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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Sony Pictures have announced that Chris Cornell, the singer/songwriter behind Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog, has written, in collaboration with Bond composer David Arnold, and will perform the them song, You Know My Name, to the next James Bond film, Casino Royale.

The film will premier Daniel Craig as the new 007, and will be released by Columbia Pictures on November 17, 2006.

Yes, You Know My Name is a lame title for a James Bond theme, because it doesn’t have “live”, “die” or “kill” in the title. At least Cornell doesn’t have to try to rock while crooning “Casino Royale”.

“I’ve always loved Chris’ work, both as a writer and as an artist, and had hoped someday to find the right film to inspire him,” said Lia Vollack, President, Worldwide Music for Columbia Pictures. “His music is both soulful and tough. It was the perfect complement to Daniel Craig and CASINO ROYALE.”

Cornell joins Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Paul McCartney & Wings, Carly Simon, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Sheena Easton, Duran Duran and Garbage who have performed title songs for previous James Bond adventures.