Slipknot Posts Title Track, "All Hope Is Gone," Online For Download
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Infamous Iowa nine piece Slipknot have made the title track from their new album "All Hope Is Gone" available to download for free at the RoadRunner Records website (please note, free signup is required.)
Drummer Joey Jordison says of the song: "'All Hope Is Gone' is a classic-style SLIPKNOT track pure and simple, but this fucker is jacked up a few thousand volts! The song, music and theme speak for itself. It's a song about the world at stake: all the situations at hand, be it personal or worldly, and trying to turn things into a positive. Sometimes you have to face the grotesque to bring about something amazing."
"I actually demoed this song alone and didn't know what would come of it as we were nearing the end of the album," he stated. "I was hoping it would make it. I knew it would, once everyone spewed their venom upon it.
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63 Comments on "Slipknot Posts Title Track Online For Download"
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2. writes:
You might want to check your ears because it sounds like Slipknot to me. It reminds me of Iowa's aggression and heaviness mixed with Vol. 3's tonality/composition which I said on another article. Based on this track alone the album is promising but that's not saying much. I've liked the first release off of many records that suck.
5. writes:
As for Taylor's vocals - even if he is struggling with his vox right now - hope the band play some intricate riffs and just make it cool and interesting. I used to like Taylor's voice - but I will be listening to Jim and Mick's riffs...as well as Joey's drums. 2008 is a great year!
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6. writes:
its faster and heavier....but its transparent...and can totally tell they wanted to be in the ranks off bullsh** deathcore bands with out doing the breakdowns......cuz they know...thats where the money is now...
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very gay..although it is an improvement from there nu-metal
but thats like having diaherra for like 10 years...and then finally it stops...and then u just have bloody sh**s....theyre both bad
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7. writes:
I've always liked Slipknot, despite the disdain for them amongst the metal community, and while I love this song so much more then everything from Subliminal Verses(minus Virus of Life, that song is just creepy as hell), the fact that they've jumped on the anti-Dubyah cashcow is a bad image. Corey Taylor really needs to get over himself, especially considering Slipknot is late to the party for these lyrical themes.
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10. writes:
It's funny actually. This is obvious proof that Slipknot follows whatever trends are happening in heavy music. Look at when they came out, they had the whole rap metal sound going on, then they moved towards a more commercial sound with more clean singing. Now they are jumping on this Devil-Driver style bandwagon of American metal bands trying to be as fast and heavy as Black Metal and Death Metal bands.
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12. writes:
all people do is bag and abuse every band that releases a new album or song on this site.
people read these comments to get mature opinions of the article, not a bunch of idiots arguing about who the worst band is over a comment board.
you say Corey and Slipknot should get over themselves, but if any of you were half as talented as these guys you wouldn't be wasting your time on here having mother's meetings on a comment board.
have they followed some sort of trend as suggested? who cares, because if it sounds good at the time then what more could a music fan ask for. music changes and peoples tastes change, so if it works then whats the big deal. what sounded good in 1999 may not sound good now, so bands must mature and adapt to a rapidly changing industry. and while Slipknot are touring the world and getting on with their life and doing what they love, you people will still be here wasting your time on here saying how much you hate them
so guess what? Slipknot is about to release a new album. it is going to sell 500,000 copies, be very well received in the metal community and make lots of money. and posting degrading comments about them wont change a damn thing!
14. writes:
i agree with villan..everytime i come on here all i see r a$$holes comments b****ing and wining about every band they hav news about on this site..if u dont like them or metal then dont come to this site.....every metal band no matter wat genre there from has talent so saying they suck and should die is just f***ing stupid..
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15. writes:
Well I personally don't hear anything that remotely sounds like DevilDriver. I don't know where anyone is hearing that sound in this song unless you're referring to the fact that they're giving their fans what they asked for: heavy a$$ metal. If this song were any lighter in any way you'd all be b!tching that it's a Vol 3 replica. I get venting on a band for producing sh!t like Vol. 3 but you guys are just picking on them for no reason. You can dislike the song, fine, but dislike it for a real reason at least. I don't see anything overtly trendy in this song. Possibly the solo but I don't blame for wanting to try harder.
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16. writes:
They could have done anything at all they would;d still have been b****ed. They are condemned to be b****ed for ever here. and you know what, I am almost certain that some of the guys that shows the most hatred toward Slipknot actually like it more than a lot of people but will never admit it...I love Slipknot, seen them 3 times in concert, had a blast 3 times, loved vol 3, loved the first album, loved Iowa, really dig that new song and guess what...I am feeling just fine right now. b**** Slipknot all you want, I have Deicide to pick on...screw Glen Benton.
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19. writes:
I always love the people who say "all you do is complain" when in reality, the ones who complain are the ones who say that stuff. People such as myself just point out obvious facts. I have every damn right to express myself and say that Slipknot adapts to trends, because they do. Also, I do not think that it's okay. Bands who stay true to themselves are bands I favor. For example, Pantera and Type O Negative. They have been around longer than Slipknot, and most bands for that matter, and they never ever adapted to what was the latest trend in music. They stayed true to themselves, and earned a very loyal fan base.
Bands like Slipknot are around only because there is always going to be clearance sales at Hot Topic selling their shirts, and there will always be angry young teens downloading it. I take great offense to a band like Slipknot, based on the fact that they claim to be the heaviest band ever. If you really wanted to get deep into it, there are numerous bands that would eat Slipknot for breakfast.
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20. writes:
First, you're not stating obvious facts, you're stating obvious opinions. Second, obvious opinions don't need to be re-iterated. Third, obvious doesn't mean correct. Fourth, that heaviest band sh!t was lame and I don't approve of it, but if I like the damn song, I like the damn song. Fifth, they still sound like Slipknot to me. Iowa had death metal aspects to it so really they're just going back to a previous, better album and music style. No, I'm not impressed by the solo, but one line of notes doesn't ruine an entire song for me. Pantera and Type O Negative have influences and they took those and put their own spin on them. Slipknot is putting their spin on death metal, again.
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23. writes:
The song sounds good to me and i cant wait to see what the rest of the album sounds like. As for the people who bash music that is better than theirs, why do you people even read news on bands that you don't even like? This a comment board for fans not a contest to see who's the most hardcore metalhead of all time.
24. writes:
For the last time, everyone has a right to say whatever they want. The only reason there is conflict, is because you people cannot take ANY kind of criticism! You think we are the only people who bash Slipknot and other bands!!!??? You think that if someone does not like a band that they are not allowed to say ANYTHING about them??? GIVE ME A BREAK!!! There are no f ucking ground rules on how to act on this board. If anything it should be rid of people who cannot accept anything negative towards what they like. There are always going to be two types of people on this board, ones that are for and ones that are against. ALWAYS. Even if it's you being against the type of people who come in and express their opinion. One thing that you learn playing in a band for so long, is that everyone has an opinion. If you try to convince everyone that they are out of place or wrong, then you are just wasting time. Get over the fact that there are going to be people who do not like what you like, and do not like what I like and so on....
Always complaining that we are the wining b itches, but look at the majority of who is whining and what they are whining about. "you don't know what your talking about, your just complaining, you don't know anything"
Well thank you SO f ucking much for explaining to me how I f ucking am. Every f ucking time you post something you just look like that much more of a fool. So stop before I piss myself laughing.
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27. writes:
Please direct me to this blatant declaration that Slipknot made about following trends. And for the record, I never said you can't have/state your tastes/opinions, but don't expect them to go unanswered. That's just as arrogant and ignorant as me saying you can't make negative comments.
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30. writes:
i dnt think the first half of the first verse is much good vocals wise for all hope is gone but the rest of it is right up to par again. And DeathInEye argues his point very well. All we hear is hate for most popular bands but thats the point. They are popular and successful for a reason. And hating them and spouting about how your semi-obscure band kicks their a$$ just shows how wrong you are when its so obvious they don't. And if they are better then they just dont have the drive to make themselves known. Slipknot came from Iowa and became a worldwide sensation and nothing can change that. So if you dont like it TOO F UCKING BAD! Said my piece.
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33. writes:
I like Slipknot, but I do not like this song at all. I haven't heard "Psychosocial" yet so I can't really judge on how the albums gonna be based on one song. To me, the lyrics really let this song down. They seem really uninspired and almost lazy. The music itself kinda made me go "What the hell?" but not in a good way. I'll listen to the album at a mates house but unless the other stuff really impresses me, I'm not buying it.
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34. writes:
To the guy who said Pantera has never folowed trends, check out the "Power Metal album, which was one of their first, the image they had then, and how much they changed once Phil joined the band. All I'm trying to say really is that sometimes changing to fit the opinions of fans isn't really all that bad. I love Pantera, and I'm happy that they took Exorder's sound and influence and made it their own to appeal to more underground Metal fans. Slayer used to come up on stage dressed up like football players, until some of their fans told them it was stupid. Now look at them. I personally enjoyed this new song, but it sounds nothing at all like older Slipknot. I don't see anything really of Iowa in this, but Vol. 3 had more of an push on the guitar playing, and I do see that, albeit a little faster. With faster guitar playing, the drummer already being as good as he is, and the slightly sped up, less distinct vocals, I would say Slipknot is trying to be more "death metal" than they used to be, but lacking the dark aspect neccesary for the music. Still not actually within the genre, but I can tell they are trying.
Oh and to all the people who hate their music, and the attention this band garners, rest assured in the fact that this will be their last album. Everybody wants to get more involved in their side-projects (stone sour, murderdolls, whatever the f*** Clown does..) so most of the band wants to call it quits already. At least I hope so...They could be blatant liars once the record sales come up from this album... Damnit!
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36. writes:
I guess the song sounds rushed..not very heavy, but somewhat catchy. Lyrics are a bit corny. I got it for free - but I hope the rest of the album has more energy and commitment. I will listen to it again, but the first listen - well - I wasn't that impressed. I want to state, though, that I like most of Slipknot's musik. We shall see what the future holds for this band.
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Ok this is what i find contradictory to all u "wannabe" metalheads. First up. What you deem as an opinion on most metal bands do assumably wrong. news flash people. theyre the ones that got a career out of it. All you idiots can do is b**** about theyre progress and say they suck while ur locked in your basement jacking off to britney spears latest vid on you tube. I admire slipknot for theyre work. They arent following a trend. metal has no trends. if you think slipknots following a "trend". they'd be like thos rap crap idiots. But theyre not. They revolutionised metal more just like lamb of god, devildriver, chimaira, Soulfly/sepultura, (just to name a few) and you say that theyre following a trend. personally you hypocrites know nothing of the metal scene. You sanctimonious idiots in america bastardise trends. and for your info Txtmetalhead. slipknot do NOT suck, Your a total hypocrite. make up ur damn mind idiot.
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They are f ucking trend followers, they are f ucking stupid, and they do f ucking suck. I don't really give two sh** s about what you have to say. What do you think about that?
If metal has no trends, how do you explain all of the genres? How do you explain the 80's? How do you explain the fact that Celtic Frost jumped on the bandwagon and made an 80's glam metal album simply because it was the TRENDY thing to do at the time.
Your obviously just a p***ed off Slipknot fan who is trying to defend the band, but doing a very bad job of it. They were in fact like those rap crap idiots when they first came out. Corey rapped on songs because the whole nu-metal TREND was incorporating fast paced rhyming inspired by rap.
Why do they apply their style to certain trends you may ask? Well it's simple, they are "influenced" by their label to write commercial music that will sell a lot of records. That is the reason they generate so much money. It is a known fact in the industry that Road Runner hires producers and engineers to work with their artists on adapting their sound to one that is applicable to a certain demographic.
Slipknot doesn't come flat out and say "I want to do two versions of Wait and Bleed, one for radio and MTV, and one for the album." The reason they do this, is because the label heads say "You need to release a version of the single without the screaming, because bands on the radio don't scream. You will make lots of money if you don't scream".
There is nothing wrong with that if you are in it for the money, or if you have no problem being a puppet. However, I like my music to be a little bit more pure. It is a shame that it happens, but it does. It's also a topic that more people should know about, and gets a lot worse than just that. There are even people brought in souly for the purpose of writing "hooks" on songs. Many will think that rappers and pop princesses are the only ones who have that done, but it is a very common thing in all genres. Including heavy metal.
39. writes:
To back up my point even further, lets take a look at some of the artists Road Runner has acquired. I used to enjoy bands like Cradle of Filth, Opeth, Dream Theater, Type O Negative, and Coal Chamber to name a few. This is way back when these bands were writing and recording solid material that was groundbreaking and original. In their prime, you could not find another band that sounded the same as them. There were imitators, but they were lacking in many areas.
So let's start with Type O, they were the oldest band technically if you count Peter's earlier project "Carnivore" that has been with Road Runner. Slowly RR noticed that Type O was more of a "cult followed" type of band, with not that large of a fan base. So they slowly screwed Type O and forced them to adhere to certain rules and standard that they knew would drive them away from the label. Which they eventually did after screwing them for the last time with a "best of" record.
Then we have Fear Factory, who's sound had been changing dramatically due to producers influence on their newly found "rap/nu-metal" sound. The constant pushing and pulling caused a lot of dust to be stirred up and obviously we now know where Fear Factory is now. Writing bottom of the barrel music, without the same members, and kicked out of RR.
Now word comes along of this band in Europe called Cradle of Filth, who is a very vulnerable band at this time dealing with lineup changes and a push for a more commercial market. So what does RR do? They scoop them up, and change their sound by putting producers on their records to adapt their style to an American market and create "MTV" friendly music. I would never think the day would come where Dani Filth would be singing a rock duet with a girl, in a very corny music video on MTV.
Now Opeth was a stretch for me, I at least gave them the benefit of the doubt because of their talent. Well, it wasn't long before their lineup changed, and now had a permanent keyboard player in the band. Suddenly their sound became "Americanized" by producers yet again, and eventually came to tone the sound down enough for an MTV ready video. When asked about their newly acquired lineup, Mike mentioned his love for keyboards used in a band called Dream Theater.
Now Dream Theater really p***ed me off, because now I knew what was going to happen after seeing my favorite bands of old being screwed over. Dream Theater signs, and their music totally changes into the same "MTV" standard music. Granted it wasn't that bad, but still it was being influenced to reach a certain audience in order to make money.
You may be asking "What about Coal Chamber?". Well guess what band the singer of Devil Driver used to be in? Coal Chamber, who was let go by RR because they lost commercial appeal. It just so happened that the singer grew his hair out, and started a band that fit more in tune with the sound of music that was generating money at this time.
The moral of the story kids, is that money and executive control are taking over our bands. You may read certain stories about how one band broke up because of internal tension, or the band wanted to explore other avenues. Obviously, who would want to openly admit to their fans that they were puppets and got screwed?
Im not saying that it's not cool to listen to any of these bands, or saying who to listen to and who's right and who's wrong. Im just saying there is a lot more than meets the eye here. It's not just about a couple douche bags like myself who come on here and slander certain bands because they hate them. I just think you should all do some more home work on this, and broaden your horizon a bit.
There are a lot of bands out there, who are making music that is not driven by money or power. These are the ones who deserve our full attention. With as much hatred many of us have towards the record industry, we should take into consideration that many of the bands we listen to take part in that industry and feed it.
Also, for the record "n3m3s1s666", Brittany Spears hasn't made any videos worthy of jacking off. I stopped whacking it to music videos back when Madonna used to get naked and wasn't covered in wrinkles and liver spots.
41. writes:
To post 37 - since you called me out - where in the fukkin' thread did I ever say that Slipknot suck???
I never said Slipknot sucks directly...I said - I don't like the new single...asshat...read the fukkin' post again...Read it dumb fukk - I said I was a fan of Vol. 3, and MFKR - therefore I was a fan of slipknot. As for progression, I have to disagree with you...Slipknot is making the same damn musik like they did with IOWA...there is no progression - I hear from the new single. Learn to f*** read - moron - before trying to put words in my mouth. I said I have OUT-grown Slipknot's musik. Fukk off Hot Topic lad.
42. writes:
To add to my last post - I have followed metal since at least 1993 - I listen to classic metal bands, such as Judas Priest, Saxon, Black Sabbath, and so forth....therefore..your precious Slipknot band will never be in the same leagues of these legendary bands. You are a fukkin' band wagon boy who thought Slipknot was cool because they had SOOOOOOOOO much angst and anger against society. I actually used to hate Slipknot with a passion..but somehow they grew on me. I hope their album does fine...we shall see. For your information, I met Corey T. and James Root once. James seemed like a cool guy, but Corey acted like an A$$hole... Fukk off Hot Topic b**** boy....again post directed at poser 37.
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47. writes:
I appreciate it Txmetalhead. Im never one for shameless self promotion, but if your ever interested in checking out what I do maybe a site like double you times 3 autumnseyes dot com ? Not really a band, more or less my solo project of 10 years. Oh wait, back to the subject and not self promotion. Slipknot, yeah what a bunch of clowns. Oh wait theres one clown. What a bunch of turds. Thats better.
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58. writes:
i think it rocks. i don't really care what other thinks. i'm excited to see them on July 22!!!! it will be my first time, and it's going to totally kick some major ass! as for stone sour and everyone saying that he's ruined he's voice. are you insane? because it kinda sounds like you are. stone sour is a asset. you're out of your mind if you don't agree. have you heard the song "i'm not jesus"? Corey is genuis. all of you need to stop ragging on him, just because you're jealous. sorry just stating a fact.
59. writes:
It is called a logic reason for disliking a band....rather just saying SLIPKNOT suck a$$.....
I am being critical of the new single...I thought I live in America, and have a right to express my opinion? I am happy that slipknot is making a new album..but it doesn't mean i have to love it.
61. writes:
Corey isn't a genius. A genius would be someone who does something or creates something new and unheard of. Corey writes songs about being an angsty teenager who has never grown up. That's a fact. Cliched lyrics do not make someone a genius just because you happen to like the band and can relate to being angry at your parents for not understanding you or your "unique" taste of music.
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1. StabbingTheDrama writes:
Corey's scream is deteriorated. This track almost doesn't even sound like the same band.