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"When I walk I'm almost in constant pain": Slipknot's Corey Taylor on the possibility of his near-future retirement
By Liz Scarlett published
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor explains how years on the road have impacted on his body and how tour life isn't as glamorous as people think it is

“You’re the guys with nine members? Can I be number 10?“ the time Ozzy Osbourne asked Corey Taylor if he could join Slipknot
By Classic Rock published
Slipknot could have had an extra member in the shape of Ozzy Osbourne

“I felt like I wasn’t getting the credit for the things I was actually writing”: Corey Taylor says lack of recognition in Slipknot and Stone Sour inspired his solo career
By Matt Mills published
“There was a lot of stuff that either wouldn’t have been written without me, or that I wrote and other people gave themselves credit for,” Corey Taylor says of Slipknot

“I love that nobody knows who Sleep Token are!” These are the up-and-coming metal bands Corey Taylor thinks you should be listening to
By Alec Chillingworth published
Slipknot’s Great Big Mouth has a great big soft spot for Sleep Token, Code Orange and Bad Omens

"He was absolutely fearless... not caring about what was selling, not caring about what felt safe": Corey Taylor on what David Bowie taught him as an artist
By Paul Brannigan published
Slipknot's Corey Taylor hails the eternal genius of the late David Bowie

"All the dramas in my life caught up with me." Corey Taylor on Slipknot, sobriety, and going solo
By Dave Everley published
Almost 25 years since Slipknot's self-titled debut, Corey Taylor might be suffering, but he's by no means throwing in the towel as he prepares for his second solo album CMF2

The best new metal songs you need to hear right now
By Rich Hobson published
While She Sleeps, Corey Taylor and Myrkur are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

"I was so nervous I had to slam Jack and Cokes": Corey Taylor on being drunk on Top Of The Pops
By Merlin Alderslade published
The Slipknot and Stone Sour legend needed a little Dutch courage to help his appearance on the iconic British music TV show

"Ever wondered how Slipknot might sound if they brought Slash into the fold?": Corey Taylor's second solo album CMF2 is bolder, heavier and "utterly exhilarating"
By Joe Daly published
Corey Taylor's second solo album CMF2 explores everything from glam and rap metal to country and punk

"We came out and it was packed and people were hanging from ****. I’d never seen anything like it." Corey Taylor on the crazy moment he realised Slipknot had made it
By Merlin Alderslade published
Corey knew things were starting to go well for Slipknot. Then one legendary gig abroad made him realise JUST how well
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