ALBUM REVIEW: Corey Taylor – CMF2


CMFT2 (Decibel Cooper / BMG) is the second solo album from one of the largest mouths in Metal, a musician who you might have thought had all bases covered for his creative output by virtue of being the frontman in two wildly successful bands.

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Corey Taylor Shares a New Single and Animated Lyric Video for “Talk Sick” – New Album Coming Soon


 

Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) has released a ferocious new song, “Talk Sick”, taken from his forthcoming solo studio album, CMF2. The album is set to arrive on 15th September via Decibel Cooper/BMG. Watch the lyric video and stream the song on all DSPs now!

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ALBUM REVIEW: Lockjaw – Relentless


 

Setting what surely must be some sort of record, Texan metalcore merchants Lockjaw finally release their full-length studio debut twenty-five years after coming into existence. Formed in 1998, the band garnered a decent live reputation but disappeared shortly into the 2000s. Reactivated with a little tweaking in the personnel department, the independently released ‘Deadlights’ single appeared in 2018 followed by four more songs released over 2021 and 2022. Always moving towards a full-length album, Lockjaw 2.0 now deliver on that promise with Relentless (AISAUS/The Orchard), a record sure to please many a groove metal enthusiast.

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Corey Taylor to Release a New Solo Single and Video Next Week – “Beyond,” Shares Behind The Scenes Video


Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor recently announced his signing to BMG music with his own imprint Decibel Cooper and his forthcoming second full-length studio solo album – CMFT2. He has shared behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot for the track “Beyond” which you can see below. The track “Beyond” is due out next week on May 16th and it is not entirely new, but a reworking of a previous song performed by Taylor with his Corey Tayor & The Junk Beer Kidnap Band in 2009 on tour, but never officially released. Watch the behind the scenes footage from the video shoot now and check out the new live version of the song before it releases to streaming.

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Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Completes Recording His Second Solo Album


Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has completed recording his new solo album, his second, at The Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas, where he lives. Taylor began tracking the follow-up to 2020’s CMFT (Roadrunner Records) album in January with longtime producer Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Steel Panther). Corey’s bassist Eliot Lorango posted the news to his Instagram with a few photos. In addition to CMFT in 2020, Taylor released CMFB…Sides, via Roadrunner Records last year. Taylor has said previously his solo work will stand alongside his time in Slipknot, and record and tour fully to support these projects. Stone Sour is officially on hiatus.

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Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Begins Recording His Second Solo Album


Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has entered the studio to begin recording his second solo album. Producer Jay Ruston (Anthrax) is once again helming the recording. Slipknot is releasing their “lost” album this spring, and has heavy touring plans for this year, while Stone Sour is on an extended hiatus. Read our review of Corey’s last album CMFT, here. Corey’s bassist Eliot Lorango shared a few photos from the final pre-studio rehearsal and the first day of recording for Taylor’s new LP. Check out the pictures below.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Slipknot – The End, So Far


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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The L.I.F.E. Project Shares a New Single and Video – “Dying Of The Light”


The L.I.F.E. Project is the brainchild of Stone Sour guitarist Josh Rand and Paranlandra vocalist Casandra Carson! Through the release of an EP, many killer singles, fun live covers, and kick-ass performances, the group is quickly building a great reputation! Their brand of rock songs are packed with bravado, deep meanings, and anthemic tendencies. Check out their new single and video for the track “Dying Of The Light” – which debuted live on their recent US tour dates with Alice In Chains, Breaking Benjamin, and Bush.

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