The autobiography of Kim Thayilguitarist and founding member of soundgardenwill be published on May 19, 2026under the name “A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond”.
Kim Thayil He shared the news on his Instagram account that he has been working on his autobiography for several years. He has done it together with the writer Adem Tepedelen. On the pages of “A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond”the musician traces his life from his childhood in Chicago to his role in the creation and evolution of soundgarden.
According to the description of the publisher Harper Collins, the autobiography offers an intimate look at the career of soundgarden. Starting with their humble beginnings in Seattle punk clubs, to their consecration as alternative rock icons. Thayil also explores how the members’ cultural roots (their own Indian heritage and Japan’s Yamamoto) brought a unique dimension to the group’s sound and identity.
This announcement comes a few weeks after the Seattle-based band enters the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2025. Considered one of the pioneers of grunge, soundgarden was born in 1984. But it would not be until 1994 when they achieved international success with their album “Superunknown”. Specifically, thanks to two bombshells in the form of a song titled “Black Hole Sun” and “Spoonman.” Although the band broke up in 1997, they would get back together in 2010 to continue their career.
