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Fans of some long-neglected acts should be pretty happy with this year's Hall of Fame class.

The leading band has close to twice as many votes as the runner-up.

Eight of this year's nominees are on the ballot for the first time.

'Superunknown' and 'The Downward Spiral' both arrived on March 8, 1994.

Guitarist admits the term wasn't used among Seattle musicians.

Michael Beinhorn took a big risk when he confronted singer about “second-rate” material – but the result was “Black Hole Sun.”

Previously announced resolution paved the way for Cornell's final songs to be released, however those plans are now "on hold."

And why they deserve to be.

Late singer got more votes than Iron Maiden and Soundgarden combined.

Band has settled yearslong legal dispute with late singer's widow.

Jason Everman had already been kicked out of Kurt Cobain's band when new bombshell hit.