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Slipknot was founded in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995 – one of the most influential Nu Metal bands of all time was formed. Slipknot consisted of nine personalities, nine masks, and nine stories, all of which shaped the band's identity. Without a doubt, the masks and makeup are Slipknot's trademarks.

Shawn Crahan, who showed up to the first Slipknot rehearsals wearing a clown mask, came up with the idea for the masks. The suggestion was well received and immediately became a core part of the band.

Slipknot – The Common Ground for All Metal Fans

Metal fans may have different tastes, but one thing is certain: Slipknot is a defining name in the genre, and very few metalheads remain indifferent to the nine masked men from Des Moines, Iowa.

Corey Taylor & Co. are considered one of the most influential and well-known bands of the past two decades. It's no surprise that they are mentioned in the same breath as Korn, Metallica, Linkin Park, and System of a Down.

The History of Slipknot

Slipknot is more than just a band. From the very beginning, it was clear: they are more than just musicians. Rather, they represent a new form of art – a complete concept that combines an all-encompassing musical vision with shocking lyrics, bizarre masks, a disturbing presence, and spectacular live shows. While Marilyn Manson follows a similar approach, often pushing boundaries, Slipknot has remained consistently authentic.

The key element has always been their sophisticated songwriting. Low-tuned guitars, frantic staccato drums and percussion, electronic noise elements, aggressive vocals – Slipknot manages to bring structure to chaotic instrumental arrangements, creating a sound that remains melodic despite deliberate dissonances. This unique musical formula has influenced countless metal bands to this day.

1995 marked the beginning of this horror tale. Just a year after forming, they released their demo album "MATE. FEED. KILL. REPEAT." Within a few years, Slipknot built a massive fan base thanks to their spectacular stage performances. Despite limited radio airplay, the demo album sold over 1,000 copies.

In March 1999, their first official album "SLIPKNOT" was released via Roadrunner Records, earning the band a platinum certification. Two years later, they surpassed this success with "IOWA": Slipknot reached number one on the UK album charts and climbed to number three on the Billboard album charts.

With the release of "VOL. 3 (THE SUBLIMINAL VERSES)" in May 2004, Slipknot experimented with their sound. The result: tracks like “Before I Forget” and “Duality” remain two of their biggest hits to this day.

While "ALL HOPE IS GONE" took a slightly softer musical approach, its successor cranked everything up to the max. This album came six years later, following a devastating loss – Paul Gray passed away on May 5, 2010, due to an overdose. After dealing with the grief of losing their friend, the band decided to return to their roots, reflected in the 2014 album "THE GRAY CHAPTER" and again in 2019 with "WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND."

25 years after their formation, Slipknot remains more relevant than ever. The band has been nominated for a Grammy ten times and won once. Additionally, they have sold over 30 million albums worldwide and consistently achieved high chart positions. In 2020, Slipknot was honored with the "Best Band in the World" award at the NME Awards.

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