Did Slipknot just mistakenly unmask Tortilla Man?

Slipknot's Tortilla Man
Slipknot's Tortilla Man (Image credit: HERBERT P. OCZERET/AFP - Getty)

Despite a whole lot of evidence suggesting that Michael Pfaff is Slipknot’s new percussionist, branded Tortilla Man by fans, the band have never formally confirmed his identity.

Eagle-eyed fans have previously suggested Tortilla Man was Pfaff, a bandmate of Slipknot’s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan in Dirty Little Rabbits, while a series of photos from a cave in Slovenia appeared to reveal his identity back in February.

Now, it looks like Slipknot have confirmed Tortilla Man’s true identity in their new range of merch through a brand new pop-up store – although it appears the mistake has now been fixed.

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They’ve just launched pre-orders for a new range of neck gaiters, ideal for covering your nose and face during the pandemic – and alongside the one for Tortilla Man’s creation, the description read: “Pfaff Neck Gaiter Face Cover. This neck gaiter is made of elastic soft and breathable fabric and features an all over print. One size only.”

However, it’s now been changed to: “New Guy Neck Gaiter Face Cover,” but not before the internet took screen grabs of the gaffe.

While we won’t see Tortilla Man or Slipknot live for a while due to their 2020 live shows being postponed, frontman Corey Taylor will release his debut solo album CMFT on October 2 through Roadrunner Records.

Last week, he delivered a message to people who refuse to wear face masks in shops amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying: “Stop whining and put your god damn mask on.”


Are you looking for a face mask with a rock and metal twist? Then check out our essential selection, featuring artists including Black Sabbath, Gojira and more

Scott Munro
Louder e-commerce editor

Scott has spent 35 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in the summer of 2014 before moving into e-commerce in 2020. Scott keeps Louder’s buyer’s guides up to date, writes about the best deals for music fans, keeps on top of the latest tech releases and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more for Louder. Over the last 10 years, Scott has written more than 11,000 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald, covering everything from daily news and weekly features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, The Tragically Hip, Marillion and Rush.

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