Audioslave was an American hard rock supergroup that emerged in Los Angeles in 2001. The band brought together Chris Cornell, the vocalist of Soundgarden, and the instrumentalists from Rage Against the Machine: Tom Morello on guitar, Tim Commerford on bass and Brad Wilk on drums. Critics initially viewed Audioslave as a blend of Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden. However, their second album, Out of Exile, showcased their growth into a distinct entity. Audioslave's sound was a fusion of se