Slipknot sampled a Slayer classic on their 1999 self-titled debut album. But which song? Test your knowledge with our quiz, maggots

A portrait of Slipknot, taken in Des Moines, Iowa in June 2008
(Image credit: Steve Bright/Avalon/Getty Images)
0

Slipknot emerged from a darkened Des Moines basement over 30 years ago. In that time, they've caused total chaos, broken bones, and huffed jars of festering crows on the road to becoming a band to define a generation.

But how much do you know about the Des Moines mob? Do you know more than the average Maggot? Put your knowledge to the test by taking the quiz below!

Born in 1976 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Simon Young has been a music journalist for twenty-seven years. His fanzine, Hit A Guy With Glasses, enjoyed a one-issue run before he secured a job at Kerrang! in 1999. His writing has also appeared in Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Prog, and Planet Rock. His first book, So Much For The 30 Year Plan: Therapy? — The Authorised Biography was published in 2020 through Jawbone.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.