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Slipknot
Credits: Slipknot
Slipknot are an American heavy metal band formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995.
Renowned for their aggressive sound, masked identities and chaotic live performances, the group helped bring extreme metal into the mainstream during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Combining elements of nu metal, alternative metal, groove metal and extreme metal, Slipknot achieved international success with albums such as ‘Slipknot’, ‘Iowa’, ‘Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses)’ and ‘We Are Not Your Kind’.
Led by vocalist Corey Taylor and percussionist Shawn Crahan, the band has become one of the most influential metal acts of the modern era. Their uncompromising approach, theatrical image and devoted fanbase have cemented Slipknot’s place among heavy music’s most important bands.
Slipknot News
The 2001 Slipknot song that Corey Taylor recorded naked: “Did that song in two takes”
Suffering for your art.
“Maybe money’s tough”: the singer James Hetfield couldn’t take seriously
Not as dedicated as he thought.
The Slipknot album that forced Metallica to change their ways
“There is no question that we pay attention to the outside world…”
The Slipknot album Corey Taylor hated with a passion: “F*cking abysmal”
“It was a miserable two years.”
Slipknot’s Clown defends use of AI in music: “I’ve been using AI my whole life”
He called it “my pocket producer”.
When Nickelback passed “the baton” to the new worst band in the world, according to Corey Taylor
“They’re awful, so that’s cool.”
Slipknot sells majority stake in back catalogue to investment firm
It was previously valued at $120 million.
The only song Corey Taylor wants played at his funeral: “It’s so multi-dimensional”
“It’s so multi-dimensional and goes through so many twists and turns.”
More About Slipknot
Slipknot are an American heavy metal band formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995, renowned for their masked image, intense live performances and influential sound.
Slipknot wear masks to place the emphasis on the music and the collective identity of the band rather than the individual members, while also creating a distinctive visual identity.
'Duality' is widely regarded as Slipknot's signature song, although 'Psychosocial', 'Wait and Bleed', 'Before I Forget' and 'Snuff' are also among their best-known recordings.