Seattle, July 15 -- American metal/rock giants Soundgarden opening up about their inability to play in Black Sabbath's farewell 'Back To The Beginning' concert in Birmingham, have said they were "super bummed" about not being able to play despite the invite.
They congratulated the English metal pioneers for a grand sendoff, stating that while their "greatness has echoed in others", the "crown" will always be theirs.
In a statement on their social media, members Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd and Matt Cameron, paid a long and passion filled tribute to the band, and revealed that they had been invited to play at the show, directed by Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello, but were unable to attend due to scheduling tour c...