The long legal battle between the remaining members of Soundgarden and Vicky Chris Cornell 's widow , took a positive turn on Tuesday, the 15th, and the band regained access to the group's social media accounts.
The process began in April of this year , when musicians Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, and Ben Shepherd , along with Rit Venerus , claimed access to all social media accounts in the group's name, as well as the website, whose access information was in Vicky's possession.
After two months in court, both parties reached a "temporary agreement," according to a statement published on Soundgarden's social media and official website this Wednesday, the 16th. "The agreement marks a productive first step toward healing and open dialogue, and the parties wish for social media accounts to celebrate the band's achievements and music, continuing to honor Chris ," the band posted.
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In a second statement released, the group asked for respect for the families of all members, with comments and discussions focused on the music, without insults or intrigue. Content of this type will be deleted and repeat offenders will be banned.
“We encourage fans to share comments, praise or criticism, but we expect them to be appropriate, polite and respectful to each other and to the band,” they stated. “No more comments about wives, children, ex-girlfriends, other significant people, siblings, parents, great-aunts, second cousins, etc., of any current or former band members, understood?”