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.

Slipknot Members Form Movie Production Company

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Yes, you read that right. And yes, it's going to be as badass as it sounds. Lead vocalist Corey Taylor and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan, a.k.a. Clown, have formed a film production company called Living Breathing Films. They told Rolling Stone Magazine that they are going to be heading to the world renowned Sundance Film Festival to officially unveil the company. Even more exciting, they said their films would intertwine Slipknot's music and flair for the aesthetic all over. Crahan is widely known around the music industry to be one of the most creative artists going on to say;

"Our movies are going to be psychological. They’re going to affect you. When The Exorcist came out people got up and left after 15 minutes and that turns us on," Crahan says. "If I haven’t got someone to leave in five minutes for at least one of my films then I’m not doing my job."

Taylor's love for film runs deep. Crahan told Rolling Stone that when Slipknot made "their first bit of scratch" that Taylor went out and bought $10,000 worth of DVDs.

"I just watched Good Will Hunting a week ago and I actually cried three times in the movie," Crahan says. "That’s what Robin Williams can do to me – he can make me laugh as a comedian, but as an actor I completely believe him," Taylor said.

One of the coolest parts of this story is that the pair will be absolutely hands on when it comes to their films. Crahan is said to eventually want to direct and Taylor will even write and star in the films. However, they'll take their time for now.

Read the entire Rolling Stone Interview here

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 - (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.