Soundgarden split in 1997, but former frontman Chris Cornell recently gave hope to fans by admitting he would “never count out”  the idea of a reunion. Now Chris Cornell lead singer has confirmed the rockers, including guitarist Kim Thayil, bassist Ben Shepherd and drummer Matt Cameron, are back together and planning a series of concerts. All four members attended a Pearl Jam show in Los Angeles in October when Chris Cornell briefly reunited the grunge supergroup Temple of the Dog, and plans for a Soundgarden reunion are said to have taken shape shortly afterwards.