Interviews
I recently had the chance to speak with Corey Taylor & Shawn “The Clown” Crahan of Slipknot backstage at a recent show in Calgary. In fact, I flew out West in order to specifically interview the band about 10 years of Slipknot. They had launched a West coast Canadian tour with Deftones (you can hear that interview here) in celebration of their 1999 face ripping self titled record which by some weird twist of fate, ended up selling bazillions of copies, despite being heavy as hell…creating a diehard legion of maggots as a result. They were also supporting their most recent record, All Hope Is Gone.
Anyways, I, being one said maggot, remember getting a free Slipknot sampler tape outside some metal show as a kid…it contained the tracks Wait And Bleed and Spit It Out… and a picture of 9 scary-ass serial killer looking dudes on the cover. I still have the that tape… so it was extremely interesting to get to speak with both Corey and Shawn about that time of their career, especially considering how much Slipknot has evolved over the early years. That said, to this day, the first 6 tracks on that first record still spark something inside me. Anyways, check out what #6 and #8 had to say about it….especially towards the end of the interview…some of the stories involved in the making of that very first record are hilarious…and kinda creepy.
Also, if you are fan of this band, I highly recommend picking up the celebratory reissue of the 1999 self titled album…if not just for the DVD alone, it’s totally worth it. Dang. If you’re not a fan of this band, go see them live. Nuff said.
Thanks to both Corey and Shawn for sharing that 10 years with me, check it…
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best band ever…in my opinion lol
saw them in Edmonton…flew all the way from Winnipeg to Edmonton just to see them…
AMAZING show…best i’ve ever seen by FAR…really wanted to get a meet and greet…that would have made my life man lol
Anyways hope to hear more Slipknot played on Power 97
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The Nine have made such a huge impact on my life. I never feel better than when I hear their music. They are amazing and whatever they choose to do from here….I support them all the way. Even if they ended things here….they have made their mark. Thanks guys….for everything. Maggot for life.
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KEEP KICKING ASS@@!!
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Saw them in Oslo, was probably one of the most memorable day of my life, they ripped it up harder than Metallica in Copenhagen.
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i like slipknot some songs but my sons are fanatic slipknot maniac corey and the clown
grettings
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Slipknot is amazing, this band has influenced me from a young age, I’ve seen them both on main stage and on second stages and regardless they’ve always been able to amaze me, with each and every album they’ve shown progress, it is about god damn time they got some recognition, as said it the interview, what other band has 9 members and has been able to put out amazing album after amazing album, there will never be another band like slipknot, thier music speaks to so many people, and will speak to people in the future. cannot describe what slipknot has done for me, and for alot of people, i am now and forever will be a MAGGOT!
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Congradulations on TEN YEARS,that went quick!I will always be faithful,IOWA is the best.Great interview…luv u guys!!SIC4Life!!}}
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slipknot helped me through so many things man,
they made me who i am today, best band ever
the real art is their music
maggots for life
slipknot for ever \m/p.s
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u guys pretty much rebuilt me, when i was sad i would grab my ipod get one of there songs and get the anger/sadness out and completly feel better about it. when i felt alone i would listen seriously if they never met idk if i would still be alive right now . so i thank them so much to relize that there is more in life then just bullshit
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holy shit they are done making stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i believe their done.tha way shawn talks in this interview i do believe thier done. wow omg i cant believe it. ive listened to them since i was 10 years old and still membering being in th moshpit while they played heretic anthem. i cant believe theyre done. i can say tho im not like all these other ppl that juss joined their bandwagon im a true motherf**kin maggot til i die!!!! peace guys love you all and thanks for all these years and thanks for tha music. forever maggot.
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omg chya best band ever……can’t stop listening to it and duh y would i. Wish i could see them in concert
o well. their so F**KING AMAZING!!!!!! -
I met them bout a month ago, they seemed all burnt out….but the show still kicked ass.
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i really hope slipknot dont end
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I’ve always wanted to hear some strories behind the first album….. I really look forward to hopfully hearing some IOWA storys!!!
Thanks For An Awesome Interveiw!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By far the best SlipKnoT interview I’ve heard. Corey and Clown compliment each other perfectly in answering questions and telling crazy stories. It was interesting to hear them talk about how they grew through the music, and experienced so much over the years, because for some of us (older fans) we had to go through the terrors of becoming adults and then we found the music that helps us shred through all of bullsh*t we already lived. It gives you a perfect sense of catharsis.
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saw em in chicago on august 10th ’08 ill never forget that show…
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love them. my 9 year old daughter grew up listening to them too. she saw them this year and was just more of a fan. thanks guys for making the music.
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rock on bros! slipknot kicks ass!!
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hahaha I love the stories about Chris.
The one about the water is hilarious. xDD
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Im a new maggot in Phx The concert on 3/5 /09 Was the best concert i’ve seen in along time! Stay(SiC) always
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Ten wonderful years. I can still remember watching them walk onstage just before Fear Factory on the second stage in Mt View California in Aug of 1999. Thier 3rd show I believe since the release of SlipKnoT. I will never forget the first song I heard live from them (SiC). I never saw anything like it! Ten years, ten shows and after meeting almost all of them since that day I’m just as proud now for believing in them as I was scared back then for letting them into me. I’m glad I did.
I think they have one more album in them. I dont want the last time I saw them to be my last SlipKNoT show. Joey is my favorite always will be. I love these men and I’m so proud for all they have done for US and I’ll stand up with them forever and say… “dont ever judge me”. -
dead memoris
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There not done there just taking a break they have been on for two years now so dont worry
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wat up if u are reading this f***ing message u rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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hey slipknot you kick assssssssssssss keep kiking assssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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best 28 minutes ive ever spent. maggot for life. look forward to the next ten years! went by quick
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i was 10 years old when i heard Slipknot’s first album in 2000. that was killer! this band is my youth! BEST BAND!!!!!!
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Slipknot ROCKS. I love Corey!!!
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Fuck slipknot!!!!! that interview sucked and so do u people 4 spending a half hour listening 2 this bull shit FUCK SLIPKNOT!!!!!!
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ok bon slt cv bien ok moi j’ai bcp les for new metal (mudvayne slipknot) et plz je dis pour les group mudvayne slipknot plz revien au maroc ok and welcome to my fakinkg hell
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I really like this band and have for a long time, but these 2 are very, very full of themselves. “Kids waiting for something to help them deal with divorce, school, or addiction. That’s what Slipknot does.” They take themselves a little too serious.
Kind of reminds me of Lars.
“Well they should be full of themselves, they’re Slipknot”….. There now you don’t need to say it. -
i cant explain in words what slipknot means to me, i saw them in buenos aires, argentina, it was the best day of my life, i travelled 1400 km to see them, i went alone, and i will never forget there amazing performance. its so sad to think that they are going to retire, its like i lost my f…king brother man. love you guys, your music is tracendental.
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i cant explain in words what slipknot means to me, i saw them in buenos aires, argentina, it was the best day of my life, i travelled 1400 km to see them, i went alone, and i will never forget there amazing performance. its so sad to think that they are going to retire, its like i lost my f…king brother man. love you guys, your music is tracendental.
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SlipKnoT for EVER !!! so f***ing great interview guys !! you are so f***ing great cant live without your music. !! you are my idols man ! you are the gods !!!!! so f***ing great !!! i LOVE you guys !!!! cant wait for the next vienna concert !! hope you guys come to vienna early, because when you come, i will be in the first row !! cant wait for it guys !! BEST BAND EVER !! f***ing love it !!
MAGGOT FOR LIVE !!! SlipKnoT FOR EVER !!!
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slipknot are crap email back to 26024@brookeweston.org
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es genial me encanta la musica de slipknot es muy significativa para mi
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Funny ass s**t. A little scary, but funny
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effin love u guys and we’ll always be here w/ ya!
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so they arent going back to do all the dates they cancelled? they are just gonna act like it didnt happen AGAIN… i really love these guys but they cancelled there show in my town 3 times now… come on wtf
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u guyss r the best of the best & i f****n love u Corey and Shawn [ & every1 else <3 ]. i love going 2 ur concerts and every one of ur songs & albums. – Jaylin
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I dont want it to end
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I dont want it to end
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I dont want it to end
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slipknot are the craziest f***in in a whole world…..im your biggest f***in fan…from phillippines…..
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I just luv u guys and u helped me go through a really hard time in my life … ???? jsut fu…. love you !!!!
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