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Early Days:
Slipknot formed in 1995 in Des Moines, Iowa. The 9 piece band at first didn't use names, but the numbers 0 through 8. They also wore homemade Halloween type masks on stage. After recording a demo in 1996 they drew the attention of several labels. They signed with Roadrunner Records and released their self-title debut album in 1999.

Success:
Slipknot immediately began drawing legions of fans with their intense brand of alt metal/nu-metal and live shows. Appearing on Ozzfest in 1999 was a big help as well. Their debut album went platinum and their second album, 2001's >Iowa debut at number 3 on the album chart.

Top Of The Charts:
Proving they weren't a flash in the pan, Slipknot's third album, 2004's Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses) debuted at number two on the album chart. The group also released a live album in 2005 called 9.0: Live. Slipknot remains one of the best selling current metal bands.
Current Slipknot Band Members:
Corey Taylor - Vocals (Bloodfest, Dead Second, Soulfly, Stone Sour)Jim Root - Guitar (Atomic Opera, Dead Front, Stone Sour)Mick Thompson - Guitar (Body Pit)Paul Gray - Bass (Anal Blast, Body Pit, The Havenots, Inveigh Catharsis, VeXX)Sid Wilson - DJCraig Jones - Samples (Modifidious)Joey Jordison - Drums (Anal Blast, Avanga, The Havenots, Hell Pig, Modifidious, Murderdolls, Satyricon)Shawn Crahan - PercussionChris Fehn - Percussion (Heretic Anthum)

Former Band Members:
Kun Nong - Guitar (1995) Anders Colsefni (Andrew Rouw) - Vocals (1995-1997)Donnie Steele - Guitar (1995-1996) Josh Brainard - Guitar (1995-1999) Greg "Cuddles" Welts - Percussion (1997-1998)

Slipknot Discography:
1999 Slipknot (Roadrunner) 2001 Iowa (Roadrunner) 2004 Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses (Roadrunner) 2005 9.0: Live (Roadrunner)
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