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Slipknot Percussionist Joey Jordison Launching New Project

Chad Childers — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:00:19 +0000

Slipknot percussionist Joey Jordison has often found projects to keep him busy during the band's downtime, and it looks as though he's finding another creative outlet to keep him occupied until the band regroups in the studio again.

Slipknot's Shawn 'Clown' Crahan Sheds Tears While Watching Son Record Vocal Tracks

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:35:04 +0000

Just because you're in a seriously pissed off metal band with songs that contain lyrics such as "I want to slit your throat and f--- the wound" doesn't necessarily mean you don't have a soft side. Slipknot percussionist / backup vocalist Shawn 'Clown' Crahan has a son who is also in a band, and as Clown witnessed his spawn record vocals, the mad carnival villain couldn't help but shed a prideful tear.

Corey Taylor, Maynard James Keenan, Dave Navarro + More Criticize 2013 Grammy Awards

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:21:15 +0000

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards were held last night (Feb. 10), and it was business as usual for the famed awards show. Music's biggest names walked the carpet, while shiny golden gramophones were given out to rock artists such as the Black Keys, Halestorm and Trent Reznor + Atticus Ross. However, a sense of disarray resonated with various musicians, who took to Twitter in order to vent their disapproval of the Grammy Awards.

Corey Taylor Reveals Stone Sour's Elaborate Touring Plans + Latest on Slipknot's Next Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:53:56 +0000

Yes, we’ve not even turned the calendar on 2013 yet, but Stone Sour‘s Corey Taylor is thinking so far ahead that he says 2014 may be an even bigger year for the band than what’s immediately on the horizon. The vocalist tells Billboard that he has grand plans once both parts of his ‘House of [...]

Hollywood Undead Take Fans Behind the Scenes of 'We Are' Video Directed by Slipknot's Clown

Chad Bowar — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:01:08 +0000

After releasing the Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan-directed video for 'We Are' a couple weeks back, Hollywood Undead have now unveiled a behind-the-scenes clip chronicling the making of the video.

Corey Taylor Discusses Slipknot's Future, Dave Mustaine + Phil Anselmo

Chad Childers — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:15:59 +0000

Slipknot / Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor has heard the question before, and he's getting a little tired about those asking about Slipknot's future. The vocalist tells Metal Sucks that he feels no matter how often he explains his stance on the band's continuation, it's not truly taken to heart.

Black Sabbath + Slipknot to Headline Two-Day Ozzfest Japan

Chad Childers — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:17:59 +0000

The news keeps coming out of the Black Sabbath camp. Not long after it was revealed that the band was planning an April 2013 release and Australian tour, the group was officially confirmed for Japan's inaugural Ozzfest. They'll headline night two on May 12 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, Japan, while Slipknot have now been confirmed to finish out night one on May 11.

Cage Match — Corey Taylor's Slipknot vs. Stone Sour [VIDEO, POLL]

Fish — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:59:30 +0000

We’re getting hardcore Cage Match Friday featuring Corey Taylor’s bands! Today we will put two songs on the heavier side of each band with Stone Sour’s “Made of Scars” and Slipknot’s “Before I Forget.”First for Corey Taylor in Slipknot, we are taking the song “Before I Forget,” the third single from their 2004 album Vol. [...]

Corey Taylor Says Slipknot Are 'On Hiatus'

Chad Childers — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:00:50 +0000

Stone Sour just dropped their 'House of Gold & Bones Part 1' album and singer Corey Taylor is currently working on the second half of the release, so where does that leave his other band, Slipknot? The vocalist says that after touring the U.S. this past summer, things will scale back for the immediate future.

Corey Taylor Talks About His Near Involvement in Anthrax's 'Worship Music'

Chad Bowar — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:58:11 +0000

In a recent interview with Radio Metal, Slipknot / Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor recalls the time he was asked to contribute vocals to Anthrax's critically acclaimed 2011 album 'Worship Music' prior to the thrash metal veterans' reunion with singer Joey Belladonna.

Corey Taylor Talks New Stone Sour Music, Knotfest, Slipknot's Future + More

Full Metal Jackie — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:49:40 +0000

Slipknot / Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. He spoke all the hard work Stone Sour put into their double concept album ‘House of Gold & Bones - Part 1’ and ‘Part 2,’ as well as this year’s first installment of Knotfest and how long Slipknot fans will need to wait for new music. If you missed Jackie’s show, read the full interview with Corey Taylor:

Corey Taylor Wins Metal Hammer 'Legend' Award

Chad Childers — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:02:20 +0000

Congrats are in order for Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor, who received the “Legend” Award at the recent Metal Hammer Award Show in Berlin. Taylor received his honor from U.D.O. singer Udo Dirkschneider. The singer stated, “I’m very lucky to be able to do what I do, but I wouldn’t be able to [...]

Slipknot Release Official Statement on Doctor's Connection to the Death of Paul Gray

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:30:56 +0000

Yesterday (Sept. 5), news broke that Iowa physician Daniel Baldi was charged with eight counts of involuntary manslaughter, with one of those counts related to the 2010 death of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray. Baldi has been accused of prescribing harmfully excessive amounts of pain medication to his patients. In reaction to the news, Slipknot have released an official statement about the new development.

Slipknot / Stone Sour Frontman Corey Taylor Reveals Details of Second Book

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:31:30 +0000

Slipknot / Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor wears many hats, or masks as the case may be. He added author to his resume last summer when he released his first book ‘Seven Deadly Sins: Settling the Argument Between Born Bad and Damaged Goods.’ Taylor seems to have caught the writing bug and has now confirmed that he’s been working on a second book.

Slipknot's Corey Taylor Vents on Difficulties of Crafting New Record Without Paul Gray

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:45:51 +0000

Slipknot singer Corey Taylor recently dished to the Toronto Star about going on with the band after the death of bassist Paul Gray.

Slipknot's Corey Taylor Glad Randy Blythe Is Free and That Lamb of God Are Playing Knotfest

Chad Childers — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:00:15 +0000

The music community is definitely happy to have Lamb of God‘s Randy Blythe back in the U.S. after his recent jailing in the Czech Republic. The homecoming welcomes have been flowing in ever since, and Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor is one of the happiest rockers to see the singer back at home.

Slipknot's Corey Taylor Calls Paul Gray's Contributions 'Almost Orchestral'

Chad Childers — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:31:40 +0000

Slipknot‘s members may individually be tinkering around with ideas for new music, but singer Corey Taylor tells BBC Radio 1 host Zane Lowe that it will be a difficult task working without the creative force that was bassist Paul Gray.

Slipknot's Corey Taylor Passes Out Onstage at Dallas Mayhem Gig

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:00:33 +0000

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor had a scare Tuesday night (July 10) when he passed out near the end of the band’s performance at the Dallas, Texas, stop of the Mayhem Festival tour. Thankfully, the vocalist is OK, and will be back in action for the next Mayhem gig near Houston tonight (July 11).

Corey Taylor Discusses Upcoming Slipknot and Stone Sour Albums

Chad Bowar — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 08:01:48 +0000

Slipknot are currently headlining the Mayhem Festival, their first U.S. shows since the tragic 2010 death of the band’s bassist Paul Gray. In advance of the Mayhem show Friday (July 6) in Arizona, frontman Corey Taylor spoke with the Phoenix New Times about a number of topics, including upcoming albums from Slipknot and Stone Sour.

Slipknot's Chris Fehn Discusses Jim Root's Absence + Playing With Heroes

Chad Childers — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:01:27 +0000

The 2012 Rockstar Mayhem Festival is officially underway, with Slipknot playing a solid yet shorthanded set as they try to work around the fact that guitarist Jim Root is out of action while recovering from a burst appendix.