God this is so so sad
For me I first heard Chris in Audioslave I remember tuning into Scuzz TV (UK metal/rock/alternative music channel) and seeing Cochise and I was intrigued by that intro on guitar to me it sounded like a helicopter
Then I heard it...
Chris's booming vocals and kinda raspy voice hooked me and when the breakdown in Cochise hits and he screams
"AND YOU DONT FEEL A THIIIIIIIIIIIIIING" and he holds that note and Tom's guitar comes crashing in I was floored
Of course I went and listened to Soundgarden etc and loved it however for me Audioslave holds a place in my heart
When I saw the recent Audioslave gig I was so hoping for a reunion album or even tour so I could see them but sadly now I won't be able too
"In your house I long to be
Room by room patiently
I'll wait for you there
Like a stone
I'll wait for you there
Alone"
If they confirm his death is suicide or even if it's not please guys n gals if you fee suicidal (which I have many times) please seek some help even if it's talking to your friends, family or loved ones there's no shame in showing your feelings or that you are emotional however if you feel like you can't then please check
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or if you're in the U.K. Like me
http://www.samaritans.org
R.I.P. Chris