The BIG Names Behind King Ultramega’s Chris Cornell Tribute!
In episode 272 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas sits down with Mark Menghi (from Metal Allegiance) and Brann Dailor (from Mastadon) to chat about King Ultramega, the all-star collective paying tribute to Chris Cornell. This super group ranges from players like Kim Thayil, Alissa White-Gluz, Charlie Benante, Joe Satriani, Bill Kelliher, Angel Vivaldi, William Duval, and many others including this week’s guests Mark and Brann. We’ll talk all about the inspiration behind the project, the joys the challenges, and a brief aside about our love of Black Sabbath. Join us!
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@MarkMenghiMusic
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
Thank you for the support. Means a lot.
@thomassschwarz5998
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
Taylor momsen must be involved if this project is to be a legit Cornell tribute
@salgymbro7624
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
This is the interview I wasn't waiting for but I'm so glad it happened.
Great job!!!
@briankessler3501
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
Fuckingaright Jon! 💯 Hadn't heard about this.
@thevalkleinhans
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
Great interview Jon!!
@KingUltramegaOfficial
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
🔊 🖤
@Johnny.Tomahawk
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
Very cool interview. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
@fed666
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
No, sorry… I'm not curious at all… 😂😂😂
@SHREDBEARD696
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
That Chris Cornell metal super group sounds interesting as hell??!! Man another fantastic show Jon💪🏼💪🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@MarkTerlep
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
Great interview and a great idea can't wait to check it out
@sasakanjuh7660
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
Great job Jon, well conducted interview! Super glad to see/hear Brann, been jamming quite a lot of Mastodon lately, hope we'll get to hear some new stuff from them as well.. So much losses, we lost Chris, Mastodon lost Brent (even though they parted ways, I was still hoping there's a chance they're going to figure things out)..
Stay safe guys, we need you!
@Ryan4Philly85
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
Awesome interview, what an awesome collection of musical talent and people who care about keeping the spirit and the soul of one of the greatest ever alive!
@jeremysanders8766
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
Great interview bro 🤘
@markstewart515
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
I never heard of this project & i am a fan of SoundGarden & AudioSlave. Good interview Jon
@suffocated
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
Omg thanks for posting this. I woulda never heard of this project, wasnt promoted at all? Why the silence? Anyway listened to ritchie kotzen's say hello to heaven version and my man hit all those highs at the end. Perfect fucking rendition. And im here for a Soundgarden reunification with him at the helm. A tour and an album, all the trimmings. For real!!!
@gabriel.longworth
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
Cornell made the darkness of his writing sound beautiful. What a voice
@xaosgeist
August 15, 2026 at 6:15 am
I love how Mark sits there with his bass the whole time.