Henry Rollins to Publish New Memoir *Bait Dog Boy* in March 2027

Former Black Flag and Rollins Band frontman Henry Rollins will publish his next autobiographical book, *Bait Dog Boy*, on March 2, 2027 through Penguin Random House. The 304-page volume is currently available for pre-order via Amazon.

Henry Rollins To Release Coming-of-Age Memoir Bait Dog Boy

Rollins has authored several nonfiction works, including the 1994 road memoir *Get in the Van* and later titles such as *Smile You're Travelling* and *Black Coffee Blues*. His writing often reflects the raw, confrontational tone he is known for as a punk vocalist.

"I have no desire to be a survivor. I’d rather accept, absorb, adapt, fight and break that which seeks to break me." Henry Rollins announces "searing" memoir Bait Dog Boy

The description emphasizes Rollins’s “blunt, brutal, and acerbic voice” throughout the narrative.

Henry Rollins To Release Coming-of-Age Memoir Bait Dog Boy

“I have no desire to be a survivor,” — Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins To Release Coming-of-Age Memoir Bait Dog Boy

Readers can anticipate a candid exploration of the “vacuum of love” Rollins experienced growing up, framed by his characteristic refusal to be a “survivor.” The memoir promises to blend personal hardship with the cultural impact of the early D.C. punk scene, offering fans both a historical account and a personal testament to resilience.

"I have no desire to be a survivor. I’d rather accept, absorb, adapt, fight and break that which seeks to break me." Henry Rollins announces "searing" memoir Bait Dog Boy