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Formed in 1995 by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray, Slipknot immediately stood out from their peers, incorporating a nine-member lineup characterized by masked performers and explosive, chaotic live shows. Vocalist Corey Taylor joined the band in 1997, becoming the face and voice behind their aggressive sound, which seamlessly blended nu-metal, alternative, and extreme metal influences.
Their journey to national attention began with a self-released demo, Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat., which laid the groundwork for their sonic assault. After signing with Roadrunner Records in 1998, Slipknot burst onto the mainstream metal scene with their eponymous debut studio album in 1999. The album struck like lightning, quickly achieving platinum status, driven by high-energy singles like “Wait and Bleed” and “Spit It Out,” which earned substantial rotation on MTV and alternative rock radio. This first album not only resonated with metalheads hungry for authenticity but also set the stage for the band’s fiercely loyal fanbase—dubbed affectionately as “Maggots.”
The momentum continued as Slipknot delivered their groundbreaking sophomore record, Iowa, in 2001. Darker, heavier, and even more brutal, Iowa quickly climbed the charts, peaking at number three on the Billboard 200, powered by blistering tracks like “Left Behind” and “My Plague.” This success cemented their reputation as uncompromising artists who refused to soften their aggressive approach for commercial gain. Over the following years, Slipknot continued refining their sound with subsequent albums—Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) in 2004, All Hope Is Gone in 2008, .5: The Gray Chapter in 2014, We Are Not Your Kind in 2019, and most recently, The End, So Far in 2022. In total, Slipknot has released seven studio albums, each reflecting their evolution while remaining true to their original ferocity.
Throughout their career, Slipknot amassed multiple accolades, reflecting both critical acclaim and widespread popularity. They’ve been nominated for ten Grammy Awards, securing the trophy in 2006 for Best Metal Performance with their powerhouse anthem “Before I Forget.” Other celebrated tracks, including “Duality,” “Psychosocial,” and “The Devil in I,” not only dominated metal airwaves but also broke into mainstream rock playlists, showcasing their versatility without sacrificing intensity. Their innovative music videos—characterized by theatricality, dark imagery, and unrelenting energy—earned multiple nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards, cementing their legacy as pioneers of metal’s visual and sonic frontier.
Slipknot’s enduring appeal stems from their relentless authenticity, relentless touring, and deeply personal lyrical themes tackling pain, identity, isolation, and rebellion. Fans worldwide connect passionately to their emotional honesty and unapologetic intensity. Their dedication to performance—showcasing elaborate masks and jumpsuits to create a dramatic, almost ritualistic live experience—has earned them legendary status on the global concert circuit. Few bands in heavy metal deliver performances as consistently raw, chaotic, and viscerally thrilling as Slipknot, whose fans continue to fill stadiums and festival grounds around the world.
Outside their relentless touring and recording schedules, Slipknot members have undertaken notable initiatives, supporting charitable causes and raising awareness on social issues. Frontman Corey Taylor, especially, has been outspoken on mental health and suicide prevention, openly sharing his personal struggles and advocating for support and compassion within and beyond the music community.
- (515) – Iowa – 2001
- 742617000027 – Slipknot – 1999
- (sic) – Slipknot – 1999
- .execute. – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- A Liar’s Funeral – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Acidic – The End, So Far – 2022
- Adderall – The End, So Far – 2022
- Adderall (instrumental) – Adderall EP – 2023
- Adderall (no intro) – Adderall EP – 2023
- Adderall (rough demo) – Adderall EP – 2023
- All Hope Is Gone – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- All Out Life – We Are Not Your Kind (Japanese edition bonus) – 2019
- AOV – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- Be Prepared for Hell – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- Before I Forget – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- Birth of the Cruel – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Butcher’s Hook – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- Child of Burning Time – All Hope Is Gone (Special edition) – 2008
- Circle – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- Critical Darling – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Custer – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- Danger – Keep Away – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- Dead Memories – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- De Sade – The End, So Far – 2022
- Death Because of Death – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Death March – Adderall EP – 2023
- Despise (Demo) – Slipknot (Digipak import bonus) – 1999
- Disasterpiece – Iowa – 2001
- Diluted – Slipknot – 1999
- Duality – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- Eeyore – Slipknot (Hidden track) – 1999
- Everything Ends – Iowa – 2001
- Eyeless – Slipknot – 1999
- Finale – The End, So Far – 2022
- Flea Circus – .5: The Gray Chapter (Special edition hidden track) – 2014
- Frail Limb Nursery – Slipknot – 1999
- Gehenna – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- Gematria (The Killing Name) – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- Gently – Iowa – 2001
- Get This – Slipknot (Digipak import bonus) – 1999
- Goodbye – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- H377 – The End, So Far – 2022
- Hard to Be Here – Adderall EP – 2023
- Heirloom – The End, So Far – 2022
- Hive Mind – The End, So Far – 2022
- Huffys Between Dumpsters – .5: The Gray Chapter (Special edition hidden track) – 2014
- I Am Hated – Iowa – 2001
- If Rain Is What You Want – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- Insert Coin – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Interloper (Demo) – Slipknot (Digipak import bonus) – 1999
- Iowa – Iowa – 2001
- Killpop – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- Lech – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- Left Behind – Iowa – 2001
- Liberate – Slipknot – 1999
- Liberate (Live) – Iowa (Japanese edition bonus) – 2001
- Me Inside – Slipknot (Digipak import bonus) – 1999
- Medicine for the Dead – The End, So Far – 2022
- Metabolic – Iowa – 2001
- Mudslide – Slipknot (Hidden track) – 1999
- My Pain – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- My Plague – Iowa – 2001
- Nero Forte – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- New Abortion – Iowa – 2001
- No Life – Slipknot – 1999
- Nomadic – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- Not Long for This World – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Only One – Slipknot – 1999
- Opium of the People – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- Orphan – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Override – .5: The Gray Chapter (Special edition) – 2014
- People = Shit – Iowa – 2001
- Prelude 3.0 – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- Prosthetics – Slipknot – 1999
- Psychosocial – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- Psychosocial (live) – All Hope Is Gone (iTunes pre-order) – 2008
- Pulse of the Maggots – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- Purity – Slipknot – 1999
- Red Flag – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Red or Redder – Adderall EP – 2023
- Sarcastrophe – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- Scream – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) (Japanese edition bonus) – 2004
- Scissors – Slipknot – 1999
- Skeptic – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- Skin Ticket – Iowa – 2001
- Snuff – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- Solway Firth – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Spiders – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Spit It Out – Slipknot – 1999
- Sulfur – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- Surfacing – Slipknot – 1999
- Tattered & Torn – Slipknot – 1999
- The Blister Exists – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- The Burden – .5: The Gray Chapter (Special edition) – 2014
- The Chapeltown Rag – The End, So Far – 2022
- The Devil in I – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- The Dying Song (Time to Sing) – The End, So Far – 2022
- The Heretic Anthem – Iowa – 2001
- The Nameless – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- The Negative One – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- The One That Kills the Least – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- The Shape – Iowa – 2001
- The Virus of Life – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- This Cold Black – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- Three Nil – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- ‘Til We Die – All Hope Is Gone (Special edition) – 2008
- Unsainted – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Untitled – .5: The Gray Chapter (Special edition hidden track) – 2014
- Vendetta – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- Vermilion – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- Vermilion Pt. 2 – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- Vermilion Pt. 2 (Bloodstone mix) – All Hope Is Gone (Special edition) – 2008
- Wait and Bleed – Slipknot – 1999
- Warranty – The End, So Far – 2022
- Welcome – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) – 2004
- What’s Next – We Are Not Your Kind – 2019
- Wherein Lies Continue – All Hope Is Gone – 2008
- XIX – .5: The Gray Chapter – 2014
- Yen – The End, So Far – 2022
Albums
Slipknot (1999): 21 songs
Iowa (2001): 15 songs
Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) (2004): 15 songs
All Hope Is Gone (2008): 16 songs
.5: The Gray Chapter (2014): 19 songs
We Are Not Your Kind (2019): 15 songs
The End, So Far (2022): 12 songs
Adderall EP (2023): 6 song
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Brian Kachejian
Brian Kachejian was born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of ClassicRockHistory.com. He has spent thirty years in the music business often working with many of the people who have appeared on this site. Brian Kachejian also holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Stony Brook University along with New York State Public School Education Certifications in Music and Social Studies. Brian Kachejian is also an active member of the New York Press.
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