Slipknot

Slipknot is an American heavy metal band formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995 by percussionist Shawn Crahan, drummer Joey Jordison, and bassist Paul Gray. They are known for their visceral imagery, aggressive music, and rampaging live shows. The band's current lineup includes singer Corey Taylor, who joined in 1997.

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Some notable aspects of Slipknot's career include:

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• Their third studio album, "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)," which incorporated more traditional, melodic song structures, guitar solos, and acoustic instruments, received positive reviews and peaked within the top ten in album sales across eleven countries.

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• The band has been working on new music, with guitarist Jim Root mentioning the existence of "a couple" of unreleased albums.

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• Slipknot hopes to release a new album in 2021 and plans to part ways with Roadrunner Records, their only label since the beginning of their career.

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• The band's name, Slipknot, was suggested by Joey Jordison after their song of the same title.