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Metallica, Deftones, Halestorm, Slipknot + More Win at Golden Gods Awards

Dave Kim — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:41:34 +0000

The biggest names in hard rock and heavy metal gathered in Los Angeles, Calif. for the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards last night (May 2). Artists who took trophies home included metal titans Metallica, Deftones, and Device among others.

Slipknot's Shawn 'Clown' Crahan Sheds Tears While Watching Son Record Vocal Tracks

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:35:04 +0000

Just because you're in a seriously pissed off metal band with songs that contain lyrics such as "I want to slit your throat and f--- the wound" doesn't necessarily mean you don't have a soft side. Slipknot percussionist / backup vocalist Shawn 'Clown' Crahan has a son who is also in a band, and as Clown witnessed his spawn record vocals, the mad carnival villain couldn't help but shed a prideful tear.

Corey Taylor Reveals Stone Sour's Elaborate Touring Plans + Latest on Slipknot's Next Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:53:56 +0000

Yes, we’ve not even turned the calendar on 2013 yet, but Stone Sour‘s Corey Taylor is thinking so far ahead that he says 2014 may be an even bigger year for the band than what’s immediately on the horizon. The vocalist tells Billboard that he has grand plans once both parts of his ‘House of [...]

Corey Taylor Talks About His Near Involvement in Anthrax's 'Worship Music'

Chad Bowar — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:58:11 +0000

In a recent interview with Radio Metal, Slipknot / Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor recalls the time he was asked to contribute vocals to Anthrax's critically acclaimed 2011 album 'Worship Music' prior to the thrash metal veterans' reunion with singer Joey Belladonna.

Slipknot Confirmed to Headline First Day of 2013 Download Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:04:40 +0000

Lucky, lucky England! Two headliners were recently unveiled to close out the Saturday and Sunday night dates of the three-day 2013 Download Festival. The legendary Iron Maiden will finish up the Saturday show (June 15) and German metal phenomenon Rammstein will be headlining the Sunday lineup (June 16). After a bit of a wait, Slipknot have now been confirmed as the headlining act for Friday, June 14.

Corey Taylor (Slipknot/Stone Sour) Joins Full Metal Jackie Tonight!

Ned — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:00:13 +0000

Be sure to tune into Full Metal Jackie tonight as she is joined by Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour!

Also getting to NEW stuff from Dethklok! They will be making a stop here in Grand Rapids!

Starts tonight at 10pm! Don't miss it!

Doctor Charged In Death Of Slipknot's Paul Gray

Shaffee — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:35:24 +0000

A Des Moines, Iowa physician named Daniel Baldi has been formally charged with 8 counts of involuntary manslaughter for alledgedly prescribing massive amounts of narcotic painkillers to patients who later died of drug overdoses, including musician, Paul Gray. Gray, a founding member of Slipknot, died of an overdose in May, 2010. The 50-year-old Baldi faces a possibility of up [...]

Slipknot's Corey Taylor Collapses On Stage

Shaffee — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:07:52 +0000

Slipknot performed in Dallas on Tuesday night and Corey Taylor passed out on stage at the end of the set. The singer then addressed the issue on his Twitter page saying… “Hello everyone. I’m fine- just overheated in Dallas last night. Ready and waiting for Houston! Thank you to everyone for your concerns!” Clown recently [...]

Slipknot's Shawn 'Clown' Crahan Talks Mayhem Festival, Knotfest + Upcoming Album

Full Metal Jackie — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:44:20 +0000

Percussionist Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan of Slipknot was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. Crahan talked about how the importance of headlining Mayhem Festival this year, his mindset onstage, what launching Knotfest means to him and much more. If you missed Full Metal Jackie’s show, read the full interview with Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan below:

Clown (Slipknot) Joins Full Metal Jackie TONIGHT!

Ned — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 17:08:30 +0000

Be sure to check out Full Metal Jackie tonight as she is joined by percussionist Shawn Crahan (aka Clown) of SLIPKNOT!

Also getting to heavy stuff from Arch Enemy, Goatwhore, and more!

Start's tonight at at 10pm only on 97.9 WGRD!

Slipknot Members Making Movies

Shaffee — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:52:58 +0000
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and Shawn “Clown” Crahan are following in the footsteps of their musical peer Rob Zombie and getting into the movie business. The two have formed a horror movie production firm called Living Breathing Films. They say they want to create psychological thrillers and dramas and not bad slasher flicks. Speaking of slasher, [...]

Slipknot Announce Greatest Hits Collection 'Antennas to Hell'

Dave Kim — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:03:25 +0000
Metal bandits Slipknot have finally revealed that they’re releasing a new album this summer – sort of. Antennas to Hell is a ‘best of’ record that will drop in stores on July 24. The future of Slipknot was in question after the death of bassist Paul Gray in 2010. The band regrouped in 2011 for [...]

Slipknot Plan on Recording New Album For 2013

Ned — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:00:35 +0000
Much speculation and rumor have been surrounding Slipknot since the death of bass player Paul Grey whether Slipknot would continue. Good news is that they are going to continue as they co-headlining the latest Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival this year. Many fans were wondering if a new album would ever turn out….and there is. According [...]

Slipknot's Corey Taylor Discusses Dark Side of Art With Actor John Cusack

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:06:54 +0000

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor recently sat down with actor John Cusack in a ‘Rogue on Rogue’ interview. During the in-depth discussion between the two expressive minds, Taylor and Cusack spoke about the parallels found between both music and film inspired by the darker end of existence.

Slipknot on Pushing Ahead Without Paul Gray

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:06:24 +0000

It’s no secret that Slipknot will be touring as a part of this year’s massive Mayhem Festival lineup, which also includes Slayer, Anthrax, Motorhead, the Devil Wears Prada and many others. When we got to talking with Corey Taylor, Sid Wilson and M. Shawn Crahan on the Black Carpet of the Revolver Golden Gods about what fans can expect from the band for this year, they reflected on their late bandmate Paul Gray and talked about honoring his legacy.

Marilyn Manson Boo'ed Off Stage by Slipknot Fans at Soundwave 2012

Ned — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:00:04 +0000

Soundwave Festival in Australia which featured an INSANE LINEUP of System of a Down, Slipknot, Trivium, Limp Bizkit, etc, recently occurred. Sad part is though that according to many sources, Slipknot fans were not to excited by the performance of Marilyn Manson.

Members of Slipknot And Dillinger Escape Plan Join System of Down On Stage!

Ned — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:30:03 +0000

Soundwave Festival in Australia is one of those shows that I need to go to before I do. Huge headliners this year were System of a Down, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Limp Bizkit, Machinehead, Lamb of God, etc! What would make the show even better though, is watching Joey Jordison of Slipknot drum for System of a Down....oh.....wait....what?!?!

Slipknot and Mushroomhead Tour Together? Possible…

Ned — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:41 +0000

There has been a feud for years now on whether who was the first group to wear mask on stage, and the contest was between metal groups Slipknot and Mushroomhead Even though both of them were not the first, that honor goes to GWAR. Even that is debatable! Both bands are freakin' awesome, but lead vocalist Corey Taylor of Slipknot is putting all things to rest.

Slipknot's New Album Will Sound Like 'Iowa'

Dave Kim — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:14:14 +0000

Slipknot are gearing up for their headlining trek on this year's Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. It's been a long and uncertain journey for the metal group ever since the death of bassist Paul Gray in 2010. However, fans can stop worrying about Slipknot calling it quits and can look forward to a new album in the near future.

Corey Taylor Thinks Scott Weiland is a 'Lazy Piece of S___.'

Ned — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:17:43 +0000
WHOA! Corey Taylor seems to be pretty mad about everything! He touches base on television, money, Footloose Remake, Harry Potter, and especially Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots! Corey Taylor (Slipknot/Stone Sour) has been on the road supporting his new book “Seven Deadly Sins.” Which I am dying to read because I heard it was [...]