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DJ Sid Wilson of Slipknot Suffers Burns in an “Explosion” – Offers Update on His Care

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Slipknot’s DJ Sid Wilson was in accident yesterday August 23rd, 2024 after suffering severe burns following an “explosion.” He was treated at a hospital for burns to his face and arms, but now burned to a new location. Wilson posted several videos to his Instagram account while being hospitalized. Sid is epxected to make a full recovery and perform at Rocklahoma next week, and the second leg of the “Here Comes The Pain Tour!” He has just posted he is going home. Slipknot also posted about this and so did his partner, Kelly Osbourne daughter if Ozzy. Continue reading →


CLASSIC ALBUMS REVISITED: Slipknot – “Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)” Turns 20

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The album that would become Slipknot’s third album, and the crucial masterpiece in their history, almost didn’t happen at all. Between the hard-fought success of Iowa (Roadrunner Records), the well-documented interpersonal relationship issues between the nine band members, rising fame and pressure, side bands like Stone Sour, To My Surprise, and Murderdolls, and “off the field issues,” you couldn’t blame this band if they imploded totally around this time. However, overcoming themselves and all of these obstacles; Slipknot’s Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Versus) (a great pun on Salman Rushdie’s controversial book, The Satanic Verses,  is one of their best albums, along with their debut might be their finest hour. It is certainly their biggest hit album on a lot of levels. It yielded six singles and as we like to say on the Glacially Musical podcast (where we reviewed this album), an album has a bunch of singles if it’s selling and the band is doing well on tour.  Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Slipknot – The End, So Far

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From the sublime to the ridiculous, Slipknot have been criticised for many things over the years, but playing it safe is one accusation that rarely arises. While it’s true the Iowan nine-piece possess a patented, signature sound, it’s also clear they’ve never been afraid to take chances, pushing the envelope at every turn. Even on their 1996 full-length demo Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. Slipknot were taking risks. Risks that led to the reward of a major label deal and a hugely successful career built on a foundation of unpredictability. 

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