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Soundgarden's Mount Rushmore Songs
Ep. 283
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Jason and Paul welcome Metal Allegiance bassist and King Ultramega founder Mark Menghi back to the show to discuss their selections for tentpole Soundgarden songs -- the five songs that defined their legacy. Obviously narrowing it down to five was incredibly difficult. We also talk about the latest King Ultramega drop "The Day I Tried To Live" featuring Arch Enemy's Alissa White-Gluz on vocals and Soundgarden's Kim Thayil on guitar. It's a celebration as Soundgarden is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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