Henry Rollins, frontman of BLACK FLAG and ROLLINS BAND, will release his new memoir 'Bait Dog Boy' on March 2, 2027, through Penguin Random House.

The 304-page book details Rollins' childhood in Washington, D.C., marked by emotional neglect and abuse, and his eventual discovery of punk rock through a connection with Ian MacKaye.

The memoir chronicles his journey from a broken upbringing to finding resilience through music and performance.

It is described by the publisher as a searing account of a child growing up in a loveless environment, drawing a metaphor of living as a 'bait dog' that absorbs pain to survive.

Rollins has long been active as a spoken-word artist, performer, and actor, with a career spanning decades of touring and diverse creative roles.

His 1995 spoken-word album 'Get In The Van' won the Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album.

The memoir is presented as a coming-of-age narrative that reflects both personal struggle and artistic survival, offering a raw, unfiltered look at the formative years of one of punk's most influential figures."