Bill Callahan Narrates Grief Memoir | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Bill Callahan, the gravel-voiced poet and musician, is narrating the deeply personal memoir Rise Above by Matthew Schnipper — a raw, haunting tale of grief after losing his two-year-old son Renzo to an aneurysm. Schnipper’s unforgettable story includes introducing his infant to death metal band Morbid Angel at just three months old, a bizarre yet tender ritual meant to expose his child to the world’s full spectrum — even if it ends in tragedy. With the audiobook set to drop July 21 via Random House, Callahan’s voice promises to lend gravity and intimacy to Schnipper’s journey through loss…