Slipknot - page 5

Photos of Iron Maiden, Metallica, Nightwish, Slipknot and Killswitch Engage performing live

“Kirk Hammett said, ‘Ah, Cannibal Corpse – that’s an interesting name!’” 20 legendary metal bands remember their first shows

By Matt Mills published 3 January 24

Everybody starts somewhere! Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slipknot and more remember their first times onstage.

Ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg walks for first time since November surgery

By Matt Mills published 2 January 24

Weinberg had hip and femur surgery last year and required crutches until New Year’s Eve

Corey Taylor onstage with Slipknot in 2022

The 10 least popular Slipknot songs (according to Spotify)

By Matt Mills published 1 January 24

Slipknot are the biggest and most controversial name in nu metal history – but not every song of theirs can be a hit

oey Jordison of Slipknot performs on stage at Castle Donington on June 13, 2009

Lawsuit accuses Slipknot of using Joey Jordison's death for profit

By Stef Lach published 31 December 23

Lawsuit filed by estate for the late Joey Jordison says Slipknot used former drummer's belonging in museum display

Slipknot, Korn, Smashing Pumpkins and Nickelback named in US Senator's report on wasteful government spending

By Stef Lach published 24 December 23

Festivus Report says Slipknot, Korn, Smashing Pumpkins and Nickelback received share of $200million in pandemic relief

The 50 best metal songs of 2023 (as voted by Metal Hammer readers)

By Merlin Alderslade published 22 December 23

From Sleep Token and Ghost, Babymetal to Metallica: 2023 has been a year of heavy metal bangers - these were the 50 best of them all, according to you

Watch an Iowa-era Slipknot play a crushing set during the 2001 Ozzfest tour

By Matt Mills published 19 December 23

This hour-long show, filmed in full in June 2001, proves just how unstoppable The Nine were during their heyday

Shawn Clown Crahan of Slipknot onstage in 2019

Slipknot’s Shawn “Clown” Crahan teases new music and a documentary about the band: “Look Outside Your Window is definitely arriving next year. You have my word.”

By Matt Mills published 15 December 23

Slipknot’s co-founder and percussionist has teased new music, a movie and the release date of lost album Look Outside Your Window in an interview

"The memories and experiences...I wouldn't trade for the world." Jay Weinberg shares new statement following departure from Slipknot on what would have been his ten year anniversary with the band

By Liz Scarlett published 12 December 23

Jay Weinberg has shared a statement reflecting on his ten year tenure as Slipknot's drummer

Slipknot announce UK and European 25th Anniversary shows

By Fraser Lewry published 11 December 23

After releasing a teaser video at the weekend, Slipknot confirm they'll play eleven shows across the continent in late 2024

Slipknot, Disturbed, Misfits, Limp Bizkit, Evanescence and many more for Sonic Temple 2024, tickets on sale today

By Merlin Alderslade published 8 December 23

Sonic Temple is looking set to be one of the biggest metal festivals in the world next year!

Metallica/Ghost/Within Temptation/Sleep Token/Babymetal

Vote for the best metal song of 2023

By Rich Hobson published 7 December 23

From Sleep Token to Metallica, Ghost to Babymetal, 2023 has seen some massive new songs. But now we need your help to crown the best metal songs of the year.

Chris Cornell and Tom Morello onstage together in 2017

10 heavy metal supergroups that actually turned out super

By Matt Mills published 28 November 23

Murderdolls, Audioslave and Roadrunner United have proven that the supergroup can sometimes yield amazing results

Corey Taylor has brutally shot down those new Slipknot drummer rumours: "He’s not even on the list."

By Merlin Alderslade published 28 November 23

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has shot down a big rumour that was spreading within Slipknot's fanbase over who their new drummer is

"That little bastard had chops!" The Police's Stewart Copeland explains why Slipknot's Joey Jordison was one of the greatest drummers of his generation

By Merlin Alderslade published 21 November 23

The Police drummer Stewart Copeland pays tribute to one of metal's greatest ever players

Watch Corey Taylor perform Slipknot song Before I Forget with solo band during recent UK tour

By Matt Mills published 15 November 23

Fan footage of the Slipknot singer performing the Grammy-winning hit has been uploaded to YouTube

Slipknot fans think they already know who the band’s next drummer is

By Matt Mills published 14 November 23

Have a curiously timed band exit and a deleted social media post just revealed who’ll replace Jay Weinberg in Slipknot?

Photos of Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Evanescence and Fear Factory playing live

11 legendary heavy metal bands with only one original member left

By Matt Mills published 14 November 23

Superstars from Iron Maiden to Slipknot are still thriving, despite having just one founding member among their ranks

Covers for Brutal Legend, Guitar Hero: Metallica and Tony Hawk's Underground

10 times massive metal bands appeared in video games

By Jack Butler-Terry published 13 November 23

Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk and even Grand Theft Auto have all featured some of heavy metal’s most famous musicians

Photos of jay Weinberg, Mike Mangini and Gene Hoglan

10 drummers who could replace Jay Weinberg in Slipknot

By Will Marshall published 13 November 23

From Adrian Erlandsson to Gene Hoglan, these drumming dynamos all have the skills needed to join The Nine

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