In June 2003, Audioslave—the supergroup merging former Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell with Rage Against the Machine members, riding high post their debut album Audioslave (2002), which sold over 3 million copies—performed at Pinkpop, Europe’s oldest annual festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands. Their hour-long set, packed with Tom Morello’s searing riffs and Cornell’s emotive vocals, blended alternative rock with grunge and hard rock elements, igniting a fervent response from tens of thousands of attendees. The performance stood out for its raw energy and band chemistry, showcasing their ability to fuse the legacies of two iconic acts into a fresh sound, cementing Audioslave’s status as festival favorites.