Slipknot’s No. 6, percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan, sat down with RollingStone.com recently, discussing their second tour for their first record without Paul Gray and his dream of the Slipknot legacy carrying on years after with a new lineup. With three different set lists now- “if you see us on a Friday night, the Saturday night … Read more
Recently, the AltWire team had the opportunity to experience Slipknot‘s “Prepare For Hell” tour with Korn and King. Thankfully, the tour invaded our hometown of Reading, PA. This show was so incredible, that in order to do it justice, I had to do separate reviews for the bands. What transpired that night was absolutely unforgettable. … Read more
Slipknot has released the official music video for their new single, “The Devil In I” with the band wearing brand new super creepy masks. Since Corey Taylor appeared in the band’s latest tour promo with his face obscured by a piece of plastic, the teased revelation of this album cycle’s set of face-masks has reached … Read more
After much teasing on their social media networks over the last few weeks, the Iowa metal giants Slipknot have today revealed their first new music since 2008’s All Hope Is Gone. The new track is called “The Negative One” and is available for streaming on the band’s official website, right HERE. The track is taken … Read more
It looks like the masks will live to be worn another day. Corey Taylor has recently taken to twitter to dispel rumors that Slipknot are falling apart, or on the verge of calling it quits. Rebutting the idea via his personal Twitter account, Corey responded with the following: For those who think The Knot are … Read more
One the biggest bands in metal, Slipknot, have split ways with drummer and founding member Joey Jordison. The band released this statement via the bands official website: “To our Maggots and fans around the world, It is with great pain but quiet respect, that for personal reasons Joey Jordison and Slipknot are parting ways. We … Read more