Drummer Joey Jordison left Slipknot in December with a statement from the band that made it seem like Jordison was leaving for personal reasons. He has now posted a statement that makes it seem like he was fired. Read the statement below: To my fans, friends, and associates… I would like to start the New Year by addressing the recent rumors and speculation regarding my departure from Slipknot. 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. This[Read More…]
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Slipknot Part Ways With Drummer Joey Jordison
Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has parted ways with the band. Read a statement below: Though no specific reason for given for his exit, the band did cite “personal reasons” and said, “We understand that many of you will want to know how and why this has come to be, and we will do our best to respond to these questions in the near future.” The band also said that they plan on moving forward with their plans for releasing new material in 2014. Read the full statement from the band. “To our Maggots and fans around the world, It is[Read More…]
Stone Sour Reveal Jim Root Will Sit Out Tour To Focus On Slipknot Album
Stone Sour have announced that Jim Root will not be touring with the band on their upcoming winter tour. He has chosen to spend the time writing with Slipknot for the band’s next album. With an impending Slipknot album on the horizon, Jim will not be touring with Stone Sour this winter. Everyone involved is okay with the decision and our mutual friend Christian Martucci will be filling in on guitar. It was a difficult decision, but as the fans have wanted another Stone Sour tour and Jim had responsibilities to the writing process with Slipknot, we feel this is the[Read More…]
Slipknot Drummer Forms New Band
Slipknot’s Joey Jordison has launched a new project, Scar the Martyr. Their as-yet-untitled debut album is due this fall via Roadrunner. line-up: Henry Derek – Vocals Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails) – Keyboards Jed Simon (Strapping Young Lad) – Guitar Kris Norris (Darkest Hour) – Guitar Joey Jordison – Drums
Slipknot Bassist’s Death Ruled Involuntary Manslaughter
Doctor Daniel Baldi was charged with involuntary manslaughter for prescribing copious amounts of narcotic painkillers to patients. One of those patients was Slipknot’s bassist Paul Gray. Daniel Baldi was charged Wednesday with eight counts of involuntary manslaughter for allegedly prescribing large amounts of narcotic painkillers to patients.
Slipknot Reveal Details For Best-of Collection ‘Antennas To Hell’
Slipknot has reveal the artwork and track list for the upcoming best-of album ‘Antennas To Hell’ below. 1. (sic) 2. Eyeless 3. Wait And Bleed 4. Spit It Out 5. Surfacing 6. People = S–t 7. Disasterpiece 8. Left Behind 9. My Plague (New Abuse Mix) 10. The Heretic Anthem (live) 11. Purity (live) 12. Pulse Of The Maggots 13. Duality 14. Before I Forget 15. Vermilion 16. Sulfur 17. Psychosocial 18. Dead Memories 19. Snuff Bonus CD: (sic)nesses: Live At The Download Festival, 2009 1. (sic) 2. Eyeless 3. Wait And Bleed 4. Get This 5. Before I Forget[Read More…]
Deftones, Dillinger Escape Plan, Serj Tankian, Lamb Of God Announced For Slipknot’s Knotfest
Slipknot will be curating a new festival Knotfest, and the first year’s lineup will feature Deftones, Lamb Of God, Dillinger Escape Plan, Serj Tankian, Gojira and more. It is a two-day, multi-city event, with shows on Friday, Aug. 17 in Council Bluffs, IA at Mid America Motorplex and Saturday, Aug. 18 in Somerset, WI at Somerset Amphitheater. Tickets go on sale June 8 at 10 a.m. ET.
Slipknot To Record New Album Early 2013
Sid Wilson of Slipknot has announced the band will start recording their new album early next year. We’ve got Mayhem Festival this summer and, after we break for winter and Stone Sour are done with their tour, we’ll be back in the kitchen with Slipknot. Actually before Stone Sour finish touring we’ll be in the studio preparing for Corey’s return, keeping the irons hot.
2012 Mayhem Lineup Has Been Announced
The main stage for the 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival will feature Slipknot, Slayer and a major special guest which will be announced on March 5th. The fourth slot on the main stage will feature a rotation of The Devil Wears Prada, As I Lay Dying and Asking Alexandria The Jagermeister Stage will feature a special headline set by Anthrax supported by a rotation of The Devil Wears Prada, A I Lay Dying and Asking Alexandria, and Whitechapel, High On Fire and the Jagermeister opener.
Slipknot Headlining 2012 Mayhem Festival
A longtime representative for Ibanez guitars accidentally confirmed that Slipknot will be headlining the 2012 Rockstar Mayhem Festival this year. The official lineup is supposed to be announced tomorrow (January 25). Watch the video below:
New Music Tuesday
Albums Metallica & Lou Reed – ‘Lulu‘ – iTunes Megadeth – ‘TH1RT3EN’ – Amazon MP3 – Listen Slipknot – ‘Iowa‘ CD/DVD – Amazon MP3 – Listen The Dreaming – ‘Puppet‘ – Amazon MP3 Songs Foo Fighters – “These Days” – Amazon MP3
Stream – Slipknot ‘Iowa’ Reissue
Slipknot is streaming ‘Iowa‘ reissue on MySpace. The album will be released on November 1st.
New Music Tuesday
Albums Evanescence – ‘Evanescence‘ (Wind-Up) – Amazon MP3 – Listen Five Finger Death Punch – ‘American Capitalist‘ (Prospect Park) – Amazon MP3 – Listen Mudvayne – ‘Playlist: The Very Best of Mudvayne‘ (Republic) – Amazon MP3 – Listen Radiohead – ‘TKOL RMX 1234567 (ATO) – Amazon MP3 – Listen The Ready Set – ‘Feel Good Now’ EP – Amazon MP3 – Listen
Corey Talyor Announced Solo Acoustic Tour
Slipknot / Stone Sour front-man Corey Talyor has announced “Evening With…” solo tour for November and December. The tour will feature an acoustic set followed by a spoken word section and a q&a session with the audience. Dates are: November 14th in Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues November 15th in Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom November 17th in Houston, TX @ Bronze Peacock at HOB November 18th in Dallas, TX @ Trees November 19th in Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater November 21st in Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room November 22nd in Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity November 23rd in Milwaukee,[Read More…]
Slipknot Release ‘Iowa’ 10th Anniversary Trailer
A trailer for the 10th Anniversary edition of Slipknot’s ‘Iowa‘ can be watch at this location. The 2 CD and DVD will be released on November 1st.
Slipknot Delay ‘Iowa’ CD/DVD
Slipknot‘s ‘Iowa‘ CD/DVD has been delayed and is now due on November 1st.
Slipknot’s ‘Iowa’ To Be Release As CD/DVD
Slipknot’s ‘Iowa‘ will be released a CD/DVD special edition on October 11th. More details coming soon.
Slipknot Has Announced Donnie Steele Will Play Bass
For their upcoming shows in 2011, Slipknot has asked Donnie Steele to fill in for Paul Gray on bass. He was the original guitar player in Slipknot and had actually reconnected with Paul in recent years. Donnie was in the band at the very beginning, and rather than get an outsider, we thought it would be a fitting tribute to Paul to play with someone from within the family. Donnie was great friends with Paul and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate his memory than with someone who was there with us at the very beginning. The[Read More…]
Corey Taylor “X-M@$” Video
Slipknot/Stone Sour front-man Corey Taylor has released the video for “X-M@$.” Go to this location to watch. The song will be available on December 14th with proceeds benifiting the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Slipknot Ask That Thieves Return Items Stolen From Paul Gray’s Grave
Slipknot posted on their website: In a very upsetting turn of events we have learned that some gifts left for Paul at his grave site have been stolen. There were statues of a gargoyle as well as a Buddah that were placed at Paul’s grave by his friends and family that were taken. We ask that whoever did this please return the items no questions asked. If anyone has any information about the stolen items please let us know by posting in the comments [on Slipknot’s website only, please]. Thank you for your continued support in this trying time.