Slipknot Guitarist Breaks Wrist, Tour Continues with One Guitarist

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SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root has reportedly been forced to sit out the early part of the band's current "Subliminal Verses Tour: The Final Volume" after breaking his wrist a couple of days prior to the tour's kick-off on Friday, October 14 in Cincinnati, Ohio. At last night's (Oct. 15) show in Grand Rapids, MI, SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor explained the reason for Root's absence before adding, "We had two options, so we have decided to go on playing without Jim... because there is no fucking way we are going to cancel the show!"
According to one attendee, SLIPKNOT, minus one, again proved they are one of the greatest live acts ever, ripping through classics like "Spit It Out", "Disasterpieces", "People=Shit", and "The Blister Exists". No details were given on when Root would return.
On another note, LAMB OF GOD vocalist Randy Blythe joined openers UNEARTH during their set in Grand Rapids, singing along with UNEARTH frontman Trevor Phipps.
SLIPKNOT's live album, "9.0: Live" album, is scheduled for release on November 1 via Roadrunner Records (one day earlier internationally). The band will be signing copies of the CD on Tuesday, November 1 at the Best Buy store in New York City's Times Square (519 5th Ave at 44th Street). This unique first-come-first-served event begins promptly at 5 p.m. so make sure to be there early.
Source: Blabbermouth
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18. writes:
Much props to Knot......I seen the 1st show of the tour, in Cincinnati, and they were sounding tight......Did Maggots out there know that Chris Finn #3 was a place kicker/punter in college? if there are any true f***IN' MAGGOTS OUT THERE plzzz!!!!!!, help me find out what team he played for..... Ill mail yall sme nudies of my sister if you find the right team 4 REAL!!!!!



21. writes:
anybody that knew slipknot knows they would never sample guitars or any instrument for that matter ...thats just fukkin wrong....even if they are "piss easy" to play.....they would never have someone fill in....thats not them...they like to honor band members when they are not there....when shawn misses because of his wife they still set his drums up....and anybody else...corey even said one time that if he had to miss they would still play......the knot is very close and take care of eachother like family

22. writes:
anybody that knew slipknot knows they would never sample guitars or any instrument for that matter ...thats just fukkin wrong....even if they are "piss easy" to play.....they would never have someone fill in....thats not them...they like to honor band members when they are not there....when shawn misses because of his wife they still set his drums up....and anybody else...corey even said one time that if he had to miss they would still play......the knot is very close and take care of eachother like family

23. writes:
anybody that knew slipknot knows they would never sample guitars or any instrument for that matter ...thats just fukkin wrong....even if they are "piss easy" to play.....they would never have someone fill in....thats not them...they like to honor band members when they are not there....when shawn misses because of his wife they still set his drums up....and anybody else...corey even said one time that if he had to miss they would still play......the knot is very close and take care of eachother like family




30. writes:
yo wat s up my nigers so hows it going yo my home you could cum. by jim jakkin off in my lunge room so that how it He probably broke his hand from jacking off all the other members in the band. They just all got naked and stodd ina circle around the guitarist and all jizzed on his face wat a fagot



33. writes:
I agree with kornknot on post 32. Good method. A brilliant example of this is 'The Virus Of Life'. I hated at first, but if you break the song down, figure out what everybody is doing and why, it's really very clever. The guitars in the song are barely noticied unless you are focusing them out, but they add a huge amount to the song. Same with the samples, first good thing I've ever heard Sid do.





41. writes:
they wont sound sh**ty and wont need a guitar tech playing the missing parts backs stage because they wont play songs were both are guitarists are needed.and yeah a lot of the stuff on there first two albums is easy but then again stuff on volume 3 like 3 nil and opium of the people are pretty tough...if anyone has seen them since ji broke his wrist do they do the new stuff like pulse of the maggotts and other songs that need both of them?i honestly think it would be sic as hell to see mick improv and pull a solo in the middle of everything for no reason....since jims not there he wouldnt have to worry about throwing him off and as long as he stays in key with the rest of the band it would be fine.

42. writes:
yes they play the new stuff and mick played a great solo in pulse of the maggots....ive seen them before but this was the best solo ive heard from mick...to tell you the truth there were several times in the show where i forgot jim was not there.....its still slipknot


47. writes:
I disagree.
Jordison is their best musician....But theres 3 or 4..."good" musicians in there.....But the music they make is so straight forward, despite some impressive moments, it's so radio-ready metal that it really does not matter.
It bothers me to see a band with such skill, kind of settle into a heavier side of radio rock style....By all indications they're better than this, they've just decided to cashi in.

48. writes:
Jordison is only good because they allow him to do all that awesome stuff. Mick and James werent even allowed to show off in the first two albums cuz the management thought it would take away from the stage routine. They're allowed to do this kind of stuff in volume 3 but only minimally (vermillion pt.1). So it's just not fair to say that jordison is the only one with talent. Mick and Jim are up there with Kerry King and Kirk Hammet. they're just not allowed to play that well.
and to 47. like almost every single metal head, u dont realize that this is a GODDAMNED JOB!!!! If they wanna cash in so they can support their families, i am perfectly fine with it. And if you knot haters say that they make a ton of money, that has to be split a whole lotta ways. all nine members get equal cuts, then they have to pay the roadies, management, recording studio, and buy parts for the stage. So if you break it down, the guys are only getting around 200,000 each a year. That's not bad at all, but if i had the option on the table to jack that to 1,000,000 a year i would most certainly take it. AND I NO ALL YOU WOULD TOO SO DONT EVEN SAY YOU WOULDNT!!!!

50. writes:
well put hvymetal d and just to add to that .......do you really think when they are in the studio they think about if they will play it on the radio or not....i mean really slipknot was never played on the radio before this album....so why would they think they would get played now...its not like they planned it ..people have just now discovered slipknot....and you guys dont like it

51. writes:
omfc. when is it gonna be better. are they coming to california? OMC LAST VOLUME? WTF I HAVE TO GET TO THIS SHOW!!! I F*CKING LIVE FOR SLIPKNOT, AND MY PARENTS WONT LET ME GO TO ANY OF THE SHOWS! F*CK! I HAVE TO GET THIS! I WAS HOPING THEY'D BE AROUND A LIL WHILE LONGER~ HOLEY sh**



60. writes:
I have seen the Live show in toronto last night man AND IT ROCKED!!!!! it was heavy and still sounded great even with out jim not being there.... you could tell that the 2nd or back up guitar was not there but mick did a sic jod by him self good show!!! just go's to show that he was a good replacement for Josh on lead guitar!!!!!



63. writes:
hey and for the record......slipknot sold out before they even got signed. see mate feed kill repeat for prime proof
subliminal verses was pathetic tho. i mean sure the guitar parts are more technical but it still sounds like garbage for the most part. the album sold well cuz everyone bought it cuz these guys are a total gimmick band. they could drop eather sid or craig, chris AND clown.... and still have the same exact sound as they do now. drop the masks, drop the stage show....and youve got the best underground metal band on earth. the only reason these guys are big is because of their stupid teen angsty lyrics, and stage gimmicks. this all said, i AM a slipknot fan, but i still can easily point out the reasons they are a gimmick....as for them playing without jim, its a money thing.
and hey slipfan, that rumors gone around for YEARS. shut the f*** up already.

64. writes:
jordison is the most talented member of slipknot. stated. but talent and creativity are two different . any REAL musician knows that creativity is just as important as talent. durrr.....
one last thing (sorry to post so much) if anyone who is attending the lewison, ME show is wearing large pants, some gay colored hair, and freaks out and starts pushing and trying to get upfront really hard....you will be hit in the face. ill be the fat kid with long blonde hair whos really high, punching goth fags for freaking out. so keep it cool, i dont want to end up with a broken rib from you fags like last time









75. writes:
i myself am a rythmic guitarist and in my eyes jim root is one of the best f***ing guitar players in the world and slipknot is the greatest band in the world soo theres not much more to say and all you jackoff d***holes can quit talkin sh**. -maggots forever- ty

76. writes:
WHY DO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HATE SOME BANDS COME ON THIER NEWS AND b**** ABOUT HOW MUCH THEY SUCK? EVERY ONE WHO DONT LIKE THESE BANDS GET THE f*** OFF!!!!!!!!! GO WASTE YOUR TIME ON COMMENTING ON BANDS YOU DO LIKE, AND IF THERE IS NONE ON THIS WEBSITE< GET THE f*** OFF IT TO GODDAMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


85. writes:
back to post 79:
dementiaangel and Caitlin: Caitlin i am in the same spot as you!!! my parents wont let me go and slipknot is preforming in worcester too!!! good bands hardly ever come to worcester. and dementiaangel, i cant wait to hear how the concert was!!!
wish i could go . . .
86. writes:
Caitlin:
SLIPKNOT show Friday in Montreal was AWESOME AND DEMENTED. Songs like :Left behind,Wait &Bleed,The Blisters Exists,Before i forget,Duality......it was f*****g unforgettable. 'specially when Joey played his SOLO DRUM...MAN he is talented!! The way he's suspended halfway and spinning, still playing....it's something not too miss.
I can go on and on....Slipknot have dedicated the rest of the tour in memory of Shawn father passing.That was COOL! Is there anyone who'd gone to the show in Montreal?
iF SO? How did you like? D.
87. writes:
Forgot to tell you that they were throwing drum sticks of Joeys at the people..Guess what ? I 've catch one!! It will be well guarded! GOD i HOPE THEY WON'T STOP BEING SLIPKNOT. Since i did'nt know very well the other two group that was on: As i lay dying and unearth ,i can only say they were good:don't know their songs?? D.

91. writes:
i just glad slipknot decided to go on with the shows thats totally deep and all the fans are greatly epreceated woo hoo you guys are so awsome to go on but on to other things any of you maggots who totally raged on slipknot your goin down they work there asses off and all you can do is nag well screw you all but to the ones who had good comment you guys rock im sure the band is totally thankful so yeah guys i guess thats all goog luck at the shows guys like you need it but who knows it might so yeah i cant wait to see you all in 3 days so i guess ill see ya then and jim get better and totally dont give up i know you wont so dont let us maggots down





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1. Jude writes:
Ha, he should have used astro glide and not hand cream and MAYBE this would not have happened, let this be a lesson to all of you young jerk offs and maybe you too will avoid breaking your wrists