Rappers React To Soundgarden "Rusty Cage"!!!

[@Nickel138]

This is my favorite Soundgarden song. It’s about feeling pent up. Chris Cornell wrote this song while on a van tour in Europe. Stuck in a rusty van in a desolate countryside felt like being stuck in a rusty cage. Fun fact: He never wrote down the lyrics, they just always stuck with him. As far as the music, Chris said, “I wanted to create this hillbilly Black Sabbath crossover that I’d never heard before.” Great reaction, as well.

[@chrissampson7569]

Chris also said that Rusty Cage was one of the hardest songs to sing and play live.

[@poundtacos4006]

​@@chrissampson7569how dafuq he did that is still something I cant wrap my head around to this very day!

[@chrissampson7569]

@@poundtacos4006 Right? I guess if you repeat something enough times, it really does become muscle memory. I'm still impressed with Anna Kendrick doing the cup thing while singing at the same time. But I'm also impressed by any drummer who can sing and play at the same time.

[@HenritheHorse]

@@chrissampson7569 I would say most drummers play straight beats while singing which is pretty "easy", but I can sing and play Rusty Cage, but doing the odd riffs while singing is hard! For example this song would be million times easier to sing and play the drums same time.

[@RubenRodriguez-qh2dx]

And smoky, Chris Cornell did do solo projects as well as performing with Soundgarden and Audioslave

[@ShanLH5]

I believe he said ‘soul singer’ not ‘solo singer’ but yes, he’s aware… I made him watch the video for Can’t Change Me 😊

[@AysKuz]

Chris Cornell´s passing hit me hard. Thank you for this. No4 of the big 4 of grunge is Pearl Jam guys. Grunge is my growing up years. I remember being a teen, having my first car in high school and Nivana´s Nevermind cassette in that car at full volume. Good times.

[@WVUer21]

Eddie Vedder cannot be killed by conventional weaponry.

[@MkF3175]

I agreed...Pearl Jam

[@bigdavezilla]

They did mention Mother Love Bone, who later became Pearl Jam after they replaced their lead singer with Eddie Vedder.

[@WVUer21]

@@bigdavezilla You'd have to put Green River in there, too. They were essentially what became Motherlove Bone, Mudhoney, and Pearl Jam.

[@alecoram7874]

I'd personally listen to STP over PJ any day :P

[@EvanSchatz]

One of the greatest riffs ever, one of the best vocal efforts ever, one of the most incredible grooves.... geez

[@fernandosepulveda7297]

Rusty cage was also on grand theft auto: San Andreas. Loved that game it got into a lot of good bands.

[@thebirdandthebluething8194]

One of the best Bands ever,thank you🙂🙂🙂

[@metalguru85]

Absolute 🔥 RIP Chris!

[@potatos_4_free]

Road Rash was the first game to feature a soundtrack with popular artists. I loved that game!

[@ShanLH5]

I’m guessing that badmotorfinger (1991) came out well before the video game (?) Pearl Jam is generally regarded as ‘number four’ in the big 4 of grunge Here come 150 comments about what is and is not ‘grunge’ Soundgarden: Burden in My Hand, Blow Up the Outside World, Rhinosaur, Drawing Flies, Hands All Over, Birth Ritual, Flower, Beyond the Wheel, Pretty Noose (unfortunate title but one of my favorites)… there are so many great ones! Piece of My Heart has always been my favorite Janis Joplin song. She really kills it on Cry Baby too. There’s also Me and Bobby McGee… there you go Hollywood, don’t be caught slipping when someone asks you to name 3 Janis Joplin songs 😆😊

[@fernandosepulveda7297]

Lol

[@goldenagenut]

From two of the most important critical voices at the time, their approval can't be overstated nowadays - ' These guys kick ass!' and ' Soundgarden rules! ' - Bevis & Butthead

[@danarchuleta1154]

CC came up with this while touring and feeling pent up on his tour bus and while in Europe....he is quoted as saying that he was trying to create "a hillbilly Black Sabbath crossover." lol. So, he might have been imagining cruising the European countryside on a motorcycle? From Songfacts. This tune is a monster and conveys the sense of being stir crazy and ready to violently break out! Chris is indeed one of the premier vocalist/songwriter of his time.

[@pepe1999ish]

If I'm not mistaken Rick Rubin did that album with Johnny Cash

[@smokeyverton7981]

Johnny Cash did a cover of this song

[@andrewsmokler7173]

I was honored enough, to see Soundgarden live (a few weeks ) before Chris passing. His energy and spirit was unmatched.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Nirvana, PEARL JAM, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains were the main 4 for mainstream grunge. You did mention Mother Love Bone and Mudhoney for originators of grunge, but the only downside was they weren't really well known outside of Seattle or college radio. I'm very surprised you haven't hit up Janis. Piece of My Heart, Bobby McGee, Mercedes Benz, Cry Baby, Summertime and Try are definitely worth your time. She was really amazing and another one gone before her time.

[@tomaslongoria2449]

Road Rash!!!!! Its want introduced me to this amazing band with this song, “kickstand” and “outshined”

[@jaegermeister1968]

The Seattle grunge band era was the best time in music for me and I saw them all live back then. Back then, concert tickets were affordable even for young people and we went to a concert somewhere every week. Today's prices for tickets are just disturbed and I wonder how the 20-year-old can still afford. Chris Cornell's singing voice was unique whether on Soundgarden, Temple of Dog, Audioslave or solo.

[@Brotha_Teresa]

I remember buying a ticket to see Pearl Jam for $12.50 when they were fighting Ticketmaster in the early/mid 90’s.

[@GingerKidCustoms]

This is my MOST favourite song from Soundgarden. This and Black Hole Sun. Everytime i hear Rusty Cage, i think of the og Crusty Demons vids. Freakin LOVE IT!!!!

[@Levi_Amongst_the_Watchers]

Can't leave out Pearl Jam. In fact I'd say there is the big 5 of grunge. Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots.

[@Super_-Toaster]

And don't forget about helmet

[@sherm4421]

brings me back to GTA San Andreas. had one of the best soundtracks I've heard in a game

[@lindacoy7165]

Hell yeah guys! ALL the love and respect for Chris Cornell, but the rest of the band are amazing as well. Matt Cameron’s drumming is admired by many drummers. At some point, you should check out “Only Love Can Save Me Now” by The Pretty Reckless. It features Matt Cameron and Kim Thayil from Soundgarden, and it is the most Soundgarden sounding non-Soundgarden song. Matt and Kim are a big part of their iconic sound. 💜

[@tempsitch5632]

He was so unique. The whole band was.

[@angelhuerta4350]

Kim Thayil’s style is so identifiable. You know exactly whose playing.

[@laurapechonis9172]

❤❤❤ I simply relate and respect the music genres and songs you both open yourselves up to. For real. Tool has been my favorite band since I was 14 since Undertow came out. You guys NEED to review the Actual song, "Undertow" from the same name album, on ur show bro's!!!!!! Love you BOTH with a fury. Laura P from Boston, peace and love. Be kind, it's easy. Peace and love. ❤️❤️

[@keithwatkins7908]

Fantastic song, amazing band, and one of the greats in rock vocals in Chris Cornell (RIP). Thanks for playing and reacting to one of my favorite songs by the band, off their superb "Badmotorfinger" album.

[@artis1969]

The main riff is 100% ear worm.

[@bigdavezilla]

The song "Piece of My Heart" is Janis Joplin's biggest song.

[@sentenced03]

Johnny cash also covered a danzig song that danzig wrote about johnny cash lmao. The song was called 13.

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger and Alice In Chains' Facelift are still my favorite two grunge albums. Both still sound awesome at high volume. Have a Headbangin' New Year guys 🤘❤️🇨🇦

[@Brando-Lee3725]

UGH !!! I love that line "Its raining Icepicks on your steel shores !" Something about that line always resonated with me and paints a picture you can feel ! Even if your not quite sure the meaning ! But if it makes you feel it , abstract or not it did its job

[@daleking5927]

The real-life inspiration behind the lyrics was actually these “very claustrophobic” tours Soundgarden used to go on - consisting of only a van, “one crew guy and a… U-Haul filled with gear” - before they blew up

[@pamelahinchee8012]

Ok guys. This Band is in my Top 5 favorite Bands. I am a huge Fan of Chris Cornell. His Death affected me immensely. I got so Emotional that I had to leave work and wound up in the Hospital having my 2nd Heart Attack. You mentioned his voice being Soulful. Let me turn you on to When I'm Down, on his 1st Solo album, Euphoria Mourning. Total Blues and He kills it! I know you 2 listen to a lot of music but, PLEASE give it a listen. Janis would be a great subject for a Reaction! Ball and Chain, Cry Baby, Down on Me. There are many. She was a Powerhouse vocalist. Thanks for another great show of course. Another Soundgarden song which features the vocal range of Chris, is Beyond the Wheel. Give that one a GO. PEACE

[@vcstaff]

Man, the grunge bands left it all on the field. Chris sang his mf’n ass off. So did Layne. Makes me think of the AIC lyric “How I fight is why I’m feelin’ sore” from It Ain’t Like That. Would love to see this song reacted to, btw.

[@kristaspecht]

Morning y'all! I haven't heard this song in a minute! I love this song! Love the bass in it too! Great choice guys!!!❤️🤓

[@pamelahinchee8012]

Ben is a BEAST on this Song!

[@uffda3937]

Thank you for reacting to more Soundgarden 😭💖

[@61805begin]

10:05…my favorite part. Even Hollywood broke out the stank face 🤘🏻

[@RubenRodriguez-qh2dx]

Come on gentlemen, the Big four of grunge are from Seattle where the Grinch thing started!! Stone temple pilots are from San Diego not Seattle and they were considered alternative rock not necessarily grunge rock🤘🏼🤘🏼😂

[@mikethemotormouth]

They had the one Grunge-y album Core and that's it. Tiny Music could be described as jazzy art rock ffs

[@sirsuse]

Road Rash was my favorite game for a very long time. One of the reasons was the songs. They were kick ass!!

[@Madcat1776]

There's nothing like Chris Cornell in the mornings. This is my all time favorite vocalist. His range, feeling, depth, and talent are not surpassed by anyone living or dead. I love watching you two react to songs like this. It is apparent that you appreciate his talent as well. Nice reaction, guys!

[@763kv]

To answer the question, yes this song definitely got plenty of radio play back in the day, at least on the alt rock stations. Thanks for the reaction!

[@craiggiannini2518]

Good morning brothers from Pittsburgh pa

[@jeffreycherep8264]

Good morning,also from Pittsburgh,PA.

[@ShanLH5]

Also good morning from Pittsburgh, PA 😊

[@stevecoronado1103]

My favorite song to play video games to‼🤘🔥

[@arnoldcox9128]

That transition is so nice with that darker gutair tone plus Cornells high vocals...LEGENDARY 😍

[@shawntripp4591]

Sweet shirt Smokey. Bill Hicks much? Where did you find that?

[@labgnat]

it's a real mad max feel for sure, heaviest soundgarden riff

[@heavenwithin81]

Such a great tune! Chris truly wanted to help make the world a better place.

[@mikeandike2021]

Fun fact: all of the members from soundgarden write on guitar so the production is always very tight

[@JayTor2112]

One of he kings of alternative hard rock and metal of the 90's. I don't use the term "grunge" because it was invented by the media, and the bands themselves are like "wtf is "grunge"? Yet everyone uses it and it drives me nuts. Oh well. They were around in the late 80's before that word existed, it was just "alternative" music back then, to different degrees of heaviness. This one is pretty much a straight metal song. But yeah, this got heavy rotation on MTV back when they played good music.

[@elizabethlozano9358]

Great reaction guys! The next Soundgarden song you need to react to is “Blow up the Outside World”. A classic Chris Cornell performance 👍👍👍

[@heyskipj]

Haha... when you said "Learn to swim" I thought they were going to drop into Aenima. But for Janis, her performance of "Ball and Chain" at Woodstock is legendary. Easily available.

[@edcummings2379]

Pearl jam is the fourth, check out: go, animal, rearview mirror, given to fly, corduroy so many others 🤘🎶🔥

[@mikethemotormouth]

Pearl Jam most definitely has to be #4 there! STP were from San Diego not Seattle and had the one Grunge-y album Core. That's it. Honorable mentions: Mudhoney, Green River, Tad Also gotta get to Jesus Christ Pose, Blow up the Outside World and Pretty Noose

[@RyAnxiety1]

thank you I was looking for Pearl Jam.

[@jmhaces]

As I remember, even if Nirvana was the most famous, Pearl Jam actually outsold them at the time. They're also the band with the second highest amount of views under Nirvana, out of those four.

[@bettyrocker_Lia]

Mike, I'd have to contend STP's 2nd album Purple was pretty grunge-y too. And epic. 💜🤘🏻

[@mikethemotormouth]

@@bettyrocker_Lia upon reviewing Purple after 15? 20 yrs? I can concede the album holds closer to the tone of grunge than I remember, so much so that Lounge Fly and Silvergun Superman are almost encroaching on Soundgarden territory just as Interstate Love Song does with the Pearl Jam sound or as Army Ants is to AIC. My initial point of STP's inconsistency with the sound of grunge, particularly when compared to PJ, may have been overstated.

[@stevenclarke4067]

I think of road rash everytime I hear this song ..loved that game

[@dumahim]

Awesome shirt, Smokey.

[@donjackson5522]

I had Badmotorfinger on vinyl. If I remember correctly, Soundgarden numbered their album sides consecutively, and this album was side 13 & 14.

[@mattharvey968]

The whole album is worthy of a review straight thru!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@cryb0rg]

Another great Soundgarden song: "The Day I Tried To Live"

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

Nice, I'm glad you guys reacted to this one! I have a very fond memory of this song because it was on the soundtrack for the PS1 game Road Rash in the early 2000's, this song stuck with me even though I never knew this was a Soundgarden song until I started exploring rock/metal in my teens. Absolutely love this song, great reaction guys! 🤘🤘🤙🤙

[@waynewade6723]

Yo guys y'all forgot about Pearl jam #4 !!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jo3bailey]

Great song! Love every track on that album. Have a great New Year guys! 🤛🏼

[@NickKaminski1980]

Was able to see them in '91 a one of their ramp up shows, at home in Olympia, Washington, about a month before this album came out. Edit: I think there's a video floating around of to that show

[@zacknicley8150]

Please do Janis singing Summertime. It’s one of my all time favorite songs.

[@rickandgen]

100% agree, you NEED to do some Janis Joplin. Start with Ball and Chain live at The Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

Are you guys familiar with the legendary 70's artist Peter Frampton? Peter Frampton did a cover of Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" and he absolutely nailed it, he played the whole song (guitar and vocals) through the guitar and it's awesome. It's essentially an instrumental but he's "singing" through his guitar, I know you guys would love it!

[@davidbowles4457]

Being a bit older I don't know a lot about this area of music thanks for the info I have heard this I have younger guys on my crew so I hear all kinds of sounds lol

[@chrisg1772]

Liked to watch later. The whole album is great 👍

[@Goldie1977]

Fantastic song and fantastic album. Johnny Cash did a great cover of this song. 🤘

[@AmberPearcy]

Well thank you for opening up the Janis requests. My favorites are “Maybe” and her cover of “Summertime” but I just love her. If you haven’t heard “Bobby McGee” that’s a must, too. She had 3 different bands and there’s plenty to dig into with her so I hope we do, gentlemen. 😁

[@pamelahinchee8012]

Ball and Chain

[@AmberPearcy]

@@pamelahinchee8012 yeah, really anything with her.

[@pamelahinchee8012]

@@AmberPearcy Absolutely. I hope they do a couple shows on her for sure. She's a Classic! Take care

[@TheClayCoKid]

Man I had an almost religious experience with this episode! I was on my way home from work on Mid Land Trail-Rt 60 in WV. I was following this slow car on this winding road. You guys are talking. The slow car is coming out of this gnarly hair pin. I'm like I'm going to pass him the first wide spot. So the first guitar note hits and he is shot from a Cannon, just as I nail it to pass him in the wide spot. It's an awesome road. And we tore it up! What a perfect coincidence.

[@matthewgarrison-perkins5377]

Requesting my favorite Soundgarden song again. Think you'll like it. Room a Thousand Years Wide. Its a heavy groove.

[@MkF3175]

Seattle Grunge big 4... Nirvana Pearl Jam Alice in Chain Soundgarden Stone Temple Pilot was from San Diego

[@calvingreen5202]

Great reaction!! I'm not sure, but I think his "rusty cage", refers to his anger, sadness and guilt, associated with the death of Andrew Wood....his self-imposed cage. He longed to move past those feelings...but ultimately, never could.

[@KenBober]

I grew up with music and until today I always thought it said ".....rusty cage.....AARON!" LOL!!! Oh and that was the spiral shirt my oldest brother was wearing in the white zombie welcome to the planet mfer. It's only a quick shot of his back. Also my ex Kristy loved going to the karaoke bar and sing Janis Joplin and no joke she sounded exactly like her and the entire bar would give her a standing applause.

[@earthboundmother205]

I didn’t listen to Bad Motor Finger as much as Superunknown or Down on the Upside , so these reactions are really fun for me. I adored Chris Cornell, and he is still one of my vocal heroes. I recommend checking out the song Superunkown, it’s fire and always gets me ready for anything

[@MistyDayy]

Thank heavens for this react! Rabbit 🐰 🕳️

[@brianconnolly9369]

Love your reactions fellas hello from the old country 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@Pierce-lz7kv]

This was the first song I ever heard by them back in the day! This in my unworthy opinion is their greatest song ever! You can fight me on it

[@Makethemsayoyvey]

I appreciate the work you guy's do,keep it up! DEVIL DRIVER 'end of the line " is definitely worth a listen,it's the singer from coal chamber.

[@Chris-jv1zo]

I'm A metalhead but really enjoyed the song "Rocky". Great job Trash Talkers

[@drewmurphy8976]

Cornell’s voice was truly peerless. Jeff Buckley was amazing, too, in terms of range. Cornell was a fan and actually helped fund and produce the posthumous live album “mystery white boy” - worth doing a reaction or review of as well. Back to Cornell, though; speaking of his soulfulness, you should listen to/review his song “say hello to heaven” with temple of the dog if you haven’t yet. Crazy soulful tribute to their friend/ex bandmate Andy Wood, the singer of mother lovebone.

[@jeremyboynton6173]

This song I haven't heard in years. The thought that popped into my head was that the song has a Rob Zombie Superbeast kinda feel to it. Great road songs.

[@kristinekarlson113]

Great song by a great band. Although Chris Cornell was first inspired to write the song while on tour in Europe, I suspect the pent-up rage came from his upbringing. His older brother said the two of them were repeatedly beaten by their father, who was an alcoholic. Chris began experimenting with illegal substances at only 12-yo as an escape. If you want more songs with soul from Chris, I agree with another commenter that you should check out “When I’m Down” - the live performance at the Troubadour in 2010. Written by Chris Cornell for piano. Incredible, soulful performance. There are lots of great Soundgarden songs still to react to, including The Day I Tried to Live, Mailman, Blow Up the Outside World, My Wave, and of course Black Hole Sun. I think Big, Dumb Sex off an early album (Louder Than Love) is also worth a listen because it’s a hilarious spoof of the groupie-obsessed hair metal bands of the 80’s. Of course, the F-word features heavily in that one, so not sure whether that’s something you want on your channel.

[@Stephanie-lm7sp]

Andrew from Mother Love Bone and Chris were best friends during their teenage years. At 16 Andrew OD'd, they were roommates. Chris was to be home but came in to find Andrew dead. It was the catalyst to Chris's tortured life. So SO sad. I believe there's an interview where he talked about it or Edie Vedder does. I know Eddie doesn't talk about Chris's end. He states if he tried to he'd probably join him. Chris's eldest daughter has lived with Vedders family for years and is considered a daughter. Makes me cry....

[@richarddimeck4578]

Another just unbelievable album from start to finish

[@dublkrossr2059]

Amazing that someone mentioned Road Rash. I'm an og gamer and started playing games online with 28.8 dialup lol My 1st gaming Console was the Magnavox Odessy 2 from 1978

[@pressman1788]

I remember watching this vid on the Headbangers Ball in the early 90’s. Those were the days!

[@robinschulze934]

Janis “Ball and Chain”!!!!!!

[@murf1201]

trash talkers you legends. gotta be Jesus Christ pose next. unless you did itt...??? love the channel men cheers from Oz

[@ShayCGoat]

This song was on the game Road Rash. Loved everytime it came on

[@jmboz18791]

I think the song is about being in a rut or feeling that life has become stagnant and just wanting to bust out and change your situation. I don't know if you guys accept suggestions but "Gasoline" by Audioslave is worth a listen.

[@lisajohnson521]

Aslo, Ben Shepherd is one the best bass players. He doesn't get the credit he deserves but he really is a great bass player and one of my favs!

[@pamelahinchee8012]

He's a Beast on Bass

[@Shammrock62]

I like that you guys are doing more Soundgarden so much to explore with one of the greatest bands ever Sound garden Saturdays

[@justinshook5332]

Ya'll gotta check out his cover of "Billie Jean", for real.

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

Speaking of Stone Temple Pilots, y'all should check out "Wicked Garden" by STP. That song will get you rockin', I could see Hollywood losing his mind rocking out to it lmao. It's been too long since you guys had STP on the channel, it would be nice to see you guys cover them again!

[@bigdaddypiggy]

That album came out in late 91….just a fyi,I had it on cassette 🕺🏼🍾🎉💥yeah I’m old 🤷🏼‍♂️😉I still listen to BMF on a regular basis just on a different format these days & this song is amazing extremely loud while you’re driving

[@lisamatheson3831]

This is my favorite Soundgarden song -and will be my retirement song!!

[@benhinds2971]

And The Heartbreakers, as in Tom Petty, was the band Cash used for his cover of Rusty Cage.

[@heathgardner9908]

As others have mentioned the Big Four were Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam. (I still have issues with the "grunge" label, but that's a different argument [Nirvana is more of a punk band, AIC is hard/heavy rock, Soundgarden is mostly prog rock, Pearl Jam is just straight-up alternative].) As for more Soundgarden songs to react to (and I fully encourage more from Soundgarden): "Beyond the Wheel" shows off three of Chris' four-octave vocal range. "Birth Ritual" is an often overlooked song that will pretty much rip your face off. "Burden In My Hand" off Soundgarden's underrated _Down on the Upside_ album. "Room A Thousand Years Wide" off of _Badmotorfinger_. (One of my favorite songs from them.)

[@waynewade6723]

Bad omen -like a villain 💯🔥

[@justindevoe9556]

Road Rash was on SEGA! I have my dad’s SEGA Genesis and have played that game countless times since I was a kid

[@markvanderstelt8999]

wow i am having flashbacks to when i played Road Rash loved that game this song is Amazing.

[@arizonabug6493]

Lmao. Arizona Bay swimming club. Classic.

[@mikegoin6023]

You should check out the Johnny Cash cover of this tune.

[@davidmassey6332]

I love the incognito ‘Tool’ shirt!