Founding Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil has released his memoir, “A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond.” “It follows my experiences, journeys and growth with the band and the building of the Seattle music scene; ultimately, to partner with (Soundgarden bandmates) as we worked and played towards our worldwide successes,” wrote Thayil. “I explore the heights, depths and insights gained from my experiences within the unique and special brotherhood we built.” The guitarist’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. The book demonstrates the power music and its creators have to transform culture. A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond Soundgarden were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2025 in the Performer category. Soundgarden The Seattle Grunge band were first nominated for the Rock Hall in 2020 and were on the ballot again in 2023 before finally being chosen for induction last year. Soundgarden, who formed in 1984, disbanded in 1997. They reformed in 2010 but following vocalist Chris Cornell’s death in 2017 they disbanded a second time. ### The post Soundgarden Guitarist Releases Memoir appeared first on RockinTown.