Soundgarden are to reform after a twelve year hiatus. Frontman Chris Cornell announced the news via a twitter post on New Year's Day.
No details of the reunion have yet been announced, though the official Soundgarden website now reads "The twelve year break is over and school is back in session".
There is speculation as to whether drummer Matt Cameron will be able to tour with the band, as he has prior touring commitments with Pearl Jam, who he has been the permanent drummer with since 1998. If he is involved, it will be the first time that the four members of the band, Cornell, Cameron, guitarist Kim Thayil and bassist Ben Shepherd will have played together since the band split in 1997.