Audioslave's Chris Cornell in bike accident

Audioslave singer Chris Cornell narrowly escaped serious injury or worse when his motorcycle was rear-ended by a truck in the Studio City area of Los Angeles last Tuesday (October 24th), according to the New York Post. Cornell was catapulted 20 feet into the air and suffered severe cuts and bruises, although he was able to get up and walk away from the accident. His $50,000 bike, however, was completely destroyed. According to a spokesperson, the vocalist returned to the studio later that day to continue working on his second solo album.

In an unrelated matter, the Post reported earlier this month that Cornell's wife and children had recently received death threats via regular mail and email, leading him to beef up security measures at his Los Angeles home.

Cornell began writing his first solo effort since 1999's Euphoria Morning over the summer and started recording this fall.

He also recently wrote and recorded "You Know My Name," the theme for the new James Bond movie, Casino Royale.

Audioslave's third album, Revelations, came out in early September.
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