Soundgarden impress fans and critics Down Under

Photo from Gold Coast show by Mark Calleja

Soundgarden have started their tour down under with some well-received appearances at the 2012 Big Day Out in Auckland, New Zealand and Australia's Gold Coast.

The New Zealand Herald called Soundgarden's set "nothing short of thrilling" while 3news.co.nz said "Soundgarden were the standout act of the final Auckland Big Day Out, with frontman Chris Cornell proving he’s maintained his vocal prowess over all these years."

After the band's first show in Australia,  TripleM said "The hotly anticipated set from the newly reunited Soundgarden - featuring Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, Matt Cameron and Chris Cornell - was epic."

Meanwhile, fans who attended the events had their say at Soundgardenworld.