Soundgarden free agents

HOW GREEN IS THE ’GARDEN? The reunited Soundgarden, whose “Live to Rise” is Top 10 at both Alternative and Active Rock, and prominently featured on Hollywood’s Avengers Assembled soundtrack (see 5/8 item), is a hot free agent for both records and publishing. Manager Gary Gersh is reportedly fielding bids from a number of interested parties. The film bowed over the weekend with a record $207 million gross, while the group made a surprise appearance Saturday night at KROQ’s annual Weenie Roast Y Fiesta in Irvine, CA. With an album already finished, produced by Adam Kaspar (Foo Fighters), will the band decide to go with a major label or take the DIY route? Stay tuned. (5/9a)