Meat Loaf Calls Slipknot a "Metal Beethoven"

In an recent interview, iconic musician Meat Load compare Slipknot to "a metal Beethoven." Yup, that sound you just heard was our respect for Meat Loaf sky rocketing. Check it out!

Clown Takes on Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival

So earlier today we reported that Slipknot would be headlining this summer's Rockstar Energy mayhem Festival...Slipknot's always creative, always genius M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan has just released his take on the 2012 summer appearances. THIS is exactly why this man is genius. If you aren't pumped up to see Slipknot on this tour after seeing this video, you need to check your pulse.

Slipknot, Slayer to Headline 2012 Rockstar Mayhem Tour

FINALLY! Slipknot and Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem has announced officially that Slipknot will be headlining this year's North American tour! For those of us who are HUGE Slipknot fans, this comes like a second Christmas!

Clown of Slipknot Stars in "The Devil's Carnival"

M. Shawn Crahan a.k.a. "Clown" of the mighty Slipknot has just announced that he has been spending the past few weeks in California working on his very first acting role. He plays a character names "The Tamer" in a film/project titled "The Devil's Carnival", but there isn't much information available currently on the project other than what Crahan himself announced on his social media pages.Crahan calls the project, "A crazy, demonic musical set in hell!"

"I play a Character called the tamer. And let me tell you, there is a little Tamer in all of us. It's always been a dream and a goal for me to try and act in something that is filmed besides music videos.I am very honored to have the opportunity to have worked with so many talented actors and people who are involved in making this production come to life."

The movie is directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, who also directed such horror films like Saw II, Saw III, Saw IV and Repo! The Genetic Opera. From his previous work like Saw, we can only imagine that this film will be dark, ominous and gory as hell. But that's what good horror films are all about aren't they? And to add on to it, Clown is known for is eye for the disturbing darker side of things so if he agreed to be a part of this, then we can only hope that a little bit of his twisted mind translates onto film through his acting.

"I also want to say that I had the time of my life and I want to give a special thanks to all of those that made this possible. Especially Darren Bousman and Sean E," Clown went on to say.

Check out the website for the film at www.TheDevilsCarnival.com or keep an eye peeled for the trailer, reportedly being released within the next month or so.

Clown Confirms New Slipknot Album Will Happen

For Slipknot fans worldwide, this day comes with news that could seemingly cure all illness. Slipknot percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan has confirmed in an interview on Blabbermouth.net.

"There's plans [to make another record], but that's a way off. No one will push it, because it's going to be a big one. It'll be closer to 'Iowa', but it'll be sadder and crazier. And really thought provoking, it could even be conceptual"

For any Slipknot fans or anyone that has ever heard 'Iowa', and then to hear that this new album will be "sadder and crazier" really makes you think about how fucking crazy it really will be. 'Iowa' is known in the Slipknot community as the darkest and most fucked up saga in the band's lifespan. Clown commented in the Slipknot edition of Revolver Magazine that during the making and touring cycle for 'Iowa', "[Iowa] almost killed us!"

This album, when it finally comes to us all, will be the first since the death of bassist Paul Gray, who was instrumental in nearly all the writing that Slipknot has done over their 10 plus years in the business. While we beg and plead the 'Knot for the new album, they plan to release a special tenth anniversary edition of 'Iowa', including bonus discs and special features.

All in all, ladies and maggots, there is a new Slipknot album on the way, we just need to be patient! (Is it ready yet?!)

Slipknot to Release 10th Anniversary Edition of "Iowa"

Slipknot percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan has announced via their official website and a secret, embedded 666, that they have launched a new "people=shit" website. The website is a one-page image and flash compilation that features the picture below with hidden video content (Click the picture to visit the site):

The legendary Iowa metal band plans to release a 10th Anniversary Edition of their 2001 breakthrough album, Iowa, on November 1st. 

"For the past year, we've been hearing non-stop about how the Knot needs to come to South America. Literally on a daily basis. For the past month, these same maggots have been hitting us up counting down to Saturday's show on a daily basis. When art can equal that kind of desire, you have God. We can't wait to throw down with you. Get ready. Hail the maggots. Hail the Knot." 

-Crahan said

Slipknot fans can also get excited about Revolver Magazine's latest release called "The Book of Slipknot." The release is to coincide with their landmark re-release of Iowa. The special issue tells the story behind the masked maniacs in their own words. It features exclusive interviews, never-before-seen-photos, and appearances by other metal legends like Lamb of God, Anthrax, Asking Alexandria, and many more!

                                                             On Sale HERE for only $6.99

Corey Taylor Memorializes Paul Gray with a Tattoo on TLC's NY Ink

Want to see Corey Taylor get a tattoo of his late friend/bandmate Paul Gray?  Well you can...on television this week! 

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman and new author Corey Taylor will appear on this week’s episode of NY Ink!

The show airs at 10pm ET/9pm CT on Thursday, June 9^th, on TLC.

Slipknot fans will certainly want to tune in for the interview and the ink!

Go HERE for more info on the show!

Corey Taylor Releases Video for His Maniacal Christmas Jingle "XM@$"

The inimitable COREY TAYLOR, frontman of not one, but two multi-million-selling bands in STONE SOUR and SLIPKNOT, as well as sometime solo artist, is set to release his first solo single, titled “X-M@$” through Roadrunner Records on December 14.

So what’s the real story behind one of the rock genre’s most revered frontmen and a Christmas single?

Taylor explained that “I wrote this song in my kitchen one winter, listening to people bitch about the holidays. Personally, I love the holidays, but they seem to bring on severe stress in most people. So, I wrote this in honor of crotchety, drunken bastards who don't know the difference between a yuletide and a tool shed. Plus, I think it's funny.”

Last month, when a gap arose during the recent Stone Sour UK tour, Taylor hot-footed to Metropolis Studios in London, and tracked the tune in a single afternoon. The lyrics showcase the singer’s sense of humor and irreverence in full force, dispensing a fat dose of jocular stick-poking at those who loathe the holiday season.

However, Taylor’s joviality doesn’t stop with the song words, as he even drops a sneaky ‘Hi Simon!!’ in the single’s fade-out, as a nod to Mr. Cowell and his Xmas-hijacking X-Factor squad in the UK.

You’ll be able to pick up the digital single from all leading digital retailers on December 14. Taylor is donating proceeds from the song’s sales to Teenage Cancer Trust.

Future of Slipknot Still Uncertain

Metals fans everywhere have been blowing up forums and discussion boards with speculation of whether or not  mighty Slipknot will return in 2011, either in the studio or on tour.  Drummer Joey Jordison (currently with Murderdolls) has been consistently optimistic about their return, while vocalist Corey Taylor and guitarist James Root (both currently touring with Stone Sour) have both been hesitant about commenting about their return after the tragic passing of beloved bassist Paul Gray.  The rumor mill was doused with gasoline when Jordison spoke with Billboard.com about the future of the band:

“It’s definitely exciting. It’s a little emotional, of course, but I think it’s going to be really, really cool and I think it’s gonna be a really, really great record because everyone’s really involved in the process. 

It’s going to be a little interesting, but I think it’s gonna be a healing process for all of us. Slipknot is not going anywhere. We’re a family, and losing a family member sucks. You can’t help that, but you need to move on, and I think that what we’re gonna do might be the most powerful thing that we’ve ever created.”

While this was music to fan's ears worldwide, Taylor was quick to respectfully refute Jordison's claims via his twitter page @coreytaylorrock stating:

"As for Joey's comments, he took that on himself to say that in print. I can think of 5 people in this band who haven't written/heard a thing.

Before anyone gets the wrong idea, let me be clear. I have NO PLANS to make a new Slipknot album anytime soon. Shows?   Maybe. Album? No."

Slipknot - (sic)nesses Live at Download Review

The greatest metal band of the 21st century is at it once again with their latest concert DVD release (sic)nesses Live at Download. Available since late September, this work of art is enthralling, brilliant and surreal. Percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan exemplifies the DVD in one simple line; “It’s an extreme gift to be able to give the world your pain.”

The multifaceted compilation starts with a live recording of the bands 2009 performance at the hallowed grounds of Donington Park. The band drew largely from their hardcore roots, playing tracks such as “Eyeless,” “Surfacing” and “Wait and Bleed.” If you’ve never had the honor of experiencing the chaos that is a Slipknot concert, feast your eyes on the tens of thousands who enjoyed the ass kicking the nine handed them on this momentus day.

Easily the most artistic and impeccably revealing part of (sic)nesses  is the look that Clown gives fans in what is called Audible Visions of: (sic)nesses, a feature film directed by Clown himself. It delves the viewer behind the scenes during the bands tour to promote All Hope is Gone. The footage gives you a look into the soul of the beast that is Slipknot.