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Slipknot Feels Strangled By Band's "Novelty" Label

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The members of Slipknot are known for wearing nefarious masks and matching jumpsuits, but don't think it's all a gimmick. They insist they're artists. Their sound is driving, loud and complex. Members go by numbers 0 to 8, which are sewn onto their black uniforms.

Their gruesome masks are worn to make sure fans listen to the music and not watch the faces. They look so unsettling because, well, that's how the music makes them feel.

Lead singer Corey Taylor (No. 8) recently talked with The Associated Press.

Question: How did you come up with the concept for this band?

Answer: Just looking at not only what was going on at a local level but an international level and just kind of being disgusted. It was all flash and no filling. It was very plastic with no presence. The thing we wanted to do was make a statement. It occurred to us that, if we remove ourselves from the equation and just presented a unified front, it would have a greater impact, a more artistic impact. It's really a physical manifestation of what the music is.

Q: Will you run out of stuff eventually to write about?

A: Just when we stop talking about the past, the present gives us enough stuff to be angry about for the rest of our lives. Just being in this band and seeing the way people interpret us is enough to frustrate even the most ardent artist.

Q: How are you interpreted?

A: I think we're interpreted as a novelty, and that really bothers me because there is so much substance in this band. People get stuck on the aesthetic . . . ..

Q: Do you still live in Iowa?

A: Yeah, a few of us have moved around now and then, but we've all come back. There's something about Iowa that just keeps you there.

Source: OrlandoSentinel.com

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42 Comments on "Slipknot Feels Strangled By Band's 'Novelty' Label"

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1. judasgodsofmetal writes:

blaw blaw blaw............... not good stuff need more music

# Mar 23, 2005 @ 11:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. BLACKDOG writes:

I like SLIPKNOT,but I've recently discoverd MUDVAYNE.When they first came out I dismissed them as a SLIPKNOT clone and never gave them a chance.Can someone please school me on this.What disc should I start with ? Or if it's even worth it ?

# Mar 23, 2005 @ 11:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. hello1234youaregay writes:

mudvayne f***ing suck pal

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 12:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. kornknot writes:

i would start with l.d. 50 because it has some good melody in it ...its definately better than the secod one.....but as for comment 3 they do sound pretty bad live..just buy the dvd(acually don't)but borrow it from someone..the vocals are really bad but as for the cd check them out

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 2:10 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. FiLtHeEwHoRe writes:

Shame on you, Mudvayne is not horrible live, especially when you are front and center with only two hundred other people.... They have bad shows just like everyone else. People will tell you that Slipknot sucks live too, but have they ever seen them play a really good set? probably not

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 5:10 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. kornknot writes:

im not saying they are a horrible band because they are not. thir music is good and very accurate, but you have to admit the cd does help chad out just a little bit...i mean hes not the best singer. i know its all about emotion i mean comon this isnt f***in american idol but some people just cant sing live..i wont mention any names

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 7:12 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. kornknot writes:

P A P A R O A C H

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 7:12 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. kornknot writes:

now they suck

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 7:14 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. kornknot writes:

P A P A R O A C H

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 7:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. DerailTheTrain writes:

most terrible band ever goes to paparoach.........mudvayne are pretty good, excellent by compariosn to paparoach

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 8:34 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. tom MSF writes:

MUSHROOMHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 12:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. underground writes:

Keep on looking BLACKDOG there are much better things out there.

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 12:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. madk writes:

yeah they should be upset for making that shiitty vol. 3. I would want to jump out
of a window too.

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 2:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. brokenwings13 writes:

There is a reason Iowa stands for "Idiots out wandering around."

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 3:17 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. Paul writes:

I am proud to be from Iowa!

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 4:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. Andrew writes:

I Dont like Slipknot, and i didnt like Mudvaynes early stuff, but there new stuff is pretty good!, they have dropped the gimmick and have focused on the music, good for them

# Mar 24, 2005 @ 8:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. Scott writes:

first off, andrew, why is this guy even on this forum? a slipknot forum, retard. Next, slipknot rules, vol. 3 was just a branch off to a more creative, and different kind of music, and i'm pretty sure Cory wanted to give his voice a rest, which sounds like metallica in the load and reload CDs. Next, Mudvayne is a slipknot clone, so don't try to defend them, please. They are a horrible band, should be shot, and shoved into a ditch. And one thing that has been really bugging the hell out of me is the fact that people can't type correctly, just slow the f*** down. MAGGOT ARMY

# Mar 25, 2005 @ 9:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. unearthed writes:

Poppa roach should never be mentioned on this web site, and especially in the same sentence as Mudvayne. Poppa roach f***ing suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mudvayne are a great band ,cant wait for the new album!

# Mar 26, 2005 @ 12:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. Eric writes:

Slipknot kicks f***ing ass, and now I come to this forum and all I see is people talking about how much they hate other bands... Although Papa Roach is nothing talent-wise in comparison to Slipknot, we shouldnt hate on them, because afterall, they are just trying to make a living. MAGGOT ARMY

# Mar 26, 2005 @ 2:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. brad writes:

jeff buckley is the sh**

# Mar 26, 2005 @ 3:21 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. s8aneternal writes:

the funny thing is how pathetic you guys are for arguing about this. Just because one of you p***ies says Mudvayne sucks, or Slipknot sucks, doesn't mean they do to anyone else. Anyone who asks an opinion from you braindead dipsh**s deserves the roundabout quasi-intelligent answers you display.

# Mar 28, 2005 @ 1:31 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. Scott writes:

s8aneternal, or whatever the hell your name is, this is a forum for metal heads to post their views on bands. thats what you do on a forum about a band, tell other people your opinion. MAGGOT ARMY

# Mar 28, 2005 @ 5:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. DEADMETAL writes:

but if your opinion is aimed at pissing someone off, insulting someone, trying to get a reaction, or something along those lines ..... go somewhere else. if you can make an intelligent argument and respect the view of others then everybody can respect your opinion. if all you are doing is insulting someone and your opinion has no factual basis then just shut the f*** up. thats how i feel about all these people trashing on each other for no reason.

# Mar 28, 2005 @ 5:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. Frazel writes:

Slipknot is definitley one of the better live bands that I've seen. Whether or not you like slipknot, you have to admit their shows are some of the best . Some other awsome live bands are SLAYER and TOOL. Any of these concerts will not disappoint.

# Mar 29, 2005 @ 3:52 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. KMADD writes:

Sorry but if wanted to hear Cirque De StoneSourandGarfunkel I would
buy a Fleetwood Mac cd!

# Mar 29, 2005 @ 2:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. Cm3 writes:

Okay Yall SHut Da f*** Up Man All Heavy OR black MEtal Band Around ROck man No 1 Sucks man

# Apr 4, 2005 @ 2:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. Symbolic writes:

Scott you are a f***ing dumbass dude! haha seriously if you did any f***ing research what so ever you would find out that mudvayne were not slipknot clones!, and as for slipknot going creative with there new album hmmmm i think not, ok well you think Mudvayne are clones of slipknot huh? well mudvayne have dropped there make up look and they have changed style alot!, slipknots suits has stayed the same (boiler suits masks etc) and slipknot went creative(as you said) and did slow songs AFTER! mudvayne!! now, were is the resemblance there? and you asked Andrew why the f*** he is here, and then you said this is a place for people to give there opinion on a band, thats what he did you f***!!!!, jesus man think before you type for your sake and ours!

# Apr 4, 2005 @ 11:30 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. Caitlin writes:

Ok, First, Slipknot is the besting fing band EVER. Second, dont hate on papa roach. I know their not nearly as good as Slipknot, but their a band out there making a living doing what they love and i admire that. i dont listen 2 mudvayne so i hav nothing 2 say about that. Slipknot's vol. 3 is the best one so far! they just keep getting better! its different and i like it!!! GIVE IT AN FING CHANCE!

# Apr 9, 2005 @ 10:21 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. brokenwings13 writes:

Hmmmm.... Papa Roach not as good as Slipknot? Wrong, they both suck.

# Apr 9, 2005 @ 10:26 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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30. rulin madk writes:

Word!

# Apr 10, 2005 @ 6:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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31. Sean writes:

only good band ive heard mentioned in this forum is Metallica . . .

# Apr 10, 2005 @ 6:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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32. Sean writes:

oh and Slayer and tool

# Apr 10, 2005 @ 6:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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33. bradispissed writes:

you forgot jeff buckley motherf***er

# Apr 10, 2005 @ 7:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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34. BLACKDOG writes:

I've finally seen the new PAPAROACH video.Why do they look like that punk band with the two brother's(can't remember their name)They had that song life styles of the Rich and the Famous.I'm so ashamed placing paper bag over head now.

# Apr 10, 2005 @ 7:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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35. brokenwings13 writes:

Jeff Buckley rocks.

Oh I know their name!! It's Good Charlotte, what a crapass band.

I actually thought Papa Roach kinda looked like Eighteen Visions now. Maybe it's just me.

# Apr 10, 2005 @ 9:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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36. creepingdeath27 writes:

either way they suck bad

# Apr 10, 2005 @ 10:37 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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37. Caitlin writes:

Good Charlotte fing sucks. the only good thing about them is their guitarist Billy Martin cause he's hellllla hott. way 2 hott 2 be in the pop Sh**. Y r u even mentioning them? this is 4 metal...not fing pop.

# Apr 10, 2005 @ 11:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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38. brokenwings13 writes:

Jeff Buckley ain't metal either, he's Irish.

I mentioned them because, oh I'm sorry Caitlin, we don't just talk metal here, we do mention things that go on in our society and when talking about music, if we mention some crapass band in reference to something else it's ok!

# Apr 11, 2005 @ 12:23 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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39. metal is the answer writes:

oh caitlin i agree totally billy martin rules! i wish i could be as talented as him. i mean, who in the world can play a song wit 3 whole chords in it? thats crazy!

# Apr 11, 2005 @ 12:39 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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40. Linkin666 writes:

crap! wats everybody bagging Slipknot for?

ok, their not the greatest band ever but their pretty good.
better than some of the other sh*t out there.

# Apr 11, 2005 @ 1:27 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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41. KMADD writes:

wow your username says it all post 40.
Just wow!

# Apr 11, 2005 @ 3:30 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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42. weiner writes:

Post #40 if you cant join in with the isanity ok but dont ever say theres better in a area of fans and also if your name is based on a gothic linkin park
you suck

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