84-707: Slipknot is an American heavy metal band, founded in 1995 by percussionist Shawn Crahan , bassist Paul Gray and vocalist Anders Colsefni . The band currently consists of Crahan alongside guitarist Mick Thomson (since 1996), vocalist Corey Taylor (since 1997), DJ/keyboardist Sid Wilson (since 1998), guitarist Jim Root (since 1999), bassist/keyboardist Alessandro Venturella (since 2014), percussionist Michael Pfaff (since 2019), an unknown musician who plays samples, keyboards, and percussion (since 2023) and drummer Eloy Casagrande (since 2024). Members of Slipknot had played together in various metal bands since 1991. In January 1995, Colsefni, Crahan and Gray decided to form
168-476: A Gibson Flying V . In January 2010, a Jim Root Signature Fender Stratocaster was unveiled on the Fender website, similar to the one he has been seen using on stage, as of March 2009. In 2016, Fender released a sandblasted version of Root's Jazzmaster with red and black grain. This model is not available for purchase but can be seen used in several of Root's instructional videos on YouTube (as part of "The Sound and
252-401: A different studio away from the other members, is expected to have 11 tracks that Taylor described as having a " Radiohead vibe", and Crahan saying in 2018 "it is not a Slipknot album". The band also released a twenty-minute experimental short film directed by Crahan and titled Pollution . One of the segments of the film is the music video for the song, " Nero Forte ", which was released as
336-457: A friend asking him to reconsider, Root called Crahan back asking if the offer was still on the table. The only songs Root recorded for during the album's sessions were for "Me Inside", which was already mostly completed in the earlier sessions, and a new song titled " Purity .” Despite this, "Purity" has become a staple for most of the band's live performances. Although originally filling in the spot of rhythm guitar in 1999, Root would later become
420-481: A full-time bassist with metalcore band Will Haven and Sid Wilson founded the eponymous band Sid. He was everything that was wonderful about this band and about this group of people. The only way I can sum up Paul Gray is 'love'. —Vocalist Corey Taylor , on the death of Paul Gray In 2010, Gray was planning to tour with the supergroup , Hail! , but on May 24, 2010, he was found dead in an Urbandale, Iowa , hotel room. Circumstances surrounding his death at
504-572: A graphic novel of the same name and starring actor Kim Coates . In November 2016, Slipknot percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan revealed during an interview with Rolling Stone that he and fellow guitarist Jim Root would be teaming up in February 2017 to begin writing new material for a new Slipknot album because "we want to write." Slipknot singer Corey Taylor regrouped with his other band Stone Sour in 2017, and they released their album Hydrograd on June 30. Talking about his first work in cinema and
588-699: A new band. They were soon joined by guitarists Donnie Steele and Josh Brainard and later drummer Joey Jordison . In late 1995, the group changed their name to Slipknot. In February 1996, after recording their debut album Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. , Steele left the band over disagreement over lyrical content. Craig Jones joined as Steele's replacement, although he soon moved to samples, media and keyboards. Mick Thomson joined as Jones' replacement on guitar. In early 1997 Corey Taylor joined as lead vocalist, and Colsefni moved to backing vocals, although he would depart by September 1997. Greg Welts joined as Colsefni's replacement. In Early 1998, DJ Sid Wilson also joined
672-439: A small amount of airplay on local radio stations off the back of the demo. However, it did not lead to any kind of interest from record labels, so the band returned to the studio to develop new material. It was at this time that the band sought more melodic vocals for their music. As a result, Corey Taylor was recruited from fellow Des Moines band Stone Sour ; this moved Colsefni to backing vocals and percussion. While working in
756-588: A teaser video titled Antennas to Hell on its website. Later that day, on Twitter, Corey Taylor said Slipknot will release a greatest hits album on June 17, 2012. He also said the band was not yet recording new material but was putting together demos for a new album. Slipknot's first annual music festival, called Knotfest , was held on August 17, 2012, at Mid-America Motorplex near Pacific Junction, Iowa , and on August 18, 2012, in Somerset, Wisconsin . Deftones , Lamb of God , and Serj Tankian also performed at
840-505: A warm-up show at Pappy & Harriet's Palace, California. Slipknot is most often considered a nu metal and alternative metal band, or heavy metal in general. They have included elements of groove metal , death metal , hard rock , grindcore , thrash metal , metalcore , and rap metal . The album All Hope Is Gone is considered a groove metal album with elements of death metal and thrash metal. Jim Root James Donald Root (born October 2, 1971)
924-412: Is a necessary part of this life. Long Live The Knot". However, a few days later, the message was removed from the website and according to Fehn's lawyer, the percussionist's employment status with the band had not changed since his initial filing. By May 2019, Fehn's employment status with the band had apparently changed, as evident by his missing name on the band's Instagram posts for their new masks. He
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#17328833814011008-462: Is an American guitarist. He is one of two guitarists for heavy metal band Slipknot , in which he is designated #4 , as well as the former lead guitarist for rock band Stone Sour . Root began performing with the thrash metal band Atomic Opera from Iowa in the early 1990s (not to be confused with the hard rock band of the same name from Texas). Soon after they split up, he went on to perform in bands such as DeadFront and Stone Sour; he joined
1092-960: The Billboard charts and at number one in the UK. The album produced three singles; "The Heretic Anthem" (promotional single), " Left Behind " and " My Plague ", which appeared on the soundtrack for the film Resident Evil . In 2002, Slipknot appeared in Rollerball (2002), performing "I Am Hated". The release and intense promotion of the album resulted in sold-out shows in large arenas in several countries. In mid-2002, Slipknot went on hiatus because of internal conflicts, and band members focused on side projects. Vocalist Taylor and guitarist Root revived their band Stone Sour, drummer Jordison created Murderdolls with vocalist Wednesday 13, percussionist Crahan founded To My Surprise and DJ Wilson went solo as DJ Starscream. Both Taylor and Jordison appeared on MTV unmasked for
1176-612: The Knotfest Roadshow in Los Angeles , California , on November 5, 2021. In December 2021, Taylor revealed that the band were planning on mixing their seventh studio album in January, and hoped to release it by April 2022. He also stated that he preferred the material on their forthcoming seventh studio album to that on We Are Not Your Kind . On July 19, 2022, the band announced their seventh album, titled The End, So Far , along with
1260-403: The 25th anniversary of their debut album. In the metadata for the promotional material, fans found the names "Jeff" and "Eloy", leading to speculation that the new sampler and drummer are ex-Dirty Little Rabbits bassist Jeff Karnowski and former Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrande , respectively. Casagrande's identity would be confirmed shortly afterwards, when he debuted as the band's drummer at
1344-485: The Billboard Top Music Video Charts. The DVD features Slipknot's entire live performance at the 2009 Download Festival and a 45-minute film documenting their tour in support of All Hope Is Gone , and served as a tribute to Paul Gray. If this tour doesn't work, this band might be over—straight up. And I'm not gonna lie; I'm not the guy that's going to lie to the fans. —Vocalist Corey Taylor on
1428-642: The Blades , Crahan founded Dirty Little Rabbits and Wilson returned as DJ Starscream once again. Preparation for Slipknot's fourth album began towards the end of 2007; work began at Sound Farm Studio in Jamaica, Iowa , with producer Dave Fortman in February 2008. The album was finished in June, and the band went on the All Hope Is Gone World Tour on July 9, 2008. Slipknot's fourth album, All Hope Is Gone ,
1512-510: The Cruel " was released as the album's third single, accompanied by a music video. On August 9, four days after they had released "Birth of the Cruel", they released their sixth album We Are Not Your Kind . In August 2019, Crahan announced the band will release an experimental album of outtakes from the 2008 All Hope Is Gone sessions, titled Look Outside Your Window . The album was recorded with just 4 members (Crahan, Taylor, Root, and Wilson), in
1596-475: The Story") and has occasionally been seen live. While Root primarily uses Orange Rockerverb heads live, he has been known to use a variety of amplifiers in the studio, including a modified Bogner Uberschall and Mesa Boogie Mark IIC, the later of which has appeared on 2004's Vol 3: The Subliminal Verses and 2019's We Are Not Your Kind. In the music video for Unsainted and a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Root
1680-632: The Wall, playing funk metal cover songs at clubs and releasing a demo tape in July 1992. A fourth Des Moines band called Vexx played death metal with Anders Colsefni on drums, Paul Gray on bass, and Josh Brainard on guitar and vocals. Colsefni later took over vocal duties, but Vexx never recorded. During this time, Crahan often went to the Runway on Sundays when the club opened to all ages, where he met other young musicians with whom he could jam . By March 1993, Crahan
1764-469: The album as "very dark" and a cross between Iowa and Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses) . Guitarist Jim Root did not participate in Stone Sour's January tour so he could write material for Slipknot. I want to make it very clear that I Did Not Quit Slipknot . This band has been my life for the last 18 years, and I would never abandon it, or my fans. — Joey Jordison via Facebook On December 12, 2013,
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#17328833814011848-614: The album had finished and the band began The Subliminal Verses World Tour with their appearance on the Jägermeister Music Tour in March 2004. Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) was released on May 24, 2004; it peaked at number two on the Billboard album charts. The album produced six singles; " Duality ", " Vermilion ", " Vermilion, Pt. 2 ", " Before I Forget ", " The Nameless ", and The Blister Exists . Slipknot recorded its first live album, 9.0: Live , while touring in support of
1932-520: The album on October 25 at the second iteration of Knotfest. The tour dubbed the "Prepare for Hell" was co-headlined by Korn with King 810 as support. The band also performed at 2015's Soundwave festival in Australia. A bassist and drummer were brought in to replace Gray and Jordison respectively, Crahan designing a mask that would differentiate them from the band. The official video for "The Devil In I", featuring musicians wearing modified versions of
2016-525: The album throughout 2008 and continued until October 31, 2009, resulting in Slipknot's third hiatus. During the hiatus, several band members focused on respective side projects; Taylor founded Junk Beer Kidnap Band and returned to Stone Sour with guitarist Root; Crahan continued working with his band Dirty Little Rabbits; and drummer Jordison returned with his band Murderdolls and became the new permanent drummer of Rob Zombie. Meanwhile, percussionist Fehn became
2100-429: The album's fourth and final single on December 16, 2019. On May 19, 2021, Shawn Crahan revealed that the band had been currently making "god music". In an article published by Loudwire on June 9, 2021, Shawn Crahan revealed that a new Slipknot album would 'hopefully' be released in 2021. He also added that the band would be parting ways with Roadrunner Records following the release of the album. On July 26, 2021,
2184-403: The album's second single " The Dying Song (Time to Sing) ". On August 5, 2022, the third single from the album, " Yen ", was released. The album was released on September 30, 2022. It is Slipknot's final album for Roadrunner, whose contract with the label expired on April 1, 2023. The band's final single for the label, "Bone Church" was surprise-released on February 2, 2023. On June 7, 2023,
2268-514: The album's title was revealed to be We Are Not Your Kind , along with its tracklist and a music video for " Unsainted ", where the new masks and outfits for the nine band members were shown for the first time, including an as-yet-unknown new percussionist. On July 22, they released the second single from their upcoming album, titled " Solway Firth ". This was accompanied by a music video which featured live footage from their 2019 shows as well as clips and audio from The Boys . On August 5, " Birth of
2352-425: The album. On March 7, Slipknot were revealed to be the opening act for Metallica's six WorldWired Tour dates in Australia and New Zealand from October 17 through October 31. On March 14, 2019, Chris Fehn filed a lawsuit against the band citing withheld payments. Fehn specifically accused Corey Taylor and Shawn Crahan of setting up several band-related business entities, in different states, that collect money from
2436-514: The band announced that it had parted ways with sampler and keyboardist Craig "133" Jones , who had been a member since 1996; the social media posts about Jones' departure were subsequently deleted within the hour. The same day, the band played a show at the Nova Rock Festival in Austria , with someone who appeared to be a new member of the band replacing Jones. There has been speculation on who
2520-404: The band announced through its official website that Joey Jordison had left the band after 18 years, citing personal reasons. On his official Facebook page, Jordison later said he "did not quit Slipknot" and that he was "shocked" and "blindsided" by the news. Both Jordison and Slipknot independently promised to release further details about the split. Taylor said Jordison would not be appearing on
2604-582: The band broke up. In September 1995, Colsefni, Crahan and Gray started a band named the Pale Ones. As guitarists, the band decided to invite Brainard and local musician Donnie Steele . Not long after their inception, Gray invited Jordison to a rehearsal because the band was interested in experimenting with additional drum elements. Jordison subsequently joined the band as their drummer, bringing their lineup to six members with Crahan moving to percussion. Furthermore, Colsefni also took up percussion while remaining
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2688-484: The band more popular. After a brief hiatus, Slipknot returned in 2004 with Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) , before going on another hiatus and returning in 2008 with its fourth album, All Hope Is Gone , which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. After another long hiatus, Slipknot released its fifth studio album, .5: The Gray Chapter , in 2014. Their sixth studio album, We Are Not Your Kind ,
2772-440: The band of being financially motivated and pursuing a more commercial musical direction, but also observed that he "wasn't really happy in that band anymore". Corey Taylor noted that the split initially put a strain on his and Root's relationship, which nonetheless was mended through channelling their frustrations into new Slipknot material. For 13 years, Root was involved in a highly publicized relationship with Cristina Scabbia ,
2856-460: The band returned to Malibu to continue work on the album. Work on the album concluded in early 1999, allowing the band to go on their first tour as part of the Ozzfest lineup in 1999. Ozzfest greatly increased Slipknot's audience, furthering the band's success with their self-titled album that was released on June 29, 1999. Slipknot released its first home video Welcome to Our Neighborhood , which
2940-464: The band settled on nine members for more than a decade: Crahan, Gray, Joey Jordison , Craig Jones , Mick Thomson , Corey Taylor , Sid Wilson , Chris Fehn , and Jim Root . Slipknot is well known for its attention-grabbing image, aggressive style of music, and energetic and chaotic live shows. The band rapidly rose to fame following the release of their eponymous debut album in 1999. The 2001 follow-up album, Iowa , although darker in tone, made
3024-618: The band shortly after joining. Chris Fehn was brought in to replace Darner on percussion before Slipknot traveled to Malibu, California , to work on their debut album in September 1998. Partway through the recording process of the album, Slipknot returned to Des Moines for the Christmas period. During that period, guitarist Brainard decided to leave the band. Brainard said, "some decisions were made that I wasn't particularly happy with". Slipknot later recruited Jim Root to complete their lineup and
3108-513: The band would enter the studio in early 2019, with a targeted release for their sixth album that same year, followed by a world tour. On October 31, the single " All Out Life " was released, as was an accompanying music video. On March 4, 2019, the band announced that the release date for the next album would be August 9, 2019, and that they would be embarking on the Knotfest Roadshow along with support by Gojira, Volbeat, and Behemoth to support
3192-430: The band's former drummer, Joey Jordison, died in his sleep at the age of 46. In November 2021, the band started teasing new material on a new domain thechapeltownrag.com . Several snippets of a song were shown on the website leading to speculation of a new single that the band would later confirm on November 4, with the single titled " The Chapeltown Rag " slated for release the following day alongside its live debut at
3276-487: The band's old masks—with the exception of Taylor, Wilson and Crahan who all wore new masks — was released on September 12. Fans speculated upon the identities of the drummer and bassist shown in the video but the band did not officially name them. Taylor later said he was "upset" at the leak of the identity of the bassist, alleged to be Alessandro Venturella because of a unique tattoo on his hand, though he'd later clarify that he meant that in jest. Root told Guitar World
3360-428: The band's sampler and Mick Thomson was brought in as the replacement guitarist. After a complicated time with mixing and mastering , the band self-released Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. on Halloween , October 31, 1996. Distribution for the demo was initially left to the band and their producer Sean McMahon, before it was handed over to the distribution company -ismist Recordings in early 1997. Slipknot received
3444-533: The band's third album. Released on November 1, 2005 9.0: Live peaked at number 17 on the Billboard album charts. Touring in support of Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) continued through 2004 and up to the end of 2005 before Slipknot went on hiatus for the second time. In 2005, several members of Slipknot were involved in Roadrunner United: The All-Star Sessions , a collaborative album recorded by artists signed to Roadrunner Records for
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3528-477: The band's vocalist. The band made their public debut on November 5 at a benefit show in Des Moines, using the name Meld. Much of the band's early development was retrospectively attributed to late-night planning sessions between Gray, Crahan and Jordison at a Sinclair gas station where Jordison worked nights. It was there, in late 1995, that Jordison suggested changing the band name to Slipknot after their song of
3612-528: The band, bring the number of members to nine. Welts was fired in July 1998, shortly before the band signed a record deal. Brandon Darner was Welts' touring replacement although he departed soon after and was replaced by Chris Fehn . Brainard left during Christmas 1998, his replacement was Jim Root who joined the following year. This line-up would stay together for over 10 years. In May 2010, Paul Gray died. In March 2011, former guitarist Donnie Steele rejoined as his touring replacement. In December 2013, Jordison
3696-438: The band. Fehn called for full forensic accounting to be done on all of the band's companies and assets in order to collect any profits and damages he may be owed. On that same day, Taylor responded via Twitter with a tweet stating, "You're gonna read a lot of bullshit today. This is all I'll say. JUST YOU WAIT TIL THE TRUTH COMES OUT. Long Live The Knot". On March 18, 2019, the band officially announced via their website that Fehn
3780-467: The biggest heavy metal band in Des Moines was Atomic Opera, with Jim Root on guitar. Drummer Joey Jordison founded a thrash metal band called Modifidious, playing at a club called Runway. Modifidious opened for Atomic Opera on December 1, 1991, at the Runway, after which their guitarist left for the more successful Atomic Opera. Jordison replaced him with local guitarist Craig Jones . Drummer Shawn Crahan formed another Des Moines band called Heads on
3864-524: The blackened death metal act Sinsaenum , which he joined in 2016. In July 2014, Slipknot began releasing teasers for the new album on the band's website and social media using cryptic messages and gory imagery. " The Negative One ", the band's first song in six years, was released on August 1; it was accompanied by a music video directed by Crahan that was released four days later. The video did not feature any band members. On August 24, Slipknot released an official radio single titled " The Devil In I ", and
3948-547: The co-lead guitarist and, after the death of bassist Paul Gray and removal of drummer Joey Jordison , he become one of the band's main songwriters. Of Slipknot's nine member lineup which lasted between 1999 and 2010, Root was the last to join the band. Root typically performed lead guitar in Stone Sour, although he sometimes played rhythm. He has spoken of both bands' guitar style as being twin guitar: "In both bands, I fulfill both roles. In Slipknot, Mick [Thomson] has some solos, and in Stone Sour, Josh [Rand] has some solos." During
4032-457: The concert, performing without Venturella. It was later discovered that Venturella had collapsed because of extreme dehydration. On September 25, 2016, the band performed at their annual festival Knotfest, which was altered to include Ozzfest this year. They performed the Iowa album in its entirety. In the meanwhile, Crahan made his directorial debut with the feature film Officer Downe , based on
4116-485: The concerts; he was positioned behind Jordison and obscured from the audience's view. Slipknot also said the band would complete and release the band's fifth studio album, and that there were no plans to replace Gray. Jordison said the writing process for the album had already begun and that he had written 17 songs. Slipknot performed at the Mayhem Festival tour of 2012. On May 29, 2012, Roadrunner Records posted
4200-401: The drummer's identity would not be released, and that the bassist and the drummer were not permanent members of the band. On December 3, a former Slipknot road crew member posted a photograph of a touring band personnel list that confirmed bassist Alessandro Venturella and drummer Jay Weinberg were members of the tour. On March 11, 2015, while the band was not touring, guitarist Mick Thomson
4284-454: The end of '93 and early in '94. During 1994, Modifidious sometimes played the same shows as Crahan's Heads on the Wall band. Gray formed a death metal band called Body Pit, soon becoming popular in the local scene. Modifidious stopped playing in the wake of death metal's increasing pull. Gray failed to get Jordison to join Body Pit, but soon after he recruited local guitar teacher Mick Thomson ,
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#17328833814014368-479: The festival. The festival shows also debuted a Slipknot museum. On June 14, 2013, Slipknot headlined the Download Festival for a second time. The band performed to roughly 90,000 people and was twice forced to stop the set—once in the middle of a song—to allow the front barricade, which had split open under crowd pressure, to be repaired. Production of the band's fifth album began in late 2013. Taylor described
4452-617: The first time in public promoting their respective bands. For a while, the future of Slipknot was uncertain and there was much speculation about whether there would be a third album, or if the split would become permanent. An official update appeared on their official website on January 24, 2003, denying those claims. "I don't have a problem with anyone in Slipknot," Jordison protested. "I've seen comments from Corey saying there are things to be resolved, but I have no fucking idea what he's talking about." Nonetheless, on November 22, 2002, Slipknot released their second DVD, Disasterpieces . It
4536-507: The following year, leaving Sepultura to do so. (the Pale Ones) (Slipknot from late 1995) Slipknot (band) Slipknot ( / ˈ s l ɪ p n ɒ t / SLIP -not ) is an American heavy metal band formed in Des Moines, Iowa , in 1995 by percussionist Shawn Crahan , former vocalist Anders Colsefni and bassist Paul Gray . After several lineup changes in its early years,
4620-625: The future of Slipknot Regarding the continuation of Slipknot, Taylor told NME Gray would want them to continue and he felt they should but he was ambivalent about returning to the band. Slipknot returned to touring in 2011, performing a small number of shows in Europe. They headlined the Sonisphere Festival and Rock in Rio alongside Iron Maiden and Metallica , and performed at Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting. Donnie Steele substituted for Gray in
4704-708: The label's 25th anniversary. 2006 saw Slipknot win their first Grammy Award , picking up the Best Metal Performance award for the single "Before I Forget". The single went on to be featured on the set list of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock . On December 5, 2006, Slipknot released its third DVD Voliminal: Inside the Nine . While Slipknot was on hiatus, several band members again focused their attentions on side projects; vocalist Taylor and guitarist Root returned to Stone Sour, drummer Jordison toured with several bands and produced 3 Inches of Blood 's third album Fire Up
4788-529: The latter in 1995, and returned to it along with vocalist Corey Taylor during its revival in 2002. Prior to joining Slipknot, he worked as a screenprinter, waiter, and busboy. He joined Slipknot in January 1999, replacing their original guitarist, Josh Brainard, who left the band during the recording of their self-titled album , reportedly after having fulfilled his recording duties. He was approached by Shawn Crahan, Joey Jordison, and producer Ross Robinson to join, which he initially rejected but after speaking to
4872-481: The lead singer of Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil . In July 2007, Fender released the Jim Root Telecaster . Prior to his endorsement deal with Fender, Root had been seen using PRS , Jackson , Charvel , and Maverick electric guitars, and Guild and Martin acoustic guitars as well as a wide range of effect pedals and amplifiers. In a 2009 performance for Eurockeennes, and from 2010 to 2012, Jim used
4956-491: The name of the upcoming album was announced as .5: The Gray Chapter on iTunes , with an expected release date of October 28. The release was later preponed to October 17 for the Netherlands and Australia, October 20 for the UK and October 21 worldwide. "The Negative One" was nominated for the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards . Slipknot began touring North America in support of
5040-409: The new album because he did not participate in any songwriting sessions before his departure. After years of both sides being silent and evasive as to the reasons for his leaving the band, Jordison revealed in June 2016 that he suffered from Transverse myelitis , a neurological disease that cost him the ability to play the drums toward the end of his time with Slipknot. However, Jordison played drums in
5124-448: The new member is, with the main contenders being Zac Baird , Nathan Church or Jones himself in a new mask. On November 5, the band announced that they had parted ways with Jay Weinberg; like with Jones, social media posts about his departure were subsequently deleted. On December 9, 2023, the band announced the first leg of their 25th anniversary tour with stops in the UK and Europe. In April 2024, Slipknot began teasing events for
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#17328833814015208-453: The other Slipknot members' plans, in an interview with WRIF's Meltdown, Crahan revealed that "we're beginning to write some music for Slipknot for the new record. We have songs that we've written that are amazing." In December 2017, Crahan appeared on The Jasta Show podcast, where he stated that the next Slipknot album could be his last with the band. Corey Taylor revealed in October 2018 that
5292-452: The project's album The All-Star Sessions . He also appeared on Jonathan Davis and the SFA 's cover of Lil Wayne 's " Got Money ". On May 17, 2014, Stone Sour released an official statement saying that Root was no longer a member of the band. Moments before their statement, Root told a fan on Instagram of his departure, explaining "Not my decision. Not happy about it." In interviews, Root accused
5376-492: The recording of Stone Sour's Audio Secrecy , he and Rand recorded their parts simultaneously. Outside Slipknot and Stone Sour, Root has appeared on Slipknot turntablist Sid Wilson 's DJ Starscream album The New Leader and John 5 's The Devil Knows My Name , for the song "Black Widow of La Porte", and also appeared on the Roadrunner United project, performing the solo and harmony guitars on "Tired 'N Lonely" from
5460-431: The same name. In December, Slipknot began recording material at SR Audio , a studio in the band's hometown. As they didn't have a recording contract, the band self-financed the project, the costs of which came to an estimated $ 40,000. In February 1996, guitarist Donnie Steele, a Christian, left Slipknot after discussions regarding the band's lyrics with the producer, Sean McMahon. Jordison said of Steele's departure: "(he)
5544-555: The studio, Slipknot continued to do local shows, during one of which in September 1997, Colsefni announced on stage that he was leaving the band. The gap on percussion was filled by Greg Welts, who was affectionately known as "Cuddles". In early 1998, Slipknot produced a second demo featuring five tracks exclusively for record labels. The band began to receive much attention from record labels, and in February 1998, producer Ross Robinson offered to produce their debut album after attending rehearsals in Des Moines. Soon after, DJ Sid Wilson
5628-405: The time were not immediately known; an autopsy suspected his death was not intentional but did not reveal the cause. The day after his death, the remaining eight members of the band held a live, unmasked, press conference alongside Gray's widow and brother. On June 21, the cause of death was confirmed as an accidental overdose of morphine and synthetic morphine substitute fentanyl . The band
5712-406: Was also dismissed from the band in March 2019 prior to the writing of We Are Not Your Kind and was replaced by Michael Pfaff . The band parted ways with Jones and Weinberg in 2023, with the latter being replaced by Eloy Casagrande the following year. In the years before Slipknot formed, a state of shifting band membership existed throughout the heavy metal scene in Des Moines, Iowa . In 1991,
5796-483: Was directed by Thomas Mignone , and the singles " Wait and Bleed " and " Spit It Out ", which were also directed by Mignone. The singles received some airplay, but Slipknot quickly developed a large following, mainly from touring and word of mouth. The band toured several countries throughout 1999 and 2000 in support of the album. In early 2000, Slipknot was certified platinum; a first for an album released by Roadrunner Records. Anticipation for Slipknot's second album
5880-407: Was fired from the band. In October 2014, the band began touring with a new drummer and bassist, replacing Jordison and Steele respectively. These musicians were later revealed to be Jay Weinberg and Alessandro Venturella respectively. In March 2019, Chris Fehn filed a lawsuit against the band due to withheld payments. He was fired from the band later that month. He was replaced by a musician that
5964-508: Was having these God talks, when we were supposed to be working... We were prepared to keep him on, but he didn't want to stay." Steele himself has said: "I left for a few reasons...I had a lot on my mind spiritually." During the mixing stages of their project at SR Audio , Craig Jones was recruited as Steele's replacement on guitar. However, throughout their time in the studio, the band were adding samples to their recordings but could not produce these sounds live. Subsequently, Jones became
6048-454: Was hesitant to comment on the future of Slipknot. The members made conflicting statements in interviews; drummer Jordison told The Pulse of Radio "there is another Slipknot record already kinda in the making". Vocalist Taylor told FMQB Productions he was "very conflicted about whether or not [he wants] to do anything with Slipknot". The band released their fourth video album (sic)nesses on September 28, 2010; it debuted at number one on
6132-514: Was hospitalized after a drunken knife fight with his brother at Thomson's home in Iowa. The pair sustained serious, but non life-threatening, injuries. On August 2, 2015, during a concert in Hartford, Connecticut, the band was forced to stop performing after Venturella was suddenly rushed to hospital, after undergoing a medical emergency. After 20 minutes, singer Taylor told the audience the band would continue
6216-488: Was intense. In early 2001, the band began recording the second album at Sound City and Sound Image studios in Los Angeles. Around this time, conflicts arose between band members due to extensive touring and recording schedules. Recording of their second album ended in February 2001 and the band embarked on their Iowa World Tour . Entitled Iowa , Slipknot's second album—released on August 28, 2001—peaked at number three on
6300-790: Was jamming with vocalist Colsefni, bassist Gray and guitarist Patrick Neuwirth, writing and playing songs in Gray's basement, discussing possible band names, but never making a final decision. One of the songs they recorded was titled "Slipknot". The word on the second recording’s spine was "Painface", which Colsefni later used to name his band Painface. In 1993, a new band called Inveigh Catharsis formed in Des Moines, with Gray on bass, Brainard on guitar and Colsefni on drums. Jordison jammed occasionally with this group. Brainard eventually left to join Jordison and Jones in Modifidious, participating in demo recordings at
6384-409: Was later revealed to be Michael Pfaff . Craig Jones parted ways with the band in June 2023, he was replaced the same day by a musician whose identity has not been revealed, although they are rumoured to be either Zac Baird (ex- Korn ), Nathan Church (ex- Downthesun ) or Jeff Karnowski (ex- Dirty Little Rabbits ). The band also parted ways with Weinberg that November. Eloy Casagrande joined as drummer
6468-429: Was no longer a member of the band, stating, "Slipknot's focus is on making album #6, and our upcoming shows around the world, our best ever. Chris knows why he is no longer a part of Slipknot. We are disappointed that he chose to point fingers and manufacture claims, rather than doing what was necessary to continue to be a part of Slipknot. We would have preferred he not take the path that he has, but evolution in all things
6552-399: Was recruited as the band's ninth member after showing great interest and impressing band members. In late June, Slipknot received a $ 500,000, seven-album deal, from Roadrunner Records ; the band signed the deal publicly on July 8, 1998. Two days prior to this, Welts was fired from the band, something which Slipknot refuse to comment on. Welts was replaced by Brandon Darner, who departed from
6636-404: Was released on August 20, 2008, debuting at number one on the Billboard albums chart. The album produced five singles; " All Hope Is Gone ", " Psychosocial ", " Dead Memories ", " Sulfur " and " Snuff ". 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of Slipknot's debut album; to commemorate the event, the band released a special-edition version of Slipknot on September 9, 2009. The band toured in support of
6720-526: Was released on August 9, 2019. Their seventh studio album, The End, So Far , was released on September 30, 2022. The band has released two live albums titled 9.0: Live and Day of the Gusano: Live in Mexico , a compilation album titled Antennas to Hell , and five live DVDs. The band has sold 30 million records worldwide and over 12 million in their home country. Bassist Gray died on May 24, 2010, and
6804-522: Was replaced by a percussionist, whose identity was concealed, who the fans have dubbed "Tortilla Man". Loudwire has reported that fans have linked his identity as Michael Pfaff , a former member of Crahan's side project Dirty Little Rabbits . The band officially confirmed Pfaff's identity on March 16, 2022, almost two years later. On May 13, 2019, the band teased something was coming on May 16, ahead of their performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! , as well as screenshots of their new masks. On that day,
6888-466: Was replaced during 2011–2014 by Donnie Steele . Jordison was dismissed from the band on December 12, 2013. Steele left during the recording sessions for .5: The Gray Chapter . The band found replacements in Alessandro Venturella on bass and Jay Weinberg on drums. After the departure of Jordison, as of December 2013 the only founding member in the current lineup is percussionist Crahan. Fehn
6972-553: Was seen using EMG Retroactive pickups, with EMG's Instagram account suggesting that they are working on a signature set for him. This was later confirmed on the EMG Facebook page announcing that the set would debut at NAMM 2020. On October 21, 2021, Root announced he was working on a signature model with Charvel guitars. His signature series is set to release in August 2022 for $ 1,499.99. For gigs at smaller venues, and for use as
7056-448: Was the rebirth of Slipknot, [...] it was like us coming back together, pushing out the vibe that had gotten in there and kinda started pulling people away. But we figured out that you know, we do have to get space you know, we do need to let people be sometimes. After several delays, Slipknot moved into The Mansion in Los Angeles, California, in mid-2003 to work on their third album alongside producer Rick Rubin . By early 2004, work on
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