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Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor says the band will be performing “old school shit” as well as “dusting” off for their upcoming tour. He revealed the information at the Mad Monster Party convention last month. Read more: Corey Taylor releases second solo project ‘CMFB…Sides’ EP—listen During the Q&A session, Taylor was asked if fans can expect to […]

Corey Taylor has released the CMFB…Sides EP. The nine-song project includes covers of KISS, Metallica, Red Rider, Eddie Money and more. Read more: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor says the band’s new album is coming in three months CMFB…Sides follows Taylor‘s 2020 debut solo album, CMFT.  The EP features a cover of Metallica‘s “Holier Than Thou” that […]

WARGASM are taking a break from recording one of 2022’s most eagerly anticipated debut albums. When Alternative Press checks in with them, they’re at Chapel Studios in Lincoln, in the east of their native England — or, more specifically, sat on the sofa, where Sam Matlock is eating toast, and Milkie Way, fittingly given her […]

To reduce ZillaKami’s music to strictly hip-hop would be a disservice not only to his artistry but to him as a person. He’s open about the fact that he shouldn’t be categorized simply based on his appearance, growing tired of the box the industry often tries to put him in and gatekeepers who don’t accept […]

Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor has released more info on his upcoming solo EP CMFB…Sides. The EP is comprised of nine unreleased B-sides and covers of songs that inspired the band, as well as acoustic and live tracks. CMFB…Sides will come out Feb. 25 via Roadrunner Records. Read more: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor announces new solo acoustic, […]

Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor will be putting out a B-side album of covers and acoustic songs at the end of February. Taylor revealed the news on SiriusXM‘s Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk last week. He also said the first single will come out this Friday (Feb. 11), with the CMFT B-sides coming Feb. 25. Read more: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor […]

Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor recently sat down on SiriusXM‘s Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk to discuss the band’s new album. He said the record is finished, but it’s “probably gonna be another three months” before the project is released. During the episode, Taylor spoke at length about the album. A transcript by Blabbermouth captures Taylor’s thoughts on […]

The best laid plans can even go awry for one of the biggest rock bands in the world. The day before Alternative Press connects with Bring Me The Horizon was scheduled to be the band’s first in earnest working with BloodPop (aka Michael Tucker, the man who’s overseen records by Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber) […]

Slipknot have announced the 2022 installment of their Knotfest Roadshow tour. The run is broken up into two legs, both headlined by Slipknot. Special guests will include In This Moment, Jinjer, Cypress Hill and Ho99o9. Read more: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor says new album and more are coming in 2022 The first leg of the tour […]

Get ready, Slipknot fans. 2022 is going to be a big year for you. Corey Taylor has promised “big shit” is coming this year in a recent tweet, which you can check out below. Read more: Corey Taylor appears in new trailer for upcoming movie ‘Rucker’ Taylor announced that the new Slipknot album, a follow-up […]

I Put A Spell On You: Horror-punk roots Horror punk? Well, the cheapest, tackiest horror films have always been part of the cultural detritus that’s informed the punk aesthetic. Think of Ramones’ ode to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, “Chain Saw.” Remember the bloody, dripping creature feature font adorning Iggy And The Stooges’ Raw Power […]

Controlled chaos is a mentality that Kid Bookie brings to his day-to-day life just as much as his metal-laced hip-hop. At the beginning of the interview, Kid Bookie politely asks if he can light up a spliff after breaking a tooth onstage a few days prior. He was performing a cover of “Creep” by Radiohead, […]

Corey Taylor is no stranger to movies. The vocalist appeared in Fear Clinic, Bad Candy and the Doctor Who episode “Before The Flood.” Slipknot’s unique visual language and visceral performance style is a natural path into horror. Now, Taylor will be making his return to the genre. A new trailer for the Jan. 4 film […]

Since its foundation in 1980, Roadrunner Records has been a go-to name for outstanding established bands and a reliable home for new acts looking to ground their roots. Where metal has pushed its boundaries and changed its ever-evolving face, Roadrunner has supported and nurtured growth to new heights. From carrying Slipknot’s career to the stars, […]

On paper, hip-hop and metal shouldn’t work together — two polarizing genres with very different intentions and attitudes. However, thanks to a new wave of outfits in the late ‘90s and early 2000s bravely merging the two contrasting flavors at the same time, nü metal was born. Read more: A beginner’s guide to Linkin Park: […]

Established six years ago purely as a means of paying homage to their metal forefathers Korn, Slipknot and Pantera, the buzz surrounding DED soon grew way beyond the members’ expectations. Before they knew it, the band were caught up in a whirlwind of intense touring, mounting public attention and the opportunity to record their debut […]

On Friday, Nov. 5, Los Angeles hosted what could be argued as the biggest event metal and hard rock has seen in this decade so far. The event was none other than Knotfest, the traveling roadshow curated and headlined by metal legends Slipknot, who brought with them an incredible roster of bands and artists who […]

On Wednesday night, Bring Me The Horizon played a raw and intimate show at the legendary Los Angeles music venue Whisky a Go Go. The venue, with a capacity of just under 500 people, was a notable change from the band’s usual performances at arenas and stadiums across the world. TikTok sensation Jeris Johnson and […]

DED’s School Of Thought is out now. Frontman Joe Cotela speaks on the album’s creation and touring in a post-COVID-19 world.

Gratitude is the answer to everything these days. Riot Fest knows that inherently. Across all four days of the festival, that feeling permeated the grounds of Douglas Park. Whether it was Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins professing his love for Chicago several times over or Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne performing from a human hamster ball […]