During a recent appearance on The Break Down With Nath & Johnny podcast, Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan opened up about the sacrifices him and his family made during the band’s early years. The percussionist says he “made a decision to take a pretty selfish path.” Clown said the following: “It’s hard to talk about…
Slipknot have revealed the dates for this year’s Knotfest Brasil. The event will take place at Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo, Brazil on October 19-20 and it will find the band celebrating the 25th anniversary of their self-titled album. Further artists are still pending. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Knotfest Brasil…
Funko have announced a new wave of Slipknot Pop! figures. The collectibles can be pre-ordered through Entertainment Earth, etc. and they are expected to ship in March. The latest figures are inspired by percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan, guitarist Jim Root, guitarist Mick Thomson, bassist Alessandro “Vman” Venturella, percussionist Michael “Tortilla Man” Pfaff, and former…
According to new reports from TMZ and Blabbermouth, the estate of Slipknot’s late drummer Joey Jordison have filed a lawsuit against the band. The complaint accused the group of trying to profit off his death despite “abruptly” firing him via e-mail back in 2013. The lawsuit, which was filed by Steamroller, LLC in June, says…
Slipknot, Korn, Nickelback, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more recently got namechecked in Kentucky senator Rand Paul’s “Festivus Report” on wasteful government spending. The bands were mentioned due to their use of the Small Business Administration’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, which was launched to assist the live entertainment industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following was…
Slipknot are planning to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album on tour next year, but it appears the band also have more in store. During a recent interview with Metal Hammer, percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan revealed that a documentary and a reissue of the album are being planned as well. Clown…
During a recent interview with NME, Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan commented on firing drummer Jay Weinberg. According to him, the band are “choosing to do something different.” Clown said the following: “We are completely in reflection mode and reflection can bring tears. Reflection can bring smiles. Reflection can bring energy. Now, we are…
During a recent interview with Metal Hammer, Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan offered another update on “Look Outside Your Window,” the side album that him, Corey Taylor, Jim Root, and Sid Wilson recorded during the “All Hope Is Gone“ sessions. The percussionist said the following: “It’s definitely arriving next year. You have my word. The…
As previously reported, Slipknot are planning to celebrate their 25th anniversary on a headlining tour next year. Now, during a recent interview with Kerrang!, percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan confirmed that the shows will find the band performing their self-titled debut album in full. Clown said the following: “Are you joking right now? You’re talking…
Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has taken some time to reflect on the 10th anniversary of his addition to the band. You can read what he had to say below. Weinberg’s latest comments come after he was fired from the group. Weinberg said the following: “For 19 years, my goals in music and art have…
You must be logged in to post a comment.