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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

Alessandro Venturella

2014

Bass guitar

Alessandro Venturella

2019

Synthesizer

Piano

Corey Taylor

1997

Lead vocals

Eloy Casagrande

2024

Drums (drum set)

Jim Root

1999

Guitar

Michael Pfaff

2019

Background vocals

Percussion

Mick Thomson

1996

Guitar

Shawn Crahan

1995

Percussion

Background vocals

Sid Wilson

1998

Turntable

Keyboard

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Anders Colsefni

1995
1997

Lead vocals

Percussion

Chris Fehn

1998
2019

Background vocals

Percussion

Craig Jones

1996
1996

Guitar

Craig Jones

1996
2023

Sampler

Keyboard

Donnie Steele

1995
1996

Guitar

Greg Welts

1997
1998

Percussion

Background vocals

Jay Weinberg

2014
2023

Drums (drum set)

Joey Jordison

1995
2013

Drums (drum set)

Josh Brainard

1995
1999

Guitar

Paul Gray

1995
2010

Bass guitar

Background vocals

Story of Slipknot

Slipknot: A Heavy Metal Juggernaut

Slipknot, a name synonymous with intense, masked mayhem, emerged from the heartland of Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995. Born from the creative fire of percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan, former vocalist Anders Colsefni, and bassist Paul Gray, the band underwent a series of lineup changes before solidifying its nine-member core: Crahan, Gray, Joey Jordison, Craig Jones, Mick Thomson, Corey Taylor, Sid Wilson, Chris Fehn, and Jim Root. This lineup dominated the heavy metal scene for over a decade.

Slipknot's undeniable presence is built on their trademark image – masked, masked, and masked again – their aggressive musical style that blends heavy metal, thrash, and industrial influences, and their explosive live shows that leave audiences breathless. Their self-titled debut album in 1999 thrust them onto the world stage, instantly cementing their status as heavy metal royalty. The darker, heavier follow-up, Iowa in 2001, propelled them further into the spotlight.

After a brief hiatus, the band returned in 2004 with Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses), followed by another hiatus before their fourth album, All Hope Is Gone, topped the Billboard 200 chart in 2008. Another lengthy break culminated in the release of their fifth studio album, .5: The Gray Chapter, in 2014, marking a period of musical exploration and evolution.

Slipknot continued their reign with We Are Not Your Kind in 2019, a testament to their longevity and creative drive. Their latest offering, The End, So Far, hit the scene in 2022, showcasing the band's relentless commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering a sonic experience that's both brutal and captivating.

Slipknot remains a force to be reckoned with, a band that continues to redefine the heavy metal landscape, leaving a trail of sonic destruction and undeniable influence in its wake.

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