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JIM ROOT Explains Why He Initially Turned Down Invitation To Join SLIPKNOT

In a new interview with Prism Supply, SLIPKNOT's Jim Root reflected on how the first time he was invited to join the band, the guitarist said no. He was already in a group, the Des Moines, Iowa metal band DEADFRONT. SLIPKNOT was in California recording its 1999 self-titled debut, and guitarist Josh...

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SLIPKNOT Bassist On Possibility Of Focusing On Releasing Singles Instead Of Albums: 'It's Not A Set-In-Stone Thing'

At last month's Hellfest in Clisson, France, SLIPKNOT bassist Alessandro "VMan" Venturella addressed SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan's recent comment that the band might focus on releasing singles instead of singles in the future. Venturella said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It...

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EYE AM Feat. TYPE O NEGATIVE And CROWBAR Members: Debut Album On The Way

EYE AM, the new band featuring former TYPE O NEGATIVE members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums),along with Kirk Windstein (guitar, vocals; CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) and Todd Strange (CROWBAR, DOWN),has entered OCD Recording And Production in New Orleans, Louisiana to be...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'Maybe I've Got Another Five Years Left Of Physically Touring Like This'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, Corey Taylor spoke about how long he thinks SLIPKNOT can go on, given the intense physical demands of the band's live performances. The SLIPKNOT singer, who will turn 50 in December, said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As long as I can...

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The Passion Of Dionysus

For more than 40 years, VIRGIN STEELE have been the great oddballs of traditional heavy metal. The New Yorkers' early albums are rightly cherished as classic snapshots of power metal's gestation, while the full-blown symphonic splendor of '90s concept sprawls "The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell" and "T...

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Former SCORPIONS Drummer RUDY LENNERS Releases 'Sting Loving You' Book

Rudy Lenners, who was the drummer of the SCORPIONS from 1975 to 1977 and appeared on the albums "In Trance" and "Virgin Killer", has released a book called "Sting Loving You". In book, the Belgian musician tells his story for the first time, reflecting on his life before the SCORPIONS and opening up...

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Watch SLIPKNOT Perform In Berlin During June 2023 European Tour

The Bahomar YouTube channel has uploaded video of SLIPKNOT's June 21 concert at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany. Check out the clips below. In a recent interview with Finland's Chaoszine, SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor was asked about the group's new keyboardist, two weeks after Taylor and...

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New SLIPKNOT Keyboardist Is 'Killing It', Says COREY TAYLOR: 'He's A Total Musician'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor was asked about the group's new keyboardist, two weeks after Taylor and his bandmates announced the departure of longtime member Craig Jones. "Obviously, any time you have a change like that, it makes you have to kind of lean...

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Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Guitarist Wants AXL ROSE To Sing At Hypothetical PETER STEELE Tribute Concert

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey was asked if he is surprised by the enduring popularity of his former band, more than 13 years after the passing of TYPE O frontman Peter Steele. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah....

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Watch SLIPKNOT Perform In Amsterdam During June 2023 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of SLIPKNOT's June 13 performance at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, The Netherlands can be seen below. Last week, SLIPKNOT surprise-released a new EP called "Adderall". The six-song effort contains alternate versions (no intro, rough demo and instrumental) of the title track, which origin...

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JOHN CORABI On MICK MARS's Lawsuit Against MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'This Is Playing Out Exactly How I Thought It Would'

In a new interview with Ruben Mosqueda of We Go To 11, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who joined the band in 1992 as the replacement for original singer Vince Neil, was asked he has been in contact with Mick Mars since CRÜE's founding guitarist filed a lawsuit against his bandmates a little ov...

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SLIPKNOT Surprise-Releases New Six-Song EP 'Adderall'

SLIPKNOT has surprise-released a new EP called "Adderall". The six-song effort contains alternate versions (no intro, rough demo and instrumental) of the title track, which originally appeared on last year's "The End, So Far" album, along with the 2023 standalone single "Bone Church", as well as non...

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SLIPKNOT Shares Video For Eerie New Instrumental 'Death March'

SLIPKNOT has just released a music video for a new song called "Death March". The eerie instrumental was shared earlier today, just hours after the band made its live debut with a new mystery member at the Nova Rock festival in Austria. SLIPKNOT has also launched the new web site, YouCantKillMe.com,...

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SLIPKNOT Plays First Concert With New Mystery Member

SLIPKNOT played its first show with a new mystery member earlier tonight (Wednesday, June 7) at the Nova Rock festival in Austria. The concert took place hours after the band announced it had parted ways with longtime keyboardist Craig Jones. A short time after SLIPKNOT revealed Jones's exit from th...

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SLIPKNOT Parts Ways With Keyboardist CRAIG JONES

SLIPKNOT has parted ways with keyboardist Craig Jones. Earlier today (Wednesday, June 7),the band released the following statement via social media: "To our fans, SLIPKNOT is announcing that we have parted ways with Craig Jones. "We wish Jones all the best for the future." No reason was given for J...