Slipknot's metal machinery is revving up once more! As Iowa's most beloved sons embark on a new creative odyssey, fans are abuzz with excitement. With over 50 killer tracks already in the works, guitarist Jim Root has dished out the juicy details, revealing that acclaimed producer Matt Wallace (Faith No More, Deftones, and Maroon 5, to name a few) is at the helm of this sonic adventure.
Root's words paint a vivid picture: "It sounds like nothing I've ever heard before, yet there's a familiarity to it that feels like I've been listening to it my whole life." This masterful blend of innovative and instinctual vibes has got everyone chattering – is it the perfect formula for Slipknot's next magnum opus?
The band's tried-and-tested approach, honed on their 2019 album 'We Are Not Your Kind', involves letting their creations simmer, much like a rich stew. They're working in cycles: pouring their hearts out, shelving it, then revisiting the gems to let them mature over time – an organic process they liken to the art of filmmaking.
But here's the twist: Slipknot is turning back the clock and embracing the free-spirited jam sessions that defined their early days. Drummer Eloy Casagrande brings a fresh dynamic, while percussionist Clown listens in, identifying golden nuggets to be polished by Wallace – who then categorises them into potential anthems.
This marks a pivotal moment for Slipknot, with no new music released since 2022's 'The End, So Far'. Fans are on tenterhooks for the next instalment of this metal behemoth's discography, which promises to be both daring and reassuringly, unmistakably 'Slipknot'.