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Corey Taylor: "I wanted this album to be stacked with the best songs that I have, because you don’t get a second chance to make that first impression"
By Ellie Robinson published
He brought nu-metal to the masses in Slipknot and got grungy with Stone Sour – now, Corey Taylor is putting his pedal to the metal with a solo album of searing ‘70s rock ’n’ roll

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor announces debut solo album, CMFT, premieres first two singles
By Richard Bienstock published
Listen to guitar-heavy CMFT Must Be Stopped and Black Eyes Blue now

Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster V4 review
By Paul Riario published
It's a Jazzmaster, Jim, but 'knot as we know it – it's the latest minimalist metal machine for Jim Root and it's fierce

Slipknot bassist Alessandro Venturella to appear on Ernie Ball’s Striking the Chord podcast
By Richard Bienstock published
VMan will talk music and take questions from listeners live during the show, which takes place today

Jim Root: "Guitar solos are stressful!"
By Richard Bienstock published
The Slipknot guitarist talks his “anti-metal punk-rock mentality” and future collaborations with Fender

Corey Taylor is auctioning off 13 autographed guitars from his personal collection for COVID-19 relief
By Richard Bienstock published
The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman has teamed up with eBay for Charity for a (sic) fundraiser

Fender unleashes the brutally minimalist Jim Root Jazzmaster V4
By Richard Bienstock published
Newest iteration of the Slipknot guitarist’s signature model sports single-knob control, EMG Daemonum humbuckers, Polar White finish

Slipknot's Mick Thomson: "If I had my way, I would be playing a Jackson King V all the time!"
By Sam Roche published
The masked axeman reveals his love for the V as German retail giant Thomann hosts an in-depth interview and rig tour
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