Overview
- Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, and Ben Shepherd, the surviving members of Soundgarden, reunited under the name Nudedragons for a six-song set at Seattle's Showbox on December 14, 2024.
- Seattle-based singer Shaina Shepherd joined the band, delivering powerful vocals in tribute to late frontman Chris Cornell, who passed away in 2017.
- The setlist featured Soundgarden classics like 'Hunted Down,' 'Outshined,' and 'Beyond the Wheel,' as well as a cover of MC5's 'Kick Out the Jams.'
- Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan joined the performance for the final two songs, including 'Kickstand' from Soundgarden's iconic album 'Superunknown.'
- The SMooCH benefit concert raised more than $2.2 million for Seattle Children's Hospital, continuing the event's tradition of supporting families with uncompensated medical care.