Yea - the younger guys probably find inner strength in poking fun at Soundgarden, but I first listened to Soundgarden in the 80's when they put out records like Screaming Life, and UltraMega OK on SubPop records. The also played with bands like the Melvins, and Tad among others. Soundgarden was a ridiculous loud, and heavy band early on, but yes things change. I also listened to bands like Napalm Death, BoltThrower, and Old Lady Driver that I would put up against any so called NuMetal, or "primal" band nowadays...and I still enjoyed that post zeppelin/sabbath rock of Soundgarden. It always has to be a pissing contest when we talk about metal.