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Chris Cornell to Leave Audioslave

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chris Cornell is leaving rock group Audioslave, citing "irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences."

"I wish the other three members nothing but the best in all of their future endeavors," Cornell said Thursday in a statement.

An after-hours call to Audioslave's music label was not immediately returned.

Cornell, 42, a former singer and guitarist with Seattle grunge band Soundgarden, said he'll release a solo album May 1 called "Carry On." He also co-owns a restaurant in Paris, where he splits his time.

Audioslave was formed in 2001 and comprised of Cornell and three former members of Rage Against the Machine. The group recorded three albums and performed in Havana in 2005.

Meanwhile, Rage Against the Machine planned to reunite to perform at this year's Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival, which runs April 27 through 29. Tom Morello, the lead guitarist of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, has said the concert is a one-shot deal.

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...And take it out on me."

Needless to say, The HOchieS are in mourning.

We knew that something was up when there was no tour for the last album. We're thankful that we did see them in concert (goodness knows that was one of the best - way better than Matisyahu)

Or 2 is placing the blame on Chris, while HOchie 1 is citing Sweet D as the cause of the break up. I had to correct her and tell her that it's Vicki.

*Editors' Note: Now H1 is citing TomOno as the cause of the breakup.

Whatever the case may be, they'll all be alright. Chris is an awesome vocalist, awesome being an understatement. My Rage boys are fantastic, fantastic being an understatement.

Our only hope is that this means there might be the second coming or RATM. The HOchies can dream...

Quotes & Conversations of the day, on Audioslave -

Bughie J., "at least they weren't one of those bands that sticks together forever and just rehashes old songs onto "new" albums, also they can disperse their talents into a largely talentless music industry and maybe make it a little better!"

Or 2: Call me!

Battler: Wow you never want me to call you. you must be broken-hearted over Tom. I'll try to give you a ring later.

Or 2: nah, just wanted to say hi

Battler: Aw, now i feel really touched. You must be sick.

Currently listening to: "Getaway Car" - Audioslave. ...sniff... R.I.P.