Slipknot is an American
metal band from
Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in September 1995, the group was founded by percussionist
Shawn Crahan and bassist
Paul Gray.
After several lineup changes in their early days, the band consisted of nine members for the greater part of their tenure:
Sid Wilson,
Joey Jordison,
Paul Gray,
Chris Fehn,
Jim Root,
Craig Jones,
Shawn Crahan,
Mick Thomson, and
Corey Taylor. However, the death of Paul Gray on May 24, 2010, and the departure of Joey Jordison on December 12, 2013, left the band with seven remaining members.
Slipknot is well known for its attention-grabbing image, aggressive music style, and energetic and chaotic live shows.
[7][8] The band enjoyed a somewhat meteoric rise to success following the release of their
self-titled debut album in 1999. The 2001 follow-up album
Iowa further increased the band's popularity.
After breaking for their first hiatus, Slipknot returned in 2004 with
Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) and once again in 2008 with their fourth album
All Hope Is Gone, which debuted at the top spot on the
Billboard 200. Slipknot released their fifth studio album and first in 6 years on October 21, 2014 titled
.5: The Gray Chapter. Additionally, the band has released one live album,
9.0: Live, one compilation album,
Antennas to Hell, as well as four live DVDs.
Current members[
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Shawn "Clown" Crahan – custom percussion, backing vocals (1995–present)
Craig "133" Jones – sampling, media (1996–present), guitars (1996)
Mick Thomson – guitars (1996–present)
Corey Taylor – lead vocals (1997–present)
Sid Wilson – turntables (1998–present)
Chris Fehn – custom percussion, backing vocals (1998–present)
Jim Root – guitars (1999–present)
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