Soundgarden

Back in April 1990, when Soundgarden graced the Philipshalle stage in Düsseldorf, they were riding high on the wave of their album *Louder Than Love*, which had dropped just months prior, in September 1989. This album, their first to be released on a major label, marked a significant leap in their career, showcasing heavier riffs and Chris Cornell's powerful vocal range, which would later become a signature of the grunge era. Notably, it was also during this period that Soundgarden was starting to carve out their own space within the burgeoning Seattle music scene, blending hard rock with a dose of punk attitude. The live performance of "Hands All Over," which you can catch in the video, is a raw testament to their energetic presence and the passion they poured into their music at the time. It’s fascinating to think how this moment contributed to shaping their legacy, paving the way for the massive success that was to come with their next album, *Badmotorfinger*, released just a year later. The energy in that Düsseldorf show truly encapsulates the exhilarating ascent of a band on the brink of greatness.

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