Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 will publish a new book next month and a tour will follow

Leading man Deryck Whibley of the legendary rock group Sum 41 has scheduled a book tour in the United States in favour of his upcoming memoir, “Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell,” which comes out on October 8th. You can pre-order the book right now at Gallery Books, a part of Simon & Schuster. He’ll be stopping in four different American cities. During his first three tour stops, he will privately discuss his achievements, setbacks, and successes in his personal and professional life with several well-known moderators. Every guest will return with a signed copy of Deryck’s memoir and an intimate glimpse at the writing process. The list of tour dates is below, and tickets for some of the shows may be bought right now.

Tuesday, October 8
White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey
Moderator: Kevan Kenney, MTV and Amazon Music on-air host

Wednesday, October 9
WBUR CitySpace in Boston, Massachusetts
Moderator: Amory Sivertson, WBUR senior producer and host of “Beyond All Repair” and “Endless Thread”.

Thursday, October 10
Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, California
Moderator: Matt Pinfield, Westwood One Radio/TV host
* Tickets for this date are not on sale until mid-September.

Friday, October 11
Barnes & Noble in Las Vegas, Nevada
*Please note, this date will be just a book signing.

In addition to being Whibley’s story, “Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven And Hell” is the unsung tale of Sum 41. Whibley takes you behind the scenes, into the recording studio, and through the band’s highs and lows, whose narrative is intricately intertwined with his own. Whibley is honest about fame, money, and the music business with his perceptive, sincere, and true voice. Whibley provides a candid and remarkable memoir, detailing everything from winning at the MTV Video Music Awards and receiving a Grammy nomination to revisiting his high-profile friendships and relationships, dealing with intrusive paparazzi, and experiencing health problems that nearly brought him to his knees.

Ten years ago, I found myself on the brink of death in a hospital bed. Surviving that moment, I made a promise to myself: I would fight harder than ever for this band and strive to become the best version of myself. Today, I’m proud to say that Sum 41 is experiencing the greatest success in our career, with our biggest hits on the radio and performing at the largest shows of our lives. This book is the story of that journey — through the good, the bad, and the really fucking ugly. It’s about how I fought my way back, the battles I faced along the way, and how I turned those struggles into the fuel that powers everything I do now. Deryck Whibley