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A chaotic interview with Slipknot in 1999
By Robyn Doreian published
In 1999 Metal Hammer flew out to Memphis to meet Slipknot for the first time. A near-miss with SWAT teams, legions of fans and an insane show later, we knew they'd change the world

How Slipknot overcame jealousy, substance abuse and trauma to become metal's most important band
By Paul Brannigan published
25 years on from their self-titled debut, Slipknot look back at the years that helped them define 21st Century metal

"He’s got his gas mask on, he’s all taped up and he’s flying like a bird." Inside the chaos and carnage of Slipknot's legendary first UK show at the London Astoria
By Dave Everley published
Slipknot's chaotic, infamous headline show at London's Astoria on December 13 1999 cemented their status as metal's next superstars

The 10 bands that defined Aftershock festival 2024
By Joe Daly published
From metal legends to rising stars, Aftershock was stacked with amazing moments

Slipknot eviscerate Aftershock with one of the heaviest festival headline sets in history
By Joe Daly published
Slipknot's anniversary tour touches down in Aftershock for a savage, unforgettable headline set

Every guitar solo on Slipknot’s debut album “got cut out”, claims Mick Thomson
By Matt Mills published
“Any kind of technical playing was mocked and frowned upon”

“My issues weren’t even with Limp Bizkit. They were with Fred.” Slipknot's Corey Taylor reflects on his 2000s feud with Fred Durst
By Matt Mills published
Taylor looks back on one of his most famous beefs during an appearance on viral Youtube show Hot Ones

Other bands hated Slipknot when they first started out – but Sharon Osbourne saved them
By Metal Hammer published
Jealous bands would “shit talk” Slipknot when they made their breakout appearance on the 1999 Ozzfest
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