31.08.2010 21:32
Joey Jordison named the best drummer of last 25 years
Slipknot's Joey Jordison was praised as the best drummer of last 25 years in a special poll by famous Rhythm music magazine. He went ahead of Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater and Gavin Harrison from Porcupine Tree.
31.01.2011 10:37
Corey Taylor may become Velvet Revolver frontman
Slipknot singer is set to become new Velvet Revolver frontman, according to the reports. Taylor himself neither confirmed nor denied these rumors. "To be continued", said he.
30.07.2010 17:20
Slipknot future is uncertain
Corey Taylor claimed that he and his bandmates were still in doubts about their future following the recent death of bassist Paul Gray. "It's too soon right now, but we're still talking, all of us are talking and everthing's good but we'll see", said he.
30.06.2010 18:28
Slipknot and The Rolling Stones will appear in a new Guitar Hero game
Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock will concentrate on a heavy music, featuring such bands as Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters and alike. At the same time, it will include tracks by a number of «classic» rock bands.
30.05.2010 20:08
Klaxons posted new song online
British rock band Klaxons has posted new song online. This composition is the first track from their long-awaited second studio effort Surfing The Void. The album itself is set to hit the stores in the nearest future.
29.11.2009 15:56
English Premier League players prefer R&B and Slipknot
English football players prefer pop and R&B music, claimed Wolverhampton goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann. «Goalkeepers, though, are a different breed», added he.
29.09.2011 15:09
Slipknot to reissue Iowa album
Slipknot announced plans to re-release their second studio effort Iowa that originally hit the stores in 2001. Reissue will also contain DVD with the movie about Slipknot, produced by the band's members.
28.07.2009 15:24
Slipknot will reissue their debut album
Slipknot are set to release special edition of their eponymous debut album this September. It will include 16 original tracks, as well as a number of demos, remixes and rare tracks.
27.07.2011 14:15
Velvet Revolver are not going to release their recordings with Slipknot singer
Matt Sorum confirmed reports that the band had several recording sessions with Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor. "We had ten songs. We could put the album out tomorrow. But Slash wasn't feeling it", said he.
27.05.2009 15:06
Slipknot performance will be broadcasted online
The Download Festival will be broadcasted live online this year. Everybody have an opportunity to watch the band’s playing on a main stage for free at the festival's official website.
26.08.2011 21:09
Slipknot are not going to disband yet
Corey Taylor revealed that the band will not stop touring after its upcoming gig at the Rock In Rio festival. He also said that he would like to record another studio effort with his side project Stone Sour.
25.11.2007 00:00
Videogame raises the albums sales
Videogame Guitar Hero 3 raises the sales of the groups, whose tracks were included in it. And the creators of Guitar Hero 3 also promised to add the track from another videogame, Halo 3.
24.03.2011 09:50
Slipknot are afraid of performing without Paul Gray
Corey Taylor claimed he felt very anxious about performing without band's late bassist Paul Gray. "I am nowhere near prepared for the emotion that's going to happen. It's going to be very hard", said he.
21.08.2008 14:18
Slipknot temporary quit the ranks
Slipknot have canceled all their performances during the August – the band was set to perform at festivals in England, Germany and Austria. The reason is that drummer Joey Jordison has broken his ankle.
20.05.2009 21:56
Korn and Slipknot will record a song together
Members of Korn and Slipknot will release a charity single with all proceeds going to help hospitalized Deftones’ bassist Chi Cheng, who was seriously injured in a car accident.
19.06.2008 00:00
Slipknot will release new album
Slipknot announced that their new album will be released on August 26. «I think it's the best thing I've ever made... It's controlled chaos», said frontman Corey Taylor.
19.04.2011 07:33
Corey Taylor will not sing for Velvet Revolver
Slash has confirmed the reports that his band Velvet Revolver had worked together with Corey Taylor. "He did come in, but it didn't seem like the answer to the Velvet Revolver problem", added guitarist.
19.01.2012 16:58
Dave Grohl has recorded a track with Slipknot singer
Slipknot singer Corey Taylor revealed that he has recently collaborated with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. "Do the words "incredible" say enough about it?" he wrote on his Twitter account.
19.01.2011 10:59
Slipknot member to release solo album
Slipknot's Shawn Crahan announced the release of the first album by his side project The Black Dots Of Death. Titled Ever Since We Were Children, it is set to hit the stores in the end of February.
18.08.2011 20:58
Slipknot singer wants to form a band with Velvet Revolver bassist
Corey Taylor claimed that he would like to form a band with Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan. "Me and him, we really hit it off, and we're really close, and we started writing songs together, and we've got some really good stuff", said he.
18.05.2010 14:21
Slipknot and Metallica members paid tribute to Ronnie James Dio
A huge number of musicians paid tribute to Ronnie James Dio, who passed away on May 16 at the age of 67. The list features Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, Slipknot singer Corey Taylor and many more.
17.12.2007 00:00
Slipknot are going to start the work on their new album
Slipknot are set to begin working on their fourth album. They will start recording in January of 2008 and realese new album in spring.
16.09.2011 11:43
Judas Priest to release best hits compilation "curated" by other bands
Judas Priest announced the release of another best hits compilation. Songs for the record were chosen by different rock musicians, who were also asked to explain their decision.
16.06.2010 15:44
Klaxons will release new album in August
Klaxons revealed that their next studio album Surfing The Void was set to hit the stores in August. It was recorded in collaboration with producer Ross Robinson, who is known for his work with such acts as Korn, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, The Cure and others.
16.02.2010 17:45
Blink-182’s drummer announced solo album
Travis Barker revealed that he was going to start the work on the solo album in the nearest future. «My album will be no one genre. It goes from everything from punk rock to hip-hop to some electro stuff on there to a metal», claimed he.
13.10.2011 19:27
Slipknot are ready to record new album
Shawn Crahan claimed that the band's members are ready to record at least one more album. "There's plans to make another record but that's a way off. No-one will push it, because it's going to be a big one", said percussionist.
13.07.2011 14:42
Corey Taylor is not sure if Slipknot can release new album
Slipknot frontman claimed that he is not sure if the band can record another album. "I feel better about it, but I'm still kind of on the fence. We're taking baby steps and we're going to take our time", claimed he.
13.03.2011 09:33
Slipknot found a replacement for Paul Gray
Slipknot announced that they have found someone to temporary replace their late bassist Paul Gray. His place will be taken by Donnie Steele, founding member of the band.
13.01.2010 15:35
Stone Sour are working on the new album
Stone Sour announced new album that is set to hit the stores in August. «Everything already feels a million times stronger than anything we've done in the past», said the band’s frontman Corey Taylor.
10.07.2011 12:43
Slipknot want to make new album
Shawn Crahan claimed that the band would like to start the work on the new album in the nearest future. "I don't know what the future entails. There's no talk of a new record. We all want to make a new record", said he.
09.11.2011 18:28
Slipknot said that the work on Iowa was "bloody"
Sid Wilson revealed details about the recording of the band's second studio effort Iowa. According to his words, they worked at the edge of their physical limits – for example, drummer Joey Jordison was playing with his hands bleeding.
08.09.2010 14:14
Corey Taylor sees no reason for Slipknot to continue
Slipknot frontman revealed that for him "it doesn't make sense to continue the band" following the death of bassist Paul Gray. "To me, Paul was such an integral part of the band", said he.
08.07.2011 15:04
Slipknot to broadcast their performance through the Web
Slipknot announced that they would broadcast their performance at the Sonisphere Festival live online. Members of the band already promised to deliver an "epic and emotional" show.
07.12.2010 15:03
Corey Taylor wants to continue performing with Slipknot
Slipknot fronman revealed his feelings about the death of his bandmate, bassist Paul Gray, and his own future. Corey Taylor said he thought that Gray would like Slipknot to continue performing.
06.09.2008 13:51
Slipknot blamed record labels for illegal downloading rise
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor said that record labels were guilty of rise in illegal downloading. ««I think it's the quality of the product. Half the fucking albums that are out there are shit», explained he.
06.08.2010 22:17
Corey Taylor would like Slipknot to continue
Slipknot frontman revealed that he would like the band to continue performing shows and recording new albums. "I would like to continue with Slipknot", claimed he.
05.01.2011 14:04
Travis Barker named release date for new album
Blink-182's drummer revealed new information about his debut solo album. Titled Give The Drummer Some, it is set to hit the stores on February 22. "My official first single drops January 2011", wrote Barker on his Twitter account.
04.05.2011 13:26
Slipknot may split-up after upcoming tour
Corey Taylor claimed that the band might split-up after upcoming tour. "I'm not going to be a cheerleader – the fans would see through it, and I'd feel terrible being that guy", said he.
03.11.2011 19:02
Slipknot thanked fans for their devotion
Corey Taylor claimed that he would like to thank their fans for devotion to the band. "Our original fans have grown up and done pretty well. They bring their families down to gigs now", added he.
03.07.2008 00:00
Slipknot have got new masks
Slipknot have presented their new masks, created in preparation for the release of their fourth studio album All Hope Is Gone.
03.04.2011 14:25
Corey Taylor is working together with Velvet Revolver
Slipknot frontman is currently working together with Velvet Revolver. "We recorded a bunch of songs with Corey Taylor. I think he's great", claimed the band's guitarist Duff McKagan.
01.09.2011 09:39
Slipknot are in doubts about next album
Corey Taylor claimed that he and his bandmates have doubts if they can record new album. "I'm not ready to make a Slipknot album, I think there will be a day when we do, but, for me, doing it now wouldn't make sense", said singer.
01.09.2008 15:12
The Verve surprised critics
Despite very mixed and sometimes negative reviews, The Verve’s new album Forth managed to top UK album chart. I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry remained on the top of singles chart.
