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Slipknot's Purity: how a fake murder story fooled the world, inspired a classic 'Knot song and got the band sued

By Matt Mills published 27 June 23

Purity was a highlight of Slipknot's incredible debut album, before the track mysteriously disappeared from reissues. The reason why was pretty bizarre

Jay Weinberg on playing drums for Slipknot: "I never felt overawed by the pressure to replace Joey"

By Merlin Alderslade published 23 June 23

Jay Weinberg is used to high-pressure situations, even if it means joining one of the world's biggest and most chaotic metal bands

Slipknot's 1999 self-titled debut album, and Corey Taylor onstage

Slipknot planning 2024 world tour to mark 25th anniversary of Roadrunner debut

By Simon Young published 20 June 23

Corey Taylor accidentally revealed band’s plans during recent interview

Slipknot, Gojira and King Diamond album artworks

A beginner's guide to Roadrunner Records in five essential albums

By Matt Mills published 20 June 23

Metal's most celebrated label has put out dozens of genre-defining classics. Here are the five that tell its story

Corey Taylor voices his support as Slipknot's original vocalist Anders Colsefni unveils plans to perform Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat in full to honour Joey Jordison and Paul Gray

By Liz Scarlett published 19 June 23

OG Slipknot frontman Anders Colsefni will perform the Iowan band's 1996 album Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat in full on the Nu-Metal Mayhem tour in tribute to Joey Jordison and Paul Gray

Shawn 'Clown' Crahan steps away from Slipknot's European tour again, to be with his wife: "See you soon and hail Slipknot"

By Paul Brannigan published 18 June 23

Shawn Crahan tells fans that he's leaving Slipknot's tour to return to Iowa

Dolly Parton/Slipknot/Nita Strauss/Black Veil Brides/Conquer Divide

The 20 best new metal songs you need to hear right now (yes, including Dolly Parton)

By Rich Hobson published 16 June 23

Dolly Parton and Rob Halford, Slipknot and Nita Strauss are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

This footage of Slipknot making 90,000 people jump up at Download shows they seem to be doing just fine

By Merlin Alderslade published 14 June 23

After a turbulent week, videos emerging from Slipknot's triumphant headline set at Download show they are putting their troubles behind them

Slipknot just proved they are the ultimate Download Festival headliner (yet again)

By Rich Hobson published 12 June 23

Nine masks. Eighteen songs. 100,000 metal fans: Slipknot just proved they are the ultimate Download Festival band.

A still from the Slipknot 'Death March' video

Slipknot launch new Adderall EP accompanied by disturbing Death March video

By Fraser Lewry published 9 June 23

The strange goings-on in the world of Slipknot continue with the launch of a 20-minute EP and a website featuring a disturbing video with an extremely ominous soundtrack

Corey Taylor live on stage with Slipknot

Slipknot's first European show of 2023: no Clown, no Craig, a new member and some rare songs (videos and setlist inside)

By Merlin Alderslade published 8 June 23

Slipknot's first show of their 2023 European tour was certainly one for the history books!

Slipknot have posted a photo of a possible new member and no one knows what's going on

By Fraser Lewry published 8 June 23

After apparently firing Craig Jones then deleting the announcement, Slipknot have posted a photo of his replacement. Or have they?

Slipknot announce departure of Craig Jones, then delete announcement

By Merlin Alderslade last updated 7 June 23

Updated Slipknot took to social media to announce that longtime samplist Craig Jones had left the band, but have since removed the messages

Clown to sit out upcoming Slipknot dates

By Merlin Alderslade published 7 June 23

"I’ll be back on the road as soon as I can"

Corey Taylor discusses past tensions with his son Griffin, Vended's frontman: "We butted heads for a few years"

By Liz Scarlett published 1 June 23

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor opens up about the difficulties of raising a son as a touring musician: "It takes being brutally honest with yourself, going, 'I made mistakes.'"

We now know what Slipknot's Corey Taylor thinks of AI-generated music

By Liz Scarlett published 24 May 23

It's safe to say, the Slipknot frontman isn't a fan of music made by artificial intelligence

Clown wants to do a Slipknot residency: "Wouldn’t it be great if we had seven days at a venue and played every album in its entirety?"

By Liz Scarlett published 23 May 23

Slipknot percussionist Shawn 'Clown' Crahan wants Slipknot to tour less, and take up week-long residencies in various cities instead

Horror video game Dead By Daylight announce collaboration with Slipknot and Iron Maiden

By Liz Scarlett published 23 May 23

Multi-action survival horror game Dead By Daylight team up with Slipknot and Iron Maiden for two new in-game collections

Here are the 45 Slipknot songs that have never been played live

By Matt Mills published 22 May 23

Butchers Hook? The Virus Of Life? Adderall? We’re hoping Slipknot drop one of these unplayed deep cuts on this summer’s tour

Pianist transforms Slipknot music into classical wedding entrance songs and melts our cold black hearts

By Liz Scarlett published 22 May 23

Stephen Beerkens reimagines the music of Slipknot, Sleep Token, System Of A Down, Kiss, Metallica, Iron Maiden and more as songs to walk down the aisle to, and it's perfect for metalheads in love

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