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Corey Taylor Recalls Intense Meat Loaf Encounter on Sneak Peek of 'That Metal Show'

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:53:18 +0000

Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine returned on June 1 for Season 12 of ‘That Metal Show’ and closed out the night scoring the highest rated telecast on VH1 Classic this year. With guest Jason Newsted and appearances by drummer Carmine Appice and Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta checking in online, the episode proved to be a great start to what is sure to be a heavy hitting season.

Slipknot, Deftones, Corey Taylor, Lemmy Kilmister + More Win 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards

Chad Childers — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:37:01 +0000

The fans ultimately had the final say and in the end it's fitting that the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards spread the wealth when it came to the night's top categories. Deftones, Corey Taylor and Slipknot were among the evening's top honorees.

Corey Taylor Reveals 'Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven' Book Release Details

Chad Childers — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:22:11 +0000

Corey Taylor enjoyed success with his 'Seven Deadly Sins' book in 2012 and somehow amidst all of his Stone Sour and Slipknot's plans, he's managed to write and complete his second book. 'Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven (Or, How I Made Peace With the Paranormal and Stigmatized Zealots and Cynics in the Process)' is on schedule for a July 16 release through Da Cappo Press.

Slipknot Percussionist Joey Jordison Launching New Project

Chad Childers — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:17:19 +0000

Slipknot percussionist Joey Jordison has often found projects to keep him busy during the band's downtime, and it looks as though he's finding another creative outlet to keep him occupied until the band regroups in the studio again.

Corey Taylor: 'I Would Love To Do Something Violent and Dark With Trent Reznor'

Chad Childers — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:23:54 +0000

It's been a busy year for Corey Taylor, who not only is promoting Stone Sour's upcoming 'House of Gold & Bones Part 2' album, but has also enjoyed some extra recognition for his collaboration with Dave Grohl, Rick Nielsen and Scott Reeder on the single 'From Can to Can't' that's part of the soundtrack for Grohl's 'Sound City' documentary. Loudwire recently spoke with Taylor, who revealed that he's thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with Grohl and still has a few names on his dream collaborator list.

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.

Last Slipknot 'Hell' Trailer Features Entire Band

Chad Childers — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:17:36 +0000

Slipknot are inching closer to their ‘Antennas to Hell‘ collection, and though it seemed that all of the teaser trailers were complete, Shawn Crahan was holding one more back for good measure.

Slipknot Percussionist Shawn Crahan Finalizes 'Antennas to Hell' Trailer Series

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:48:23 +0000

Short of recapping former members, it looks as though the Slipknot ‘Antennas to Hell’ trailer series is coming to an end with percussionist and founding member Shawn Crahan. The latest clip shows exactly how far Crahan will go within the band’s performances, often knocking over his drum kit after a particularly hard set and giving [...]

Slipknot's Clown on Tour, Soundgarden's Chris Cornell Talks Up New Album — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:45:03 +0000

Slipknot percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan is going on the road before the band tours this summer.

Uproar Festival Announced for Post Falls, Corey Taylor Releasing Two Stone Sour Albums & a Slipknot 'Best Of' — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:53:28 +0000

Stone Sour have decided to break their new double album into two parts. Singer Corey Taylor made the announcement via Twitter, saying the album is titled House of Gold and Bones. Part one will be released in October with part two due out in 2013, and each will contain 12 new tracks. Taylor also revealed [...]

Slipknot Guitarist Jim Root Rocks Out in Latest 'Antennas to Hell' Teaser Trailer

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 14:36:55 +0000

Slipknot continue to roll out teaser videos, with guitarist Jim Root, aka #4, being the latest to take his turn in the spotlight. The ‘Antennas to Hell’ series is supposedly leading up to a big revelation that will likely be a greatest hits package being released on July 17, but in the interim we’re getting [...]

Slipknot Announce Knotfest, Hollywood Undead Put the Smackdown on Deuce — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:00:14 +0000

Slipknot have announced plans to stage their own festival this August. Knotfest will take place on August 17th in Council Bluffs, Iowa and August 18th in Somerset, Wisconsin. The lineup for each show includes Deftones and Serj Tankian. Percussionist Shawn Crahan says Knotfest “is a chance for us to bring the sensory-overload of a wild [...]

New Slipknot Teaser Videos Spotlight Drummer Joey Jordison + Late Bassist Paul Gray

Chad Childers — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 21:00:45 +0000

If indeed Slipknot are venturing toward a greatest hits record as Corey Taylor recently suggested, it looks as though all of the members will get their turn in the spotlight before it arrives.

Slipknot Release Video Featuring Two Songs, Geoff Tate Pulls Knife on Bandmates — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:40:39 +0000

Slipknot will release a greatest-hits package called Antennas to Hell on July 17th. There are no details yet except for a video on YouTube featuring two songs being re-mixed by DJ Sid Wilson. Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor Tweets that he’s been “putting together demos” with the band, but they haven’t started work on a new [...]

Slipknot Teaser Trailer For "Antennas To Hell"

KC — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:05:25 +0000

I checked out a teaser trailer on Loudwire.com earlier. I couldn't figure out what the message Sid Wison was trying to get across. It was borderline disturbing trying to wrap my head around what the hell was going on. Luckily a couple hours later, Corey Taylor tweeted what the video was all about. But he still managed to be all "cryptic" about the damn thing.

Slipknot, Slayer Offer VIP Packages, Beasties Rock Sales Charts — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:38:44 +0000

The promoters behind the Mayhem Festival tour are auctioning off special VIP packages for two charities. The 26 packages -- one for each show -- will go up for bids on eBay on May 17th. The highest bidder will get to watch his or her favorite band perform from seats on stage, and will win backstage access and a drumhead autographed by all of the bands. Proceed

Slipknot's Plans For New Album, Jack Osbourne's Hot Wife — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:25:05 +0000

Slipknot will start work early next year on their first album since bassist Paul Gray's death. DJ Sid Wilson tells NME, "Before Stone Sour finish touring, we'll be in the studio preparing for Corey return, keeping the i

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.

A7X Rule At The Golden Gods Awards (Again), STP Releasing DVD — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:41:24 +0000

The fourth edition of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards last night at L.A.'s Club Nokia was highlighted by a number of performances featuring special guests:

Johnny Depp joined Marilyn Manson on guitar for half of their four song set, and Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless sang with Manson on another number.
Alice Cooper closed Slash's set by singing "School's Out" with the band.
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Slipknot Win Comeback of the Year at 2012 Revolver Golden Gods

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:03:58 +0000

Slipknot took away the prize for Comeback of the Year at the Revolver Golden Gods. Wearing black armbands with the No. 2 on them — paying tribute to their fallen bandmate Paul Gray — members of Slipknot accepted the award from Dino Cazares and Burton C. Bell of Fear Factory.