# Matt Cameron's Guitar Journey with Soundgarden

> Matt Cameron recalls Soundgarden's early days and his guitar contributions to their music.
- Title: Matt Cameron's Guitar Journey with Soundgarden · Guitar World
- Summary: Matt Cameron recalls Soundgarden's early days and his guitar contributions to their music. Matt Cameron, Soundgarden's drummer, has contributed guitar riffs…
- Keywords: matt cameron, soundgarden, ultramega ok, superunknown, ace frehley, kim thayil, chris cornell, seattle, pearl jam, limo wreck, Matt, Cameron's
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/matt-cameron-guitar-journey-with-soundgarden-and-beyond
- Published: 2026-10-19T10:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: matt cameron, soundgarden, ultramega ok, superunknown, ace frehley, kim thayil, chris cornell, seattle, pearl jam, limo wreck
## First Soundgarden Song
Matt Cameron presented his first Soundgarden song to the band in the mid-1980s.
## He Didn't Riff
He Didn't featured a writhing, hypnotic riff that Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil and Hiro Yamamoto loved.
## Early Guitar Work
Cameron recorded demos with Jack Endino at Recipricol Studios in Seattle around 1986.
## Ace Frehley Fans
Mike McCready, Kim Thayil and Cameron have always been fans of Ace Frehley.

> Mike McCready, Kim Thayil and I have always been fans of Ace Frehley.
## Guitar Contributions
Cameron contributed guitar riffs to Soundgarden songs like Limo Wreck and Mailman.
## Last Recordings
Cameron, Thayil and bassist Ben Shepherd are finishing their last recordings with Chris Cornell.
## Future Plans
Cameron is open to more shows but unsure how to replace key band members.
## Key takeaway

Matt Cameron, Soundgarden's drummer, has contributed guitar riffs to their albums including Ultramega OK and Superunknown.