A screaming life : into the superunknown with Soundgarden and beyond / Kim Thayil with Adem Tepedelen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thayil, Kim, 1960- author.

Tepedelen, Adem, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thayil, Kim, 1960-.

Thayil, Kim.

Soundgarden (Musical group).

Guitarists--United States--Biography.

Guitarists.

Rock musicians--United States--Biography.

Rock musicians.

Alternative rock music--United States--History and criticism.

Alternative rock music.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

vii, 294 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2026]

Summary:

"From Soundgarden's humble beginnings manifesting grunge in Seattle's beer-soaked punk clubs to their revered status today as rock icons, the band's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. In A Screaming Life, founding member and guitar god Kim Thayil goes backstage to introduce the band that fearlessly pushed the boundaries of rock, invented a new genre, and amassed fervent fans from every corner of the world. Thayil shares the story of how he and his Soundgarden bandmates--Hiro Yamamoto, Ben Shepherd, Matt Cameron, and Chris Cornell--facedthe triumphs and challenges on the road to their historic and influential rise. His storytelling channels the essence of Soundgarden's era-defining sound--one that's supercharged with raw creativity and unapologetic lyrics--and explores the ways that Soundgarden was shaped by the diverse backgrounds of its creators: Thayil's Indian heritage and founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto's Japanese background added unique dimensions to the band's identity, influencing not only their music but also their experiences in the industry. For Soundgarden fans and '90s alternative rock enthusiasts, A Screaming Life not only gives behind-the-scenes access to one of the most revered bands, but it also demonstrates the power music and its creators have to transform culture." -- Amazon.

Contents:

Live. Grow. Discover

Lucy in the sky

First kiss

Park Forest Rock City

Leaving here

Then there were four

Describing grunge

Slow and heavy

Crow's mess

Personality test

Sunny days

Hunted down

Going mobile

Good view from the jungle

Louder than meat?

Mood for trouble

Best metal performance

New damage

Tomorrow begat tomorrow

Singles going steady

A clenched fist against everybody

Alive in the superunknown

Slow-motion train crash

A wall and a weapon

Ghost in the machine

Who am I now?

Man in black

No upside

Dancing around the issues

Fell on black days

Battle in Seattle

Soundgarden minus

Minding the store

Come together

Prodigal son returns

Been away too long

Circle of power

Slaves & bulldozers

Like suicide

Shakin' Street

Secret life

Acknowledgments

Selected discography.

Notes:

Includes discography (page [295]).

ISBN:

9780063416291

0063416298

OCLC:

1593911025