Little, Brown Book Group has set an August 6, 2026 publication date for Dan Franklin’s book “Somewhere Between Screaming And Crying: Slipknot, Nu Metal And 9/11.” This inside story explores how the album ‘Iowa’ became the sound of a generation on the brink.

The book will also examine how nine masked maniacs from Des Moines, Iowa, became one of the most controversial and culturally significant acts of their time.

Franklin’s latest work delves into original interviews, first-hand reporting, and extensive research to capture the chaos of SLIPKNOT’s studio sessions and live shows.

He also places the band within a wider cultural moment, tracing the rise of nu metal alongside the collapse of late-'90s optimism and the aftermath of 9/11.

The book asks what happens when art doesn’t just reflect chaos – but seems to generate it.