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~~| Name = Slipknot~~

~~| Img = Slipknot at Mayhem 1.jpg~~

~~| Img_capt = Slipknot performing at 2008's [[Mayhem Festival]].~~

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| ~~Background~~name = ~~group_or_band~~Slipknot

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~~| Origin = [[Des Moines, Iowa]], United States~~

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| Genre =[[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[nu metal]], [[alternative metal]].

| alt = Several members of Slipknot performing onstage

~~| Years_active = 1995–present~~

| ~~Label~~ caption = ~~[[Roadrunner~~Slipknot ~~Records|Roadrunner]],~~performing ~~[[Nuclear~~in ~~Blast]]~~2022

| origin = [[Des Moines, Iowa]], U.S.

| Associated_acts = [[Stone Sour]], [[Murderdolls]], [[To My Surprise]], [[DJ Starscream]], [[Dirty Little Rabbits]], [[Painface]], [[Junk Beer Kidnap Band]], [[Unida]]

| genre = {{flatlist|

~~| URL = [http://www.slipknot1.com www.slipknot1.com]~~

* [[Nu metal]]

| Current_members = [[Sid Wilson]] [[Joey Jordison]] [[Paul Gray (Slipknot)|Paul Gray]] [[Chris Fehn]] [[Jim Root]] [[Craig Jones|Craig "133" Jones]] [[Shawn Crahan|Shawn "Clown" Crahan]] [[Mick Thomson]] [[Corey Taylor]]

* [[alternative metal]]

| Past_members = [[List of Slipknot band members#Former members|Donnie Steele]] [[List of Slipknot band members#Former members|Anders Colsefini]] [[List of Slipknot band members#Former members|Greg "Cuddles" Welts]] [[List of Slipknot band members#Former members|Josh Brainard]] }}

* {{nowrap|[[groove metal]]}}

}}

| discography = [[Slipknot discography]]

| years_active = 1995–present

| label = [[Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner]]

| website = {{URL|slipknot1.com}}

| current_members = {{plainlist|

* [[Shawn Crahan]]

* [[Mick Thomson]]

* [[Corey Taylor]]

* [[Sid Wilson]]

* [[Jim Root]]

* [[Alessandro Venturella]]

* [[Michael Pfaff]]

* [[Eloy Casagrande]]

}}

| past_members = {{plainlist|

* [[Paul Gray (American musician)|Paul Gray]]

* [[Anders Colsefni]]

* Josh Brainard

* [[Donnie Steele]]

* [[Joey Jordison]]

* [[Craig Jones (musician)|Craig Jones]]

* Greg Welts

* [[Chris Fehn]]

* [[Jay Weinberg]]

}}

'''Slipknot''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|l|ɪ|p|n|ɒ|t}} {{respell|SLIP|not}}) is an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band formed in [[Des Moines, Iowa]], in 1995 by percussionist [[Shawn Crahan]], former vocalist [[Anders Colsefni]] and bassist [[Paul Gray (American musician)|Paul Gray]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2024/02/13/shawn-clown-crahan-reveals-joey-jordison-wasnt-a-founding-member-of-slipknot/|title=Shawn "Clown" Crahan Reveals Joey Jordison Wasn't a Founding Member of Slipknot|publisher=metalsucks.net|date=February 13, 2024|access-date=February 15, 2024}}</ref> After several lineup changes in its early years, the band settled on nine members for more than a decade: Crahan, Gray, [[Joey Jordison]], [[Craig Jones (musician)|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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/slipknot-mn0000750742 |title=Slipknot |website=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=February 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=67tBhuvwLuYC |title=Slipknot: Unmasked |publisher=Joel McIver |date=December 1, 2001|isbn=9780711986770 }}</ref>

'''Slipknot''' is an American [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Des Moines, Iowa]], formed in 1995. Slipknot consists of nine members. The current band members are [[Sid Wilson]], [[Joey Jordison]], [[Paul Gray (Slipknot)|Paul Gray]], [[Chris Fehn]], [[Jim Root]], [[Craig Jones]], [[Shawn Crahan]], [[Mick Thomson]], and [[Corey Taylor]]. Each member of the band wears a unique [[mask]].

The band rapidly rose to fame following the release of their [[Slipknot (album)|eponymous debut album]] in 1999. The 2001 follow-up album, ''[[Iowa (album)|Iowa]]'', although darker in tone, made 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|''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]]'', was released on August 9, 2019.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/slipknot-new-song-unsainted-music-video-835736/|title=Slipknot Preview New Album With Unsparing Headbanger 'Unsainted'|last=Blistein|first=Jon|date=May 16, 2019|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=May 20, 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.knotfestroadshow.com/|title=Knotfest Roadkill 2019|publisher=www.knotfestroadshow.com/|date=March 3, 2019|access-date=March 4, 2019|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044713/https://www.knotfestroadshow.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/corey-taylor-bmg-record-deal-new-solo-album-cmf2/|title=Slipknot Frontman Corey Taylor Signs Global Deal With BMG Ahead of New Solo Album|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Titus|first=Christa|date=April 27, 2023|access-date=June 24, 2023}}</ref>

Slipknot formed in 1995 and underwent several line-up changes following the independent release of their first demo ''[[Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.]]'' in 1996. That album featured original lead vocalist, Anders Colsefini. Their self-titled, major label debut, ''[[Slipknot (album)|Slipknot]]'', was released in 1999, featuring permanent new lead vocalist, Corey Taylor, and was followed by ''[[Iowa (album)|Iowa]]'' in 2001 and ''[[Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)]]'' in 2004. On August 25, 2008, the band returned to release their fourth studio album, ''[[All Hope Is Gone]]'', which debuted at the top spot on the [[Billboard 200]] charts. The band has released three DVDs, including ''[[Disasterpieces]]'', which was certified quadruple-platinum in the United States. Slipknot have sold over 14 million records worldwide.

Bassist Gray died on May 24, 2010, and 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|alt=as of December 2013}} the only founding member in the current lineup is percussionist Crahan. Fehn 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.

==History==

===Background (1991–1995)===

~~===Formation and early years (1995 – 1998)===~~

[[File:Slipknot (Logo).png|thumb|The band's logo]]

Early formations of a band were beginning to coalesce as early as 1992, when the core band members, drummer [[Shawn Crahan]], vocalist Anders Colsefini, and bassist [[Paul Gray (Slipknot)|Paul Gray]] enlisted the help of guitarists Donnie Steele and Quan Nong, and created "[[Painface]]".<ref name="S-M.MFKR">{{cite web |last = Humphreys |first = Ashley |title = Slipknot Biography: MFKR |publisher = Slipknot-metal.com |url = http://www.slipknot-metal.com/main.php?sk=bio_mfkr |accessdate = 2007-12-13 }}</ref>

In the years before Slipknot formed, a state of shifting band membership existed throughout the heavy metal scene in [[Des Moines, Iowa]]. In 1991, the biggest heavy metal band in Des Moines was Atomic Opera, with [[Jim Root]] on guitar.<ref name=McIver11>{{Harvnb|McIver|2003|p=11}}</ref> 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 (musician)|Craig Jones]].<ref name="Arnopp31">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=31–34}}</ref> Drummer [[Shawn Crahan]] formed another Des Moines band called Heads on the Wall, playing [[funk metal]] [[Cover version|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 (American musician)|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 session|jam]]. By March 1993, Crahan 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.<ref>{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=63}}</ref>

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 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.<ref name=McIver11/> 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]], the band broke up.<ref name="Arnopp31"/>

In September 1995, the band "The Pale Ones" was created comprising Crahan on drums, Gray on bass, Colsefini on vocals and guitarist Steele.<ref name="Arnopp40">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=40}}</ref> [[Joey Jordison]] joined the band shortly after, taking up the role of drummer and, subsequently, Crahan moved to percussion.<ref name="Arnopp41">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=41}}</ref> The band continued to develop their vision of what the band would be, deciding to add a second guitarist, recruiting Josh Brainard and moving Colsefini to percussion along with lead vocals.<ref name="Arnopp42">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=42}}</ref> The band played their first [[Live television|live performance]] under the name of Meld on December 4, 1995 at a club called Crowbar in Des Moines.<ref name="McIver17">{{Harvnb|McIver|2001|p=17}}</ref> Soon after, Jordison suggested renaming the band "Slipknot" after their song that eventually appeared on the band's demo ''[[Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.]]''.<ref name="Arnopp43">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=43}}</ref> The band also began experimenting with their image, wearing grotesque [[Cosmetics|make-up]] and eventually the anti-image concept developed towards the members wearing [[mask]]s.<ref name="Arnopp43-45">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=43–45}}</ref> Up until this point, the band had remained mainly obscured due to their desire to wait until their music was fully developed.<ref name="Arnopp43"/>

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|description=29 second sample from the song "Slipknot" which the band was eventually named after. Slipknot's earlier music was slower than their later material and vocalist Colsefini had a much deeper vocal style than that of Taylor.<ref name="Crampton24-25"/>}}

In September 1995, Colsefni, Crahan and Gray started a band named the Pale Ones.<ref name="Arnopp40"/> 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, moving Crahan to percussion.<ref name="Arnopp40"/> Furthermore, Colsefni also took up percussion while remaining the band's vocalist. As guitarists, the band decided to invite Brainard and local musician [[Donnie Steele]],<ref name="Arnopp40">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=40–41}}</ref> bringing their lineup to six members.<ref name="Arnopp42">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=42–43}}</ref> The band made their public debut on November 5 at a benefit show in Des Moines, using the name Meld.<ref>{{Harvnb|McIver|2003|p=17}}</ref><ref name="Debut">{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/127857771 | title= The Des Moines Register from Des Moines, Iowa · Page 65 | newspaper= The Des Moines Register | date=October 26, 1995 | access-date=September 21, 2022 }}</ref>

With plenty of material ready, the band began recording in a local studio, SR Audio with Sean McMahon.<ref name="McIver19">{{Harvnb|McIver|2001|p=19}}</ref> In February 1996, guitarist Donnie Steele left the band due to his [[Christianity|Christian]] beliefs; though the other band members were prepared to allow him to stay, Steele decided to leave.<ref name="Arnopp50-51">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=50–51}}</ref> His replacement, [[Craig Jones]], arrived during the [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing]] stages of this new project.<ref name="Arnopp50-51"/> On April 4, Slipknot played their first public performance at [[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]] [[reggae]] club the Safari, where they played most of their early gigs.<ref name="Arnopp51-54">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=51-54}}</ref> Their second gig at the Safari was alongside [[Stone Sour]].<ref name="Arnopp51-54"/> The band began to realize again that there was need for a change, as they were adding [[Sampling (music)|samples]] to their recordings but could not produce these sounds live.<ref name="Crampton23">{{Harvnb|Crampton|2001|p=23}}</ref> Subsequently, Jones moved to full-time sampler and [[Mick Thomson]] was brought in to fill the space on guitar.<ref name="Crampton23"/> After conflict over the mixing and [[Audio mastering|mastering]], the band self released their first album ''[[Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.]]'' on [[Halloween]], October 31, 1996.<ref name="AMG">{{cite web |last = Huey |first = Steve |title = Slipknot biography |publisher = Allmusic |url = http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:lxaxlfde5cqo~T1 |accessdate = 2007-12-13 }}</ref>

===''Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.'' and beginnings (1995–1998)===

With the production of this album, Sean McMahon began distributing it between [[Record label|record]] and [[management]] companies, which resulted in airplay on [[Independent Local Radio|local radio]] and, in turn, won a spot at Dotfest.<ref name="McIver38-39">{{Harvnb|McIver|2001|pp=38–39}}</ref> Slipknot had returned to the studio having developed new material, which demanded more vocal melody.<ref name="Crampton24-25">{{Harvnb|Crampton|2001|pp=24–25}}</ref> As a result, [[Corey Taylor]] was recruited from fellow Des Moines band [[Stone Sour]]; this moved Colsefini to backing vocals and percussion.<ref name="Crampton24-25"/> While experimenting with their new vocalist, the band continued to do shows at the Safari club, during one of which Colsefini surprised his band and fans alike announcing on stage that he was leaving the band.<ref name="Crampton24-25"/> The gap on percussion was filled by Greg Welts, who was affectionately known as "Cuddles".<ref>{{Harvnb|McIver|2001|p=47}}</ref> Towards the end of 1997, the band was assigned individual numbers respectively and began wearing uniform coveralls at their shows.<ref name="Arnopp80-81">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=80–81}}</ref>

{{Main|Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.{{!}}Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.}}

Much of the band's early development was retrospectively attributed to late-night planning sessions between Gray, Crahan and Jordison at a [[Sinclair Oil Corporation|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 the same name.<ref name="Arnopp42"/> In December, Slipknot began recording material at ''SR Audio'', a studio in the band's hometown.<ref name="McIver19">{{Harvnb|McIver|2003|pp=19–21}}</ref> As they didn't have a recording contract, the band self-financed the project, the costs of which came to an estimated $40,000.<ref name="Arnopp45">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=45–47}}</ref> 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) 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."<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0UMRdh-eb0wC&pg=PT44|page=50|author=Jasob Arnopp|publisher=Random House|date=May 2011|title= Slipknot: Inside the Sickness, Behind the Masks|isbn=9781446458341}}</ref> Steele himself has said: "I left for a few reasons...I had a lot on my mind spiritually."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mfkr1.com/web/2010-donnie-steele-interview/|title=Donnie Steele Interview|work=mfkr1.com|date=2010|author=David Pritt|access-date=November 30, 2018|archive-date=November 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130113005/http://mfkr1.com/web/2010-donnie-steele-interview/|url-status=dead}}</ref> During the [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing]] stages of their project at ''SR Audio'', [[Craig Jones (musician)|Craig Jones]] was recruited as Steele's replacement on guitar.<ref name="Arnopp50">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=50–51}}</ref> However, throughout their time in the studio, the band were adding [[Sampling (music)|samples]] to their recordings but could not produce these sounds live. Subsequently, Jones became the band's sampler and [[Mick Thomson]] was brought in as the replacement guitarist.<ref name="Arnopp57">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=57}}</ref> After a complicated time with mixing and [[Audio mastering|mastering]], the band self-released ''[[Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.]]'' on [[Halloween]], October 31, 1996.<ref name="AMG">{{cite web |last = Huey |first = Steve |title = Slipknot biography |website=allmusic |url = {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p41591|pure_url=yes}} |access-date = December 13, 2007 }}</ref>

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===~~Debut album~~''Slipknot'' and ~~commercial~~rise to ~~success~~fame (~~1998–2001~~1998–2000)===

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|title=~~Slipknot~~ "(sic)" (1999)

|description=16 second sample from Slipknot's "(sic)". Their debut album was much faster than their ~~previous~~demo album ''Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.'' and, with nine members, their sound had ~~much~~changed ~~more depth~~drastically.<ref>{{cite video |people ~~name~~=~~"UTON"~~ Charlotte Lewin (Director) |title = Slipknot – Up To Our Necks |time = 40:01 |medium = DVD |publisher=Chrome Dreams |location = UK |date = 2004}}</ref>}}

In[[Chris ~~late~~Fehn]] ~~1998,~~was brought in to replace Darner on percussion before Slipknot ~~entered~~traveled ~~the~~to [[~~recording~~Malibu, ~~studio~~California]], to work on their debut album in September 1998.<ref ~~name="Crampton30"~~>{{Harvnb|~~Crampton~~McIver|~~2001~~2003|ppp=3057–58}}</ref> InPartway through the ~~early~~recording ~~[[New~~process ~~Year|new~~of ~~year]]~~the album, Slipknot returned to Des Moines for the Christmas period. During that period, guitarist Brainard decided to leave the band ~~due to personal reasons~~.<ref ~~name="Arnopp113"~~>{{Harvnb|~~Arnopp~~Crampton|2001|p=~~113~~35}}</ref> ~~His~~Brainard ~~replacement~~said, ~~was~~"some ~~[[Jim~~decisions ~~Root]]~~were ~~leaving~~made ~~the~~that ~~band~~I ~~with~~wasn't ~~the~~particularly ~~line-up~~happy ~~they retain~~with".<ref name="~~UTON~~Root">{{~~cite video~~ Harvnb|~~title~~ McIver|2003|pp=61–63}}</ref> Slipknot -later Uprecruited ToJim ~~Our~~Root ~~Necks~~to ~~|medium~~complete =their ~~DVD~~lineup ~~|publisher~~and =the ~~Chrome~~band ~~Dreams~~returned ~~|date~~to =Malibu ~~2004~~to }}continue work on the album.</ref name="Root"/> ~~Recording~~Work on the album ~~finished~~concluded in early 1999, ~~with~~allowing ~~"Me~~the ~~Inside"~~band ~~and~~to ~~"Purity",<ref~~go ~~name="Arnopp115">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=115}}</ref>~~on ~~and~~their ~~the~~first ~~band~~tour ~~attended~~as part of the [[Ozzfest]] ~~which began~~lineup in ~~March~~1999.<ref name="AMG"/> OnOzzfest ~~June~~greatly ~~29,~~increased ~~1999~~Slipknot's audience, furthering the band's ~~released~~success ~~their eponymous~~with ~~album ''~~[[Slipknot (album)|~~Slipknot~~their self-titled album]]'' that was released on June 29, 1999.<ref name="AMG1Album">{{cite web |last = Anderson |first = Rick |title = Slipknot album review |~~publisher~~website=allmusic |url = ~~Allmusic~~{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r183561|pure_url=yes}} |~~url~~access-date = December 15, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111024021802/http://www.allmusic.com/cgalbum/~~amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dnfyxqwgldae~~ r183561|~~accessdate~~ archive-date=October ~~2007-12-15~~24, 2011}}</ref> ~~Regarding~~Slipknot ~~the~~released ~~album,~~its first home video ''[[~~Rick~~Welcome ~~Anderson~~to Our Neighborhood]]'', ofwhich was directed by [[~~Allmusic~~Thomas Mignone]], ~~wrote~~and ~~"You~~the ~~thought~~singles "[[~~Limp~~Wait ~~Bizkit~~and Bleed]]" ~~was heavy? They're~~and "[[~~The~~Spit ~~Osmonds~~It Out (Slipknot song)|Spit It Out]]",<ref name="AMG"/> which were also directed by Mignone. The singles received some airplay, but Slipknot isquickly ~~something~~developed ~~else~~a ~~entirely~~large following, mainly from touring and word of mouth."<ref name="~~AMG1Album~~AMG"/~~><!--Only one review?--~~> The band ~~performed~~toured inseveral ~~the~~countries ~~[[Livin~~throughout La1999 ~~Vida~~and ~~Loco]] tour~~2000 in support of the album. In early 2000, ''Slipknot'' was certified platinum; a first for an album released by Roadrunner Records.<ref name="XP">{{cite ~~news~~video |~~title~~date =~~Band~~ ~~finds~~2001 ~~Coal~~|title ~~comfort~~= ~~after~~Slipknot ~~rocky~~– ~~season~~X-Posed, The Interview |~~work~~medium =~~The~~ ~~Star-Ledger~~CD |~~date~~time =~~1999-09-17~~ 7:00 |~~author~~location =~~Rose,~~ ~~Lisa~~UK |publisher=Chrome Dreams}}</ref>

===''Iowa'' (2001–2003)===

''Slipknot'' included variations of previously released songs, including "(sic)"; a version of the previous song "Slipknot". These versions were faster than their previous recordings and this shift in intensity was welcomed by old fans.<ref name="UTON"/> In the same year, Slipknot released their first [[home video]] ''[[Welcome to Our Neighborhood]]'' (which was later released on [[DVD]] in 2003). In early 2000, ''Slipknot'' was certified platinum, a first for an album released by Roadrunner Records.<ref name="XP">{{cite video |date = 2001 |title = Slipknot - X-Posed, The Interview |medium = CD |publisher = Chrome Dreams}}</ref> In July 2001, ''[[Q (magazine)|Q]]'' named ''Slipknot'' as one of the "50 Heaviest Albums of All Time".<ref name="Qmag">{{cite book |title = July 2001 Edition of Q Magazine |publisher = Emap |date = 2001-07}}</ref>

{{Main|Iowa (album){{!}}''Iowa'' (album)}}

Anticipation for Slipknot's second album was intense. In early 2001, the band began recording the second album at Sound City and Sound Image studios in Los Angeles.<ref name="AMG"/><ref>{{cite book |last = Porter |first = Dick |title = Rapcore: The Nu-Metal Rap Fusion |publisher=Plexus |location=London |page=132 |year = 2003 |isbn = 0-85965-321-8}}</ref> Around this time, conflicts arose between band members due to extensive touring and recording schedules.<ref name="drum!">{{cite news |title = Joey Jordison plunges into Slipknot hell |work=Drum! |pages = 44–45 |date =October 2008}}</ref> Recording of their second album ended in February 2001 and the band embarked on their [[Iowa World Tour]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Rebels with a Cause |work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |date=January 25, 2002 |author=Killin, Cartiona |page=62 }}</ref> Entitled ''[[Iowa (album)|Iowa]]'', Slipknot's second album—released on August 28, 2001—peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' charts and at number one in the UK.<ref name="Billboard">{{cite magazine |url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=slipknot|chart=all}} |title = Billboard.com's page on Iowa |access-date = September 12, 2010 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> The album produced three singles; "The Heretic Anthem" (promotional single), "[[Left Behind (Slipknot song)|Left Behind]]" and "[[My Plague]]", which appeared on the soundtrack for the film ''[[Resident Evil (2002 film)|Resident Evil]]''.<ref name="NME666">{{cite news|title=The joy of 666 |work=NME |location=UK |date=May 15, 2001 |url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/slipknot-203-1389886 |access-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011204327/http://www.nme.com/news/slipknot/7781 |archive-date=October 11, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120804/soundtrack |title=Resident Evil (2002) – Soundtracks |website=[[Internet Movie Database]] |access-date=September 5, 2008}}</ref> In 2002, Slipknot appeared in ''[[Rollerball (2002 film)|Rollerball]]'' (2002), performing "I Am Hated".<ref>{{cite news |title = Archive News |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date = August 6, 2001 |url = https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/archive-news-aug-06-2001-2/ |access-date =February 8, 2022}}</ref> The release and intense promotion of the album resulted in sold-out shows in large arenas in several countries.<ref>{{Harvnb|McIver|2003|p=103}}</ref>

In mid-2002, Slipknot went on hiatus because of internal conflicts, and band members focused on side projects.<ref name="McIver107"/> 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.<ref name="McIver107">{{Harvnb|McIver|2003|pp=107–110}}</ref> Both Taylor and Jordison appeared on MTV unmasked for the first time in public promoting their respective bands.<ref>{{cite web |last1=MTV |title=slipknot unmasked corey taylor interview |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkCl56JG61s |website=YouTube |date=November 18, 2012 |access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite video |people = Charlotte Lewin (Director) |title = Slipknot – Up To Our Necks |time = 57:51 |medium = DVD |publisher=Chrome Dreams |location = UK |date = 2004}}</ref> An official update appeared on their official website on January 24, 2003, denying those claims.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Slipknot |title=January 24, 2003 |url=http://www.slipknot1.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030411083110/http://www.slipknot1.com/ |archive-date=2003-04-11 |website=Slipknot 1 |access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> "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."<ref>Ling, Dave: "Murderdolls"; ''[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]'' #48, Christmas 2002, p35</ref>

~~===''Iowa'' and side projects (2001–2003)===~~

After the success of their debut, Slipknot decided to enter the studio again for a second album. By then, the band had created a huge [[Fan (aficionado)|fan base]], and the expectations for their follow up album were great. They went back into the studio in early 2001 to work on a new album.<ref name="MH.Iowa">{{cite news |last = Lane |first = Daniel |title = Nu Year, Nu Slipknot |publisher = Metal Hammer |date = 2001-01-02 |url = http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=38735 |accessdate = 2007-12-14 }}</ref> ''[[Iowa (album)|Iowa]]'', the band's second album with Roadrunner Records, was released on August 28, 2001. Jason Birchmeier of [[Allmusic]] said "It's really all you could ask for in a Slipknot album, and then some",<ref name="Iowa AMG">{{cite web |url = http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wxfixqu0ldse~T1 |title = Allmusic Review of Iowa |accessdate = 2007-12-23 |last = Birchmeier |first = Jason |publisher = Allmusic}}</ref> and [[David Fricke]] of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' called the album "the first great record of the [[nu metal]] era."<ref name="RSIowa">{{cite web |last = Fricke |first = David |url = http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/slipknot/albums/album/146645/review/5942405/iowa |title = Rolling Stone review of Iowa |accessdate = 2007-02-17 |date = 2001-10-11 |publisher = Rolling Stone}}</ref> It was also a commercial success, peaking at number three on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' album charts, and at number one on the UK album chart.<ref name="Billboard">{{cite web |last = Birchmeier |first = Jason |url = http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=33923&aid=493431 |title = Billboard.com's page on Iowa |accessdate = 2007-02-11 |publisher = Billboard.com}}</ref> In mid-2001, the band once again toured with Ozzfest,<ref name="AMG"/> and performed in the [[Kill The Industry]] tour in support of ''Iowa''.<ref>{{cite web |accessdate=2009-02-12 |url=http://www.chartattack.com/photos/photo-of-the-week/slipknot-kill-the-industry |title=Slipknot Kill The Industry |work=Chart |date=2001-06-18 |author=Mernagh, Matt }}</ref> The band also appeared in the concert scene of the 2002 movie ''[[Rollerball (2002 film)|Rollerball]]''.<ref name="RS.Rollerball">{{cite news |last = Lash |first = Jolie |url = http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/slipknot/articles/story/5932670/slipknot_play_rollerball |title = Slipknot Play Rollerball |accessdate = 2007-02-15 |date = 2002-04-11|publisher = Rolling Stone}}</ref> In the same year, while touring Europe on their [[European Iowa Tour]],<ref>{{cite news |title= 'Maggots,' rejoice: Slipknot is back |work=Green Bay Press-Gazette |date=2001-11-08 }}</ref> the [[BBC]] said that Slipknot stole the show and proved entertaining after the band performed at [[Reading and Leeds Festivals|Reading Festival]] in England.<ref name="BBCReading">{{cite news |last = Hubbard |first = Michael |url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/2217410.stm |title = Slipknot liven up Reading's finale |accessdate = 2007-02-11 |date = 2002-08-26 |publisher = BBC News}}</ref> After touring Europe, the band performed at venues in Japan for the [[Japan Iowa Tour]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Slipknot unmasked! |work=The Japan Times |date=2002-04-03 |author=Bartz, Simon }}</ref> In the same year, Slipknot released their second visual output with the release of their DVD ''[[Disasterpieces]]''.<ref name="Disasterpieces">{{cite news |title = Slipknot's Clown: How I Assembled 'Disasterpieces' |publisher = Blabbermouth.net |date = 2002-11-25 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=7829 |accessdate = 2007-12-19}}</ref>

Nonetheless, on November 22, 2002, Slipknot released their second DVD, ''[[Disasterpieces]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Slipknot Advance DVD Screening To Be Held In New York City |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=October 12, 2002 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-advance-dvd-screening-to-be-held-in-new-york-city/|access-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606065045/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=6801 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 }}</ref>

2002 also saw the first serious musical projects for Slipknot members outside of the band. Lead vocalist Taylor and guitarist Root revived their band [[Stone Sour]] with the release of their eponymous debut album ''[[Stone Sour (album)|Stone Sour]]''.<ref name="MH.SS">{{cite news |title = Slipknot Men Unmasked! |publisher = Metal Hammer |date = 2002-06-17 |url = http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=40444 |accessdate = 2007-12-14}}</ref> Drummer Jordison also had his own project in which he took up the role of guitarist in the [[Murderdolls]].<ref name="MH.MD">{{cite news |publisher = Metal Hammer |date = 2002-06-27 |url = http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=40492 |title = Slipknot Man Pays Homage To The Wildhearts |accessdate = 2007-12-14}}</ref> Slipknot planned to work on a third album towards the end of 2002 but the band was experiencing problems.<ref name="MH.3">{{cite news |publisher = Metal Hammer |date = 2003-01-01 |url = http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=40979 |title = New Year, No Slipknot? |accessdate = 2007-12-14}}</ref> At this time there was rumours concerning whether the band had split and the possibility of a third album.<ref name="UTON"/> By mid-2003 Crahan also had a new [[Side-project|side project]], [[To My Surprise]], in which he worked with producer [[Rick Rubin]].<ref name="MH.TMS">{{cite news |publisher = Metal Hammer |date = 2003-06-20 |url = http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=41323 |title = To My Surprise! Slipknot Man Unveils New Project! |accessdate = 2007-12-14}}</ref>

===''Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)''~~, ''9.0 Live'', and side projects~~ (2003–2007)===

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<blockquote class="toccolours" style="text-align:left; width:30%; float:left; margin:0 20px 10px 0; display:table;">"It was the rebirth of Slipknot, you know what I mean 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". — [[Paul Gray (Slipknot)|Paul Gray]] on Slipknot's third album<ref name="Voliminal">{{cite video |title = Voliminal: Inside the Nine |accessdate = 2007-12-14 |date = 2006 |people = Shawn Crahan (Director) |publisher = Roadrunner Records |medium = DVD}}</ref></blockquote>

[[File:Slipknot performing in November 2005.jpg|left|thumb|Slipknot performing in 2005]]

{{Blockquote

|text=It 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.

|author=Bassist [[Paul Gray (American musician)|Paul Gray]]

|title=on Slipknot's third album<ref>{{cite video |title = [[Voliminal: Inside the Nine]]  |date = 2006 |people = [[Shawn Crahan]] (Director) |publisher=[[Roadrunner Records]] |medium = DVD |time = 2:10 in Paul Grey's interview}}</ref>

}}

After several delays, Slipknot moved into [[The Mansion (recording studio)|The Mansion]] in Los Angeles, California, in mid-2003 to work on their third album alongside producer [[Rick Rubin]].<ref>{{cite news |title = Slipknot Singer Says 'A Lot Has Changed' With The Band Since 'Iowa' |work=Blabbermouth.net |date = August 5, 2003 |url = https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-singer-says-a-lot-has-changed-with-the-band-since-iowa/ |access-date = February 8, 2022}}</ref> By early 2004, work on the album had finished and the band began [[The Subliminal Verses World Tour]] with their appearance on the [[Jägermeister Music Tour]] in March 2004.<ref name="NewMasks">{{cite news|access-date=February 8, 2022|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/1485648/slipknot-ready-to-unveil-new-masks-subliminal-lp/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080426020545/http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1485648/20040309/slipknot.jhtml|archive-date=April 26, 2008|title=Slipknot Ready To Unveil New Masks, Subliminal LP|publisher=[[VH1]]|date=September 3, 2004|author=Wiederhorn, Jon}}</ref> ''[[Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)]]'' was released on May 24, 2004; it peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' album charts.<ref name="Road Runner">{{cite news |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/Slipknot/bio.aspx |title = Band Bio |access-date = February 11, 2007 |publisher=Roadrunner Records |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070126125334/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/Slipknot/bio.aspx  |archive-date = January 26, 2007}}</ref> The album produced six singles; "[[Duality (song)|Duality]]", "[[Vermilion (song)|Vermilion]]", "[[Vermilion, Pt. 2]]", "[[Before I Forget (song)|Before I Forget]]", "[[The Nameless (song)|The Nameless]]", and [[The Blister Exists]]. Slipknot recorded its first live album, ''[[9.0: Live]]'', while touring in support of the band's third album. Released on November 1, 2005 ''9.0: Live'' peaked at number 17 on the ''Billboard'' album charts.<ref name="BillboardLive">{{cite magazine |url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=slipknot|chart=all}} |title =9.0:Live |access-date = September 12, 2010 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> 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|Roadrunner United: The All-Star Sessions]]'', a collaborative album recorded by artists signed to Roadrunner Records for the label's 25th anniversary. 2006 saw Slipknot win their first [[Grammy Award]], picking up the [[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance|Best Metal Performance]] award for the single "Before I Forget".<ref name="Grammy">{{cite news|title=List of Grammy winners |publisher=CNN |date=February 9, 2006 |url=http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/02/09/grammys.list/index.html |access-date=December 13, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125172301/http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/02/09/grammys.list/index.html |archive-date=November 25, 2009 }}</ref> The single went on to be featured on the set list of ''[[Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Peters|first1=Mitchell|title=Chaos Theory: With a New Album Dropping and a Sweet Spot on the Mayhem Tour, Slipknot Reveals the Method to Its Madness|date=July 19, 2008|id={{ProQuest|1021902}}}}</ref> On December 5, 2006, Slipknot released its third DVD ''[[Voliminal: Inside the Nine]]''.<ref name="VoliminalArt">{{cite news |url =https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-new-dvd-artwork-revealed/ |title = Slipknot: new DVD artwork revealed |date = October 16, 2006 |access-date = February 8, 2022 |work=Blabbermouth.net}}</ref> 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 the Blades]]'', Crahan founded [[Dirty Little Rabbits]] and Wilson returned as DJ Starscream once again.

In late 2003, Slipknot began writing and recording with producer [[Rick Rubin]],<ref name="MH.Studio">{{cite news |publisher = Metal Hammer |date = 2003-11-11 |url = http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=41607 |title = Slipknot Studio Update |accessdate = 2007-12-14}}</ref> who had previously worked with artists such as [[Johnny Cash]], [[System of a Down]], and [[Slayer]].<ref name="AMG"/><ref name="AMGRubin">{{cite web |last = Ankghgeny |first = Jason |url = http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fpfexq9gldfe~T1 |title = Allmusic's article on Rick Rubin |accessdate = 2007-04-08 |publisher = Allmusic}}</ref> Roadrunner Records also announced they would no longer be distributing Slipknot's albums in Scandinavia, due to financial terms. However Slipknot managed to pen a deal with [[Nuclear Blast Records]] in early 2003 for the releases in Scandinavia. The band released their third album, ''[[Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)]]'' on May 24, 2004, which peaked at #2 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="Road Runner">{{cite web |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/Slipknot/bio.aspx |title = Band Bio on Roadrunnerrecords.com |accessdate = 2007-02-11 |publisher = Roadrunner Records}}</ref> [[Johnny Loftus]] of [[Allmusic]] called the album "a satisfying, carefully crafted representation of [the band's] career to date",<ref name="Vol. 3 AMG">{{cite web |url = http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dnfuxqtaldfe~T1 |title = Allmusic Review of Vol. 3 |accessdate = 2007-02-15 |last = Loftus |first = Johnny |publisher = Allmusic}}</ref> while Robert Cherry of ''Rolling Stone'' said the album "experiments with even newer extremes, which in Slipknot's case means tunefulness and traditional song structures."<ref name="RSVol3">{{cite web |url = http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/slipknot/albums/album/5280149/review/6054734/vol_3_the_subliminal_verses |title = Rolling stone review of Vol. 3 |accessdate = 2007-02-15 |last = Cherry |first = Robert |publisher = Rolling Stone}}</ref> The title of the album denotes that this is their third album, band members later mentioned that they do not consider ''Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.'' as an album which reflects the band.<ref name="K!April04">{{cite news |title = The return of the kings |work = [[Kerrang!]] |pages = 18–22 |publisher = [[Emap]] |date = 2004-04-17}}</ref> In 2004, the band toured on the Ozzfest for a third time,<ref name="VH1Ozz">{{cite news |last = Moss |first = Corey |coauthors = D'Angelo, Joe |title = Judas Priest, Slayer, Slipknot To Join Ozzy On Ozzfest |publisher = Vh1 |date = 2004-02-20 |url = http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1485231/20040220/judas_priest.jhtml |accessdate = 2007-03-17}}</ref> the same year they made their first appearance at [[Download Festival]]<ref name="Download2004Slipknot">{{cite web |title = Download 2004 - Slipknot |publisher = Clear Channel Entertainment |url = http://2004.downloadfestival.co.uk/dlf_live/artist/artistinfo.asp?tid=0&id=29 |accessdate = 2007-12-16}}</ref> where Jordison replaced [[Metallica]] drummer [[Lars Ulrich]] after he was rushed to hospital.<ref name="Download2004Metallica">{{cite web |title = Download 2004 - Metallica |publisher = Clear Channel Entertainment |url = http://2004.downloadfestival.co.uk/dlf_live/artist/artistinfo.asp?tid=0&id=6 |accessdate = 2007-12-16}}</ref> In 2005, Slipknot made live appearances without percussionist Crahan—who was supporting his wife during an illness—including their return to Download Festival.<ref name="Download2005">{{cite web |title = Download 2005 - Main Stage - Sunday |publisher = Rockbeast.com |date = 2005-06-12 |url = http://www.rockbeast.co.uk/article.php?art=720 |accessdate = 2007-12-16}}</ref>

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~~[[Image:Slipknot.jpg|thumb|left|199px|Slipknot in 2005 in [[Buenos Aires]].]]~~

===''All Hope Is Gone'' and Gray's death (2008–2010)===

Slipknot released their first [[live album]], ''[[9.0: Live]]'' which included recordings from shows in [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]], [[Las Vegas metropolitan area|Las Vegas]], [[Osaka]], [[Singapore]], and Tokyo. The album was released on November 1, 2005 and peaked at #17 on the ''Billboard 200''.<ref name="BillboardLive">{{cite web |url = http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?JSESSIONID=FGrJM75lyJCgHRsSvKjGPcrFKmpp2n3FpK7PJQTpB2P7Q8nPwxbx!753788446&pid=33923&aid=744127 |title = Billboard.com's listing of 9.0:Live |accessdate = 2007-02-13 |publisher = Billboard.com}}</ref> In 2006, the band won their first and only Grammy for [[Best Metal Performance]] with "[[Before I Forget (song)|Before I Forget]]".<ref name="Grammy">{{cite news |title = List of Grammy winners |publisher = CNN |date = 2006-02-09 |url = http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/02/09/grammys.list/index.html |accessdate = 2007-12-13}}</ref> Later that year, Slipknot released their third DVD ''[[Voliminal: Inside the Nine]]''.<ref name="VoliminalArt">{{cite news |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=60348 |title = Slipknot: new DVD artwork revealed |date = 2006-10-16 |accessdate = 2006-10-16 |publisher = Blabbermouth.net}}</ref>

{{Main|All Hope Is Gone{{!}}All Hope Is Gone}}

[[File:Slipknot at Mayhem 1.jpg|thumb|Slipknot performing in 2008. [[Paul Gray (American musician)|Paul Gray]] (left) died on May 24, 2010]]

Preparation for Slipknot's fourth album began towards the end of 2007; work began at [[Sound Farm Studio & Recording Environment|Sound Farm Studio]] in [[Jamaica, Iowa]], with producer [[Dave Fortman]] in February 2008.<ref name="JoeyBrutal">{{cite magazine|title=Slipknot man promises brutal new album in '08 |url=http://www2.kerrang.com/2007/07/slipknot_man_promises_brutal_n.html |date=July 20, 2007 |access-date=November 29, 2007 |magazine=[[Kerrang!]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071108234029/http://www2.kerrang.com/2007/07/slipknot_man_promises_brutal_n.html |archive-date=November 8, 2007 }}</ref><ref name="RevAugust">{{cite magazine |last = Epstein |first = Dan |date=August 2008 |title = Wait and Bleed |magazine=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]] |pages =54–6 }}</ref> The album was finished in June, and the band went on the [[All Hope Is Gone World Tour]] on July 9, 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Slipknot, Disturbed, Dragonforce, Mastodon: Complete 'Rockstar Energy Mayhem' Details Revealed |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=January 30, 2008 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-disturbed-dragonforce-mastodon-complete-rockstar-energy-mayhem-details-revealed/ |access-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080422012018/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=89637 |archive-date=April 22, 2008 }}</ref> Slipknot's fourth album, ''[[All Hope Is Gone]]'', was released on August 20, 2008, debuting at number one on the ''Billboard'' albums chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=slipknot|chart=all}} |title = All Hope Is Gone |access-date = September 12, 2010 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> The album produced five singles; "[[All Hope Is Gone (song)|All Hope Is Gone]]", "[[Psychosocial (song)|Psychosocial]]", "[[Dead Memories]]", "[[Sulfur (song)|Sulfur]]" and "[[Snuff (song)|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.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Slipknot to Release Special 10th Anniversary Debut |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=July 27, 2009 |url=https://www.thegauntlet.com/article/341/16467/Slipknot-to-release-special-10th-anniversary-addition-of-debut.html |access-date=February 8, 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090731113002/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/Slipknot-to-Release-Special-10th-Anniversary-Debut-20413.aspx |archive-date=July 31, 2009 }}</ref> The band toured in support of the album throughout 2008 and continued until October 31, 2009, resulting in Slipknot's third hiatus.<ref name="DefShows">{{cite news|title=Slipknot Announces Fall Tour Dates |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=September 3, 2009 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-announces-fall-tour-dates/ |access-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907010905/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126417 |archive-date=September 7, 2009 }}</ref>

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 a full-time bassist with [[metalcore]] band [[Will Haven]] and Sid Wilson founded the eponymous band Sid.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}

Several members of the band collaborated with other artists on the ''[[Roadrunner United|Roadrunner United: The All-Star Sessions]]'' CD released in October 2005. On the record, Jordison was named a "team captain".<ref name="RU">{{cite web |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/RoadrunnerUnited/bio.aspx |title = Roadrunner United bio on Roadrunnerrecords.com |accessdate = 2007-04-12 |publisher = Roadrunner Records}}</ref> Root, Taylor, and Gray also contributed to the album.<ref name="RU2">{{cite news |title = Total Annihilation |publisher = Roadrunner Records |date = 2005-12-19 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/artists/RoadrunnerUnited/ |accessdate = 2007-12-19}}</ref> In 2006, Root and Taylor once again returned with Stone Sour releasing their second album ''[[Come What(ever) May]]''.<ref name="CWeM">{{cite news |title = Stone Sour album streaming online |publisher = Metal Hammer |date = 2006-08-01 |url = http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=45002 |accessdate = 2007-12-19}}</ref> Jordison drummed for several bands while on tour including; [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]] (2006) and [[Korn]] (2007).<ref name="Ministry">{{cite news |title = Ministry: Australian Tour Dates Announced |publisher = Blabbermouth.net |date = 2006-08-03 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=56002 |accessdate = 2007-12-19}}</ref><ref name="Korn">{{cite news |title = Slipknot Drummer Joey Jordison To Tour With Korn |publisher = Blabbermouth.net |date = 2007-04-19 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=70864 |accessdate = 2007-12-19 }}</ref> He also produced [[3 Inches of Blood]]'s third album ''[[Fire Up the Blades]]'' which was released in early 2007.<ref name="3IoB">{{cite news |title = 3 Inches Of Blood album update |publisher = Metal Hammer |date = 2007-02-12 |url = http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=46092 |accessdate = 2007-12-19}}</ref> Later in the year Crahan revealed a new side project, [[Dirty Little Rabbits]].<ref name="DLR">{{cite web |title = Midwest Excess Interview |author = JohnB |publisher = Midwest Excess |date = 2007-06 |url = http://www.mwerocks.com/june07/dlr.shtml |accessdate = 2007-07-12}}</ref>

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~~===''All Hope Is Gone'' (2008 onward)===~~

|quote = 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'.

Slipknot released their fourth studio album ''[[All Hope Is Gone]]'' on August 20, 2008. It is the first Slipknot album to ever peak at number 1 on the Billboard 200.<ref name=SlipOut>{{cite web |url= http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=98898|title= Tentative SLIPKNOT Songtitles Slip Out|accessdate=2008-06-12 |author= |date= 2008-06-12|work= |publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]}}</ref><ref name="RR-JoeyRecord">{{cite news| title=Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison sets record| url=http://www.roadrun.com/news/story.aspx?newsitemID=16966|date=2007-06-14| accessdate=2007-12-02|publisher = Roadrunner Records}}</ref> The Album has gone on to sell 825,000 copies in the U.S., been awarded a Gold certification, and has spawned 5 singles with the third single [[Dead Memories]] charting at #1 on the Hot 100 Mainstream Rock tracks. Preparation for the album started in October 2007 with recording pushed back to February 2008.<ref name="Mick Interview">{{cite video |people = [[Mick Thomson]] |title = NAMM 2008 Report |publisher = Ontrackmagazine.com |url= http://www.opiumofthepeople.net/ootp/main.php?go=micknamm}}</ref> For this release the band expressed an interest in making it their heaviest album to date with an expansion of the [[thrash metal]] riffing introduced on ''[[Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)]]''.<ref name="MH-CoreyInterview">{{cite news | title=Corey Taylor: Metal Hammer exclusive| url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=46905|date=2007-08-06| accessdate=2007-12-02|publisher = Future Publishing}}</ref> However, they also wanted to make it their most experimental record, and wished to include more [[steel-string acoustic guitar|acoustic guitars]] and melodic vocals, as well as introducing [[hi-hat]]s and cymbals to the additional percussion.<ref name="Kerrang">{{cite news |author = Dan |title = Slipknot man promises brutal new album in '08 |publisher = Emap |date = 2007-07-20 |url = http://www2.kerrang.com/2007/07/slipknot_man_promises_brutal_n.html |accessdate = 2007-11-29}}</ref><ref name="RevFeb08">{{cite news |title = Slipknot's Clown Talks About Upcoming Album |publisher = Blabbermouth.net |date = 2008-01-09 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=88079 |accessdate = 2008-01-10}}</ref> The album was the band's first work with [[Dave Fortman]] as producer.<ref name="BMProducer">{{cite news |title = Slipknot, Disturbed Set For 'Rockstar' Tour |publisher = Blabbermouth |date = 2008-01-10 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=88181 |accessdate = 2008-01-11}}</ref> Along with the album, the band debuted "evolved" masks and uniforms, which matched the style of the album.<ref name="RipFace">{{cite news |first= Mitchell |last= Peters|title= Taylor: New Slipknot Album Will 'Rip Your Face Off'|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003802532 |publisher= Billboard.com|date= 2008-05-13|accessdate=2008-05-14 }}</ref> Slipknot headlined the first ever [[Mayhem Festival]] festival in July and August 2008.<ref>{{cite news | title=Slipknot Tops Bill On Mayhem Festival| url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/Slipknot/index.aspx?newsitemID=19004|date=2008-01-31| accessdate=2008-02-29|publisher = Roadrunner Records}}</ref> The band was scheduled to play in the [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]] in August 2008, but was forced to cancel after drummer Joey Jordison broke his ankle.<ref>{{cite web | title=Reading Festival: 'Slipknot Cancel'|url=http://readingfestival.com/news/story.aspx?AID=c16a865e-8868-444c-b7da-f7a03528b66d|date=2008-03-31| accessdate=2008-04-01|publisher = Reading Festival}}</ref>

|source = —Vocalist [[Corey Taylor]], on the death of Paul Gray<ref>{{cite news |title = Slipknot Holds News Conference To Address Passing Of Bassist Paul Gray |work=Blabbermouth.net |date = May 25, 2010 |url = https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-holds-news-conference-to-address-passing-of-bassist-paul-gray/ |access-date = February 8, 2022}}</ref>|width = 30%|align = left}}

~~[[Image:Slipknot at Mayhem 2.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Slipknot at 2008's [[Mayhem Festival]].]]~~

In 2010, Gray was planning to tour with the [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]], [[Hail!]], but on May 24, 2010, he was found dead in an [[Urbandale, Iowa]], hotel room.<ref>{{cite magazine|url= http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=1816394|title= Slipknot Bassist Paul Gray Found Dead|magazine= [[FMQB]]|date= May 24, 2010|access-date= August 20, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170322024723/http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=1816394|archive-date= March 22, 2017|df= mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title = Slipknot bassist Paul Gray dead |newspaper = [[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] |date = May 25, 2010 |url = http://www.metro.co.uk/music/827689-slipknot-bassist-paul-grey-dead |access-date = September 11, 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Circumstances surrounding his death at the time were not immediately known; an [[autopsy]] suspected his death was not intentional but did not reveal the cause.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2010-05-25-slipknot-bassist-autopsy_N.htm|title= Autopsy fails to determine cause of death of Slipknot bassist|work=USA Today|date= May 25, 2010|access-date= August 20, 2010}}</ref> The day after his death, the remaining eight members of the band held a live, unmasked, press conference alongside Gray's widow and brother.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.slipknot1.com/story/news/slipknot_holding_live_press_conference |title=Slipknot Holding Live Press Conference |publisher=slipknot1.com |date=May 25, 2010 |access-date=August 20, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528081834/http://www.slipknot1.com/story/news/slipknot_holding_live_press_conference |archive-date=May 28, 2010 }}</ref> On June 21, the cause of death was confirmed as an accidental overdose of [[morphine]] and synthetic morphine substitute [[fentanyl]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Goldsmith|first=Belinda|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/slipknot-bassist-died-of-accidental-overdose-957674/|title= Slipknot Bassist Died Of 'Accidental' Overdose|agency=Reuters |date=June 22, 2010 |access-date=February 8, 2022}}</ref>

Slipknot also toured Australia, Japan, Europe and the United Kingdom in the latter months of 2008, with the bands [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]] and [[Children of Bodom]] opening at their concerts.<ref>{{cite news | title=Slipknot, Machine Head and Children of Bodom European tour| url=http://www2.kerrang.com/2008/05/slipknot_machine_head_and_bodo.html|date=2008-05-20| accessdate=2008-05-23|publisher = Kerrang!}}</ref> The UK dates were announced on August 20, for an early December tour.<ref>http://www.slipknot1.com/site Slipknot official website</ref> Slipknot were also forced to cancel their show in Israel, due to 2 of the members having family problems, it was stated by Corey that the show would be rescheduled to the tour.<ref name="opiumofthepeople.net">http://www.opiumofthepeople.net/ootp/main.php</ref>

{{Listen|filename=Slipknot - Gehenna.ogg|title="Gehenna"|description="Gehenna" incorporates the more atmospheric side of Slipknot, reminiscent of "Prosthetics", "Purity", and "Skin Ticket" from their first two albums.<ref name="ClownTbT">{{cite web| title=Slipknot Track by Track| url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/news/article/0,,4758918,00.html| accessdate=2009-01-15|publisher = Artist Direct}}</ref>}}

The band 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".<ref>{{cite news |title = Slipknot Drummer: Paul Gray 'Would Always Want Us To Make Another Record' |work=Blabbermouth.net |date = August 3, 2010 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=143938 |access-date = September 11, 2010}}</ref> Vocalist Taylor told ''[[FMQB]]'' Productions he was "very conflicted about whether or not [he wants] to do anything with Slipknot".<ref>{{cite news |title = Corey Taylor 'Conflicted' About Continuing Slipknot |work=Blabbermouth.net |date = September 5, 2010 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=145556 |access-date = September 11, 2010}}</ref> The band released their fourth video album ''[[(sic)nesses]]'' on September 28, 2010;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/Slipknots-sicnesses-is-Out-Now-Get-Another-Exclusive-Look-at-the-DVD-From-Kerrang-22164.aspx |title=Slipknot's '(Sic)nesses' is Out Now, Get Another Exclusive Look at the DVD from 'Kerrang!' |publisher=Roadrunner |date=September 28, 2010 |access-date=October 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101012185019/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/Slipknots-sicnesses-is-Out-Now-Get-Another-Exclusive-Look-at-the-DVD-From-Kerrang-22164.aspx |archive-date=October 12, 2010 }}</ref> it debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Music Video Charts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-s-sic-nesses-dvd-tops-music-videos-chart/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629134217/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=147272 |archive-date=June 29, 2012 |title=Slipknot's '(Sic)nesses' DVD Tops 'Music Videos' Chart|work=Blabbermouth |date=October 6, 2010 |access-date=February 8, 2022 }}</ref> 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'',<ref>{{cite news|url= https://bravewords.com/news/slipknot-to-release-sic-nesses-dvd-september-28th-details-revealed|title= Slipknot to release '(sic)nesses' DVD- September 28th|publisher=BraveWords|date= August 19, 2010|access-date= February 8, 2022}}</ref> and served as a tribute to Paul Gray.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.mtv.com/news/1648519/slipknot-dedicate-sicnesses-dvd-to-paul-gray/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151016151308/http://www.mtv.com/news/1648519/slipknot-dedicate-sicnesses-dvd-to-paul-gray/|url-status = dead|archive-date = October 16, 2015|title = Slipknot Dedicate '(Sic)nesses' DVD To Paul Gray |last= Montgomery|first = James|website = [[MTV]] |date = September 23, 2010|access-date = February 8, 2022}}</ref>

In the summer of 2009, Slipknot made several appearances at European festivals, notably the [[Sonisphere Festival]] for it's Dutch and Spanish legs, and headlining performances at Germany's [[Rock am Ring and Rock im Park]] festivals and the UK's [[Download Festival]]. The band completed the All Hope is Gone World Tour with a performance at the first annual Trinity of Terrors Halloween Celebration which took place at the Palms Resort and Casino on November 1, 2009.<ref>http://www.slipknot1.com/story/news/trinity_of_terrors__tickets_available_now</ref>

===Return to the stage, ''Antennas to Hell'' and ''Knotfest'' (2011–2012)===

In August 2009, Slipknot won two Kerrang! awards, including best live act. They were also voted best international band.<ref name="Kerrang Awards 2009">{{cite web| title=Kerrang Awards 2009| url=http://blog.kerrangawards.com/2009/| accessdate=2010-01-23|publisher = [[Kerrang!]]}}</ref> 1 It has been confirmed by Corey that the band will be going on another short break after the All Hope Is Gone World Tour, so he can get back in the studio with [[Stone Sour]] also to work on his solo album.

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{{Quote box |bgcolor=#FFFFF0 |quote = 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.|source = —Vocalist Corey Taylor on the future of Slipknot<ref name="roadrunnerrecords">{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/corey-taylor-if-slipknot-s-upcoming-tour-doesn-t-work-this-band-might-be-over/|title = Corey Taylor: If Slipknot's Upcoming Tour Doesn't Work, This Band Might Be Over|date = May 3, 2011|access-date = February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110509155528/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=157591|archive-date = May 9, 2011|df = mdy-all}}</ref> |width = 30% |align = right

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[[File:CoreyTaylorGmm.jpg|thumb|left|upright|[[Corey Taylor]] performing with Slipknot in 2011]]

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.<ref>{{cite web|url =https://www.nme.com/news/music/slipknot-131-1298405|title = Corey Taylor: 'Paul Grey would want Slipknot to continue' – video|work=NME |location=UK |date = December 6, 2010|access-date=February 8, 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slipknot1.com/story/news-tour_news/slipknot_return_in_2011-1 |title=Slipknot return 2011 |publisher=Slipknot1.com |date=December 3, 2010 |access-date=December 3, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101206065421/http://www.slipknot1.com/story/news-tour_news/slipknot_return_in_2011-1 |archive-date=December 6, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slipknot1.com/story/news-outside_the_9-ot9_news/slipknot_to_headline_graspop |title=Slipknot to headline graspop |publisher=slipknot1.com |date=December 5, 2010 |access-date=December 6, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101210013527/http://slipknot1.com/story/news-outside_the_9-ot9_news/slipknot_to_headline_graspop |archive-date=December 10, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slipknot1.com/story/news/slipknot_confirmed_for_rock_in_rio |title=Slipknot confirmed for rock in rio |publisher=slipknot1.com |date=December 8, 2010 |access-date=December 8, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101211103336/http://www.slipknot1.com/story/news/slipknot_confirmed_for_rock_in_rio |archive-date=December 11, 2010 }}</ref> Donnie Steele substituted for Gray in the concerts; he was positioned behind Jordison and obscured from the audience's view.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slipknot1.com/story/news/update_regarding_summer_shows-1 |title=Update regarding summer shows |publisher=slipknot1.com |date=March 10, 2011 |access-date=March 10, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313012708/http://slipknot1.com/story/news/update_regarding_summer_shows-1 |archive-date=March 13, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=June 20, 2011 |title=Slipknot's First Show Since Death Of Paul Grey: HD Video Footage Available |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-s-first-show-since-death-of-paul-gray-hd-video-footage-available/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110821043327/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=159643 |archive-date=August 21, 2011 |access-date=February 8, 2022 |work=Blabbermouth.net}}</ref>

On September 9, 2009, Slipknot re-released their album slipknot as Slipknot 10th Anniversary – Limited Edition. The album features 25 tracks, including the original album as well as rare demos, remixes, rare b-sides and more. The DVD, entitled "of the (sic): Your Nightmares, Our Dreams", contains behind the scene footage of the band from 1999 as well as music videos and other extras.<ref>(2009-07-27) [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/Slipknot-to-Release-Special-10th-Anniversary-Debut-20413.aspx] Roadrunner Records. Retrieved 2010-02-14</ref>

Slipknot also said the band would complete and release the band's fifth studio album, and that there were no plans to replace Gray.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/corey-taylor-on-possibility-of-another-slipknot-album-i-don-t-see-it-happening-very-soon/|title = Corey Taylor On Possibility Of Another Slipknot Album: 'I Don't See It Happening Very Soon'|date = March 4, 201|access-date = February 8, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url = https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/slipknot-prepping-first-album-since-bassists-death-950116/|title = Slipknot Prepping First Album Since Bassist's Death|last = Graff| first = Gary|magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date = November 30, 2010|access-date = February 8, 2022}}</ref> Jordison said the writing process for the album had already begun and that he had written 17 songs.

On September 17, 2009, [[Shawn Crahan]] revealed that he is writing and releasing a book titled The Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey; telling the journey of being in Slipknot, there is no known date when the book will be released. He has also started his own art gallery showings, selling his photographs, paintings, and canvas prints.<ref name="opiumofthepeople.net"/>

Slipknot performed at the [[Mayhem Festival]] tour of 2012.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://rockstarmayhemfest.com/blog/id/1845118 |title=Rockstar Mayhem Festival/Blog/2012 Dates Announced |publisher=Rockstarmayhemfest.com |access-date=October 27, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104152448/http://rockstarmayhemfest.com/blog/id/1845118 |archive-date=November 4, 2011 }}</ref>

On May 29, 2012, Roadrunner Records posted a teaser video titled ''[[Antennas to Hell]]'' on its website.<ref name="greatest hits and demos">{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/slipknot-prepping-greatest-hits-release-working-on-new-demos/|title=Slipknot Prepping Greatest Hits Release, Working on New Demos|magazine=[[Loudwire]]|first=Chad|last=Boward|date=May 29, 2012|access-date=May 30, 2012}}</ref> Later that day, on Twitter, Corey Taylor said Slipknot will release a greatest hits album on June 17, 2012.<ref name="greatest hits and demos"/> He also said the band was not yet recording new material but was putting together demos for a new album.<ref name="greatest hits and demos"/>

On December 18, 2009, Slipknot released a short film about the song Snuff taken from the [[All Hope Is Gone]] album.<ref>(2009-12-18) [http://www.noisecreep.com/2009/12/18/slipknot-snuff-short-film-premiere/ Slipknot Snuff Short Film Premiere] Noisecreep.com. Retrieved 2009-12-22</ref>

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 (town), Wisconsin|Somerset, Wisconsin]]. [[Deftones]], [[Lamb of God (band)|Lamb of God]], and [[Serj Tankian]] also performed at the festival. The festival shows also debuted a Slipknot museum.<ref name="RSknotfest">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/slipknot-to-launch-own-music-festival-knotfest-122989/|title=Slipknot to launch own music festival, Knotfest|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|first=Steve|last=Baltin|date=June 4, 2012|access-date=February 8, 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref name="DownloadBBC">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/22917617|title=Slipknot close first night of Download rock festival|work=[[BBC News]]|date=June 15, 2013|access-date=June 20, 2013}}</ref>

~~==Influences and style==~~

~~[[Image:Sid Wilson & Shawn Crahan 2005.jpg|thumb|right|166px|[[Sid Wilson]] and [[Shawn Crahan]] at a concert in [[Wisconsin]] in 2005.]]~~

===Jordison's departure, ''.5: The Gray Chapter'' and new members (2013–2016)===

The band has stated that their primary influences include [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], [[Black Sabbath]], [[Slayer]], [[Judas Priest]], [[Korn]], [[White Zombie]], [[Led Zeppelin]] and [[Beastie Boys]].<ref name="AOL">{{cite web |title = AOL Slipknot biography |publisher = AOL |url = http://music.aol.com/artist/slipknot/1032999 |accessdate = 2007-12-24}}</ref><ref name="Yahoo">{{cite news |last = DiMartino |first = Dave |title = Not Clowning Around |publisher = Yahoo! |date = 2004-07-15 |url = http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12027113 |accessdate = 2007-12-24}}</ref><ref name="JoeyKorn">{{cite video |title = [http://www.opiumofthepeople.net/ootp/main.php?subaction=showfull&id=1198130041&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1& Joey Jordison Interview Available] |medium = Video |publisher = KushTV.com |date = 2007-12-20}}</ref><ref name="Arnopp 92">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=92}}</ref> [[Death metal]], [[black metal]] and [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] have been mentioned as a key influence on the band's musical direction alongside [[nu metal]], the category the band is generally listed as.<ref>[http://black-goat.com/rossrobinson.php BlackGoat - Slipknot, SlipKnot, Slip Knot, Slipknot, SlipKnot, Slip Knot]. Retrieved March 16, 2008.</ref><ref name="BNW-book">{{cite book |last = Udo |first = Tommy |title = Brave Nu World |publisher = Sanctuary Publishing |year = 2002 |pages = 124 |isbn = 186074415X}}</ref><ref name="CD-book">{{cite book |last = Mudrian |first = Albert | title = Choosing Death:The Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore |publisher = Feral House |year = 2004 |pages = 258 |isbn = 193259504X}}</ref><ref>http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:dxfoxql5ldae allmusic</ref> They have also stated that they are influenced by industrial bands like [[Head of David]], [[Godflesh]] and [[Skinny Puppy]] as well as [[Neurosis (band)|Neurosis]] and [[jungle music]] like [[Roni Size]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.courtneysmusicsite.net/bandpages/slipknot.html |title=Slipknot |publisher=Courtneysmusicsite.net |date= |accessdate=2008-10-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://joeysreject.8m.com/whats_new.html |title=Joey Interviews/Articles Page |publisher=Joeysreject.8m.com |date= |accessdate=2008-10-28}}</ref>

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Production of the band's fifth album began in late 2013. Taylor described the album as "very dark" and a cross between ''Iowa'' and ''Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses)''.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/slipknot-frontman-says-new-demos-are-really-dark-will-be-a-mix-of-iowa-vol-4|title = Slipknot Frontman Says New Material Is 'Really Dark,' Will Be A Mix of Iowa & Vol. 3 |publisher = MetalInjection|first = Greg|last = Kennelty|date=October 21, 2013|access-date = December 7, 2013}}</ref> Guitarist Jim Root did not participate in Stone Sour's January tour so he could write material for Slipknot.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/slipknot-so-serious-about-writing-new-music-that-guitarist-jim-root-is-sitting-out-the-next-stone-sour-tour|title = Slipknot So Serious About Writing New Music That Guitarist Jim Root Is Sitting Out The Next Stone Sour Tour|publisher =MetalInjection|first = Robert|last = Pasbani|date = December 4, 2013|access-date = December 7, 2013}}</ref>

Slipknot are seen as pioneers of the [[New Wave of American Heavy Metal]] developing a lean and aggressive brand of metal formed from [[thrash metal|thrash]], [[metalcore]] and [[death metal]]. In this they can be compared with groups such as [[Pantera]], [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]], [[Biohazard (band)|Biohazard]], [[Life of Agony]], and [[Prong (band)|Prong]] and are known for often chaotic and energetic live shows.<ref name="Blabbermouth">{{cite web |title='New Wave Of American Heavy Metal' Book Documents Over 600 Bands |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=44955 |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |accessdate=April 27, 2008}}</ref><ref name="metalexpressradio">{{cite web

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The extreme performance style provided by their large line-up featuring a typical heavily [[Guitar tuning|down-tuned]] guitar set-up (lead, rhythm, and bass guitars), two percussionists in addition to the primary drummer, and electronics (samplers and turntables).<ref name="MFKR AMG">{{cite web |url = http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kpftxqe0ldse~T1 |title = Allmusic Review of M.F.K.R. |accessdate = 2007-08-05 |publisher = Allmusic}}</ref> Robert Cherry of ''Rolling Stone'' compared the band's sound to "a [[threshing machine]] devouring a military [[Drum and bugle corps (classic)|drum corps]]".<ref name="RSVol3"/>

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Their early work hosted a diverse range of vocal styles, ranging from [[rapping]] to occasional [[singing]] to [[Death growl|growled vocals]].<ref name="MFKR AMG"/> In more recent work, this vocal style remains present, but now includes more melodic singing.<ref name="Vol. 3 AMG"/> The lyrics generally follow a very aggressive tone and feature themes such as [[Darkness#Poetic|darkness]], [[nihilism]], [[anger]], [[Hate|disaffection]], [[love]], [[misanthropy]] and [[psychosis]].<ref name="AMG"/><ref name="Vol. 3 AMG"/> Rick Anderson of Allmusic regards the group's lyrics as "not generally quotable on a family website".<ref name="AMG1Album"/> There has been controversy surrounding Slipknot's lyrics, including a case in which a pair of young killers blamed the lyrics from the song "Disasterpiece" for their vicious crime<ref name="DisasterpieceCont">{{cite news |last = O'Toole |first = Megan |title = Young Killers Try To Blame Slipknot For Murder |publisher = Chart Communications |date = 2003-07-10 |url = http://www.chartattack.com/news/34166/young-killers-try-to-blame-slipknot-for-murder |accessdate = 2009-09-16 }}</ref> and a case in 2006 in which lyrics from the song "Surfacing" were found at the site of a grave robbing.<ref name="SurfacingCont">{{cite news |author = Mindslavor |title = Slipknot Lyrics Found At Site Of Grave Robbery |publisher = Metalunderground.com |date = 2006-08-17 |url = http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=21081 |accessdate = 2007-12-23}}</ref>

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| quote = 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.

<blockquote class="toccolours" style="text-align:left; width:30%; float:left; margin:0 20px 10px 0; display:table;">It's our way of becoming more intimate with the music. It's a way for us to become unconscious of who we are and what we do outside of music. It's a way for us to kind of crawl inside it and be able to use it. — [[Corey Taylor]] on the masks<ref name="Coreyquote">{{cite web |last = Soghomonian |first = Talia |title = Interview with Corey Taylor of Slipknot |publisher = NYRock |year = 2002 |url = http://www.nyrock.com/interviews/2002/slipknot_int2.asp |accessdate = 2007-12-21}}</ref></blockquote>

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On December 12, 2013, the band announced through its official website that Joey Jordison had left the band after 18 years, citing personal reasons.<ref>{{cite magazine|url = https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/slipknot-drummer-joey-jordison-part-ways-5839723/|title = Slipknot, Drummer Joey Jordison Part Ways|magazine = Billboard|first = Kevin|last = Rutherford|date = December 13, 2013|access-date = February 8, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/13/drummer-joey-jordisonleaves-slipknot |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321144446/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/13/drummer-joey-jordison-leaves-slipknot |archive-date=March 21, 2016 |title=Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison leaves band |newspaper=The Guardian |date=December 13, 2013 |access-date=December 14, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url = https://www.nme.com/news/slipknot/74397|title = Drummer Joey Jordison leaves Slipknot|magazine = NME|date = December 13, 2013|access-date = December 14, 2013}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Jordison">{{cite web|url = http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/drama/joey-jordison-i-did-not-quit-slipknot|title = Joey Jordison: 'I Did Not Quit Slipknot'|publisher = MetalInjection|first = Greg|last = Kennelty|date = January 2, 2014|access-date = January 9, 2014}}</ref> Taylor said Jordison would not be appearing on the new album because he did not participate in any songwriting sessions before his departure.<ref>{{cite magazine|url = http://loudwire.com/corey-taylor-first-interview-joey-jordison-departure-slipknot/|title = Corey taylor gives first interview following joey jordison's departure from slipknot|magazine = Loudwire|first = Graham|last = Hartmann|date = December 13, 2013|access-date = December 14, 2013}}</ref> 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 the blackened death metal act [[Sinsaenum]], which he joined in 2016.

The band is known for its [[shock rock|attention-grabbing]] image: the members wear matching [[jumpsuit]] uniforms, and each one has a unique mask.<ref name="AMG"/> In the past, their jumpsuits have featured large [[Universal Product Code|UPC]] [[barcode]]s printed on the back and sleeves, which are identical and render the same barcode number to the barcode on their first demo, ''Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat''.<ref name="UTON"/> Aside from their real names, members of the band are referred to by numbers zero to eight.<ref name="AMG"/>

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.<ref name="Album 5 Teasers">{{cite web|last1=Childers|first1=Chad|title=Slipknot reveal fifth new album teaser trailer|url=http://loudwire.com/slipknot-fifth-teaser/|website=Loudwire.com|date=July 30, 2014 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=August 3, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Album 5 cryptic messages">{{cite web|last1=Hartmann|first1=Graham|title=Slipknot Continue to Tease New Album With Cryptic Written Message|url=http://loudwire.com/slipknot-continue-tease-new-album-cryptic-text-message/|website=Loudwire.com|date=July 31, 2014 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=August 3, 2014}}</ref> "[[The Negative One]]", the band's first song in six years, was released on August 1;<ref name="The Negative One release">{{cite magazine|last1=Grow|first1=Kory|title=Slipknot Stream 'The Negative One,' Their First New Song in Six Years|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/slipknot-stream-the-negative-one-their-first-new-song-in-six-years-20140801|magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=August 3, 2014|date=August 2014}}</ref> it was accompanied by a music video directed by Crahan that was released four days later. The video did not feature any band members.<ref name="The Negative One music video">{{cite web|last1=Grow|first1=Kory|title=See Slipknot's Nightmarish, NSFW 'Negative One' Video|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/see-slipknots-nightmarish-nsfw-negative-one-video-20140805|website=Rollingstone.com|publisher=Rolling Stone|access-date=August 7, 2014|date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> On August 24, Slipknot released an official radio single titled "[[The Devil In I]]", and the name of the upcoming album was announced as ''[[.5: The Gray Chapter]]'' on [[iTunes]], with an expected release date of October 28.<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-to-film-video-for-new-single-the-devil-in-i/|title = Slipknot To Film Video For New Single 'The Devil In I'|work=Blabbermouth|date=August 5, 2014|access-date=August 8, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/.5-grey-chapter-special-edition/id911121206/|title = ''.5: The Gray Chapter''|publisher=iTunes|date=August 24, 2014|access-date=August 24, 2014}}</ref> The release was later preponed to October 17 for the Netherlands and Australia, October 20 for the UK and October 21 worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.amazon.co.uk/5-Grey-Chapter-Slipknot/dp/B00N0T2MC2/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1412184866&sr=1-2&keywords=.5+the+geyay+chapter|title = .5 The Grey Chapter |publisher=Amazon|date=October 24, 2014|access-date=August 8, 2014}}</ref> "The Negative One" was nominated for the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance at the [[57th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref name="MTV.Grammy2014">{{cite news |title = Slipknot, Anthrax, Mastodon, Motörhead Among Grammy Awards Nominees|publisher=MTV |date = December 5, 2014 |url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-anthrax-mastodon-motorhead-among-grammy-awards-nominees|access-date = December 6, 2014}}</ref>

With each new album, Slipknot has used new masks and coveralls.<ref name="IowaMasks">{{cite news |publisher = Blabbermouth.net |title = News Archive |date = 2001-05-20 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=119 |accessdate = 2007-12-16}}</ref><ref name="Vol3Masks">{{cite news |last = Wiederhorn |first = Jon |title = Slipknot Ready To Unveil New Masks, Subliminal |publisher = MTV |date = 2004-03-09 |url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1485648/20040309/slipknot.jhtml |accessdate = 2007-12-16}}</ref> The masks haven't changed dramatically with the release of their second and third albums, as the masks are more of an extension of what they previously were. Jordison addressed the issue in an interview in 2004, stating that the change in masks are to show growth and difference within age.<ref name="MaskInterview">{{cite video |people = Chris Fehn, Joey Jordison, Corey Taylor |title = Slipknot - Ahoy Netherlands Interview |medium = Video |publisher = The Box |date = 2004}}</ref> During the music video and live performances of their single "Vermilion" the band change their respective masks to [[death mask]]s made from casts of their own faces.<ref name="roadrunnerrecords1">{{cite video |people = Slipknot |title = Vermilion Music Video |publisher = Roadrunner Records}} [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/Slipknot/showVideo.aspx?fileID=539]</ref> Also in 2004, Gray claimed that the [[special effect]]s company ''Screaming Mad George'' made their masks from their third album cycle,<ref name="MaskInterview2">{{cite video |title = Slipknot - Chris and Paul - Boogie TV Interview 2004 |medium = Video |publisher = Boogie TV |date = 2004}}</ref> and pictures of the band's masks from their second album cycle can be found on the ''SMG'' website.<ref name="SMG">{{cite web |title = Slipknot Masks at SMG Effects |publisher = SMG Effects |date = 2002-07-10 |url = http://smgfx.com/docs/slipknot.html |accessdate = 2007-12-25}}</ref>

Slipknot began touring North America in support of the album on October 25 at the second iteration of Knotfest.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/knotfest-announce-new-bands-another-stage-added|title = KNOTFEST Announce New Bands & Another Stage Added|last = Pasbani|first = Robert|publisher = MetalInjection|date = August 11, 2014|access-date = August 29, 2014}}</ref> The tour dubbed the "Prepare for Hell" was co-headlined by [[Korn]] with [[King 810]] as support.<ref>{{cite news|url = https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/aug/25/slipknot-5-the-grey-chapter-details-of-fifth-studio-album|title = Slipknot unveil details of fifth studio album|newspaper = The Guardian|date = August 25, 2014|access-date = August 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/slipknot-s-prepare-for-hell-tour-with-korn-and-king-810|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140905011552/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/slipknot-s-prepare-for-hell-tour-with-korn-and-king-810|archive-date = September 5, 2014|title = Slipknot's Prepare For Hell Tour with Korn and KING 810|publisher = Roadrunner Records|date = August 26, 2014|access-date = August 29, 2014}}</ref> The band also performed at 2015's [[Soundwave (Australian music festival)|Soundwave festival]] in Australia.<ref name="Soundwave 2015">{{cite web|last1=Childers|first1=Chad|title=Slipknot, Faith No More, Soundgarden, Slash + Many More Lead 2015 Soundwave Festival|url=http://loudwire.com/slipknot-faith-no-more-soundgarden-slash-2015-soundwave-festival/?fb123nc|website=Loudwire.com|date=August 20, 2014 |publisher=Loudwire| access-date=August 21, 2014}}</ref> A bassist and drummer were brought in to replace Gray and Jordison respectively, Crahan designing a mask that would differentiate them from the band.<ref>{{cite magazine|url = http://loudwire.com/slipknot-corey-taylor-5-the-grey-chapter-2014-knotfest-more/|title = Slipknot's Corey Taylor Talks '.5: The Grey Chapter,' 2014 Knotfest + Moving Forward|last = Full Metal Jackie|first = Full Metal Jackie|magazine = Loudwire|date = September 10, 2014|access-date = September 10, 2014}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The official video for "The Devil In I", featuring musicians wearing modified versions of 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.<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/new-slipknot-bassists-identity-revealed/|title = New Slipknot Bassist's Identity Revealed? – Blabbermouth.net |work = Blabbermouth |date=September 12, 2014|access-date = September 13, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/slipknot-host-asylum-rave-in-terrifying-the-devil-in-i-video-20140912|title = Slipknot Host Asylum Rave in Terrifying 'The Devil In I' Video|last = Kreps|first = Daniel|magazine = RollingStone|date = September 12, 2014|access-date = September 19, 2014}}</ref>

The masks have been subject of much criticism, generally thought of as a [[gimmick]] to try sell their product.<ref name="McIver32">{{Harvnb|McIver|2001|p=32}}</ref> The band strongly objects to these claims, proclaiming that the masks are used to draw the attention away from themselves and put it on the music.<ref name="LT">{{cite video |date = 2001 |title = Loud Times Video Magazine - Vol. 3 |medium = DVD |publisher = Quantum Leap}}</ref> Several members have said how the masks are a visual representation of how the music makes them feel and how they put the members in an animal-like mentality.<ref name="Voliminal"/><ref name="MaskInterview"/> The coveralls and numbers are an extension of the anti-image concept they created with the masks.<ref name="UTON"/> The integrity of the masks is also a topic of criticism as band members have appeared outside of Slipknot without the masks. The issue has been addressed by most band members. Percussionist Crahan specifically addressed the issue during an interview on [[The Sauce (Fuse TV Series)|The Sauce]] when discussing the release of their 2006 DVD ''Voliminal: Inside the Nine'', proclaiming that the masks are always going to be part of the Slipknot show.<ref name="TheSauce">{{cite episode| title = Shawn Crahan Interview| series = The Sauce| serieslink = The Sauce (Fuse TV Series)| airdate = 2007-04-23}}</ref>

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,<ref>{{cite magazine|url = http://loudwire.com/slipknot-corey-taylor-new-bassist-identity-leak-so-upset/|title = Slipknot's Corey Taylor on New Bassist's Identity Leak: 'I Was So Upset'|last = Hartmann|first = Graham|magazine = Loudwire|date = October 8, 2014|access-date = October 8, 2014}}</ref> though he'd later clarify that he meant that in jest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknots-taylor-says-he-was-laughing-his-ass-off-when-he-said-he-was-upset-over-bassist-identity-leak/|title=SLIPKNOT's TAYLOR Says He Was 'Laughing His Ass Off' When He Said He Was 'Upset' Over Bassist Identity Leak|date=October 24, 2014|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref> Root told ''Guitar World'' the drummer's identity would not be released, and that the bassist and the drummer were not permanent members of the band.<ref name="NewBassist">{{cite web|url = http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/slipknots-corey-taylor-says-drummer-bassist-arent-official-band-members-just-yet|title = Slipknot May Never Reveal The Identity of Their Drummer|last = Pasbani|first = Robert|date = October 9, 2014|access-date = October 11, 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref name="metalinjection.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/gossip/slipknot-itinerary-leaks-confirming-drummer-identity-as-jay-weinberg|title=Slipknot Itinerary Leaks Confirming Drummer Identity as Jay Weinberg - Metal Injection|date=December 3, 2014|access-date=May 20, 2017}}</ref>

~~===Purgatory masks===~~

Beginning on April 1, 2008, Slipknot's official website began to display splash teasers to promote ''All Hope Is Gone''. During the process there had been around 18 splash teasers, the first nine displayed the band in their new large masks, however the last seemingly showed dark figures with what seemed like ordinary size heads. During the recording of the video shoot for ''[[Psychosocial (song)|Psychosocial]]'', the purgatory masks could be seen being burned in the background. An interview with Jim Root revealed that "they represent the ego of that is Slipknot."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slipknot-metal.com/main.php?sk=allhopeisgone |title=All Hope Is Gone |publisher=Slipknot-metal.com |date= |accessdate=2008-10-28}}</ref>

On March 11, 2015, while the band was not touring, guitarist Mick Thomson 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.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6495232/slipknot-mick-thomson-stabbed|title=Slipknot Guitarist Mick Thomson Stabbed by His Brother|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 20, 2017}}</ref> 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 the concert, performing without Venturella.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-bassist-rushed-to-hospital-during-hartford-concert-band-completes-set-as-eight-piece|title=Slipknot Bassist Rushed To Hospital During Hartford Concert; Band Completes Set As Eight-Piece|date=August 2, 2015|access-date=May 20, 2017}}</ref> It was later discovered that Venturella had collapsed because of extreme dehydration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/34339/slipknot-release-statement-regarding-bassists-hospitalisation/|title=Slipknot Release Statement Regarding Bassist's Hospitalisation - Kerrang!|date=August 3, 2015|access-date=May 20, 2017}}</ref>

~~===Controversy with masks===~~

[[File:Slipknot - Soundwave Festival, Melbourne Australia, 2nd March 2012 (2).jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Slipknot at [[Soundwave (Australian music festival)|Soundwave Festival]] 2012]]

The band's image has started controversy over the years. A portion of the controversy comes from the band [[Mushroomhead]], who, along with their fans, claimed that Slipknot stole their image.<ref name="Soundbites">{{cite web |url = http://clevescene.com/2000-04-13/music/soundbites/ |title = Soundbites |accessdate = 2007-03-17 |date = 2000-04-13 |last = Niesel |first = Jeff |publisher = Cleveland Scene}}</ref> In 2009, Mushroomhead vocalist [[Waylon Reavis]] stated that the feud had ended.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126950 |title=MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist Says There is No More Beef With SLIPKNOT |author= |date=September 14, 2009 |publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |accessdate=2009-12-28}}</ref> Another source of controversy was the band's 2005 lawsuit against [[Burger King]], claiming that company created the advertising based band [[Coq Roq]] to capitalize on Slipknot's image.<ref name="SGCoq">{{cite web |url = http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0817052slipknot1.html |title = The Smoking Gun's Page about the lawsuit |accessdate = 2007-03-17 |publisher = The Smoking Gun}}</ref> The band's lawyer claimed that Burger King had contacted the band's label to get Slipknot to take part in an "[[advertising campaign]] designed to motivate young people to vote".<ref name="ECoq">{{cite news |url = http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=772ae878-2188-408e-9f6c-de00f763e29a |title = Slipknot Seeks to Block BK's Coq |accessdate = 2007-04-22 |author = Charlie Amter |publisher = Eonline}}</ref> Burger King responded to the suit with a [[countersuit]], and in that suit pointed out that many other bands, such as [[Mr. Bungle]], [[Mushroomhead]], [[Mudvayne]], [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], [[Insane Clown Posse]] and [[Gwar]] have used masks as part of their image, although after private discussions the advertising campaign was dropped.<ref name="SGCoq"/><ref name="ECoq"/>

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.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Kreps|first1=Daniel|title=Slipknot to Perform 'Iowa' in Entirety for First Time at Knotfest|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/slipknot-to-perform-iowa-in-entirety-at-knotfest-w436497|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=March 4, 2017|date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> In the meanwhile, Crahan made his directorial debut with the feature film ''[[Officer Downe (film)|Officer Downe]]'', based on a graphic novel of the same name and starring actor [[Kim Coates]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Spanos|first1=Brittany|author-link=Brittany Spanos|title=Watch Red Band Trailer for 'Officer Downe' Directed by Slipknot's Clown|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-slipknots-clown-make-directorial-debut-in-officer-downe-trailer-w443929|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=October 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614023628/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-slipknots-clown-make-directorial-debut-in-officer-downe-trailer-w443929|archive-date=June 14, 2017|date=October 7, 2016}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lach|first1=Stef|title=Slipknot to begin writing new music in early 2017|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2016-11-22/slipknot-to-begin-writing-new-music-in-early-2017|access-date=March 4, 2017|date=November 22, 2016}}</ref>

=== ''We Are Not Your Kind'' and Fehn's departure (2017–2020) ===

~~==Band members==~~

{{Main|We Are Not Your Kind{{!}}We Are Not Your Kind}}

~~{{details|List of Slipknot band members}}~~

~~;Current~~

*(#0) [[Sid Wilson]] – [[Phonograph#Turntable technology|turntables]] (since 1998)

*(#1) [[Joey Jordison]] – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] (since 1995)

*(#2) [[Paul Gray (Slipknot)|Paul Gray]] – [[Bass guitar|bass]], backing vocals (since 1995)

*(#3) [[Chris Fehn]] – custom percussion, backing vocals (since 1997)

*(#4) [[James Root]] – guitars (since 1999)

*(#5) [[Craig Jones|Craig "133" Jones]] – [[Sampler (musical instrument)|samples]], [[Sampling (music)|media]] (since 1996)

*(#6) [[Shawn Crahan|Shawn "Clown" Crahan]] – [[Percussion instrument|custom percussion]], backing vocals (since 1995)

*(#7) [[Mick Thomson]] – [[Electric guitar|guitars]] (since 1996)

*(#8) [[Corey Taylor]] – [[Singing|lead vocals]] (since 1997)

~~;Former ~~

*Donnie Steele – guitars (1995–1996)

*Anders Colsefini – lead vocals, custom percussion (1995–1997)

*Greg "Cuddles" Welts – custom percussion (1997)

*(#4) Josh Brainard – guitars, backing vocals (1995–1999)

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 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."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/updates/slipknot-has-written-amazing-songs-for-next-album|title=Slipknot has written "amazing" songs for next albumMetal Insider|date=March 3, 2017|work=Metal Insider|access-date=April 4, 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/next_slipknot_album_could_be_last|title=The next Slipknot album could be Clown's last|date=December 12, 2017|work=AltPress|access-date=December 14, 2017}}</ref>

~~==Discography==~~

~~{{Main|Slipknot discography}}~~

Corey Taylor revealed in October 2018 that 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/slipknot-confirm-new-album-is-coming-in-august|title=Slipknot Confirm New Album Release Date|date=March 4, 2019|website=Metal Injection}}</ref> On October 31, the single "[[All Out Life]]" was released, as was an accompanying music video.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2018/11/01/holy-shit-slipknot-dropped-a-new-song-overnight-called-all-out-life/|title=Holy Shit, Slipknot dropped a new song overnight called 'All Out Life'|date=October 31, 2018|work=Wall Of Sound|access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> 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 the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/slipknot-summer-2019-new-album-touring/|title=Slipknot Confirm 2019 World Tour, New Album Out Likely Summer|first=Chad|last=Childers|website=Loudwire|date=October 14, 2018 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/03/metallica-slipknot-2019-tour-australia-new-zealand/|title=Metallica and Slipknot join forces for 2019 tour of Australia and New Zealand [Updated]|date=March 7, 2019}}</ref>

~~{{See|List of Slipknot songs}}~~

~~;Studio albums~~

On March 14, 2019, [[Chris Fehn]] filed a lawsuit against the band citing withheld payments.<ref name="LAWS"/> Fehn specifically accused Corey Taylor and Shawn Crahan of setting up several band-related business entities, in different states, that collect money from the band.<ref name="LAWS"/> 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.<ref name="LAWS">{{cite web|url=https://theblast.com/slipknot-metal-band-chris-fehn-drummer-lawsuit/|title=Slipknot Drummer Chris Fehn Sues Band Over Money Dispute|first1=Ryan|last1=Naumann|first2=Gary|last2=Trock|date=March 14, 2019|website=The Blast}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-percussionist-chris-fehn-sues-band-over-money-dispute/|title=Slipknot Percussionist Chris Fehn Sues Band Over Money Dispute|last=Blabbermouth|date=March 14, 2019|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]}}</ref> On March 18, 2019, the band officially announced via their website that Fehn 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 is a necessary part of this life. Long Live The Knot".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2019/03/18/huuuge-news-slipknot-have-parted-ways-with-chris-fehn/|title=Huuuge News: Slipknot have parted ways with Chris Fehn|last=KaydanHowison|date=March 18, 2019|website=Wall Of Sound|language=en-US|access-date=March 18, 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/chris-fehn-still-employed-by-slipknot/|title=Chris Fehn Still Employed by Slipknot, Says Lawyer|date=March 23, 2019|website=Loudwire|language=en-US|access-date=March 24, 2019}}</ref> 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.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} He was replaced by a percussionist, whose identity was concealed,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/former-slipknot-percussionist-chris-fehn-fights-continue-lawsuit-band-profits-2527450|title=Former Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn fights to continue lawsuit over band profits|last=Richards|first=Will|date=July 11, 2019|website=NME|language=en-US|access-date=July 11, 2019}}</ref> who the fans have dubbed "Tortilla Man".<ref>{{cite web |last1=K. |first1=Enes |title=Slipknot Icon Makes An Important Statement About The True Identity Of Tortilla Man |url=https://metalheadzone.com/slipknot-icon-makes-an-important-statement-about-the-true-identity-of-tortilla-man/ |website=MetalHead Zone |access-date=August 13, 2019 |date=August 10, 2019 |archive-date=October 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021015859/https://metalheadzone.com/slipknot-icon-makes-an-important-statement-about-the-true-identity-of-tortilla-man/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[Loudwire]]'' has reported that fans have linked his identity as [[Michael Pfaff]], a former member of Crahan's side project [[Dirty Little Rabbits]].<ref name="IDENT">{{cite web |url=https://loudwire.com/unmasked-slipknot-photo-tortilla-man-identity/ |title= New Unmasked Slipknot Photo Reveals 'Tortilla Man' Identity |author=Joe Divita |website= [[Loudwire]] |date =February 5, 2020 |access-date=June 3, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/slipknot-appear-to-accidentally-confirm-tortilla-mans-identity-2723904#:~:text=After%20putting%20all%20of%20the,Slipknot's%20new%20album%20campaign%20and|title = Slipknot appear to accidentally confirm Tortilla Man's identity|website = [[NME]]|date = August 8, 2020}}</ref> The band officially confirmed Pfaff's identity on March 16, 2022, almost two years later.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/identity-of-slipknots-tortilla-man-officially-confirmed/|title=Identity Of Slipknot's Tortilla Man Officially Confirmed|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=March 16, 2022|access-date=March 17, 2022}}</ref>

*''[[Slipknot (album)|Slipknot]]'' (1999)

[[File:VivaXElRock19-30.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|Slipknot performing in Peru in 2019]]

*''[[Iowa (album)|Iowa]]'' (2001)

*''[[Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)]]'' (2004)

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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2019/05/14/slipknot-potentially-tease-new-masks-new-song-for-may-16th/|title=Slipknot Potentially Tease New Masks + New Song for May 16th?|last=brownypaul|date=May 13, 2019|website=Wall Of Sound|language=en-US|access-date=May 13, 2019}}</ref> On that day, 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 (song)|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 (TV series)|The Boys]]''. On August 5, "[[Birth of the Cruel]]" was released as the album's third single, accompanied by a music video.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/listen-to-new-slipknot-song-birth-of-the-cruel/|title=Listen To New Slipknot Song 'Birth Of The Cruel'|date=August 5, 2019|website=Blabbermouth|language=en-US|access-date=August 5, 2019}}</ref> On August 9, four days after they had released "Birth of the Cruel", they released their sixth album ''We Are Not Your Kind''.

*''[[All Hope Is Gone]]'' (2008)

~~;Live albums~~

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 a different studio away from the other members, is expected to have 11 tracks that Taylor described as having a "[[Radiohead]] vibe",<ref name="nme-loyw">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/corey-taylor-slipknot-all-hope-is-hope-gone-outtakes-experimental-radiohead-2541951|title=Corey Taylor on Slipknot's "experimental" 'All Hope Is Gone' outtakes: "It's much more of a Radiohead vibe"|date=August 5, 2019|website=NME|access-date=August 26, 2019}}</ref><ref name="metalinjection-loyw">{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/corey-taylor-offers-title-of-unreleased-2008-slipknot-album-says-it-sounds-like-radiohead|title=Corey Taylor Offers Title of Unreleased 2008 Slipknot Album, Says It Sounds Like RADIOHEAD|date=August 26, 2019|website=Metal Injection|language=en-US|access-date=August 26, 2019}}</ref> and Crahan saying in 2018 "it is not a Slipknot album".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknots-clown-says-unreleased-album-recorded-during-all-hope-is-gone-sessions-will-see-light-of-day/|title=Shawn says "Look Outside Your Window" is not a Slipknot album|website=blabbermouth|date=November 20, 2018}}</ref> 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 the album's fourth and final single on December 16, 2019.<ref name="NewBassist"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/slipknot-pollution-short-film/|title=Slipknot Reveal Shawn Crahan-Directed 'Pollution' Short Film|first=Chad|last=Childers|website=Loudwire|date=January 14, 2020 }}</ref>

*''[[9.0: Live]]'' (2005)

~~;Demo albums~~

=== ''The End, So Far'' and Jones' and Weinberg's departures (2021–2023) ===

*''[[Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.]]'' (1996)

{{Main|The End, So Far{{!}}The End, So Far}}

On May 19, 2021, Shawn Crahan revealed that the band had been currently making "god music".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/clown-slipknot-are-la-working-god-music-and-having-blast|title=Clown: Slipknot Are In L.A. Working On "God Music" And "Having A Blast"|first=Eli|last=Enis|website=Revolver Magazine|date=May 19, 2019|access-date=May 19, 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/slipknot-hope-new-album-2021-roadrunner-shawn-clown-crahan/|title=Clown – Slipknot 'Hopefully' Releasing New Album in 2021, Will Part Ways With Roadrunner Records|first=Joe|last=DiVita|website=Loudwire|date=June 9, 2021|access-date=June 9, 2021}}</ref>

On July 26, 2021, the band's former drummer, Joey Jordison, died in his sleep at the age of 46.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Atkinson |first=Kate |date=July 27, 2021 |title=Ex-Slipknot Drummer Joey Jordison Dies at 46 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/joey-jordison-dead-slipknot-drummer-9606945/ |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=February 8, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Grow|first=Kory|title=Joey Jordison, Founding Slipknot Drummer, Dead at 46 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/joey-jordison-slipknot-dead-1203167/|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=July 27, 2021|access-date=July 27, 2021}}</ref>

In November 2021, the band started teasing new material on a new domain ''thechapeltownrag.com''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/have-slipknot-started-teasing-a-new-single/|title=Have Slipknot started teasing a new single?|website=[[Kerrang!]]|last=Carter|first=Emily|date=November 2, 2021|access-date=November 4, 2021}}</ref> 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 the [[Knotfest|Knotfest Roadshow]] in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], on November 5, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/slipknot-announce-new-single-the-chapeltown-rag-coming-tomorrow-3087761|title=Slipknot announce new single 'The Chapeltown Rag' coming tomorrow|website=[[NME]]|last=Lavin|first=Will|date=November 4, 2021|access-date=November 4, 2021}}</ref> 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''.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Emily|last=Carter|url=https://www.kerrang.com/corey-taylor-gives-slipknot-album-update-says-he-likes-it-even-more-than-we-are-not-your-kind|title=Corey Taylor gives Slipknot album update, says he likes it even more than We Are Not Your Kind|website=[[Kerrang!]]|date=December 17, 2021|access-date=January 24, 2022}}</ref>

On July 19, 2022, the band announced their seventh album, titled ''[[The End, So Far]]'', along with the album's second single "[[The Dying Song (Time to Sing)]]".<ref name="pitchfork The End, So Far">{{cite web|first=Rob|last=Arcand|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/slipknot-announce-new-album-the-end-so-far-share-new-video-watch/|title=Slipknot Announce New Album The End, So Far, Share New Video: Watch|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=July 19, 2022|access-date=July 19, 2022}}</ref> On August 5, 2022, the third single from the album, "[[Yen (Slipknot song)|Yen]]", was released.<ref name="Kerrang The End, So Far">{{cite web|first=Emily|last=Carter|url=https://www.kerrang.com/slipknot-release-new-song-yen-its-such-a-great-cool-departure-for-us|title=Slipknot release new song Yen: "It's such a great, cool departure for us"|work=[[Kerrang!]]|date=August 5, 2022|access-date=August 10, 2022}}</ref> The album was released on September 30, 2022.<ref name="pitchfork The End, So Far"/><ref name="Kerrang The End, So Far"/> It is Slipknot's final album for Roadrunner, whose contract with the label expired on April 1, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-02 |title=Slipknot's Unreleased "Radiohead Vibe" Album Could Arrive This Year |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/clown-slipknots-unreleased-radiohead-vibe-album-could-arrive-2023 |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=Revolver |language=en}}</ref> The band's final single for the label, "Bone Church" was surprise-released on February 2, 2023.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2023-02-02 |title=Slipknot Back With Surprise New Single 'Bone Church' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/slipknot-new-single-bone-church-video-1234672709/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |access-date=2023-03-28}}</ref>

On June 7, 2023, the band announced that it had parted ways with sampler and keyboardist [[Craig Jones (musician)|Craig "133" Jones]], who had been a member since 1996;<ref>{{cite web|first=Daniela|last=Avila|url=https://people.com/slipknot-keyboardist-craig-jones-leaving-the-band-after-27-years-7509928|title=Slipknot Keyboardist Craig Jones Leaving the Band After 27 Years|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=June 7, 2023|access-date=June 8, 2023}}</ref> the social media posts about Jones' departure were subsequently deleted within the hour.<ref>{{cite web|first=Merlin|last=Alderslade|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/craig-jones-has-left-slipknot|title=Slipknot announce departure of Craig Jones, then delete announcement|work=[[Metal Hammer]]|date=June 7, 2023|access-date=June 8, 2023}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-plays-first-concert-with-new-mystery-member|title=Slipknot Plays First Concert With New Mystery Member|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=June 7, 2023|access-date=June 8, 2023}}</ref> There has been speculation on who the new member is, with the main contenders being [[Zac Baird]], [[Downthesun|Nathan Church]] or Jones himself in a new mask.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dunworth |first=Liberty |date=2023-06-15 |title=Slipknot fans share theories on identity of new member |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/slipknot-fans-share-theories-on-identity-of-new-member-3456581 |access-date=2023-06-19 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> On November 5, the band announced that they had parted ways with Jay Weinberg;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-parts-ways-with-drummer-jay-weinberg|title=Slipknot Parts Ways With Drummer Jay Weinberg|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=November 5, 2023|access-date=November 5, 2023}}</ref> like with Jones, social media posts about his departure were subsequently deleted.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-parts-ways-with-drummer-jay-weinberg|title=SLIPKNOT Parts Ways With Drummer JAY WEINBERG|date=November 5, 2023|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref>

On December 9, 2023, the band announced the first leg of their 25th anniversary tour with stops in the UK and Europe.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiVita |first=Joe|date=2023-12-11 |title=Slipknot Announce First Dates for 2024 25th Anniversary Tour |url=https://loudwire.com/slipknot-2024-tour-dates-25th-anniversary-uk-europe/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2023-12-11 |title=SLIPKNOT To Celebrate 25th Anniversary On European Tour In December 2024 |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-to-celebrate-25th-anniversary-on-european-tour-in-december-2024 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref>

=== 25th anniversary touring and Casagrande's joining (2024–present) ===

In April 2024, Slipknot began teasing events for 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/eloy-casagrande-explains-decision-to-leave-sepultura-and-join-slipknot-it-was-complicated|title=Eloy Casagrande Explains Decision To Leave Sepultura And Join Slipknot: 'It Was Complicated'|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=May 10, 2024|access-date=May 11, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2024/04/22/news/slipknot-appear-to-have-unintentionally-revealed-the-identities-of-their-two-latest-members/|title=Slipknot Appear To Have Unintentionally Revealed The Identities Of Their Two Latest Members|work=The PRP|date=April 22, 2024|access-date=April 23, 2024}}</ref> Casagrande's identity would be confirmed shortly afterwards, when he debuted as the band's drummer at a warm-up show at Pappy & Harriet's Palace, California.<ref name="Eloy">{{cite web|first=Quentin|last=Singer|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/quentinsinger/2024/04/29/slipknots-new-drummer-is-exceptional-but-was-the-change-necessary/?sh=d9754b84b769|title=Slipknot's New Drummer Is Exceptional But Was The Change Necessary?|magazine=[[Forbes]]|date=April 29, 2024|access-date=April 30, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Eloy2">{{cite web|first=Emily|last=Carter|url=https://www.kerrang.com/slipknot-officially-confirm-new-drummer-eloy-casagrande|title=Slipknot officially confirm new drummer Eloy Casagrande|work=[[Kerrang!]]|date=April 30, 2024|access-date=April 30, 2024}}</ref>

==Artistry==

===Musical style===

Slipknot is most often considered a [[nu metal]]<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://stylusmagazine.com/articles/staff_top_10/top-ten-nu-metal-bands.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041009181930/http://www.stylusmagazine.com/feature.php?ID=1220 |title=Top Ten Nu-Metal Bands |magazine=Stylus magazine |date=September 10, 2004 |last=Unterberger |first=Andrew |archive-date=October 9, 2004 |access-date=February 8, 2022}}</ref><ref name="ws-post1">{{cite news | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8111-2004Jun1.html | title=6 Nu-Metal Bands You Shouldn't Be Ashamed of Liking | newspaper=The Washington Post | date=June 2, 2004 | access-date=November 17, 2014 | author=Deeds, Michael}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.popmatters.com/feature/nu-metals-not-dead/ | title=Nu-Metal's Not Dead! | magazine=[[PopMatters]] | date=September 23, 2008 | access-date=November 17, 2014 | author=Blackie, Andrew}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2005-03-15-0503150303-story.html | title=Wear, tear visible at Slipknot show | newspaper=Chicago Tribune | date=March 15, 2005 | access-date=February 8, 2022 | author=Gendron, Bob}}</ref> and [[alternative metal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CR&z=CRGB&p_theme=cr&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1162DAD2AAD4A538&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Search Results|website=nl.newsbank.com|access-date=May 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Records |first=Roadrunner |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/slipknot-announces-new-album-title |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111100814/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/slipknot-announces-new-album-title |archive-date=January 11, 2014 |title=Slipknot Announces New Album Title! |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=July 12, 2011 |access-date=February 11, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Slipknot">{{cite web|last=Huey |first=Steve |title=Slipkno |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/slipknot-p41591|website=Allmusic |access-date=March 9, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_NNmFiUnSmUC&q=%22slipknot%22+%22alternative+metal%22&pg=PA2921 | title=The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | publisher=Omnibus Press | author=Larkin, Colin | year=2011 | isbn=978-0857125958}}</ref> band, or [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] in general.<ref>{{cite news|first=Brian|last=Mansfield|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/04/27/slipknot-on-the-road-again/25991993/|title=On the Road Again: Slipknot|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=April 27, 2015|access-date=August 2, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Rhian|last=Daly|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/looks-like-slipknot-back-studio-2300563|title=It looks like Slipknot are back in the studio|magazine=[[NME]]|date=March 28, 2008|access-date=August 2, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/heavy-metal-band-sues-bur_n_5865|title=Heavy Metal Band Sues Burger King, Trying To "Influence The Slipknot Generation To Purchase Chicken Fries"...|work=[[HuffPost]]|date=April 23, 2018|access-date=February 8, 2022}}</ref> They have included elements of [[groove metal]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/prayforvillains/|title=AP – DevilDriver – Pray For Villains|last=Schruers|first=Jason|work=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]|access-date=September 19, 2017|date=May 20, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UffkZCMjXzoC&q=slipknot+groove+metal+slayer&pg=PT243 |title=The Bloody Reign of Slayer |last=McIver |first=Joel |author-link=Joel McIver |year=2009 |publisher=[[Omnibus Press]] |access-date=September 19, 2017 |isbn=9780857120380 |chapter=20}}</ref><ref name="bm2">{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/we-are-not-your-kind/|title=Slipknot "We Are Not Your Kind"|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=August 9, 2019|date=August 9, 2019}}</ref> [[death metal]],<ref name="bm2"/><ref name=Highway/><ref name="showbiz">{{cite news|first=Dave|last=Simpson|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/19/slipknot-review-sheffield-arena|title=Slipknot review – showbiz shock and awe|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=January 19, 2015|access-date=August 2, 2018}}</ref> [[hard rock]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/reviews/slipknot-we-are-not-your-kind|title=Album Review: Slipknot We Are Not Your Kind|website=Metal Injection|access-date=August 8, 2019|date=August 8, 2019}}</ref> [[grindcore]],<ref name=Highway/><ref name="showbiz"/> [[thrash metal]],<ref name="bm2"/> [[metalcore]],<ref name="revolvermag">{{cite web |last1=Enis |first1=Eli |title=10 Heaviest Slipknot Songs |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/10-heaviest-slipknot-songs#all-hope-gone |website=RevolverMag |date=11 October 2022 |access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref> and [[rap metal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/10151406|title=Slipknot bassist Paul Gray found dead in Des Moines|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=May 25, 2010|access-date=August 2, 2018}}</ref> The album ''[[All Hope Is Gone]]'' is considered a groove metal album<ref>{{cite web |url=http://planetmosh.com/slipknot-5-the-gray-chapter/ |title=Slipknot - .5: The Gray Chapter |publisher=PlanetMosh |last=Leaver |first=Elliot |date=October 20, 2014}}</ref> with elements of death metal<ref name=MetalSucks>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/08/25/slipknots-all-hope-is-gone-another-step-in-a-new-direction/ |title=Slipknot's All Hope is Gone: Another Step in a New Direction |publisher=[[MetalSucks]] |date=August 25, 2008 |access-date=September 3, 2015}}</ref> and thrash metal.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Loeffler|first1=Shawn|title=Slipknot: "All Hope is Gone" & "Psychosocial"|url=http://www.yellmagazine.com/slipknot-all-hope-is-gone/150/#|work=Yell!|access-date=July 23, 2015|date=September 30, 2010|quote=Fans will also be happy to see that Slipknot has made good on their promise of putting out an album that ranks among their heaviest, and one that expands on their thrash metal guitar work and vocal melodies.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122110233/http://www.yellmagazine.com/slipknot-all-hope-is-gone/150/|archive-date=January 22, 2016}}</ref>

The band's members prefer to distance themselves musically from other nu metal bands such as [[Korn]] and [[Limp Bizkit]]. Slipknot describes its sound as "metal metal" and regards the link to nu metal as coincidental and a result of nu metal's emergence being concurrent with that of Slipknot.<ref name="Rapcore1">{{cite book |author=Porter, Dick |title = Rapcore: The Nu-Metal Rap Fusion |publisher=Plexus |location=London |page=117 |year = 2003 |isbn = 0-85965-321-8}}</ref> The band's sound typically features a heavily [[Guitar tunings|down-tuned]] guitar setup, a large [[Percussion instrument|percussive]] section, [[sampling (music)|sampling]], keyboards and [[turntablism|DJing/turntablism]].<ref name="MFKR AMG">{{cite web |url = {{AllMusic|class=album|id=r524656|pure_url=yes}} |title = Allmusic Review of M.F.K.R. |access-date = August 5, 2007 |website=allmusic}}</ref> Using a variety of vocal styles, the music typically features [[death growl|growled vocals]], [[Screaming (music)|screaming]], backing vocals, as well as melodic singing.<ref name="MFKR AMG"/> The band has continually experimented with its sound, most notably developing tracks led by acoustic guitars and melodic singing that first appeared on ''Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses)''.<ref name="Vol. 3 AMG">{{cite web |url = {{AllMusic|class=album|id=r686871|pure_url=yes}} |title = Allmusic Review of Vol. 3 |access-date = February 15, 2007 |last = Loftus |first = Johnny |website=AllMusic}}</ref>

===Lyrics===

Slipknot's lyrics are generally very aggressive; they sometimes include profanity while exploring themes such as [[Darkness#Poetic|darkness]], [[nihilism]], anger, disaffection, love, [[misanthropy]], and [[psychosis]].<ref name="AMG"/><ref name="Vol. 3 AMG"/> They often draw upon topics including the [[music industry]], politics, personal strife, and reflection, among others.<ref name="CoreyLyrics">{{cite magazine |title= Corey's All Hope Is Gone track by track |pages= 6–7 |magazine=Kerrang! |date= July 19, 2008}}</ref> Rick Anderson of Allmusic said, "those lyrics that are discernible are not generally quotable on a family website".<ref name="AMG1Album"/> On ''Vol. 3'', Taylor deliberately avoided using profanity in response to claims he relied on it.<ref name="Mick Interview">{{cite web|author=Thomson, Mick |title=NAMM 2008 Report |publisher=On Track Magazine |url=http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=29777240 |access-date=July 14, 2008 |author-link=Mick Thomson |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216055448/http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=29777240 |archive-date=December 16, 2008 }}</ref>

===Influences===

[[File:Kiss original lineup (1976).jpg|thumb|upright|American [[hard rock]] band [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] (''pictured in 1976'') is among Slipknot's influences.]]

Slipknot cited both [[Korn]]'s [[Korn (album)|self-titled album]] of 1994 and [[Limp Bizkit]]'s album ''[[Three Dollar Bill, Y'all$]]'' of 1997 as major influences.<ref>{{cite book |last=Udo |first=Tommy |title=Brave Nu World |publisher=Sanctuary Publishing |year=2002 |isbn=1-86074-415-X |pages=[https://archive.org/details/bravenuworld00tomm/page/135 135–136] |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/bravenuworld00tomm/page/135 }}</ref><ref name=taylor_in3/><ref name=KindaMuzik/> However, the band's biggest influence, both on their image and music, has been singer [[Mike Patton]] and his bands [[Mr. Bungle]], [[Fantômas (band)|Fantômas]] and [[Faith No More]].<ref name=questions>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=https://slipknot912fl.tripod.com/articles.htm|title=Interview with Shawn, Corey, Sid, James and Paul|work=9fingers|quote=Question to Shawn Crahan: Whose musical career do you most admire, and why (apart from your own)? Shawn Crahan: We like Mike Patton a lot because he is just a music genius, he is able to reach out and do a bunch of other things without worrying about the industry. He'll put out a Bungle album that will be crazy and then the next Bungle album will be like a bunch of love songs, and he does it 'cos he needs to and he'll put out an [[Pranzo Oltranzista|album about pasta recipes]] - ... Slipknot likes people who stay true to their hearts-[[Picasso]] and [[van Gogh]] and [[Cézanne]] never made any money when they were doing Impressionism. Cézanne was [not] selling [[still lifes]] for food or money, he painted because he had to paint and because he loved to paint. Corey Taylor after being asked about Mike Patton: ... Plus the Fantômas album, it's so good, dude. It's a very acquired taste. We had the privilege of seein' them live when we recorded our album. We were just blown away. We bought the album when it came out and it was exactly like it was on stage, man. If you can, definitely check it out. And listen to it with an open fucking mind. It makes Bungle look like [[Lawrence Welk]]. It's that fucked-up.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113233658/https://slipknot912fl.tripod.com/articles.htm|archive-date=January 13, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2020|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/mar/01/musicians-pick-their-biggest-influences-jessie-ware-baxter-dury|website=[[The Guardian]]|title=Elvis Presley's power, Tina Turner's legs: musicians pick their biggest influences |first=Rachel |last=Aroesti|date=March 1, 2018|quote=Corey Taylor: I know he will shrug this off, but my biggest influence to this day is still Mike Patton [of Faith No More]. He is my hero: the best singer in the game, and most creative man on the planet. Absolutely fearless in his approach to art and music, he isn't afraid to say exactly what he thinks. Plus he's cool as shit. |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302013737/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/mar/01/musicians-pick-their-biggest-influences-jessie-ware-baxter-dury|archive-date=March 2, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Harvnb|McIver|2003|pp=219|ps=. Joey Jordison: "... I still devote a ''lot'' of respect to Faith No More. They really turned things around for me in terms of being open-minded, because I was straight into thrash and death metal. ''[[The Real Thing (Faith No More album)|The Real Thing]]'' really shaped my awareness of musical styles and using them tastefully. Mike Patton is probably the most talented vocalist, musician and visionary I've ever heard in my life. And Patton's new band, Fantômas - that album ''[[The Director's Cut|Director's Cut]]'' is so sinister. I saw them in San Francisco, before they even had a record out, when we were making our first record. I've never seen chemistry on stage like they have. It was fuckin' ''unreal'', man."}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=https://blog.bimm.co.uk/nicky-kingsbury-williams-on-interviewing-sid-wilson-of-slipknot|publication-date=October 25, 2017|title= Nicky Kingsbury-Williams On Interviewing Sid Wilson of Slipknot |website=Bimm.co.uk|date=October 25, 2017|quote=Sid Wilson on whom he would like to interview: I reckon Mike Patton would be an extremely interesting person to interview. He's probably got a lot of great stories to tell. He's definitely a hero of mine. Fingers crossed!|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113223445/https://blog.bimm.co.uk/nicky-kingsbury-williams-on-interviewing-sid-wilson-of-slipknot|archive-date=November 13, 2018}}</ref> Corey Taylor even stated that watching Faith No More perform on the [[1990 MTV Video Music Awards]] saved his life.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/4725230/The-most-revolting-band-in-the-world.html |title=The most revolting band in the world |work=[[Telegraph.co.uk|Telegraph]] |last=McCormick |first=Neil|author-link=Neil McCormick |date=August 23, 2001 |access-date=September 26, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150422001547/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/4725230/The-most-revolting-band-in-the-world.html|archive-date=April 22, 2015 }}</ref> In an interview in 2000 Patton called the Slipknot members "really nice guys".<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/GRnF53RF9eM Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210114171832/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRnF53RF9eM Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRnF53RF9eM|publication-date=2000|title=Fantômas - Rock Squad Special|type=video|publisher=[[Viva Zwei]]|time=|location=Germany}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

The band [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] has been a big influence for Slipknot, both musically and image-wise. Several band members have in numerous interviews stated the impact Kiss had on them when growing up. In an interview with Revolver magazine, [[Joey Jordison]] said that "I saw Kiss on The Dick Clark Show in like, 1980 or something, and ''[[Alive! (Kiss album)|Kiss Alive!]]'' was the first record of theirs I had. This was back when you bought cassettes or records, and I still have my original cassette copy of it. And I tell you what, it just blew my mind! The cover tells you everything you need to know; it just makes you want to listen to the whole fucking record. And these guys look like fucking demons — you don't know when you're a kid and you're watching them on TV that it's just guys in makeup. So yeah, it was inspiring back then. They were a huge influence on me when I was a kid. And that record came out in 1975, so I was always like, "That's fucking badass — one of my favorite records of all time came out the year I was born!".<ref name=joey_in1>{{cite web|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/joey-jordison-6-albums-made-me |title=Joey Jordison: 6 Albums That Made Me |work=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]] |date=September 4, 2018 |access-date=September 28, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929075959/https://www.revolvermag.com/music/joey-jordison-6-albums-made-me|archive-date=September 29, 2018}}</ref> In another interview with Loudwire, he also added that after listening to ''Kiss Alive!'' for the first, he was "changed forever, and then [he] just became completely engulfed in metal." Guitarist Mick Thomson revealed in [[Metal Hammer]] that Kiss' ''[[Destroyer (Kiss album)|Destroyer]]'' was the first album he ever bought, and when talking about Kiss' ''[[Alive II]]''; he stated that "...the artwork on Alive II with Gene's sweat running, the blood coming from his face and the make-up running had a profound influence on me. You only have to look at my own band to see how much so."<ref name=thomson_in>{{cite web |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/discs-of-doom-mick-thomson-slipknot |title=Slipknot's Mick Thomson: The 10 Records That Changed My Life |work=[[Metal Hammer]] |last=Bezer |first=Terry |date=March 31, 2015 |access-date=September 26, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927085717/https://www.loudersound.com/features/discs-of-doom-mick-thomson-slipknot|archive-date=September 27, 2018}}</ref> Vocalist Corey Taylor has stated that Kiss were a huge influence on both him and the rest of the band<ref>{{cite web |url=https://loudwire.com/corey-taylor-kiss-rock-hall-drama-its-petty-and-ridiculous/ |title=Corey Taylor on KISS Drama: 'I Think It's Petty, Ridiculous' |date=March 26, 2014 |website=Loudwire |publisher= |access-date=June 9, 2021 |quote=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/04/27/slipknot-on-the-road-again/25991993/ |title=On the Road Again: Slipknot |date=April 27, 2015 |website= |publisher=USA Today |access-date=June 9, 2021 |quote=}}</ref> and he has also covered multiple Kiss songs over the years; both as a solo artist as well as with Stone Sour, in which Slipknot guitarist Jim Root also played at the time.

Many authors single out the massive influence that experimental band Mr. Bungle has had on Slipknot; in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the members of Mr. Bungle donned strange masks (often clown and [[Bondage hood|gimp]] ones), costumes (including jumpsuits) and hid their identities behind obscure pseudonyms. All of these were major features on their [[Mr. Bungle (album)|1991 self-titled album]] cycle.<ref>{{Harvnb|Lorentz|2011|pp=108|ps=: Lors de leur première tournée en 1991, les membres de Mr Bungle dissimulaient d'ailleurs leurs visages derrière d'étranges masques, tandis que la pochette de leur premier album éponyme, qui affichait un visage de clown, dévoilait d'obscures pseudonymes en lieu et place de leurs vrais noms. Une attitude qui a peutêtre bien attiré l'attention des membres de Slipknot... }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=https://www.nacionrock.com/mr-bungle-1991/|publication-date=July 15, 2012|title=Disco Inmortal: Mr. Bungle (1991)|first=Patricio |last=Avendaño R.|website=Nacionrock.com|date=July 15, 2012|language=es|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127235317/https://www.nacionrock.com/mr-bungle-1991/|archive-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=http://www.subnoise.es/articulos/recordando-a-mr-bungle/|title= Recordando a Mr Bungle… |language=es|website=Subnoise.es|date=December 12, 2007|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071225230550/http://www.subnoise.es/articulos/recordando-a-mr-bungle/|archive-date=December 25, 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=https://www.impattosonoro.it/2018/06/29/speciali/back-in-time/back-in-time-slipknot-slipknot-1999/|publication-date=June 29, 2018 |title="Slipknot": odio virulento|language=it|first=Fabio Marco |last=Ferragatta|website=Impattosonoro.it|date=June 29, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813025708/https://www.impattosonoro.it/2018/06/29/speciali/back-in-time/back-in-time-slipknot-slipknot-1999/|archive-date=August 13, 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=http://persimusic.com/2014/11/11/mr-bungle-mr-bungle-1991/|publication-date=November 11, 2014 |title=Mr. Bungle – Mr. Bungle (1991)|language=es|website=Persimusic.com|date=November 11, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141130100812/http://persimusic.com/2014/11/11/mr-bungle-mr-bungle-1991/|archive-date=November 30, 2014 }}</ref> Their creepy music videos from that record, such as "[[Travolta (song)|Travolta]]" which was [[Censorship on MTV|banned on MTV]], also pointed out at what would be the future image of Slipknot.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=http://smellslikeinfinitesadness.com/albums-revisited-mr-bungles-self-titled-debut-turns-25/|publication-date=August 9, 2016 |title=Albums Revisited: Mr. Bungle's Self-Titled Debut Turns 25|website=Smellslikeinfinitesadness.com|date=August 10, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811011033/http://smellslikeinfinitesadness.com/albums-revisited-mr-bungles-self-titled-debut-turns-25/|archive-date=August 11, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=http://brutalprog.com/artrocktendencies/article/mr-bungles-only-music-video-was-banned-mtv|publication-date=March 4, 2014|title= Mr. Bungle's only music video was banned from MTV...|website=Brutalprog.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810191614/http://brutalprog.com/artrocktendencies/article/mr-bungles-only-music-video-was-banned-mtv|archive-date=August 10, 2016 }}</ref>{{#tag:ref|In their 2000 appearance on the music TV show ''[[Rage (TV program)|Rage]]'', the members of Slipknot programmed this video.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=https://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/rage-with-slipknot/12402878|publication-date=June 29, 2020|title=Rage with Slipknot|first=Lucy |last=Forbes|website=[[ABC Online]]|date=June 29, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726000739/https://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/rage-with-slipknot/12402878|archive-date=July 26, 2020 }}</ref>|group=note}} In the same way, the musical influence of Mr. Bungle is evident in the eclecticism and adventurousness throughout ''[[Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.]]'', Slipknot's first release of 1996, although the band added more metallic elements. A few songs on that album also hint at the eccentric catchiness of Faith No More and other [[funk metal]] bands.<ref>{{Harvnb|Lorentz|2011|pp=32–34, 108|ps=: Musicalement, ''Mate.Feed.Kill.Repeat.'' est un disque hétérogène (voire brouillon) et relativement déconcertant, mais qui marque néanmoins par sa folie, sa rage et son caractère imprévisible, même si l'on y ressent les très nettes influences de Sepultura, Faith No More et Slayer. ... Par ailleurs, il est clair que certains morceaux de ''Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.'' évoquent l'autre projet musical de Mike Patton: Mr Bungle. ... «Do Nothing/Bitchslap» est la première grosse surprise du CD: ... Mais l'on y décèle surtout l'influence énorme de Mr Bungle, l'un des projets barjots de Mike Patton (ex-leader de Faith No More), dont la spécialité est de zapper en permanence entre des styles totalement opposés (salsa, hardcore, funk, grind, free jazz, punk, thrash). L'influence de Mike Patton et Faith No More se fait également sentir sur «Only One», morceau court qui démarre comme un titre de fusion à la Red Hot Chili Peppers, avec basse slappée, guitare funk et chant rappé, avant d'embrayer sur un son metal plus massif et un refrain entêtant propice au headbanging, entrecoupe par un break ou l'on entend un son semblant sortir d'une gorge étranglée! ... Titre suivant sur le CD, «Confessions» pousse le mimétisme avec Faith No More encore plus loin, puisque l'alternance entre chant grave et montées lyriques (toujours un peu faiblardes néanmoins) rappelle nettement les délires vocaux de Mike Patton, le tout sur une base jazzfunk énergique mais où les percussions se font plus cool, la basse et la guitare plus groovy, et où le solo de gratte s'invite à nouveau à la fête. Encore un titre étonnant, surtout lorsqu'on connaît le Slipknot d'aujourd'hui. }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=http://www.suicidebystar.com/de-aquellos-polvos-estos-chandales-el-origen-del-nu-metal/|publication-date=April 3, 2014 |title=De aquellos polvos, estos chándales: El origen del Nu-Metal|language=es|website=Suicidebystar.com|date=April 3, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150913223810/http://www.suicidebystar.com/de-aquellos-polvos-estos-chandales-el-origen-del-nu-metal/|archive-date=September 13, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=http://www.actitudrocker.com/2008/09/rocker-before-and-after-p.html|publication-date=September 2008 |title=Led Zeppelín, Marilyn Manson, AC/DC, Metallica, U2, Kiss, Snow Patrol, Foo Fighters, RHCP, Fall Out Boy, P.O.D., Slipknot|language=es|first=Erick |last=Sivila|date=September 2008 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208184254/http://www.actitudrocker.com/2008/09/rocker-before-and-after-p.html|archive-date=December 8, 2013}}</ref> Mr. Bungle drummer [[Danny Heifetz]] heavily influenced Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison.<ref name=joey_in2/>

[[File:91SantaClaraMike.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Mike Patton]] (''pictured wearing a mechanic's jumpsuit and a clown mask with [[Mr. Bungle]] in 1991'')]]

While Slipknot was making its debut studio release, the entire band attended one of the first shows by [[Avant-garde metal|avant-garde grindcore]] supergroup [[Fantômas (band)|Fantômas]]-composed of Patton, [[Slayer]]'s [[Dave Lombardo]], [[Melvins]]' [[Buzz Osborne]] and Mr. Bungle's [[Trevor Dunn]]-which greatly influenced them at the time.<ref>{{cite web|first=Matt |last=Stocks|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-06-21/joey-jordison-10-best-drummers-slipknot-metallica-slayer-mayhem-mr-bungle|title=Joey Jordison's Top 10 Best Drummers Of All Time|date=June 21, 2016|work=Teamrock.com|access-date=February 16, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622131002/http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-06-21/joey-jordison-10-best-drummers-slipknot-metallica-slayer-mayhem-mr-bungle|archive-date=June 22, 2016|quote=Joey Jordison: Fantômas are the ultimate supergroup, too. When I first heard about them I was like, 'That's my dream band right there. Mike Patton, Buzz Osbourne, Trevor Dunn and Dave Lombardo; it doesn't get any better than that.' I watched them play live at [[The Troubadour (Los Angeles)|The Troubadour]] [legendary nightclub in West Hollywood, California] when we were making the first Slipknot record, and I can't even put into words what I saw that night. It was the most insane fucking show I've ever seen; it was magic. You always see one show in your life that you think, 'I wish I could go back and relive that', and that's the show I wish I could go back and see, at The Troubadour in 1998. Of course I've seen Slayer live a bunch of times, and Slayer are one of my favourite bands of all time, but that Fantômas gig showed me that no one can touch that man. So Lombardo is my ultimate drum hero.}}</ref><ref name=questions/> From that

album on, Slipknot has displayed a much more straightforward, extreme metal sound, largely because of producer Ross Robinson,<ref name=KindaMuzik/> and some writers have identified the influence of Faith No More on some tracks'

structures and alternating melodies from ''Iowa'' and ''Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)''.<ref>{{Harvnb|Lorentz|2011|pp=108, 159|ps=: Un peu perdus par le style composite de l'album ''Slipknot'', certains critiques ont aussi rapproché la démarche musicale du combo de l<nowiki>'</nowiki>''Iowa'' de celle de Faith No More, le groupe qui a rendu célèbre le délirant chanteur Mike Patton. ... [''Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)'':] Édité par American Recordings et produit par Rick Rubin, cet excellent album (bien qu'un peu long) dévoile un mélange complexe de néometal et de rock, industriel, alternant rage et mélodies lyriques, comme une version survitaminée de Faith No More alliée au Marilyn Manson d<nowiki>'</nowiki>''Antichrist Superstar''.}}</ref> On the other hand, the experimental imprint of Bungle has become rare,<ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/90-live-mw0000703379|title=Slipknot - 9.0: Live|first=Johnny |last=Loftus|website=[[Allmusic]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120618071129/http://www.allmusic.com/album/90-live-mw0000703379|archive-date=June 18, 2012 }}</ref> but it made a sudden reappearance on 2019's ''We Are Not Your Kind''.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/slipknot-we-are-not-your-kind/|publication-date=August 14, 2019|title=Slipknot: We Are Not Your Kind|first=Andy |last=O'Connor|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190814081611/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/slipknot-we-are-not-your-kind/|archive-date=August 14, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/we-are-not-your-kind/|title= Slipknot 'We Are Not Your Kind' |first=Jay H. |last=Gorania|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=August 9, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809122209/http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/we-are-not-your-kind/|archive-date=August 9, 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=February 16, 2021|url=https://www.jammingwave.com/slipknot-we-are-not-your-kind/|publication-date=August 17, 2019|title=Slipknot – We Are Not Your Kind|website=Jammingwave.com|date=August 17, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126231718/https://www.jammingwave.com/slipknot-we-are-not-your-kind/|archive-date=November 26, 2020}}</ref>

The members of Slipknot are also influenced by 1960s and 1970s hard rock and early metal acts including [[Black Sabbath]],<ref name=joey_in1/><ref name=joey_in2/><ref name=gray_in>{{cite web |url=http://76.12.46.30/interviews/2000/slipknot.htm |title=Interview with Paul Gray (Number 2) of Slipknot |work=NY Rock |last=Hammond |first=Alice |date=January 2000 |access-date=September 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927085739/http://76.12.46.30/interviews/2000/slipknot.htm |archive-date=September 27, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=KindaMuzik/> [[Jimi Hendrix]],<ref name=thomson_root_in>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/interview-mick-thomson-and-jim-root-past-present-and-future-slipknot |title=Interview: Mick Thomson and Jim Root on the Past, Present and Future of Slipknot |work=[[Guitar World]] |last=Hart |first=Josh |date=November 1, 2011 |access-date=October 26, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027025207/https://www.guitarworld.com/features/interview-mick-thomson-and-jim-root-past-present-and-future-slipknot|archive-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]],<ref name=joey_in1/><ref name=thomson_in/><ref name=gray_in/><ref name=md/> [[Led Zeppelin]],<ref name=joey_in1/><ref name=joey_in2>{{cite web|first=Matt |last=Stocks|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-06-21/joey-jordison-10-best-drummers-slipknot-metallica-slayer-mayhem-mr-bungle|title=Joey Jordison's Top 10 Best Drummers Of All Time|date=June 21, 2016|work=teamrock.com|access-date=February 3, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622131002/http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-06-21/joey-jordison-10-best-drummers-slipknot-metallica-slayer-mayhem-mr-bungle|archive-date=June 22, 2016}}</ref><ref name=md>{{cite magazine|title=Slipknot's Joey Jordison - Talent Behind the Mask |volume=26 |number=1 |date=January 2002 |magazine=Modern Drummer|page=68 |first=Jeff |last=Perlah}}</ref> [[Queen (band)|Queen]],<ref>{{Cite book|ref=none|last=Sutcliffe|first=Phil|year=2015|title=Queen, Revised Updated: the Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock|publisher=Voyageur Press|page=227}}</ref> the late 1970s and early 1980s [[new wave of British heavy metal]] bands [[Iron Maiden]],<ref name=taylor_in3/> and [[Judas Priest]],<ref name=taylor_in3/> 1980s American thrash metal bands including [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]],<ref name=thomson_root_in/><ref name=joey_in2/><ref name=taylor_in3>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/slipknot-and-stone-sours-corey-taylor-my-10-favorite-metal-albums-198072/anthrax-worship-music-2011-198288/ |title=Slipknot and Stone Sour's Corey Taylor: My 10 Favorite Metal Albums |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |last=Grow |first=Kory |date=June 28, 2017 |access-date=September 28, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929041244/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/slipknot-and-stone-sours-corey-taylor-my-10-favorite-metal-albums-198072/anthrax-worship-music-2011-198288/|archive-date=September 29, 2018 }}</ref> [[Megadeth]],<ref name=taylor_in3/> [[Metallica]],<ref name=joey_in1/><ref name=joey_in2/><ref name=thomson_in/><ref name=taylor_in3/> [[Sepultura]],<ref name=taylor_in3/> [[Slayer]],<ref name=joey_in1/><ref name=joey_in2/><ref name=KindaMuzik/><ref name=md/> bands from the 1990s groove metal movement including [[Metal Church]],<ref name=taylor_in3/> [[Pantera]],<ref name=taylor_in3/> and [[White Zombie (band)|White Zombie]],<ref name=taylor_in3/> the sludge metal of artists such as [[Acid Bath]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dowd |first=Rachael|title=This Slipknot song is still Corey Taylor's favorite after all these years |url=https://www.altpress.com/corey-taylor-favorite-slipknot-song/ |access-date=2022-09-11 |website=Alternative Press Magazine |date=July 2, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> [[The Melvins]],<ref name=joey_in1/> [[Neurosis (band)|Neurosis]],<ref name=taylor_in2>{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/corey-taylor-talks-next-slipknot-album-were-trying-to-think-of-where-we-can-go-musically/ |title=Corey Taylor Talks Next Slipknot Album: 'We're Trying To Think Of Where We Can Go Musically' |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=May 16, 2016 |access-date=October 26, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517102718/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/corey-taylor-talks-next-slipknot-album-were-trying-to-think-of-where-we-can-go-musically/|archive-date=May 17, 2016|quote= ... we're kind of looking to our influences now. 'Cause we loved everything from old-school thrash to bands like Neurosis, Nine Inch Nails, you know, and [we're] just trying to kind of take stock of wearing our influences a little more on our sleeve and seeing where that will take us.}}</ref> as well as various black and death metal acts including [[Cannibal Corpse]],<ref name=Highway>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/slipknot-highway-to-hell-40131/ |title=Slipknot: Highway to Hell |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |last=Bozza |first=Anthony |author-link=Anthony Bozza|date=October 11, 2001 |access-date=September 28, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235144/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/slipknot-highway-to-hell-40131/|archive-date=August 20, 2018 }}</ref> [[Deicide (band)|Deicide]],<ref name=thomson_in/><ref name=mciver/> [[Dimmu Borgir]],<ref name=md/> [[Emperor (band)|Emperor]],<ref name=md/> [[Gorefest]],<ref name=Highway/> [[Malevolent Creation]],<ref name=thomson_in/> [[Mayhem (band)|Mayhem]],<ref name=joey_in2/><ref name=md/> [[Morbid Angel]].<ref name=mciver/> In addition the punk and new wave bands [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]],<ref name=gray_in/> [[The Clash]],<ref name="taysom">{{cite news |last1=Taysom |first1=Joe |title=Corey Taylor names the two artists he "was inspired to be" |url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/corey-taylor-names-the-two-artists-he-was-inspired-to-be/ |access-date=20 September 2024 |work=Far Out Magazine |date=7 August 2023}}</ref> [[Dead Kennedys]],<ref name=gray_in/> [[Misfits (band)|Misfits]],<ref name=Highway/> and [[the Police]],<ref name="arte">{{cite news |title=Joey Jordison (Slipknot) on ACDC, KISS and The Police (2018) |work=Arte TRACKS |agency=Arte |date=18 July 2021}}</ref> 1990s [[grunge]] and [[alternative rock]] bands [[Alice in Chains]],<ref name=taylor_in1>{{cite web |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/slipknot-stone-sours-corey-taylors-6-greatest-lyricists-of-all-time-570116 |title= Slipknot/Stone Sour's Corey Taylor's 6 greatest lyricists of all time |publisher=[[MusicRadar]] |last=Chamberlain |first=Rich |date=February 12, 2013 |access-date=September 28, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927013925/https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/slipknot-stone-sours-corey-taylors-6-greatest-lyricists-of-all-time-570116|archive-date=September 27, 2020}}</ref> and [[Pearl Jam]],<ref name="ehrlich">{{cite news |last1=Ehrlich |first1=Brenna |title=Corey Taylor (Slipknot) on Why Pearl Jam Belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |url=https://tidal.com/magazine/article/corey-taylor-slipknot-on-why-pearl-jam-belongs-in-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/1-36676 |access-date=16 September 2024 |work=Tidal |date=7 April 2017}}</ref> the early [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] of acts such as the [[Beastie Boys]],<ref name=mciver> {{cite book |title=Slipknot: All Hope Is Gone |last=McIver |first=Joel |author-link=Joel McIver |publisher=Omnibus Press |year=2012 |isbn=9780857127723 |access-date=October 26, 2017 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wDoDAwAAQBAJ&q=slipknot+influences&pg=PT286}}</ref> [[N.W.A]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/slipknot-singer-on-n-w-as-rock-hall-induction-thats-rock-roll-233304/ |title=Slipknot Singer on N.W.A's Rock Hall Induction: 'That's Rock & Roll' |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |last=Grow |first=Kory |date=March 16, 2016 |access-date=February 8, 2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318222727/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/slipknot-singer-on-n-w-as-rock-hall-induction-thats-rock-roll-20160316|archive-date=March 18, 2016}}</ref> [[Run-DMC]],<ref name=mciver/> and the [[industrial rock]] acts [[Nine Inch Nails]],<ref name=taylor_in2/><ref name=mciver/> [[Skinny Puppy]],<ref name=mciver/> and have been cited as influential by members of the band. Taylor has spoken of his admiration for vocalists [[Freddie Mercury]], [[Bruce Dickinson]], [[David Lee Roth]], [[Bruce Springsteen]] and [[James Hetfield]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Corey Taylor Says Freddie Mercury Is 'The Gold Standard' When It Comes To Rock Frontmen |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/corey-taylor-says-freddie-mercury-is-the-gold-standard-when-it-comes-to-rock-frontmen/ |access-date=May 3, 2021 |magazine=Blabbermouth}}</ref> In 1999, Chris Fehn said Sid Wilson is influenced by [[jungle music]] and [[rave music]].<ref name=KindaMuzik>{{cite web|first=Bart |last=Nijssen|location=Amsterdam, Netherlands |url=http://www.kindamuzik.net/interview/slipknot/slipknot/409/ |title=Slipknot |work=KindaMuzik |date=December 20, 1999 |access-date=September 26, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816044931/http://www.kindamuzik.net/interview/slipknot/slipknot/409/|archive-date=August 16, 2016}}</ref>

On ''The End, So Far'' Corey Taylor also cited [[The Cure]], [[Death (metal band)|Death]], [[the Prodigy]] and [[Type O Negative]] as inspirations for the album.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-05 |title=Corey Taylor Reveals 3 Surprising Bands Who Inspired Slipknot's 'THE END, SO FAR' |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/corey-taylor-reveals-3-surprising-bands-who-inspired-slipknots-end-so-far |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=Revolver |language=en}}</ref>

===Stage performances===

Slipknot is known for its chaotic, energetic live shows that contributed to the band's success.<ref name="AMG"/> During performances, most of the band's members [[headbanging|headbang]] heavily.<ref name="Rapcore1"/><ref name="NME Live Review">{{cite news |author = O'Keeffe, Niall |title = Slipknot : London Arena |work=NME |date = February 26, 2002 |url = https://www.nme.com/reviews/slipknot/6129 |access-date=December 19, 2007}}</ref> The band's early performances included extreme acts such as stage dives from high balconies and band members setting each other on fire. Clown was known to go into the crowd and tie people up with the microphone cord.<ref name="PGInt">{{cite video |date = June 6, 2010 |title = Our Last Interview with Paul Grey from Slipknot |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kq86-52hcU |medium = video |publisher=andPOP |access-date=September 14, 2010 |time=1:07}}</ref> In later years, they tended to refrain from acts this extreme. Former bassist Paul Gray said this was due to receiving lawsuits and to avoid harming other people, and that it was a "better move" for the longevity of the band.<ref name="PGInt"/> Along with the energetic and unpredictable performances, Slipknot often use elaborate stage setups that use pyrotechnics, elevated stage areas, hydraulic drum risers, and computer screens.<ref name="NME Live Review"/><ref name="US2-2">{{cite news|last=Conner |first=Shea |title=Concert review: Slipknot at the Sprint Center with Coheed & Cambria and Trivium |publisher=[[News-Press & Gazette Company]] |date=January 26, 2009 |url=http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2009/jan/26/concert-review-slipknot-sprint-center-coheed-cambr/ |access-date=July 22, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303225852/http://stjoenews.net/news/2009/jan/26/concert-review-slipknot-sprint-center-coheed-cambr/ |archive-date=March 3, 2009 }}</ref> Reviewing a Slipknot performance, Alistair Lawrence of ''Kerrang!'' said, "the choreographed chaos is too multi-faceted to fully describe".<ref>{{cite magazine |title= Behold: the rebirth of a giant |magazine=Kerrang! |page= 16 |publisher=Emap |date= December 6, 2008}}</ref> and ''[[NME]]'' described one Slipknot show as "a scene of chaos".<ref name="NMErev">{{cite news |title= Slipknot bring fire and destruction to Download |work=NME |date= June 14, 2009 |url= https://www.nme.com/news/slipknot/45333 |access-date= June 16, 2009}}</ref> At their inaugural 2022 show, the band paid tribute to fellow metal band [[Jinjer]] and mentioned the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine]] as cause for their absence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hobsonpublished |first=Rich |date=2022-03-17 |title=Slipknot make blazing return in first show of 2022 |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/slipknot-make-blazing-return-in-first-show-of-2022 |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=loudersound |language=en}}</ref>

==Image and identities==

The band is known for its attention-grabbing image; the members perform wearing unique, individual facemasks and matching uniforms—typically [[jumpsuit]]s—while each member is typically assigned and referred to by number based on their role in the band (#0 through #8), although the latter practice has diminished following the death of Paul Gray.<ref name="AMG"/>

[[File:Slipknot @ Claremont Showgrounds.jpg|left|thumb|256x256px|[[Shawn Crahan]] and [[Joey Jordison]] wearing variations of their masks while performing in 2012]]

The band has said the idea of wearing masks stemmed from a clown mask that Crahan took to rehearsals when the band first started. Crahan later became known for his clown masks, adopting the pseudonym "Clown".<ref name="Arnopp40"/> The concept developed; by late 1997, the band decided every band member would wear a unique mask and matching jumpsuit.<ref>{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=54–55}}</ref> Taylor said in 2002, "it's our way of becoming more intimate with the music. It's a way for us to become unconscious of who we are and what we do outside of music. It's a way for us to kind of crawl inside it and be able to use it."<ref name="Coreyquote">{{cite news |last = Soghomonian |first = Talia |title = Interview with Corey Taylor of Slipknot |publisher = NYRock |year = 2002 |url = http://www.nyrock.com/interviews/2002/slipknot_int2.asp |access-date = December 21, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080222000134/http://www.nyrock.com/interviews/2002/slipknot_int2.asp |archive-date = February 22, 2008 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> The concept of wearing matching jumpsuits has been described as a response to commercialism in the music industry and led to the idea of assigning the band members numerical aliases. According to Taylor, "Originally, we were just going to wear the jumpsuits ... we figured we might as well take that further and number ourselves ... We were basically saying, 'Hey, we're a product!'".<ref>{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=80}}</ref>

During their careers, the members of Slipknot have developed their images, updating their uniforms and each member's mask upon the release of each album.<ref name="IowaMasks">{{cite news |work=Blabbermouth.net |title = News Archive May 20, 2001 |date = May 20, 2001 |url = https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/archive-news-may-20-2001/ |access-date = February 8, 2022}}</ref><ref name="NewMasks"/> The appearance and style of the masks do not usually differ significantly between albums; members typically maintain the established theme of their mask while adding new elements. Jordison, in an interview in 2004, said the masks are updated to show growth within each individual.<ref name="MaskInterview">{{cite video |people = Chris Fehn, Joey Jordison, Corey Taylor |title = Slipknot – Ahoy Netherlands Interview |medium = Video |time = 0:44 |publisher=The Box |date = 2004}}</ref> Slipknot's members have worn special masks for specific occasions, most notably for the music video and live performances of "Vermilion" in 2004 and 2005 when they wore [[life mask]]s made from casts of their own faces.<ref>{{cite video|people=Slipknot |title=Vermilion Music Video |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/video/Slipknot--Vermilion-2801.aspx |publisher=Roadrunner Records |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104045206/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/video/Slipknot--Vermilion-2801.aspx |archive-date=January 4, 2012 }}</ref> In 2008, the band wore a set of large masks titled "purgatory masks" during photograph shoots before the release of ''All Hope Is Gone''; in the music video for "Psychosocial" they are seen burning them.<ref>{{Cite video |title = Kerrang! Podcast: Slipknot exclusive! |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erb5cxX5NoM |medium = video |work=Kerrang! |date = July 1, 2008}}</ref> Shortly after its inception, Slipknot's masks were homemade, but since 2000 they have been custom-made by special effect artist and musician [[Screaming Mad George]].<ref name="MaskInterview2">{{cite video |title = Slipknot – Chris and Paul – Boogie TV Interview 2004 |medium = Video |publisher=Boogie TV |date = 2004}}</ref>

The band's image has been the subject of much criticism and controversy, with critics generally accusing it of being a sales gimmick.<ref name="McIver32">{{Harvnb|McIver|2003|p=32}}</ref> The band's members object to these claims; according to them the masks are used to divert attention from themselves and put it on the music.<ref name="LT">{{cite video |date = 2001 |title = Loud Times Video Magazine – Vol. 3 |medium = DVD |time=6:15 in Slipknot's interview. |publisher=Quantum Leap}}</ref> Several band members have said wearing the masks helps to maintain privacy in their personal lives. During an interview in 2005, percussionist Fehn said the masks were a "blessing" because they meant the members are not recognized in public.<ref>{{cite news |work = Blabbermouth.net |title = Slipknot's Chris Fehn: 'It's A Blessing That We Don't Get Recognized' |date = May 25, 2005 |url = https://production.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-s-chris-fehn-it-s-a-blessing-that-we-don-t-get-recognized/ |access-date = February 8, 2022 |archive-date = February 8, 2022 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220208205253/https://production.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-s-chris-fehn-it-s-a-blessing-that-we-don-t-get-recognized/ |url-status = dead }}</ref>

In 2012, Slipknot released an app for iOS and Android called ''Slipknot: Wear the Mask'', which invites fans to construct their own masks, defining the kind of Slipknot fans they are.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/slipknot-app-lets-fans-wear-the-mask-168177/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120726154321/http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/blogs/gear-up/slipknot-app-lets-fans-wear-the-mask-20120724 |date=July 24, 2012|access-date=February 8, 2022|archive-date=July 26, 2012 |title=Slipknot App Lets Fans 'Wear the Mask'|first=Joe|last=Pinsker|magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref>

The band's logo, the [[nonagram]], was created by the band's members early on.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/slipknot-best-band-logos/|title=Slipknot – Best Band Logos|website=Loudwire|date=August 6, 2012 |access-date=April 4, 2017}}</ref>

==Legacy==

Slipknot has inspired artists including [[Deafheaven]], [[Code Orange (band)|Code Orange]], [[Knocked Loose]], [[vein.fm]], [[Ho99o9]], [[City Morgue]], [[Demon Hunter (band)|Demon Hunter]], [[Cane Hill (band)|Cane Hill]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kerrang.com/13-bands-who-wouldnt-be-here-without-slipknot |title=12 bands who wouldn't be here without Slipknot |work=Kerrang |last=Travers |first=Paul |date=July 20, 2020 |access-date=January 25, 2023}}</ref> [[Of Mice & Men (band)|Of Mice & Men]], [[Suicide Silence]], [[Whitechapel (band)|Whitechapel]], [[Poorstacy]], [[Loathe (band)|Loathe]], [[Blood Youth]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-31 |title=Slipknot Transformed Modern Metal with 'Iowa' 20 Years Ago |url=https://www.popmatters.com/slipknot-iowa-album-atr20 |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=PopMatters |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Bad Omens]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Worked Music {{!}} Bad Omens: La banda que es comparada constantemente con Bring Me The Horizon |url=https://workedmusic.com/bad-omens-la-banda-que-es-comparada-constantemente-con-bring-me-the-horizon/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |language=es}}</ref> [[Sleep Token]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-19 |title=Abe Cunningham de Deftones y Joey Jordison de Slipknot: II, el enigmático baterista de Sleep Token habla de sus influencias |url=https://www.nacionrock.com/abe-cunningham-de-deftones-y-joey-jordison-de-slipknot-ii-el-enigmatico-baterista-de-sleep-token-habla-de-sus-influencias/ |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=Nación Rock |language=es}}</ref> [[Slaughter to Prevail]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heilman |first=Max |date=2021-08-11 |title=Album Review: SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL Kostolom |url=https://metalinjection.net/reviews/slaughter-to-prevail-kostolom |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Infant Annihilator]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-01 |title=NEW DISC REVIEW + INTERVIEW 【INFANT ANNIHILATOR : THE ELYSIAN GRANDEVAL GALERIARCH】 - Marunouchi Muzik Magazine |url=http://sin23ou.heavy.jp/?p=7652 |access-date=2024-03-26 |language=ja}}</ref> and [[Asking Alexandria]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackie |first=Full Metal JackieFull Metal |date=2014-09-24 |title=Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce Discusses New Album Plans |url=https://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-ben-bruce-new-album-plans-his-own-record-label-more/ |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}</ref>

==Clothing brand==

[[File:Tattered and Torn.png|upright=1.2|thumb|150px|Slipknot's clothing brand logo]]

In 2008, Slipknot launched their clothing line ''Tattered and Torn''. Named after a song on their [[Slipknot (album)|1999 self-titled debut]], the line runs as an imprint of Bravado, a company that runs the band's merchandising.<ref name="Reuters">{{cite news|title=Slipknot offers fans Tattered ready-to-wear |work=[[Reuters]] |date=July 11, 2008 |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSN1126023220080712 |access-date=July 28, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604212633/http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSN1126023220080712 |archive-date=June 4, 2011 }}</ref> While the band recognize that their merchandise is their biggest revenue income, they insist Tattered and Torn is more than just band merchandising. Vocalist [[Corey Taylor]] said, "It's a way for [the fans] to get cool clothing at affordable prices."<ref name="Reuters"/> The first items from the clothing line went on sale in late July 2008 through [[Hot Topic]] stores across North America and the Hot Topic website.<ref name="Blab">{{cite news |title = Slipknot's 'Tattered And Torn' Clothing Line; First T-Shirt Designs Unveiled |work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] |date = July 27, 2008 |url = https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-s-tattered-and-torn-clothing-line-first-t-shirt-designs-unveiled/ |access-date = February 8, 2022 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080805022321/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=101703 |archive-date = August 5, 2008 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> Currently, the line is limited to shirts and hoodies but was expected to develop into a full-range clothing line.<ref name="Reuters"/>

==Controversies==

Slipknot's music and image have been the subject of many controversies throughout its career. The lyrical content of some of Slipknot's songs has been linked to several violent and criminal incidents. In 2003, two young killers blamed the lyrics of "Disasterpiece" for their crime.<ref>{{cite news |last = O'Toole |first = Megan |title = Young Killers Try To Blame Slipknot For Murder |publisher=Chart Communications |date = July 10, 2003 |url = http://www.chartattack.com/news/34166/young-killers-try-to-blame-slipknot-for-murder |access-date = September 16, 2009 |url-status = usurped |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090629221535/http://www.chartattack.com/news/34166/young-killers-try-to-blame-slipknot-for-murder  |archive-date = June 29, 2009 }}</ref> In 2006, the lyrics of "Surfacing" were found at the site of a grave robbery.<ref>{{cite news |author=Mindslavor |title = Slipknot Lyrics Found At Site Of Grave Robbery |publisher=Metalunderground.com |date = August 17, 2006 |url = http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=21081 |access-date = December 23, 2007}}</ref>

Slipknot's 2005 lawsuit against [[Burger King]] said the company created the advertising-based band [[Coq Roq]] to capitalize on Slipknot's image.<ref name="SGCoq">{{cite web |url = http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/celebrity/slipknots-burger-king-beef |title = Slipknot's Burger King Beef |access-date = March 19, 2024 |website=The Smoking Gun|date = September 21, 2011 }}</ref> Burger King responded with a [[countersuit]], saying many other bands, such as [[Mr. Bungle]], Mushroomhead, [[Mudvayne]], [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], [[Insane Clown Posse]], and [[Gwar]] have used masks as part of their images. After negotiations, the advertising campaign and lawsuit were withdrawn.<ref name="SGCoq"/>

In 2008, Corey Taylor commented on [[Nic Diederichs Technical High School slashing|a slashing incident]] at a [[South Africa]]n school to which Slipknot was linked; he said: <blockquote> ... obviously, I'm disturbed by the fact that people were hurt and someone died, as far as my responsibility for that goes, it stops there, because I know our message is actually very positive ... there are always going to be mental disorders and people who cause violence for no other reason than the fact that they're fucked up and lost.<ref name="CoreyStab">{{cite news |last = Tsigonis |first = Victoria |title = Slipknot Singer Speaks Out About Stabbing In South Africa |work=Gigwise |date = August 22, 2008 |url = http://www.gigwise.com/news/45567/Slipknot-Singer-Speaks-Out-About-Stabbing-In-South-Africa |access-date = September 11, 2010 |url-status = usurped |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230709180351/http://www.gigwise.com/news/45567/Slipknot-Singer-Speaks-Out-About-Stabbing-In-South-Africa |archive-date = July 9, 2023}}</ref></blockquote>

==Feuds==

===Mushroomhead===

Slipknot had a longstanding feud with the band [[Mushroomhead]] which—along with their fans—said Slipknot "stole their image".<ref>{{cite news |title = Mushroomhead Drummer: Slipknot 'Traded A Platinum Record For Dignity, Honor And Respect |work=Blabbermouth.net |date = October 9, 2006 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/mushroomhead-drummer-slipknot-traded-a-platinum-record-for-dignity-honor-and-respect/ |access-date=February 8, 2022}}</ref> While Slipknot acknowledged their images had similarities, its members were not actively involved in the feud, saying the similarities were coincidental. Taylor said, "we both started at the same time—neither one of us knowing anything about each other".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-frontman-discusses-mushroomhead-feud/ |title=Slipknot Frontman Discusses Mushroomhead 'Feud' |date=March 11, 2005 |work=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208212904/https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-frontman-discusses-mushroomhead-feud/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Taylor also said that at a live show in Cleveland, Ohio, several Mushroomhead fans threw objects including a fist-sized padlock at Slipknot and that when Slipknot's set was finished, [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]] and [[Amen (American band)|Amen]] went into the crowd and "handled it right there".<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Mary|last=Ouellette|url=http://loudwire.com/slipknot-and-mushroomhead-on-the-same-stage-corey-taylor-says-its-possible/|title=Slipknot and Mushroomhead on the Same Stage? Corey Taylor Says It's Possible|magazine=Loudwire|date=February 10, 2012|access-date=April 20, 2018}}</ref> In 2009, former Mushroomhead vocalist [[Waylon Reavis]] said his band's members were no longer interested in feuding with Slipknot, saying, "they're not the first masked band, we're not, no one was".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/mushroomhead-vocalist-says-there-is-no-more-beef-with-slipknot/ |title=Mushroomhead Vocalist Says There is No More Beef With Slipknot |date=September 14, 2009 |work=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=February 8, 2022}}</ref> During an interview with Rock Rage Radio, Reavis praised Slipknot as he criticized his former bandmates after a dispute with the band's founding members which led to his dismissal. He stated that Slipknot was better and he admitted that his thoughts were personal, since he was not involved with Mushroomhead when the feud started.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Tyler|last=Sharp|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/ex_mushroomhead_vocalist_puts_former_bandmates_on_blast_says_slipknot_is_be|title=Ex-Mushroomhead vocalist puts former bandmates on blast, says "Slipknot is better"|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 27, 2016|access-date=April 20, 2018}}</ref>

===Limp Bizkit===

While on tour promoting anticipation for the release of their self-titled album in the spring of 1999; Taylor had taken notice of Korn drummer [[David Silveria]] in a promotional campaign for Calvin Klein at multiple truck stop kiosks. Taylor had expressed his disgust with the campaign, and had taken numerous copies of the magazine issues and burned them onstage during multiple live performances. Within hearing of the gesture; [[Limp Bizkit]] frontman [[Fred Durst]] (who was a friend of Silveria's), took offense at Taylor's actions. Durst would later make retaliatory comments towards Slipknot's fans in June 1999, referring to them as "fat, ugly kids".<ref>{{cite web |title=6 Times Musicians Continued Working Together After a Long Feud |url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/6_times_musicians_continued_working_together_after_a_long_feud-118673 |access-date=July 27, 2022 |website=www.ultimate-guitar.com |language=en}}</ref> Slipknot singer Corey Taylor responded during an appearance in Sydney by claiming that the fans of Slipknot "for the most part, enjoy all kinds of music, like Limp Bizkit… maybe." Taylor went on to claim that insulting fans of Slipknot could also be insulting fans of Limp Bizkit.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1431271/slipknot-has-issues-to-discuss-with-limps-durst/ |title=Slipknot Feud |date=December 9, 1999 |website=MTV |access-date=February 11, 2016 |archive-date=April 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160430123746/http://www.mtv.com/news/1431271/slipknot-has-issues-to-discuss-with-limps-durst/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Despite the initial attacks between the two bands, they shared numerous UK festival dates together through 2000, including the 2000 [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/music/reading-and-leeds-fest-2000-line-up-977498-20230822|title=People can't get over Reading And Leeds Fest 2000 line-up compared to this year|date=August 22, 2023|website=LADbible}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/reading-festival--33|title=Aug 25, 2000: Reading Festival 2000 at Little John's Farm Reading, England, United Kingdom | Concert Archives}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/festival/2000/live-105-bfd-2000-43d6a7cb.html|title=Live 105 BFD 2000 Setlists|website=setlist.fm}}</ref> Durst later praised Slipknot's music during an October 2000 interview, though Taylor later criticized his artistic direction, claiming "Fred Durst is a great businessman, but he is not an artist".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKsvn3YLK1w|title=Slipknot Praises and Disses Fred Durst|website=[[YouTube]] |date=April 29, 2008 }}</ref>

Taylor and Durst would find themselves on friendlier terms in 2010, while recording the album ''[[Gold Cobra]]''; Durst included a line on the song "90.2.10" giving a shout out to Taylor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/Limp-bizkit-90210-lyrics|title=Limp Bizkit – 90.2.10|via=genius.com}}</ref> According to Taylor during a live interview in 2011; Durst’s children were allegedly fans of Slipknot.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/slipknot-limp-bizkit-video-corey-taylor-fred-durst-2000|title=That bust-up between Slipknot and Limp Bizkit was one of the greatest feuds of the early 00s|first=Matt Millslast|last=updated|date=May 30, 2022|website=louder}}</ref> Limp Bizkit was later booked on the 2014 Japanese leg of the [[Knotfest]] tour along with Korn.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/slipknot-knotfest-japan-2014-korn-and-limp-bizkit/|title=Slipknot's Knotfest Japan 2014 Welcomes Korn and Limp Bizkit|first=Chad|last=Childers|date=April 24, 2014|website=Loudwire}}</ref>

In 2021, following Jordison's death, Limp Bizkit paid tribute to him at one of their shows in Iowa.<ref>{{cite web |last=Moore |first=Sam |date=August 4, 2021 |title=Watch Limp Bizkit and their fans pay tribute to Slipknot's Joey Jordison |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-limp-bizkit-and-their-fans-pay-tribute-to-slipknots-joey-jordison-3010728 |access-date=July 27, 2022 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref>

==Band members{{anchor|Band_members}}==

=== Current members ===

* (#6) [[Shawn Crahan|Shawn "Clown" Crahan]] – percussion, backing and occasional lead vocals (1995–present), drums (1995)

* (#7) [[Mick Thomson]] – guitar (1996–present), bass (2011–2014)

* (#8) [[Corey Taylor]] – lead vocals (1997–present), bass (2011–2014)

* (#0) [[Sid Wilson]] – turntables (1998–present), keyboards (2008–present)

* (#4) [[Jim Root]] – guitar (1999–present), bass (2011–2014)

* (V) [[Alessandro Venturella]] – bass (2014–present), keyboards (2018–present)

* [[Michael Pfaff]] – percussion, backing vocals (2021–present; 2019–2021 as touring member)

* [[Eloy Casagrande]] – drums (2024–present)

=== Touring musicians ===

* Unknown musician – samples, media, keyboards, percussion (2023–present)

== Awards and nominations ==

~~===RIAA certifications===~~

These statistics were compiled from the [[RIAA certification]] online database.<ref name="RIAA.com">{{cite web |url= http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH |publisher= [[Recording Industry Association of America]] |title= Gold and Platinum database |accessdate= 2007-12-15}}</ref>

===Grammy Awards and nominations===

Slipknot have been nominated for eleven Grammy Awards and have won one.

| {{grammy|2001}} || "[[Wait and Bleed]]"<ref name="MTV.Grammy2001">{{cite news |last = D'Angelo |first = Joe |title = Slipknot Working On Album As They Ponder Grammys, Touring |publisher=MTV |date = February 16, 2001 |url = http://www.mtv.com/news/1439535/slipknot-working-on-album-as-they-ponder-grammys-touring/ |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141014060254/http://www.mtv.com/news/1439535/slipknot-working-on-album-as-they-ponder-grammys-touring/ |url-status = dead |archive-date = October 14, 2014 |access-date = February 8, 2022}}</ref> ||rowspan="3"| [[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance|Best Metal Performance]] || {{nom}}

| {{grammy|2002}} || "[[Left Behind (Slipknot song)|Left Behind]]"<ref name="BM.Grammy2002">{{cite news|title=Slipknot's Paul Grey: "I Know System Of A Down Will Win Grammy" |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=February 27, 2002 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-s-paul-gray-i-know-system-of-a-down-will-win-grammy/ |access-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071219142252/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=1780 |archive-date=December 19, 2007 }}</ref> || {{nom}}

| {{grammy|2003}} || "[[My Plague]]"<ref name="BM.Grammy2003">{{cite news|title=Grammy Awards Nominees Announced! |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=January 7, 2003 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/grammy-awards-nominees-announced/ |access-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080620042948/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=8702 |archive-date=June 20, 2008 }}</ref> || {{nom}}

|rowspan="2"| {{grammy|2005}} || "[[Duality (song)|Duality]]"<ref name="BM.Grammy2004">{{cite news|title=Metallica, Cradle Of Filth, Motorhead Among Grammy Nominees |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=December 7, 2004 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-cradle-of-filth-mot-rhead-among-grammy-nominees/|access-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080620042941/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=30088 |archive-date=June 20, 2008 }}</ref> || [[Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance|Best Hard Rock Performance]] || {{nom}}

| "[[Vermilion (song)|Vermilion]]"<ref name="BM.Grammy2004"/> ||rowspan="5"| Best Metal Performance || {{nom}}

| {{grammy|2006}} || "[[Before I Forget (song)|Before I Forget]]"<ref name="Grammy"/> || {{won}}

| {{grammy|2009}} || "[[Psychosocial (song)|Psychosocial]]"<ref name="Grammy09">{{cite news|title=Metallica, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Disturbed Among Grammy Nominees |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=December 3, 2008 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-judas-priest-m-tley-cr-e-slipknot-disturbed-among-grammy-nominees/ |access-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205142818/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110174 |archive-date=December 5, 2008 }}</ref> || {{nom}}

| {{grammy|2015}} || "[[The Negative One]]"<ref name="MTV.Grammy2014"/> || {{nom}}

|rowspan="2"| [[58th Annual Grammy Awards|2016]] || "[[Custer (song)|Custer]]"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-lamb-of-god-ghost-sevendust-august-burns-red-among-grammy-awards-nominees/|title=Slipknot, Lamb of God, Ghost, Sevendust, August Burns Red Among Grammy Awards Nominees|date=December 7, 2015|access-date=May 20, 2017}}</ref> || {{nom}}

| ''[[.5: The Gray Chapter]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=31|title=58th Annual GRAMMY Awards Winners & Nominees - GRAMMY.com|access-date=May 20, 2017|date=April 30, 2017}}</ref> || [[Best Rock Album]] || {{nom}}

| {{grammy|2024}} || "Hive Mind" || [[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance|Best Metal Performance]] || {{nom}}

==Discography==

'''Studio albums'''

* ''[[Slipknot (album)|Slipknot]]'' (1999)

* ''[[Iowa (album)|Iowa]]'' (2001)

* ''[[Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)]]'' (2004)

* ''[[All Hope Is Gone]]'' (2008)

* ''[[.5: The Gray Chapter]]'' (2014)

* ''[[We Are Not Your Kind]]'' (2019)

* ''[[The End, So Far]]'' (2022)

==Notable tours==

* [[World Domination Tour]] (1999–2000)

~~;Albums~~

* [[Tattoo the Earth]] (2000)

*''[[Slipknot (album)|Slipknot]]'' (Double Platinum, February 2001)

*'' [[Iowa ~~(album)|Iowa~~World Tour]]'' (~~Platinum, October 2002~~2001–2002)

*''[[Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)]]'' (Platinum, February 2005)

*''[[9.0: Live]]'' (Gold, December 2005)

*''[[All Hope Is Gone]]'' (Gold, December 2008)<ref>http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/riaa/index.jsp</ref>

* [[The Subliminal Verses World Tour]] (2004–2005)

~~;'''Videos and DVDs'''~~

* [[All Hope Is Gone World Tour]] (2008–2009)

*''[[Welcome to Our Neighborhood]]'' (Platinum, February 2000)

* [[Memorial World Tour]] (2011–2013)

*''[[Disasterpieces]]'' (Quadruple Platinum, November 2005)

*''[[Voliminal: Inside the Nine]]'' (Platinum, February 2007)

'''As a support act'''

* [[Livin la Vida Loco|Livin la Vida Loco Tour]] (1999)

'''Festivals'''

~~===Grammy Awards and nominations===~~

* [[Ozzfest lineups by year|Ozzfest]] (1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2013)

* [[Aftershock Festival|Aftershock]] (2015, 2019, 2022)

Slipknot has been nominated for seven [[Grammy Award]]s, resulting in one win. They were also nominated at the 2008 VMA's, in the category of Best Rock Video, for the single "[[Psychosocial (song)|Psychosocial]]." They lost it to Linkin Park's "[[Shadow of the Day]]".

* [[Knotfest]] (2012, 2014–present)

* [[Hammersonic Festival|Hammersonic]] (2023)

==Notes==

*"[[Wait and Bleed]]" - [[Best Metal Performance]], 2001 (nomination)<ref name="MTV.Grammy2001">{{cite news |last = D'Angelo |first = Joe |title = Slipknot Working On Album As They Ponder Grammys, Touring |publisher = MTV.com |date = 2001-02-16 |url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1439535/20010216/slipknot.jhtml |accessdate = 2007-12-16}}</ref>

*"[[Left Behind (song)|Left Behind]]" - Best Metal Performance, 2002 (nomination)<ref name="BM.Grammy2002">{{cite news |title = Slipknot's Paul Gray: "I Know System Of A Down Will Win Grammy" |publisher = Blabbermouth.net |date = 2002-02-27 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=1780 |accessdate = 2007-12-16}}</ref>

*"[[My Plague]]" - Best Metal Performance, 2003 (nomination)<ref name="BM.Grammy2003">{{cite news |title = Grammy Awards Nominees Announced! |publisher = Blabbermouth.net |date = 2003-01-07 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=8702 |accessdate = 2007-12-16}}</ref>

*"[[Duality (song)|Duality]]" - [[Best Hard Rock Performance]], 2005 (nomination)<ref name="BM.Grammy2004">{{cite news |title = Metallica, Cradle Of Filth, Motorhead Among Grammy Nominees " |publisher = Blabbermouth.net |date = 2004-12-07 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=30088 |accessdate = 2007-12-16}}</ref>

*"[[Vermilion (song)|Vermilion]]" - Best Metal Performance, 2005 (nomination)<ref name="BM.Grammy2004"/>

*"[[Before I Forget (song)|Before I Forget]]" - Best Metal Performance, 2006 '''(winner)'''<ref name="Grammy"/>

*"[[Psychosocial (song)|Psychosocial]]"- Best Metal Performance, 2009 (nomination)<ref name="Grammy09">{{cite news |title = Metallica, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Disturbed Among Grammy Nominees " |publisher = Blabbermouth.net |date = 2008-12-03 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110174 |accessdate = 2008-12-04}}</ref>

~~== Tours ==~~

~~{{Main|List of Slipknot concert tours}}~~

~~;Solo Tours~~

* [[Iowa World Tour]]

* [[The Subliminal Verses World Tour]]

* [[All Hope Is Gone World Tour]]

~~;Supporting tours~~

* [[Ozzfest]] 1999, 2001, and 2004

* [[Livin La Vida Loco]]

* [[Tattoo the Earth]]

* World Domination Tour

* [[Kill the Industry]]

* [[Mayhem Festival]]

* [[Hovefestivalen]]

==References==

~~===Notes===~~

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===~~Further reading~~Bibliography===

*{{Citation |last = Arnopp |first = Jason |title = Slipknot: Inside the Sickness, Behind the Masks |publisher = Ebury |year = 2001 |isbn = 0091879337}}

*{{Citation |last = McIver |first = Joel |authorlink = Joel McIver |title = Slipknot: Unmasked |publisher = Omnibus |year = 2001 |isbn = 0711986770}}

* {{~~Citation~~Cite book |last = ~~Crampton~~Arnopp |first = ~~Mark |authorlink = Mark Crampton~~Jason |title = ~~Barcode Killers~~Slipknot: ~~The~~Inside ~~Slipknot Story~~the inSickness, ~~Words~~Behind ~~and~~the ~~Pictures~~Masks |publisher=Ebury |location = ~~Chrome Dreams~~UK |year = 2001 |isbn = ~~1842401262~~0-09-187933-7 }}

* {{Cite book |last = Crampton |first = Mark |author-link = Mark Crampton |title = Barcode Killers: The Slipknot Story in Words and Pictures |publisher=Chrome Dreams |location = UK |year = 2001 |isbn = 1-84240-126-2 }}

* {{Cite book |last = McIver |first = Joel |author-link = Joel McIver |title = Slipknot: Unmasked (Again) |publisher=Omnibus |location = UK |year = 2003 |isbn = 0-7119-9764-0 }}

* {{Cite book| publication-date=June 2011 | title=Slipknot: La monstrueuse parade|trans-title=Slipknot: The monstrous parade | language=fr|publisher=[[w:fr:Éditions du Camion blanc|Camion blanc]]|isbn=2357794070|first=Christophe |last=Lorentz}}

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~~[[ro:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[ru:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[sq:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[simple:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[sk:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[sl:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[sr:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[fi:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[sv:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[th:สลิปน็อต (วงดนตรี)]]~~

~~[[tr:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[uk:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[vi:Slipknot]]~~

~~[[zh:滑結樂團]]~~