Overview
- A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond is slated for May 19, 2026 via HarperCollins imprint William Morrow.
- Thayil announced the book on Instagram on Oct. 28, and pre-orders are available.
- Co-written with Adem Tepedelen, the memoir covers his Chicago upbringing, the move to Seattle, and the formation and rise of Soundgarden.
- Publisher materials emphasize how Thayil’s Indian heritage and Hiro Yamamoto’s Japanese background influenced the band’s identity and industry experiences.
- The news follows Soundgarden’s 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, with surviving members planning a Nov. 8 performance that will stream on Disney+, and ABC set to air a Jan. 1 highlights special.