Audioslave has parted ways with producer Rick Rubin for their upcoming third album. The band has turned to Brendan O’Brien, famed rock producer, whose credits include Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine albums. Frontman Chris Cornell confirms that they’ve already begun recording tracks and will return to the studio after the new year to finish.http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1517810/20051209/audioslave.jhtml?headlines=true