Slipknot

Biography

Slipknot is an American metal band, often tied to nu metal, known for its masks and matching jumpsuits. Formed in 1995 in Des Moines, Iowa, it features nine members, including percussionist Shawn Crahan, known as Clown, and vocalist Corey Taylor. Their sound fuses extreme aggression, layered percussion, samples and unexpected melody within a theatrical, chaotic stage presence. The album Slipknot (1999) launched them onto the international scene, Iowa (2001) pushed the brutality to its limit, while Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses (2004) broadened their melodic palette. Through their intensity and imagery, Slipknot has become one of the most significant metal bands of the 21st century.