sleeve : Gatefold.

Revelations

Legacy

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Out Of Exile

Import

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2005 album from ex-members of Rage Against The Machine with Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) on vocals.



Tracklisting:

1. Your Time Has Come

2. Out of Exile

3. Be Yourself

4. Doesn’t Remind Me

5. Drown Me Slowly

6. Heaven’s Dead

7. The Worm

8. Man or Animal

9. Yesterday to Tomorrow

10. Dandelion

11. #1 Zero

12. The Curse

Audioslave (Gold Series)

Sony Music

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Limited edition 'Gold Disc' pressing from Sony Australia's 'Classic Album' range.

Out Of Exile

Umgd/Interscope

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The follow-up to Audioslave's self-titled 2002 debut features the single "Be Yourself. Recorded with producer Rick Rubin, who also helmed their debut CD. Among the other songs slated for inclusion are: "Doesn't Remind Me", "Out of Exile", "The Curse", "#1 Zero" and "Your Time Has Come". Interscope. 2005.

In what was widely predicted to be a short-lived supergroup/side-project, Audioslave has instead gratifyingly yielded a bonafide band. The follow-up to their promising, if not quite artistically congealed '02 debut finds singer/songwriter Chris Cornell contributing a slate of songs that would have done his former Soundgarden proud, while guitarist Tom Morello and his former Rage Against the Machine bandmates cast them in a focused rhythmic groove that suggests that the old school can still yield a timely lesson or two. Cornell's best songs may still lurk in the shadows (the funeral hypno-blues of "Heaven's Dead," the martial metal of antiwar opener "Your Time Has Come," "The Worm" as anthem for self-loathing), yet they're now brightened with such surprisingly sunny fare as "Dandelion," "Doesn't Remind Me"'s charged, existentialist daydream and even a hook-rich, dangerously optimistic back-to-the-future power ballad in "Be Yourself." Morello's work on the title track and elsewhere is a study in taste and less-is-more efficiency, a telling hint of how forcefully these iconic '90s stars have sublimated their egos as their new music has blossomed; who said there are no second acts in American (rock) lives? --Jerry McCulley

Audioslave: Complete Studio Album Discography - 3 CDs (Self Titled / Out of Exile / Revelations) + Bonus Art Card

Generic

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Albums Included:



Audioslave (2002)

Out of Exile (2005)

Revelations (2006)





Songs Included:



Cochise

Show Me How To Live

Gasoline

What You Are

Like A Stone

Set It Off

Shadow on the Sun

I Am the Highway

Exploder

Hypnotize

Bring Em Back Alive

Light My Way

Getaway Car

The Last Remaining Light

Your Time Has Come

Out of Exile

Be Yourself

Doesn't Remind Me

Drown Me Slowly

Heaven's Dead

The Worm

Man or Animal

Yesterday to Tomorrow

Dandelion

#1 Zero

The Curse

Revelations

One and the Same

Sound of a Gun

Until We Fall

Original Fire

Broken City

Somedays

Shape of Things to Come

Jewel of the Summertime

Wide Awake

Nothing Left to Say But Goodbye

Moth

Audioslave - Revelations - Audioslave 2 CD Album Bundling

Various Labels

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This is a bundling of two Audiolave cds. Including the album cd Audioslave and Revelations.

Audioslave: Live in Cuba (with Bonus CD)

Sony

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Special Edition comes with a bonus CD.

Revelations: Audioslave Best Buy Exclusive

Best Buy

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Limited Edtion packaged in slipsleeve cover features Exclusive Unreleased Film. 16 minute NTSC All Region DVD contains interview and performance footage. The Band share their inspirations and thoughts on the writing and recording process. Directed by Danny Clinch. CD TRACK LISTING: 1.Revelations 2.One And The Same 3.Sound Of A Gun 4.Until We Fall 5.Original Fire 6.Broken City 7.Somedays 8.Shape Of Things To Come 9.Jewel Of The Summertime 10.Wide Awake 11.Nothing Left To Say But Goodbye 12.Moth

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Audioslave (Ogv) [Vinyl]

Sony Music Canada Inc.

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Import-only double 180gm vinyl LP pressing of this 2002 debut album from formed by Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell plus three-fourths of Rage Against the Machine. Debut single 'Cochise' was a worldwide smash and the second single 'Like a Stone' even topped that! The album was certified Gold in the USA within a month after it's release.

The Hultsfred Festival

Sutra

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Formed in Los Angeles in 2001, four-piece Audioslave consisted of Soundgarden lead singer/guitarist Chris Cornell, with Rage Against the Machine members Tom Morello (lead guitar), Tim Commerford (bass), and Brad Wilk (drums). Initially seen merely as a hybrid of the two groups whose members made up the new act, soon they had established a separate identity. Their self-titled debut came out in November 2002 and went on to be certified a triple platinum seller. The band toured extensively worldwide in 2003, gaining positive reviews for their live performances, including, notably, at the revived Lollapalooza tour. Their shows on the tour were so well received by readers of Metal Edge that they won the magazine's 2003 Readers' Choice Award for Favourite Lollapalooza Band . In June 2003 they played at the Hultsfred Festival in Sweden where they put on a quite stunning show which was recorded for local FM Radio Transmission. Featuring tracks from their first record, plus a few rarities and a fine selection of cover versions - including The Clash s White Riot and The White Stripes Seven Nation Army - the audience were left screaming for more. Previously unreleased this CD now features this incredible performance in its entirety. Tracklist: 1. Light My Way 4:57 2. Set It Off 4:26 3. Exploder 4:05 4. Gasoline 5:21 5. Super Stupid 4:14 6. Hypnotize 4:00 7. Show Me How To Live 6:07 8. White Riot 2:12 9. Shadow On The Sun 7:10 10. Techno Ted 4:35 11. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding 7:55 12. I Am The Highway 5:32 13. Seven Nation Army 4:18 14. Cochise 5:16

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