Ben Shepherd recently discussed his thoughts on his soon-to-be-released final album with Chris Cornell and his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in an exclusive interview with Bass Magazine. The musician told the news outlet what stage their band has reached in the album preparation.Matt’s drums are pretty much done. Kim goes in and records for a week, and then I come in and record my parts, and we swap back and forth. I’m having a hard time trying to practice the parts at home. It used to be easy for me because I could just plop on headphones or crank it on the stereo, but it’s all digital now, so I have to re-figure out how to even rehearse to it.”Ben Shepherd added:“We’re making good progress and have a big portion of the album completed. There’s one song that I need to talk to Matt and Kim about, but it’s ultimately done now. It’s always hard to decide when a track is officially finished in the studio, but as far as the rhythm section goes, we’re finished. Finishing this album totally makes me miss Chris more.”The 57-year-old rock and roll bassist announced he was excited about the group Soundgarden’s album.“Oh my god — it’s really good to hear Soundgarden again. It went from rough takes and scattered ideas, and all of a sudden, Kim’s guitars are on there with Matt’s drums, Chris’ vocals, and my new bass lines. It’s Soundgarden. It was such a cool feeling. The one word that summed it all up for me was “mighty.”More details on Ben Shepherd’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducteeOn Saturday, November 8, 2025, Ben Shepherd was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. When it was announced in April 2025 that the group would be awarded, he revealed that it had always been his dream to become a Hall of Famer.2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Inside - Source: Getty“As a kid I was always against the Hall of Fame, thinking that kind of thing was just for sports and stuff, not music or art. I wanted to go in as the band who burned it all down.”Ben Shepherd added:“I was a young, rowdy, idealistic jackass who had no regard for authority. It was just about the music and nothing else. Awards and accolades didn’t mean a whole lot to me.”Read more: "Organic, authentic, zero payola": Fans praise Taylor Swift’s The Fate of Ophelia for staying #1 on Global Spotify for 36 days