New Slipknot Album Due In August?
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According to HMV.co.uk, Roadrunner Records has set an August 11 UK release date (one day later in the U.S.) for the much-anticipated new SLIPKNOT album. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2004's "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)" is scheduled to be recorded with producer Dave Fortman, who has previously worked with MUDVAYNE and EVANESCENCE.
SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED will lead the first-ever Rockstar Energy Mayhem festival, set to kick off July 9 at the White River Amphitheatre in Seattle. Joining SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED on the main stage will be DRAGONFORCE and MASTODON. In addition, the tour will have two second stages: one sponsored by Jägermeister and featuring AIRBOURNE, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, 36 CRAZYFISTS and the Jägermeister Battle of The Bands Winner. An additional second stage will feature MACHINE HEAD, BLACK TIDE, SUICIDE SILENCE, THE RED CHORD, and WALLS OF JERICHO.
SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan recently told Revolver magazine that the masked nine-piece from Iowa is coming from a "different place" as it prepares to record its fourth major label album. When asked what has changed since "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)", Crahan replied, "I can't stress enough that we're going into this from a different place. When we did (2001 album) 'Iowa', we hated each other. We hated the world; the world hated us. The next record ('Vol. 3') was like rehabilitation. We had all this healing that needed to happen. Now, everything feels good because we feel good."
SLIPKNOT went on hiatus at the end of 2005, when it finished touring in support of "Vol. 3". Since then the band members have worked on various other projects, including a second album from singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root's STONE SOUR.
Crahan said, "These breaks that we take, they get our appetites going. They let our brains slow down and then speed up again. We gotta decompress for a little bit just to feel human if we're going to be forced to be here in this reality."
Source: Blabbermouth
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8. writes:
Okay Jimmybuko, I must say you have some real balls to put Slipknot down the way you did, and call it girls music. Corey's vocal range may not be what it use to, and their music may not be as good as it use to, but you still have to give them credit for what they do. Whether or not you like them, you have to admit they are talented. And there are a lot of people that love Slipknot, you for some reason have your own opinion, and I don't know where you got the idea that nobody likes Slipknot, but your very wrong.
And I'm going to stop rambling on, I could go all day.
9. writes:
...... LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!! YourAllWannaBes u crack me up... ahahaha u just made my day!!! what talent? any one can do what they do, it takes NO talent to play mich thompsons riffs, their all pretty much open notes. corey taylor ruined the band, ill admit before he was in it they were ok, his lyrics dont even make sence, and the ones that do just talk about how s hitty his life was as a teenager.... does anyone really care about that? i think not. Joey isnt a bad drummer, its just his bass pedals remind me a lot of George of The Jungle.... thats defiantely not a good thing. also... were the hell are the guitar solos? if their so talented they why dont they show it off ehy? yes i am wrong, alot of people like them, but just think for a second.... how many of em arent rejects? not many. lastly Nu-Metal is girls music... along with screamo and emo, so if i girl would say she likes slipknot, i wouldnt say anything to that.
P.S i can say w/e the hell i want about them, i myself used to listen to them when i was in grade 8.... then i heard real metal
11. writes:
.....these same arguements gets thrown up on every fourth or fifth news thread around here lately...."oh no, my favorite band is so and so and they are better than your favorite band", and "your favorite band sucks because they are nu-metal or death metal and that's not real metal"...blah, blah, blah.
Give it a rest already. Many of you find your only enjoyment in life sitting around trying to define whether or not it will be "cool" for you to be able to like this band or that band or in deciding what group you are going to bash next if their opinions don't match yours at the moment. That's kids stuff.
Take your empty heads out of the sand and wake the f*** up. If you really love metal like some of you profess and would like to see it continue to thrive for future generations to enjoy, you will learn to embrace it for it's diversity instead of bashing everything that you refuse to accept or are unable to appreciate because it sounds a little different or doesn't fit your preferences. Much of metal's success has been due to the fact that it has always been agressive, rebellious, against the grain and non-conforming. Many people have forgotten this and it would seem that these people would now prefer to call everything that doesn't fit into their preferred catagory, just useless crap metal. There are many different types of metal and they all exist because people enjoy playing and/or listening to many different things. This is great in my opinion. No one says you have to like it all. It simply means that there is more than enough variety out there to hopefully keep everyone happy for a while.
Music is subjective and always will be. People grow up in different environments, have different personalities, they are exposed to different types of music and eventually form their own opinions of what they like based on many of these factors. Many people's tastes also change over time due to being exposed to different types of music, they learn to appreciate other things and the mere fact that there exists so many variations out there for us all to enjoy. These same factors influence musicians and the music that they go on to create. It's all about personal preference and since everyone has different tastes, there will always be differing opinions on what every person thinks is good or what they think is bad.
The sad truth for metal as a whole though, is that there are so many f***bags out there these days that want everything to conform to only one or two subgenres of metal so that way they can just b**** and complain all the time about how everything sounds the same. Thankfully though, this opinion is shared by the minority and not the majority of metalheads worldwide. If the opposite were true, it would regretfully be only a matter of time before metal would eventually become stagnant & head off on the same path that grunge took. Seldom to be seen or heard from again.
I am in no way saying that I am a diehard Slipknot fan either before the assumptions and the bashings begin. Quite the opposite actually but I can appreciate some of their work for what it is. I did attend one of their shows a couple years ago just for the sake of seeing what the fuss was all about and I can attest to the fact that they do in deed deliver a great high energy live show. No question about it. Not being a big fan, I would still say that it was worth every dollar of the ticket price to see them if for only the one show. I also understand that a lot of their audience is younger and this band may not be around in another 10 years and all that but it is still nice to see a large fan base coming together for the sake of the music and if nothing else, the most important thing is that Slipknot was probably responsible for getting a lot of the younger generation involved in metal even if they started listening to them because it was trendy at the time. Many of these probably wouldn't have gotten into it otherwise. Who really cares why they did anyway. I say great for them and for Slipknot for showing them the way. Doesn't make me a Slipknot fanboy for f***s sake. I'm just glad another generation has come along to enjoy metal and hopefully propel it forward for another 100 years or more.
I know that not everyone is capable of coming out of their little box so I expect a nice backlash from this since the truth often hurts. May the guilty bash away!
12. writes:
.....these same arguments gets thrown up on every fourth or fifth news thread around here lately...."oh no, my favorite band is so and so and they are better than your favorite band", and "your favorite band sucks because they are nu-metal or death metal and that's not real metal"...blah, blah, blah.
Give it a rest already. Many of you find your only enjoyment in life sitting around trying to define whether or not it will be "cool" for you to be able to like this band or that band or in deciding what group you are going to bash next if their opinions don't match yours at the moment. That's kids stuff.
Take your empty heads out of the sand and wake the f*** up. If you really love metal like some of you profess and would like to see it continue to thrive for future generations to enjoy, you will learn to embrace it for it's diversity instead of bashing everything that you refuse to accept or are unable to appreciate because it sounds a little different or doesn't fit your preferences. Much of metal's success has been due to the fact that it has always been aggressive, rebellious, against the grain and non-conforming. Many people have forgotten this and it would seem that these people would now prefer to call everything that doesn't fit into their preferred category, just useless crap metal. There are many different types of metal and they all exist because people enjoy playing and/or listening to many different things. This is great in my opinion. No one says you have to like it all. It simply means that there is more than enough variety out there to hopefully keep everyone happy for a while.
Music is subjective and always will be. People grow up in different environments, have different personalities, they are exposed to different types of music and eventually form their own opinions of what they like based on many of these factors. Many people's tastes also change over time due to being exposed to different types of music, they learn to appreciate other things and the mere fact that there exists so many variations out there for us all to enjoy. These same factors influence musicians and the music that they go on to create. It's all about personal preference and since everyone has different tastes, there will always be differing opinions on what every person thinks is good or what they think is bad.
The sad truth for metal as a whole though, is that there are so many f***bags out there these days that want everything to conform to only one or two sub genres of metal so that way they can just b**** and complain all the time about how everything sounds the same. Thankfully though, this opinion is shared by the minority and not the majority of metal heads worldwide. If the opposite were true, it would regretfully be only a matter of time before metal would eventually become stagnant & head off on the same path that grunge took. Seldom to be seen or heard from again.
I am in no way saying that I am a diehard Slipknot fan either before the assumptions and the bashings begin. Quite the opposite actually but I can appreciate some of their work for what it is. I did attend one of their shows a couple years ago just for the sake of seeing what the fuss was all about and I can attest to the fact that they do in deed deliver a great high energy live show. No question about it. Not being a big fan, I would still say that it was worth every dollar of the ticket price to see them if for only the one show. I also understand that a lot of their audience is younger and this band may not be around in another 10 years and all that but it is still nice to see a large fan base coming together for the sake of the music and if nothing else, the most important thing is that Slipknot was probably responsible for getting a lot of the younger generation involved in metal even if they started listening to them because it was trendy at the time. Many of these probably wouldn't have gotten into it otherwise. Who really cares why they did anyway. I say great for them and for Slipknot for showing them the way. Doesn't make me a Slipknot fan for f***s sake. I'm just glad another generation has come along to enjoy metal and hopefully propel it forward for another 100 years or more.
I know that not everyone is capable of coming out of their little box so I expect a nice backlash from this since the truth often hurts. May the guilty bash away!
14. writes:
Well said Lady-Reaper, but that's what happens on a discussion site. We can't just say we don't like a band or a fan boy will respond with "omgz yous so gay dudez, (example band a) is like the f***ing best!" And even if you give an intelligent explanation as to why you do or do not like a band, some immature bastard, you know who you are, will always give a similar type response.
The problem with bands such as Slipknot, they're soulless machines. It is really, really hard to give respect to a group who only made their 4th cd (Mate.Feed.Kill.Repeat did not feature Corey Taylor btw) because RoadRunner paid them to and they watered it down to the point that you couldn't even respect them for trying. There's a difference between music and noise as is there a difference between a band and an act. And some of us are tired of seeing this noise producing act be deemed "gods of metal" when the same kids have no idea what albums like The Gallery, Storm of the Light's Bane, and Enthrone Darkness Triumphant are.
Yes, Metal is not defined by one sound nor is it a single genre. But for Christ sake, since when was rapping, banging on a trash can, playing open notes, turning LP's, and wearing matching jumpsuits Metal?
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15. writes:
LST77, corey taylor was in stone sour WAY before he was in slipknot. slipknot's first vocalist was andy colsefni and their first full length album was mate.feed.kill.repeat. released back when they only had reasonable 6 members in the band.
now playing: slayer - seasons in the abyss
16. writes:
bottom line is you think enough about slipknot to post about em. I hate avenged sevenfold, & if i'm glancing through the articles & happen to read "avenged sevenfold" u dont bother to waste my time reading or posting my opinion about em because i hate em that much. if you dont like slipknot why even click on the article? f***in dumb if you ask me
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17. writes:
I agree with Lady Rea. I bash the bands I don't like simply because I don't like them. If I love a band I love them because they rock in my opinion and will state that I love them too. Mostly I love to watch the reactions of the uber fans that seem to think that just because they like Slipknot or for example (seeing as how we are in their thread) that all should like Slipknot. It reminds me of those xtians that run around big city's with sandwhich boards strsapped to their chest and yell at you for being a sinner even if they don't know you. They will call you emo and say that gay or whatever. It's really sad...
22. writes:
"Sounding Great" is very objectice. The best way to judge music is by technical proficency, skill it takes to create music, songwriting ability, and the purpose for which that music was made. In those aspects, I would not consider Slipknot a top-flight metal band, and I would really only consider Iowa a metal album.
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25. writes:
I totally agree with "No One" if they lost all baggage eg the f***ing guy on the decks and all the other freeloaders they could be great. They just need Corey, the drummer, one guitarist and bass. Keep the masks as getting rid of them would just show there maturing and all that bullocks. The last thing they want is to be taken seriously with out there masks on and then people complain about there new album. Essentially they could be a f***ing heavy death metal band with out the break downs which would break them apart from the likes of Beneath The Mascara. Another band that could be great with out break downs. Really though why am I bothering suggesting anything as all there do is the typical routine laid out by Roadrunner so they sell records. Remember you masked f***ers you need to appeal to morons so become like Blowjob For Cowboy! THE END
26. writes:
i think people hate slipknot because they let all of the "fake" metal fans have easy access to the other genres. I mean slipknots not the greatest anymore, but when i was a young middle school kid, they were awesome and because of them im into bands that I like today.
27. writes:
Its funny how much time people will waste arguing over Slipknot, and most of the people that do argue over Slipknot say they don't even like the band. What the hell is up with that? If you don't like the band, then don't say a damn thing about it.
Nobody on a Slipknot thread wants to hear you put down Slipknot. And I don't see what everyones problem is with Slipknot putting out a new album. Everyone complains that metal is dying, and then they go complain about Slipknot putting out a new album. Its bullsh**. Give it a rest, and be thankful that even though half the guys in the band hate eachother they still put out some music for the metal scene because they love what they do, and they love the fans.
Its f***ing bullsh** what people say about Slipknot, and Korn. Whether or not you like them.
28. writes:
Why's it bullsh**? Metal isn't dying, I don't think anyone on this sight would say that. We're free to talk about bands we don't like, and believe me we're going to do it here.
Why? Because we're metal elitists. We don't care that we seem like a$$holes doing it because how often in our lives do we get to openly talk about metal with a large group of people? Usually at shows and that's about it.
The problem with Slipknot putting out a new cd is that they don't need to. Nu-Metal is a comatose vegetable waiting for the doctors to give an okay to pull the plug. Those who were into real metal as Slipknot made the scene have been waiting for their brand of noise to disappear. Let Deathcore have it's turn in the popular circle so that perhaps the real extreme genres can have their turn and for once in our lifetimes (since the death of the original thrashers) an actual genre with talent can be the most popular metal genre.
And yes, I do waste time talking about bands that I don't like. Why? Because I'm a sophomore in college who has to sit in front of a computer at work all week and I'd rather be talking about metal bands I don't like than doing actual work.
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30. writes:
Qouted for truth--Lifted from Blabbermouth.
I hate slipknot, because they don't sound like cephalic carnage and cannibal corpse. I also hate them because they worked their way to the top by helping introduce an entire generation to the world of metal. I wish people didn't like them so much so I could go back to liking them instead of acting like I'm too cool for them. ::tear::
I know a few guys from their late teens to to late 20's (friends co workers etc) who have Slipknot to thank for being into more advanced metal acts. If it hadn't been for Metallica, Pantera and Slayer, Slipknot would have been a good gateway act for me.
Now Playing: Insomnium - "Drawn to Black"
31. writes:
RememberMetal?..... u realise in the beginning u compared Death Metal to Nu-Metal.... thats like compareing a Steak to Hamburger, they dont sound simalar at all. if your gonna compare 2 bands make sure they're the same genre. and cannibal corpse is just about as mainstream as Slipknot but CC accually has some good songs but most of them are identical.
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32. writes:
^ there's a difference between being mainstreem and being popular. CC very well could be more popular than slipknot (certainly more respected), but slipknot is WAY more mainstream. ive yet to hear a CC song on the radio as slipknot has had MANY songs on the radio.
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35. writes:
Cannibal Corpse isnt ever going mainstream. Just the fact that most of the lyrics are so grotesque, and the themes are a bit to much for them to go mainstream. Although they are quite popular and well know, they just won't be mainstream due to content. It would be cool to see them mainstream though, I'd like to see what people would think of them. They would probably have a lot of public attention.
36. writes:
Terminator--I'm sorry I guess I worded that wrong, what I meant was Corey Taylor has been their only vocalist since they made it big. Yes I know Stone Sour was around at the same time as Slipknot, that's how they met at some local club if I remember correctly. The point I was trying to make is "was Jimmybuko a fan of Slipknot before Corey Taylor, as his post suggests". I know one could go back after the fact and listen to M.F.K.R. and come to that conclusion, but that album was rare as hell before they made it big, or so I would think. As I said, just wondering how he came to the conclusion that Corey Taylor ruined the band. For the record I'm not a huge Slipknot fan, I like them, but I can name a ton of bands I listen to on a daily basis, and there not one of them.
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37. writes:
Jimmybuko
You're missing the point. I knew the second I posted that, someone would take my this out of f***ing context.
These aren't my words, I lifted it from another poster on Blabbermouth...which I stated.
The point is what is important--not the apples and oranges that are nu-metal and death metal. Alot of people pick on Slipknot for being nu-metal when they are heavy for their genre and have steered alot of kids to more credible metal.
It's like picking on Sesame Street for being for kids.
Now Playing: Hate Eternal - "The Funerary March"
38. writes:
metalrox555 slipknot is the most Nu-Metal band after Korn in my opinion... slip is trying to be Thrash but they suck a$$ at it, Thrash Metal has solos, NO turntables, NO percussions and NO f***ing trash cans, its also music that sounds angry, slip trys WAY too hard to sound evil, i bet if they didnt try to do that they would be way better.
LST77 corey ruined the band because like i said earlier he makes gay lyrics about how crappy his life used to be which noone cares about and he cant sing live, but it wasnt just his fault... they had a different guitarist in MFKR, and hes wasnt bad at all, but Mich Thompson hes just trerrible... hes a tallentless goof, and lastly it was the other like 5 members that joined that just stand around and air hump their instruments the whole time.... n why the hell does the one guy put a strap-on over his nose? thats just plain retarded, so thats wut ruined slipknot, like they have the potential of being good, they just lack the tallent, except for Joey... i like Joey hes a good drummer but hes not the greatest... that is all for now
39. writes:
RememberMetal? haha i know what you mean, but everyone i know that listens to metal started off with Napalm Death or As I Lay Dying (their not that good i know) when they were like 12 or 13, their the ones that listen to Dimmu Borgir and Gorefest, but the kids i know that started off with slip they listen to A7X and Bullet for my Valentine type of sh**, i know i said earlier that i used to listen to slip but that sure as hell wasnt the band that got me into metal
40. writes:
i love these guys. i dont care what anyone says, they are phenominal. if u think others wise then dont listen to them. alot of people think these have no talent but they are wrong. look at mick hes a great guitarist when this band went on hiatus he was doing guitar clinics. james root is a good one to, just listen to stone sour. corey is a wicked singer, and aslo a good guitarist. joey is an incredible drummer aswell as a guitarist and producer. shawn is a genius. and i coul go on and on. but im not going to. so f*** off. if you dont like them dont listen to them and dont say sh** about them. ant to let you know "jimmybuko" slipknot was one of my first metal bands i listend to, and yes i do like bullet and a7x but i also like cannibal corpse, cradle of filth, dimmu borgir, behemoth, in flames, children of bodom, iron maiden, slayer, chimaira, death, obituary, kilsswitch engage, as i lay dying, soulfly, sepultura, machine head, trivum, motorhead, atreyu, into etenrity, lacuna coil, arsis, muncipal waste, the red chord, the absence, goatwhore, shadows fall, lamb of god, black sabbath, metallica, devildriver, and hunreds more, it's called respect for all types of metal. u dont have to like all types of metal like i do, but to anyone who thinks certain metal bands are sh**, go f*** yourself.
43. writes:
Why not? Genre is the simplest way to organize bands so you can have a quick hint into whether or not you'll like a band. Of course it is by no means the final say since there's exceptions all over the place to (not) liking a band from a particular genre, but the characteristics that related to any band's music is how we determine them as part of the genre. And yes, Nu-Metal got thrown around entirely too much during the reign of alternative metal as the popular genre but now that the hype has passed we have a better look as to what made Nu-Metal well. . .Nu. The thing is, Slipknot falls under that genre because of their particular style of noise. They play aggressive, simplistic downtuned guitars with a vocalist who interchanges from rapping to singing to a pseudo-scream with INCREDIBLY angst-ridden lyrics, a drummer who while good at double bass does really simple beats in comparison to other genres, a DJ and a sampler, two tribal-esque oriented percussionists, and a heavy handed bass player, all of which define Nu-Metal as a genre.
Mick might be a good guitarist but by selling himself to the level of playing this sh** he's not actively proving it. The same with Joey. Stone Sour's guitar work is nothing special either. Corey's vocals are generic at best and he has a limited range within each style these days.
As for not "saying sh**" about bands, well why the f*** not? Last time I check MU was a discussion forum where you were more or less free to voice your opinion on the bands posted on here. And I'm pretty damn sure there are bands out there you would consider sh**, no one likes everything contrary to popular belief about open mindedness. Having respect for diversity within metal is one thing, but certain supposed genres are just not respect worthy.
44. writes:
wow metalhead68 ur taste in music is AWESOME!!! (sacrcasm) 60% are sh** bands like Killswitch and Trivium? like common what are you a woman? and if you think Mich is a good guitarist, listen to Karl Sanders and Dallas Toler-Wade of Nile, their the ones people should be talkin about, not that f***ing p***y Jim Root. yes like a said the last 2 f***ing times, Joey is a good drummer, but hes not "awesome" listen to Ed Warby of Gorefest and Flo Mounier of Cryptopsy.
45. writes:
trust me i know they are good guitarists along with the drummers.i know about good musicians i am just saying mick isn't a bad one. so why dont u f*** off. and to "focusshift" alot of bands are more then one one genre they are a mix so dont label them in certain genres.example: slipknot is not nu metal they are slipknot. all bands are unique in there own way. just to let you guys know i f***ed on the name metalhead 68 is the same person as me
46. writes:
metal4life68, Mich Thompson is not a good guitarist, u must on crack.... or you're just an idiot, either way you are wrong, even i can play his riffs and i dont even play guitar, i've done it before on my first try, it takes not skill or talent at all, so why dont YOU f*** off. and ok fine slipknot is its own sub-genre of another sub-genre know as Nu-Metal, and both of those lick balls
50. writes:
OK look. Slipknot WAS good. Slipknot (the album) was decent, Iowa kicked a$$ but Rick f***ing Rubin ruined the last album. It says waaay up there that when they made Iowa they all hated each other. If thats true, I wish they still did. Yes they need guitar solos blah blah. Stop b****ing. If you don't like the band then why bother coming here to put it down and b**** and talk about how much better pretty much every other comparable band is? Just shut the f*** up and move on. This next album better be really f***in heavy like Iowa because if it isn't then I am (as well as a lot of others, I think) are gonna be p***ed. And before you decide to flame me or anything realize this. Yes I know there are better bands. And if you still want to flame me please use proper English. The amount of illiterate asses on this page amazes me.Must be the suck a$$ music (i.e. your grind core sh**)
51. writes:
hey Zoltar
!) if u also read u way up there u would know the reson everyone puts down slipknot here is because we have no other place to disscuss metal
2) Iowa was more pathetic Vol. 3
3)Grindcore is f***ing kickass, listen to napalm deathif u listen to slipknot then ur in no position to put down other genres or bands
and 4) honestly who the f*** give a sh** about litercy on the internet?
52. writes:
Who the f*** asked you what you thought? I was hoping someone with ATLEAST half a brain would post back but seeing as how almost everyone here likes grind core sh** I guess thats a bit too much to ask. And no other place to talk about metal? I guess that your even more of a dumbass than i thought. Have you tried google? f***tard. I listened to Napalm Death. Its sh**. Just like the rest. If you listen to it you are in no position to put down Britney Spears let alone Slipknot!
53. writes:
wow u sure are an idiot, no one asked for ur opinon either... any with 1/2 a brain knows ND is better than slipknot, so i guess you have less than 1/2... good job. and atleast ND has lyrics that make sense, sure u cant understand then but they still make more sense than qeerknots. and u can accually hear the bass, they dont have f***ing 11 members. and google sucks for finding metal forums.
56. writes:
The one thing I don't get is why all of you keep fighting over who is better. jimmybuko, you don't like Slipknot, which is fine. You do like Napalm Death, which is also fine. Zoltar, your opinions are the oposite of jimmybuko's, which is also fine. See the point guys and gals? Opinions are just that, opinions. Their just like a**holes, everyone has one. I myself think these threads would be better served if the people that don't like a certain band would not post "this band sucks" or " they should die" on every thread about a band they don't like. I mean for a band you don't like, you spend a lot of time talking about them. Just my 2 cents
59. writes:
Bah, who said we love grindcore so much? I prefer melodic black metal thank you.
The point is a lot of us who do post "Slipknot needs to die" type posts do it because we KNOW we will piss some Slipknot fan or another off. It's amusing. Yeah yeah, I waste a lot of time doing it etc. etc. but I'm a college student who sits in front of a computer at work all day, where else would I spend my internet surfing time but MU?
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60. writes:
YourAllWannaBes ur f***ing retarded, slipknot HAD 11 members at one point,
-HAD. which is exactly his point. if you say they have 11 you are incorrect, so saying they had 11 doesnt make much differance.
honestly id have to agree with the statement of "anyone with half a brain knows napalm death is better then slipknot"
this is true. NP have more talant in their fingernails then all 9 or 11 or 100 or however many people are in slipknot these days lol
64. writes:
u people need to wake up. NP have been around 4 a long f***ing time, but whether u like it or not Slipknot is a landmark band, they did in a year what it took Napalm to do in 5 to 10. I luv both bands and i honestly dont even know how u people compare bands. Every individual song from ANY band is its own thing. Thats what makes music universal. Who are any of u to judge, just listen, love it, bang ur f***ing heads a couple of times and shut the f*** up!!! HED p.e. rules what u think of that!!!!!!
65. writes:
FocusShift Black Metal is better than grindcore i i agree, but its still pretty damn good
THANK YOU Dark_Funeral!!!
lovemachinehedgehog we're not comparing anyone here we're just saying that we like ND more
i vote we all just agree with GRIMREAPER he heard thew new album and its sh**.... the end
66. writes:
lovemachine, the reason Slipsh** did in a year what it took Napalm Death to do in 5 to 10 is because ND was actually crafting extreme music while SK was producing radio rock-rap which was uberly popular during the time period SK hit the scene. Kelly Clarkson did it faster than SK did too, does that make her better than them? (Part of me wants to argue yes for the sake of it but I'll refrain from answering a rhetorical question).
69. writes:
ok it doesnt really matter. listening to music is all in opinion. u can like stuff and you can hate stuff, it doesnt matter. i do agree that rick rubin kind of f***ed up vol 3. hes a good producer but slipknot needs something new and different. i would say joey should produce the album. it would all be what slipknot wants for the album. and jimmybuko i doubt u can play guitar like mick if you have never played a guitar before. i dont care what you people think or say, half the sh** is all bullsh** lies anyways. to me i like slipknot i also like alot of other bands like napalm death, they are good. i listen to every type of metal out there not just certain types. there are some bands i like more than others but thats not the point. the point is metal is metal and metal will always be number one no matter what band it is. metal is forever!
70. writes:
I agree with metal4life68 cause Joey has produced great albums such as 3 inches of blood fire up the blades, and yes sublimenal verses is a lot softer than Iowa or slipknot but it was still pretty good. And every band has its ups and downs so people who talk sh** just need to shut the f*** up.
72. writes:
To No One - that is funny - get rid of that guy in the background who is headbanging to a box....lol. Who is this guy? I know Sid, zero, is the DJ/mixer, whatever...who is the guy in the background?? That is still a funny statement.. It is chaos watching them jump around, and constantly switching places with each other. Crahan[Clown] usually jumps on that hydrolic lift and hangs from the drum/barrel set...lol
Agreed that Joey J. is a phenomenal drummer. As for Taylor, his vocals are shot now. I used to really love hearing his voice, but LIVE he sounds like he is straining or forcing himself too hard on the screaming parts of songs.
75. writes:
ok this is to Txmetalhead and metal4life68
no f***ing sh**, GH3 isnt like real real guitar at all, and i never said i havent played guitar before, i have, my bros got one and i f*** around with it from time to time, but i cant accually play guitar, i dont have that tallent, but yes, once when i was bored i looked up slipknot tabs and i did it with ease. so in conclution Mich Thompson has no talent at all.
P.S i never even bothered to play Before I Forget on gh3 because next to Duality, its the lamest song i've ever heard. but i gotta say, the song "some feel" from MFKR is not bad
76. writes:
Dude - cut back on the caffeine...lol.
Well try to play some of Jim Root's stuff - I agree that Mick sucks compared to Jim Root.
I was blown away by Stone Sour's self-titled album, however, this new one...well...
Anyway, Root can play guitar...no fukkin' doubt about it. Guitar Hero 3 ...lol
Fuk that game! I was just making a joke.
77. writes:
lol i accually dont drink soda all that much, its like a once in a while thing for me
and alright jimmy root can play, but not as good as Karl Logan of Manowar, you wouldnt think much of him until you hear their song "Hand of Doom" now that sh** is f***ing badass. and Eirc Adams vocals, thats the the best thing thats happened to power metal (no im not trying to compare it to slip), not f***ing DragonForce, they suck ass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5O2RMZwtk8 - and if anyone is interested heres the Bring Me The Horizon slipknot couver of the song "eyeless" i thinkt they did a good job, they made it sound really cool
78. writes:
lol i accually dont drink soda all that much, its like a once in a while thing for me
and alright jimmy root can play, but not as good as Karl Logan of Manowar, you wouldnt think much of him until you hear their song "Hand of Doom" now that sh** is f***ing badass. and Eirc Adams vocals, thats the the best thing thats happened to power metal (no im not trying to compare it to slip), not f***ing DragonForce, they suck ass.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5O2RMZwtk8 - and if anyone is interested heres the Bring Me The Horizon slipknot couver of the song "eyeless" i thinkt they did a good job, they made it sound really cool
79. writes:
Slipknot are great when regarded in the scene they're in (numetal). When you open them up in comparison to metal as a whole, they fall fast. However, like many have stated, they opened me up to a genre of music I would have normally ignored. I was oblivious to metal when I heard Slipknot, so I knew no other bands and only learned about other bands by attending Slipknot shows. I'm not going to ask anyone to back-off from expressing their distaste for Slipknot but hopefully you can RESPECT where others may be coming from.
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81. writes:
I understand alot of the people on this board have a huge thing about what "genre" a band is or isn't in, and I can respect that because that's the opinion held by one who feels strongly about a certain "genre" of music. I myself, I could care less about genre. I read just about every metal magazine i can get my hands on, along with visiting as many sites and forums as I can to find new bands to listen to. I'll listen to some of their stuff on line, and if I like it I will pick up the album. I'm pretty diversified with my tastes too, so that helps. I listen to all "genres" of metal and rock, if I like it I'll listen to it, no matter what they want to call it. I remember not to long ago on another site a argument over what "genre" Static-X falls under. It went several different directions until someone piped in that Wayne refers to it as "Evil Disco", a name that Tony Campos called it once in an interview and it stuck. So I guess I like that genre too, lol. I can understand that most of you guys here like to argue over it just to have something to do ( I have an ex that's the same way ), I just hope that in the process of all that everyone takes notice of the fact that one person's "best band ever" is the next guys "Sh*tiest band ever" and so forth. I myself think that Metal is alive and in very good condition, I see it at almost every show I go to (42 last year). Long live Metal!!!!
82. writes:
DeathInEye u think ur the only one who never had perents listening to rock/metal? no, i found out about all by myself, i started off with ND then i got into Cannibal Corpse, Lamb of God was next, then its was slipknot but again BEFORE corey talor, and i was dissapointed with their second album and how sh**ty it was.
LST77, i salute you man, well done with the 42 shows. nut yes someones "best band ever" is another person worst, but Slipknot should be everyones worst, why do u think they were almost written off a few years back? oh yea cause they SUCK. and if u want a really good metal magazine read Revolver, it will never piss you off. Hit Parader is sh** never touch it, they said before that slipknot Vol. 3 Subliman Verses was better than Slayers God Hates Us All, bullsh**!!!! and they talk a LOT about Trivium, A7X, Atreyu and Bullet For My Valentine... thats not f***ing metal.... thats not even music.... STAY AWAY FROM HP!!!!!!!!
83. writes:
Jimmybuko-I do read Revolver, but my two favorites are Metal Hammer & Terrozier. I find a lot of the new bands I listen to through those two magazines. They are both printed in England, but you can find them both at Barnes & Noble.
I myself grew up in a family who's parents listened to country (my mom also listened to alot of ZZ Top and other bands along those lines--keep in mind my mom was born in 1939 so that was pretty cool to me!) My brothers are 8-11 years older than me (I was born in '77) so I heard a lot of classic rock and then stuff like Ozzy, Kiss, Iron Maiden, Dokken, Dio, W.A.S.P., and so on. I also listened to alot of pop and such when I was younger because that's what the kids around me listened to. The first bands I can say I was a true fan of was Poison and GNR. I didn't really start listenening to metal a lot until after Metallica's black album came out. That's when I really started to appreciate Ride The Lightening & Masters Of Puppets, further proof that no matter how one feels about that album, it helped get a lot of people into harder stuff through exposure. My cousin introduced my brothers and myself to both Slayer & Pantera, something I will always be in debt to him for. Today as I've said here before I listen to everything from light rock to Black Metal, but I must say I listen to more heavy sh*t than anything. My favorite bands, of which the list is long, usually revolves around bands I've seen. Besides Behemoth (can't wiat till April 6th at The Rave & May 4th at The House Of Blues), I'm really into Divine Heresy, who I got to hang out with after their show at this little a** place in Madison, WI; and also Five Finger Death Punch, who really impressed me when I seen them open up for Korn last year.
In closing, no matter what band(s) you listen to, listen to them loud and listen to them often & spread the word. Also for any of you out there that have kids, get them involved young. My son who is gonna be 7 next month, has already been to 13 concerts since 7-15 of last year, including Ozzy, Machine Head, Static-X, Shadows Fall, Dope, Nonpoint, Papa Roach, Hellyeah and he can't wait for the Dimmu Borgir & Behemoth shows. Your never to young to be a metal head!
85. writes:
Yeah, my son want's to be a guitatist already-he's back playing his guitar right now. I bought him the Digitech Death Metal pedal last night....needless to say it is not a quiet morning at mt house, lol.
in two weeks I get my new guitar, an ESP LTD EX-400 w/ black diamond plate that will be played through a Marshall MG250DFX amp--Damn I wish my taxes were alredy here!
87. writes:
Love the style and the sound of this guitar. I'm a big fan of Static-X so that's what drew me to it initially(it's pretty close to the Signature Guitar of Waynes, with the major difference being the pickups), but the sound is what sold me on it. I'm just starting to play so I must admit my knowledge of equipment is not the best. I go by what I like but I also listen to the salesmen and get their opinions as well. I tested out the amp yesterday, there was a Jackson pluged into it (sorry don't remember which model), and it was a very nice guitar as well. The guy brought over a EX-400 so I could test that out also, and I was very pleased with the sound through the Marshall amp.
88. writes:
Dude, jimmy, did I say 100%? NO! That's N. O. incase you lose concentration between the two letters. I don't care if you like Slipknot man. I was simply stating my case as to why I owe them respect. I hated Vol. 3. In my opinion it's watered down compared to their first two cds which I did and still do enjoy. That's my opinion and you can disagree with it all you want. I was simply illuminating where I come from. I had no way to get into metal other than Slipknot. I was simply asking posters to respect some of their fans may come from. You take what's available. Apparently you've never been taught the phrase "beggars can't be choosers".
LSD I'm glad your son is into metal and has the opportunity to explore it at such a young age. But I must ask, will you support him if grows away from metal? Just curious.
89. writes:
DeathInEye--Sure I'll support him. My son knows that he doesn't have to do things that I like to please me. A very key point to back that up is cars--he loves cars but right now shows no interest in wanting to work on them (I'm a mechanic). The last thing in the world I would ever want to be is one of those dads that pushes their kid to live out their dreams. I won't deny though that that if I can keep him of the rap scene it would please me very much ( his mother is racially confused ):
90. writes:
Ha, I totally agree man. I'd try my hardest to keep my kids away rap/hiphop/r&b/pop as well. But it must be hard, or it will get more difficult. I mean, it's everywhere, sadly.... What exactly do you mean by racially "confused," if you don't mind my asking? I've never heard that phrase, to be honest. I mean, I know prejudice, but I don't want to assume anything in the event I'm off base, you know?
91. writes:
DeathInEye--What I mean by racially confused is she thinks she's black. No I'm not prejudice, except for her, lol, but she actually thinks she's black now. It's a long, painfully funny story, trust me. I can tolerate her BF more than I can tolerate her--the funny thing is he isn't the so called thug type she used to go for after we broke up, he spends most of his time playing Halo.
93. writes:
LST77... I dont want to sound like an ass... the LTD isnt a bad choice.... however as for quality they are really in the same league as most other Asian made guitars.... Generally the Samick company makes most brands of guitars such as Epiphone for Gibson, LTDs for ESP... BC Richs (Bronze,Platinum,NJ series) Squier for Fender...etc... yeah all made in the same place...!!
There are decent ones and there are really shi^tty cheap ones too... the cheap sh^tty ones arent even made out of real wood...well unless you count plywood and particle board as real wood...
The model your looking at.. the EX 400 .. thats not a bad axe at all... decent Mahogany body and a set Maple neck... does that one have the EMGs...an 81 and a 60.??..if so thats the same set as I have in my Kramer Nightswan... a great combination... I prefer the 60 over the 85 as found in most EMG combinations...
94. writes:
Jimmybuko-
I must say, the things you say here are very one sided. And just because someone disagrees with your opinion doesn't mean you need to go on a bloody rage about it and get all p***ed off.
Lay off, let people voice there opinions without having to start an arguement everytime someone disagrees, grow up.
96. writes:
ok wtf are u kids talking about? what "bloody rage" are you f***ing talking about YourAllWannaBes? i thought these forums are ment to state your opinion and make fun of others.... dont you kids have any balls at all? and who gives a sh** anyways last time i f***ing checked THIS IS THE f***ING INTERNET. like i honestly couldnt give 1/2 a sh** if u listen to d***knot or not, i just wanna say what i think about them and this is the only place i could do it.
97. writes:
aahhh the looks of the "explorer" body style have attracted many metalheads over the years..
I dont have one in my collection of 8 axes at this time... but it will be there at some point...!!
there are so many brands that have an explorer shaped axe in their lineup... I guess I've always prefered the Gibson...but the price is an issue there..!!
At this point... I tend to look for the guitars that are beat to hell (scratched and chipped etc) and then I strip em...refinish and customize the way I want...
Ive done an 89 Charvel, an 86 Kramer/ESP n my Gibson LP...
the beat up ones are always alot cheaper...and most of time the neck n fretwear has been rather minimal....
as for the EMGs.. the 81 n 60 are a great combo.. the 81 screams and the 60 is fantastic for clean open chording..!!
Cheap Trick - Daddy Shouldve Stayed in High School
98. writes:
godlike--Yeah, I'm pretty sure my next guitar will be down the road you've gone. A couple weeks back I could've picked up the Wayne Static Signature guitar for $400, it had a couple of deep scratches and a chip out of the one corner. Hell I could fix that where it would look good enough for me, but alas, I had no money to spare for it at the time. Kind of glad in the long wrong, as much as I like it, I feel that the combination of the EMG 81 & 60 pickups might have a little more range than just a single Seymore Duncan distortion--But heck I could be way off since I'm just going off of a couple of opinions. Lord knows the Seymore Duncan is an awesome pickup, I guess I figured since my tastes in music is varied maybe I would have a little more range with this option. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, which would not surprise me in the least.
99. writes:
no correction needed LST77... the idea of the one PU is cool...but it limits the sounds of the guitar quite alot...unless there is a coil tap option...but still its that 1 PU in the bridge position..!!
SDs are great PUs...I have a few models in different guitars... but to be limited to only one in a guitar narrows the range of sounds drastically...!!
The 81& 60 are great together..!! The 60 in the neck gives such a warm n full sound specifically in clean modes...
I play a range of music that stretches from 70s.. Zeppelin,Nugent and Aerosmith through heavier stuff like Sabbath, BLS, Motograter, FFDP etc...and the EMGs do a great job with all of it..
on a side note...I installed some PUs in my Charvel that are made by Shadow ( German made ) a Hum in the bridge and a dual rail in the neck...and they are fantastic..!!!
I was truly impressed at the sound for the money... EMGs and SDs are quite spendy... these Shadow PUs are about half the price and the sound is quite amazing....crystal clear clean sounds and crunchy screaming metal....pinch harmonics come with ease and the distortion capabilities are endless without sounding muddy and overbearing...
101. writes:
f*** u all slipknot owns......i don't don't give a f*** if i'm not so called true metalhead.....if u don't want to listen to them cause some people might say ur not real metal than don't..the whole things retarded. and yeah a lot of the mainstream rock bands coming out these day esp in america do suck.....
106. writes:
No I dont insult other genres of music focus shift because i dont listen to other genres of music there for i can not insult them and im only telling people like you to shut the f*** up because if your not a fan of slipknot then you need to get the f*** off and get a life people like you who always tlk sh** probly dont even know anything about the band
110. writes:
just to let you people know, mick is a total underrated guitarist, the sound of slipknot is meant to sound muddy and f***ed up. mick says this in an issue of guitar world. just cuz it sounds muddy, unclean and messed up does not make him a sh** guitarist. it makes him unique. he can play some bad a$$ sh**, but in slipknot he doesnt need to play that intense bad a$$ sh** cuz it's not required in the band to some aspect. i agree with dakota, if you dont like slipknot stop wasting time by going on here. like i said before if you dont like it dont listen to it, if you do then f*** yeah, it's all opinion. so dont come here to make stupid a$$ comments. thats just what i need to say. maggots 4life metalheads 4life. if you are a metalhead who doesnt like slipknot i respect your choices, just dont say sh** about them. do i make a point!!!
112. writes:
People who gets pi$$ed off on the internet are stupid a$$es. Just my opinion, of course. People disagree, it is a part of life, no need to have a fukin' coronary because someone happens to disagree with what you say, or insults your favorite band. This comment is not directed at any specific person, just my feelings on the subject. It seems rather comical and immature to see someone threaten another person over the keyboard..ha ha ha
Good ol' metal underground - I love this place!
117. writes:
Yeah this is so f**king bad a**. all of you hatin a**holes who are so hell bent on killing SlipKnoT, are dying slowly on the inside. I just wish i could just get off to it. So F**k You, F**k yo mama, F**k yo papa F**k all of you c*ck sucking a**holes. I am proud on how far slipknot has come ( on yo face ). If you hate them so bad dont listen, but you bestbelieve that i will go see them live.
119. writes:
To post #83 - I read Metal Edge, and I like it a lot more than Revolver. I rarely read Hit Parader..it sucks a$$ as a metal magazine. Revolver is too glossy for me, the articles are small, and too many ads. Metal Edge has in-depth interviews, and I too have used it as a tool to discover new bands.
123. writes:
To all those who just come here to tlk sh** about slipknot- f*** YOU, you can all go suck nutz and if you dont like it find a way to suck your own nutz. people come here 2 tlk about the band because they like them, not to diss them thats not what this site is for.
Supporter
167. writes:
Still I Rise
You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.
Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
' Cause i walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.
Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise
Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.
Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don't you take it awful hard
' Cause i laugh like I've got gold mines
Diggin' in my own back yard.
You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I'll rise
Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That i dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?
Out of the huts of history's shame
I rise
Up from a past that's rooted in pain
I rise
I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.
This is for all the girls that like these.
Reviewer
Senior News Correspondent
252. writes:
Hey Dale and LST77, I'm gonna have to step in here and do a bit of admin duty. I realize in some threads right now there are huge amounts of posts being made but we REALLY don't need another one. We let the odd one slide by every now and then. I believe the current huge Slipknot one is the largest we've allowed in over a year. So kindly stop spamming, 125 posts in one day is past the point of ridiculous.
Founder, owner & programmer
254. writes:
I wouldnt be saying too much crap against Slipknot..
They're one of the greatest bands..
Check their reviews.. and get your facts straight
Corey is one of the greatest singers.. and Nathan Jonas Jordison is the greatest drummer..
Im sure they are better than you. Or anything you could do.
Founder, owner & programmer
258. writes:
To Post 253 - read my earlier post - Corey's vocals are blown out...he is NOT a great singer lately. LIVE with Slipknot or Stone Sour he was straining badly to project his voice...he needs vocal lessons are something... He brings a lot of energy to shows - but his vocals are getting rough. His voice reminds me of Jamey Jasta.
260. writes:
263. writes:
Member
Senior News Correspondent
Senior News Correspondent
292. writes:
Ok, if you know that, why did you write "LETS GO. LETS PUT THAT ONE IN SHAME. WE NEED TO GET YOU TO 6666. LETS GO"?
It wasn't aimed directly at yourself and Dakota but if you go through the thread, you'll find that you two were the ones posting the most, including pointless number filler.
Senior News Correspondent
295. writes:
Unfortunately I can't, only Deathbringer can. If I want this to stop I have to report it.
I don't see why you're telling me to calm down Dale. I didn't say anything in an aggressive manner nor am I angry or anything. But considering there are still Slipknot fans coming to this thread to talk about the topic at hand, the number of spam/ filler posts seriously needs to decrease because it takes long enough to load as it is.
Member
Member
301. writes:
to jimmybuko
you can say what ever you want about any band what what ever you want no one is stoping you from doing anythin you what or say anything you want. you can listen to any band or what ever i don't realy care!!!!!!!
just slipknot also helped me in to metal and death metal we all have our own thoughs about everything im just saying chill with slipknot what have they done to you??? so far everyone likes them and other people don't
stop crying about this get over it !!!!!!?????!!
303. writes:
303....I'm chill about it i just think its funny and its fun spaming these forums sometimes and slipknots old stuff was good, but they are for amitures and for the young metalhead, but come on f*** if you are going to be into metal at least be into the good sh**....seriously....
personally i just thunk slpknot tries too hard to be hardcore metal about everything...everyone is entitled to their own opinion...thats my opinion....
305. writes:
Dark_Funeral if your just here to tlk sh** the get the f*** off this site and move on with your life, people are here to discuss the band not tlk sh** about it. if you dont like slipknot thats your buisness, but no one wants to listen to your bullsh**. This is for fans to talk not for fags like you to tlk sh**.
Member
Member
309. writes:
oh and slob on my knob dakota, if you think i care about what you think you are quite mistaken. im here to stay.
one more thing, you scold me because my posts are "irrelevant" but in fact my posts are quite on topic, as i am careful to mention slipknot in my bash posts. unlike your previous post, where all you do is try to get a rise out of me, but you ALSO are not discussing the band.
me: 1
dakota: -1
slipknot: 0
real metal: ten f***ing thOUSAND!
313. writes:
1st of all Dark_Funeral we're not here to have a f***in contest w/ points an sh** like that people are here to dicuss whats going on with the band not talk about your personal problems such as taking bloody sh**s and lack of chicks giving you head. Slipknot owns all and you just dont want 2 admit it. And 2 take back metal f*** YOU your nothin but a b****, and i hve bigger balls than you ever will.
314. writes:
jester writes:
slipknot aren't great, but better than...let's say...kiss, slayer, korn...put together!
i'm sad today because fa**ot a$$ rappers are getting more respect and money than our rock stars-i mean come the f*** on!
f*** f*** f*** f*** f***!!!!!
this sh** is old but man wtf did u just say slayer and kiss suck compared to slipknot?
im a slipknot fan... first band i ever heard but man u gotta open ur eyes to the facts... slayer and kiss are way f***in better than slipknot ...
besides what slipknot does would not have happened if it wasent for kiss...
f***...
315. writes:
I have a ? Why is it that fat terds get on here and think they rate to s!@t talk?? I mean I know its old already and im not tryin to have a comment battle but wtf?? Go eat a D*ck and by the way if you can go up on stage and make thousands of people go absolutly insaine when you perform then you must be doin somthing right. Hopefully slip comes out with another soon cause i need somthing to listen to in iraq. later bit*hes
316. writes:
TO post 265 - yeah the band 216 is awesome. It has J Mann, formerly of Mushroomhead, Skinny, and Gravy. You can find the band easily on myspace.
I hope the new album from Slipknot is good - I enjoyed the last album. Iowa is a bit out there for me, but I own it too.
317. writes:
TO post 265 - yeah the band 216 is awesome. It has J Mann, formerly of Mushroomhead, Skinny, and Gravy. You can find the band easily on my space.
I hope the new album from Slipknot is good - I enjoyed the last album. Iowa is a bit out there for me, but I own it too.
Supporter
Supporter
320. writes:
The one admirable thing about a member of Slipknot is Joey. Not only can the man play his drums on a crazy spinning apporatis(sp?), but before he was famose he would work his tail off and make money to get his favorite bands to play in his hometown. That is pretty dedicated to me and think that Slipknot and Murder dolls aside think that someone who would go through that kind of hard work just to get his band to play in his town has got to be pretty nifty. I will always admire hardwork like that.
Supporter
329. writes:
Did anyone on here think that MAYBE SlipKnoT chooses to have 9 members, use 2 percussionists plus a drummer, have someone on turntables and wear masks to be different than EVERYONE else? Did anyone notice, SlipKnoT doesn't SOUND like ANYONE else? Hmmm...I think I've discovered something here...holy sh**! The truth behind it is, the entire band (excluding Shawn Crahan) HATES wearing those masks, they do it because it's different and "it shows how they feel inside" sort of thing. By the way, for those of you who actually play an instrument and have musical talent that have decided to expand you're playing to more than just your favorite bands, SlipKnoT's riffs have gotten more and more technical with each album. Also, they don't have solos because they focus on the drums, hence Joey being nicknamed (or numbered :P) as 1. This is sourced from an article I read a long time ago, can't remember where at the moment. That's another thing that makes them different. The guy that headbangs to a "box" is Craig "133" Jones and he is the sound mixer. He makes sure the guitars don't drown out the drums or vocals and vise versa. Instead of being offstage, he's with the rest of the band.
330. writes:
Alright so this is going up to the earlier posts, i know, but I am to lazy to read every single 328 of them.
I really don't see how blashing a band for no reason other than you think they are crap is like fun to you. I mean I am not a DIEHARD slipknot fan, but I am one.
I will admit when I was younger, I watched tv I thought they were scary and f***ing insane. But still. The band puts on a great preformance everytime, and thats what I noticed. You have to give them credit that they have done a lot. They have made it a lot bigger, and gotten a bigger fan base than a lot of bands like them have, they have sold more record than a lot of bands do, and have really helped bands like them [[in the same genre at least]] come through to get more attention.
You talk about them not having to be 9 peice, well they kind of do. They do need Sid, cuz he puts in some of the crazy techno sounds and does some scratching which make the music more than just noise. And you say 1 guitarist? They only have 2, like a lot of other bands that are 4/5 peice. Not all the time do they need all 3 drummers, i will agree, but you know what, Clown is awesome on stage, he keeps you entertained if he isnt playing. And actually clown and Chris scream too. So they help with vocals. But the main focus of the band was a heavy drum sound. It is what they wanted!! So yeah. And then your talking about Craig, well no he isnt really needed but they want him there, so they are going to keep him there.
Just wanted to talk a little. You don't have to tel me i am this I am that, you don't know me....
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