Slipknot

[Sarah]

knot which slips along the rope or line around which it ismade.

[Sarah]

Device used to secure arm, leg or neck when shooting dope. Such as a belt, cloth or cord of some type.

[Sarah]

Slipknot comes from Des Moines, Iowa. It's a metal band with 9 members, known for wearing jump suits and different masks.
They really don't belong in any particular genre, just metal. It's not Black or Death Metal. It CAN be Nu-metal, cuz that simply means new metal and Slipknot is new metal, so...But it's best to just call it metal.
The members:
#0. Sid Wilson - Turntables
#1. Joey Jordison - Drums
#2. Paul Gray - Bass
#3. Chris Fehn - Percussion
#4. James Root - Guitar
#5. Craig Jones - Media/samples
#6. Shawn Clown Crahan - Percussion
#7. Mick Thompson - Guitar
#8. Corey Taylor - Song
Their albums:
Mate Feed Kill Repeat - 1996
Selt-titled - 1999
Iowa - 2001
Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses) - 2004
Planning another album right now.

If you think they suck, sure, that's your opnion, but they ARE talented.
You can at least be neutral with your definitions, and try to describe the band instead of telling everyone how much they suck, bla bla bla. Let them get their own opinion.

They're NOT mainstream. Every god damn band that's becoming a bit popular is, according to most people, mainstream. Like In Flames, Cradle of filth and so on. But they're not. Something that is mainstream, though, is blaming every band's latest albums for being mainstream. Just like Vol.3 with Slipknot and In Flames - Soundtrack to your escape. Slipknot haven't got much help from TV or other media, so.. that's not mainstream. I can agree that there is some people, not many, who claim to be maggots, Slipknot's fans, but they've only heard Slipnot's more popular songs like Wait and bleed, Duality and Vermilion.

Many say Slipknot's fans need to listen to more metal.
I listen to Metallica, Slayer, Maiden, The Haunted, In Flames, Cradle of Filth and such band. Enough?

[Sarah]

The most liked and most hated band in the world. Some people like them, some hate them, but everyone has at least heard of them. I personally like them. (SIC)

[Sarah]

Ok, let me give the real definition of this word. 9 man band from Iowa, have came out with 4 albums. The band is NOT black or death metal, i call it simply..metal. The band does have talent, as for the drummer joey (not the best in the world, but up there) and the vocalist corey. Overall this band is fairly good, some of the songs ARE complete bull shit. This definition is coming from someone who listens to ALL genres of metal, slayer, dimmu borgir, absu, cannibal corpse, so i know a little bit about the music.

The slipknot fans need to simmer down and listen to all metal.

As for the bashes, you guys need to mind your own business and put proper definitions.

[Sarah]

A very good Nu-Metal band with 9 guys who go crazy at live shows. They are from Iowa, and have 4 CDs out. They where featured in Ozzfest this year, and the will kill Fread Durst, the bitch from Limp Shit.

[Sarah]

Cleverly marketed [nu-metal] band, targetting angsty teenage boys to appeal to the largest possible market. Considered a gateway

[Sarah]

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[Cami]

Okay, most of you guys are posting opinions. How about a real definition for once?
Genre: They dont have one. They dont like to be slapped with a label and they definitely dont like to be judged. Most of you guys still do this, though.
Religion: Unknown. Some people may believe Satanists but this is not true. They do that stuff just for shock.
Members: #0. Sid Wilson - DJ
#1. Joey Jordison - Drummer
#2. [Paul Gray] - Bassist
#3. [Chris Fehn] - Percussionist
#4. [James Root] - Guitarist
#5. Craig Jones - Sampler/Media
#6. [Shawn Clown Crahan] - Percussion
#7. [Mick Thompson] - Guitarist
#8. Corey Taylor - Lead Singer
Random Facts: The song Purity is about a teenager named [Purity Knight] who was stalked and eventually kidnapped by a man. This man sent clues to the cops daring them to find her. And in the end, he buried her alive and suffocated underground. For more details, go to Crimescene.....Corey used to work in a porn shop in Des Moines. People would look at me like I was a freak, but they were the ones buying in the porn shop at four in the morning. Straight looking people Id know would come to the register with 14-inch dildos and then theyd recognise me sitting there, and Id be like, Like any lotions or lubes with that?. But I didnt want anyone to feel dirty in the shop - because people are made to feel dirty every day of their lives, and thats bullshit
Singles: Duality, Wait And Bleed, Vermillion, Vermillion Part 2, Spit It Out, The Nameless (live), and Before I Forget. There are more but I am running low on time.

[Greta]

90% of the people posting on this site are fucking stupid. Half of you are [narrow minded] haters who dont see the band for who they are and the other half are just pussy little fanboys who think [Slipknot] is the ONLY metal band in existance. The rest are normal people who love music altogether and respect all forms of metal wether it be death, black, nu or heavy.
Ive got news for the 90% of the fools in here. To the haters: Youre no different from rappers and RnBers ([whatever the fuck] theyre called) who bash Slipknot for their music. Youre basically posers. Just because you listen to bands that arent mainstream doesnt mean theyre the best bands on the fucking planet. It was never [Slipknots] intention to become famous and/or rich. People enjoyed their music and [assisted] them in their progress. [Corey Taylor] (vocalist) stated in an interview You dont sell out concerts, meet millions of fans and go platinum if your music sucks. Period. Therefore [SLIPKNOT] DOES NOT SUCK! And you cant say they are mainstream...think of it this way...how often do you hear a Slipknot song played on the radio? How often do you see a Slipknot clip being played on the Top 40 charts? Well? Whats your answer haters? Go fuck yourself and your underground bullshit. Just because a band is famous doesnt mean they are shit. Imagine your precious underground bands become as famous as Slipknot..will you still like them? From your rants Im guessing NO.
For the fanboys: Its good that you like Slipknot but for Gods sake...dont EVER say theyre real metal or Slipknot is [real metal]. Every other band in existance is shit. Open your ears and listen to the metal of the fucking world. You have to understand that Slipknot was influenced by bands such as KISS, Metallica, [Black Sabbath] and yes...even KORN!!! Joey wouldnt even be drumming right now if it wasnt for [Korns] influence so SHUT THE FUCK UP AND ENJOY ALL METAL!!! Its the message in the songs fuckers. If you can relate to the lyrics and the intensity of the music then you have nothing to bitch about.
To the rest of people like me who are normal and love all metal and Slipknot...stay (SIC) fuckers. (Thats a compliment btw)

[Lanell]

An amazing band from Des Moines, Iowa. They successfully combined rap and metal in their first album Slipknot, made it heavier in Iowa, and changed it to more alternative metal in Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) and All Hope Is Gone. They each wear masks to express their personality and to show it is about the music, not the looks. And no, they are not Satanic. They only used Satanic imagery in Iowa era concerts for marketing and shock value. Their bassist died back in May, so RIP. This is their lineup:
#0 Sid Wilson - turntables
#1 Joey Jordison - drums
#2 Paul Gray - bass (RIP)
#3 Chris Fehn - custom percussion, backing vocals
#4 [Jim Root] - guitar
#5 Craig 133 Jones - samples, media
#6 [Shawn Clown Crahan] - custom percussion, backing vocals
#7 [Mick Thomson] - guitar
#8 Corey Taylor - vocals

[Raeanne Dimick]

A band that is apparently Nu-metal
I myself do not particularly care for them. I mean, you know, if [you do thats] totally fine. Everybody has an opinion. I just like having melody in my music, you know? I also like singers who actually sing instead of grunt. And guitar and bass riffs that havent been unnecessarily distorted. I mean distortion is cool to a point. But when [its all you] do with your riffs, its just like: why would you need to do that?
You know? And i understand that they never asked to be very successful. I get that. I just dont see why they are so successful is all. But like I said, if you like them, [thats fine]. Be yourself. Maybe you can recommend some of their better songs to anybody who says they suck. Im sure Ive overlooked some of their better stuff. I apologize for any anger my possible ignorance has caused.

[Monty]

A type of knot designed to skip once tied. Common uses for this are;
to increase pressure on the arm revealing veins (often for injections of not-always-legal substances or [IVs])
Nooses, for hanging a person by the neck
Provoking [suffocation]

Negative associations with this type of knot lead to;

A metal band with noticeably aggressive, provocative, depressing yet ironically reflective (and practically inaudiable) lyrics. The band, SlipKnot, have caused [contraversy] because some of there lyrics promote [self harm].
The band itself has an overwhelming number of members, and even more fans.
Each use of an intrument played in a track, although talently played, can be described as distorted, aggressive and often chordless...

[Greta]

a knot that can easily be made tighter or looser by pulling one of its ends