Rare recordings from 1985 from Soundgarden show Chris Cornell on drums

Rare recordings from Soundgarden have been found and released to fans. In them, we can hear Chris Cornell , the group's leader and founder, on drums and vocals.

Titled 6 Songs for Bruce , the tape is one of the group's earliest demos, which at the time consisted of Cornell, guitarist Kim Thayil , and bassist Hiro Yamamoto . The trio recorded the demo on April 24, 1985, in Jack Endino with the help of Bruce Pavitt .

The demo features a rare early version of "Tears to Forget" with Yamamoto on vocals, as well as "The Storm," a solo track by Cornell. Also included on this recording is "Incessant Mace," featuring the legendary founder on drums and vocals. The B-side of the tape, titled Zen Deity Speaks , is blank.

Listen to the rare version of “Incessant Mace” below, followed by a photo of the tape and the tracklist.

Side A: 6 Songs for Bruce
1.”I Think I'm Sinking”
2.”Bury My Head In Sand”
3.”Tears to Forget”
4.”The Storm” (bonus track)
5.”Incessant Mace”
6.”In Vention”
7.”Out of My Skin”

Side B: Zen Deity Speaks (blank)