Chris Cornell quit the band in February 2007 and the remaining members disbanded Audioslave rather than looking for a new vocalist since they were busy with a reunion of Rage Against the Machine.

"[8] After leaving the studio, Audioslave went on hiatus to allow Cornell to complete "You Know My Name", the theme song for the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale, and Morello to pursue his own solo work under the moniker of The Nightwatchman.

"[11] The other three members were busy in 2007 with a reunion of Rage Against the Machine and Morello and Cornell each released a solo album that year, so Audioslave officially disbanded.

[citation needed] Prior to the release of the album, the songs "Wide Awake" and "Shape of Things to Come" were prominently featured in Michael Mann's 2006 film Miami Vice, and the title track appeared in the video game Madden NFL 07.

[20] Rolling Stone wrote: "Most of these twelve tracks are impressive structures with periodic highs ... that never resolve into songs.

Note A Special edition of the album was released that included a DVD with a 16-minute film directed by Danny Clinch.