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Slipknot's mix of grinding, post-Korn alternative metal, Marilyn Manson-esque neo-shock rock, and
rap-metal helped make them one of the most popular bands in the so-called nu-metal explosion of the late '90s. But even more helpful was their theatrical, attention-grabbing (some critics said ridiculous) image: the band always performed in identical industrial jump suits and homemade Halloween masks, and added to its mysterious anonymity by adopting the numbers zero through eight as stage aliases. Add to that a lyrical preoccupation with darkness and nihilism, and an affectionately insulting name for their fans ("Maggots"), and Slipknot's blueprint for nu-metal success was set.

Slipknot were formed in late 1995 in the unlikely locale of Des Moines, IA; after some early personnel shifts, the nine-piece lineup settled around (in order from number zero to number eight): DJ Sid Wilson, drummer Joey Jordison, bassist Paul Grey, percussionist Chris Fehn, guitarist James Root, sampler/programmer Craig Jones, percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan, guitarist Mick Thompson, and lead vocalist Corey Taylor. The music scene in Des Moines wasn't much to speak of, and the band's big-time ambition was usually met with disbelief and ridicule, which provided the initial spark for its mostly anonymous stage visuals. On Halloween 1996, Slipknot self-released an album called Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat., which began to build a buzz around the group once it found its way to several labels. It was picked up for distribution by the Nebraska-based -ismist label, and also caught the attention of Roadrunner Records, which signed Slipknot in 1997. Working with producer Ross Robinson, Slipknot recorded their official, self-titled debut album, which was released in 1999. They gradually built an audience through near-constant touring, working their way up to the summer Ozzfest package tour, which really expanded their audience. Their live shows were a much-discussed hit with metal fans, and the band performed with such energy that Crahan gashed his head open on his own drum kit twice that summer, requiring stitches both times. The tracks "Wait and Bleed" and "Spit It Out" got the band some airplay, but most of the buzz came from touring and word of mouth. Finally, in the spring of 2000, Slipknot was certified platinum; the first such album in Roadrunner's history.

The anticipation for Slipknot's follow-up was intense, and many industry observers predicted that it would debut at number one; however, faced with some stiff competition that week, the band's sophomore effort, Iowa, bowed at number three upon its release in 2001. More heavy touring followed, including another, more prominent slot on that summer's Ozzfest. After a long spell on the road, Slipknot took a break while the members worked on side projects. The band set up its own label, Maggot Recordings, and signed a band called Downthesun, whose lead singer had served as Crahan's drum technician. Wilson, meanwhile, began DJing solo under the name DJ Starscream, and Root and Thompson both worked on solo material. Drummer Jordison worked with a side group called the Rejects, where he'd actually served for quite some time as guitarist. Taylor, meanwhile, started a side band called Superego, and also contributed a solo song, "Bother," to the soundtrack of the 2002 blockbuster Spider-Man. That May, the band got some amusing press when some of its fans discovered the website of a British crocheting group also called "Slipknot," and flooded the members' in-boxes with excessively rude e-mails. Guitarist Joey Jordison and Static-X guitarist Tripp Eisen teamed that summer for the Murderdolls project, while Taylor reformed his old band Stone Sour and released an album. By the winter, Slipknot had still not reunited and Taylor wrote a commentary on the band's website stating that they had not spoken in months, and that they'd rather break up than become "the next Gwar". The statement sparked a quickly resolved minifeud between Taylor and Gwar frontman Oderus Urungus. but it also sent many of the Maggots into a tailspin. By early 2003, Taylor had retracted his comments, and announced plans for a new Slipknot album. By August, the entire squad had decamped Iowa for LA, where they began work on the new record with famously bearded producer Rick Rubin. "Pulse of the Maggots" appeared in early 2004 as an exclusive download; it was followed by a full track listing for Vol. 3: [The Subliminal Verses], which was slated for a May release. Slipknot then embarked on a brief tour as a warm-up for their dates headlining Ozzfest that summer. The group also debuted a fully-redesigned third generation of their famous masks. On May 25th, the Subliminal Verses finally dropped, to the usual clamor of great fanfare and furious anger. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide.

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MAGGOT 4 LYFE | Reviewer: jon | 10/15/09

i fuckin love slipknot!!! Best band out there in my eyes, i have been following them since i could put earphones on! Im kind of a broke bastard and really wanted to see them in concert, to make a long story short, my wife suprised me with tickets. it was the best birthday ever. MAGGOT 4 LIFE bitches!!!!!!!!!!! gone to every concert since then. I need to get a meet and greet now, Life's new goal! SLIPKNOT 4 LIFE. i would like to hear from more slipknot fans

mr_superior@hotmail.com

No one like the N9ne THE BEST | Reviewer: the (sic)est Maggot | 9/24/09

no one will ever come close to the outstanding success that they have accomplished in the music indusrty, you see the bullshit music now a days its so crappy that even lou forrengno can get a career in there, they r just the top gun to anyone's armore Stay (sic) u dirty ass Maggots XD
All hail The one himself and the only one
Cory Taylor

gnarness | Reviewer: gabbie-slipknotphan | 9/24/09

slipknot is thee best band ever and if you disagree i hope cory taylors and joey jordanson gives you a swift kick in the face- any ways i have every slipknot album every poster ever t-shirt,wrist band ,botton,necklace earings even slipknot converse i guess you could say im a tiny bit obsessed but what ever there awesome !!!!stay (sic)

like them or love them | Reviewer: marty215 | 9/6/09

this is the best band ever the why thay play,the why he sings its just all so fucking awsome if you have not seen them live you need to i have been a maggot for a long time and now my kids are its just keeps getting better and better love the new cd LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! SLIPKNOT 4 LIFE

Newly hatched Maggot. | Reviewer: Ooyaz | 8/19/09

I'm new to the whole slipnkot thing, but I think they fucking rock! I love them so much now although i'd like it if they went back to the good songs like "Eyeless" and "(sic)". Maggot for life now :)

Slipknot \m/ | Reviewer: MAGGOT \m/ | 8/4/09

Slipknot is one of the greatest motherfucking bands on earth, who says they are satanic please press ALT + F4 and Die Before you read the following Stuff.

They are a fucking unique band, as you can see they use they're fucking masks and thats one of the things that makes them unique, the other thing is their motherfucking sound, They have a great but fucking great sound, they have musics that nobody could make them if wasn't slipknot, and if you dont like them, go fuck yourself, This is a fucking slipknot topic and go listen to Michael Jackson or some shit. MAGGOTS FOR LIFE YOU FUCKERS \m/

Btw Joey Jordison Fucking Rocks \m/

Best Drummer ever. 1º

to myself | Reviewer: dude | 7/24/09

Metallica, Slayer, and Children of Bodom are fucking awesome

i love them...but Slipknot is right there with them.

they don't wear the masks for money. That actually started before they got big just as some random this that Clown started.

you don't like them stop going to their fucking forums and bashing them

start your own or something

suck it up and move on.

MAGGOTS 4 LIFE | Reviewer: derrek | 7/15/09

slipknot is amazing! and im sick of some people sayin they suck and others saying theyre evil (check out what a douche put in comments 4 wait and bleed) every1 who says that can suck my fuckin cock.me and my first gf actually broke up partially cuz i love slipknot and she said they were evil! haha ill find a fellow maggot soon hopefully.neways..vermillion is 1 of my favorite songs slipknot has done because i really related to it after me and slipknot hater broke up.i love slipknot, and lookin forward 2 some more kick ass music!! my email if ne1 is bored as fuck and wants 2 email me derrekrogers@gmail.com i kno my email is really creative huh

fucking awsome band | Reviewer: burning child | 7/1/09

this band is truly amazing i've been listen to this stuff since i was 5 an they keep suprizen and amazen me. i want my family to play slipknot at my funeral i love these guys there fucking awsome!!!!!!!!!! corey great vocalist shawn funy as hell boner noes is fuckin aswome an pual dark and cool the rest are just as amazen an awsome man slipknot fucking ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAGGOTS FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!! "you ready for this?"

Corey Taylor has love for his fans | Reviewer: anonymous | 6/28/09

Corey Taylor has a metal voice like no other... he has the talent to sing and scream and brings a pissed-off stage prescence to his concerts. I've been to the Slipknot concerts twice and I've felt the best atmospherical love there. The first time I went to a show, I was 15 and I met the kindest people in the world. I got seperated from my sister and this man I didn't even know helped my way back. It was the best night of my life and the Slipknot concert was the most intense, loving, loyal crowd I ever seen. It's funny, no one would expect that from a METAL show.

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