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Slipknot and former Stone Sour bandmates Corey Taylor and Jim Root are discussing the possibility of forming a new band.Root previously stated that he wanted to “get away from that sinking ship” upon departing Slipknot previously, and later admitted that “[Taylor and I] would have just ended up killing each other and driving each other crazy” had he stayed.Speaking in the new issue of Metal Hammer (via Loudersound), however, Taylor said: “He and I are very different people, and we were both going through our own shit in life. We reconnected, and we’re actually talking about doing some stuff on the side, outside of Slipknot and Stone Sour.”The frontman said that he couldn’t “sit here and say that I wasn’t responsible for some of the bad feelings” between the pair, adding: “That can only come with self-reflection, and the fact that the things that were going on in my life rippled and affected other people.

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has opened up about his battle with manic depression, and said that people struggle to comprehend the feeling of “numbness” that comes with it.Taylor – who is also the frontman of Stone Sour and has a solo career – has been open about his struggle with mental health before, touching upon the themes in his music, launching The Taylor Foundation, and telling NME about his battle with PTSD.Now, in a recently released interview with The Void With Christina, the vocalist has shared more insight into what it’s like to live with manic depression, and the stigma around speaking out about it.“It’s interesting. I’ve always been very outspoken about everything [so] I never realised that it was such a stigma, to be honest,” he said.

Corey Taylor has recalled the moment he first met Ozzy Osbourne, when the Black Sabbath frontman asked if he could be the tenth member in Slipknot.The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman, who recently released his second solo album ‘CMF2‘, was reflecting on how his band got on the line-up at Ozzfest in 1999.“The reason Slipknot got onto Ozzfest [in 1999] is because we were [Ozzy’s son] Jack’s favourite band,” Taylor shared in a new interview with Classic Rock magazine (via Louder Sound). “Sharon gave us a little more leeway because of that.

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has revealed that he began releasing solo music as he felt he wasn’t getting the credit he deserved for writing with his two bands.Speaking to Paste Magazine to promote his recently released sophomore solo album ‘CMF2’, Taylor – who was a member of Stone Sour before Slipknot – spoke of the “misconception around who was writing what for what band”.“When Stone Sour first started, not only was I playing guitar constantly, but I was also the lead guitarist and main writer. Honestly, one of the reasons why I was very adamant about starting my solo thing is that there was a weird misconception around who was writing what for what band,” Taylor said.Taylor said on the Stone Sour front: “Maybe this is where my ego comes into play, but I felt like I wasn’t getting the credit for the things I was actually writing.

Corey Taylor has opened up about how Metallica frontman James Hetfield helped him to feel less alone as he tried to get sober.The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman has been sober since 2010, following years spent dealing with alcohol and drug issues.“[I was] dealing with my own various addictions and fighting the depression that I had to deal with for years — the trauma that kind of came from when I was growing up,” Taylor told Consequence Of Sound in a new interview.He went on to add that these traumas included being sexually abused and growing up without a father figure.Taylor then pointed towards Hetfield as one of the people who “helped me kind of figure it out” when it came to sobriety.“When he first started his journey, getting sober and getting healthy and whatnot, I looked at that, and I was, like, ‘Well, shit, if he’s strong enough to do it, maybe I can try it’,” he said. “[Sobriety] had a big enough effect on me that, over the years, I’ve really tried to stick with it.

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has explained how he raises awareness for PTSD on his new album ‘CMFT2’.The metal icon was speaking as part of a new interview with NME last week when he recalled the themes in his upcoming solo album, ‘CMFT2’, and his want to raise awareness for mental health issues.In the discussion, the Slipknot singer reflected particularly on one track from his upcoming project ‘Post Traumatic Blues’ – a reflective song that explores both his personal experience of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and the extra baggage that follows.“It was one of those songs that I didn’t want to just be about me and my experiences,” Taylor said, explaining the inspiration behind the track.“I wanted it to be a bridge between people who are dealing with PTSD and the people who are desperately trying to understand the nuances of what people have to go through. It’s one of the reasons why it tears families apart and went so undiagnosed for so many years – we never recognised the rainbow of symptoms and issues that come with it.”He continued, adding how the message behind ‘Post Traumatic Blues’ is in line with the non-profit organisation that he launched last year, which is dedicated to providing support for those battling with the condition.“The song is a reflection of what I’ve done with The Taylor Foundation, to try raise money and awareness for these people who have told me that my music has helped them get through tours of duty or get them through night shifts with the emergency services or law enforcement,” he recalled to NME.

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has teamed up with SpongeBob SquarePants voice actor Tom Kenny for a special performance of the kids animation’s theme song.While at the Huntington Comic and Toy Convention in West Virginia this past weekend, Taylor was invited onstage to perform the SpongeBob theme song with Kenny, who voices the titular character and sang the original theme for Nickelodeon’s hit children’s show.“This is the most nervous I’ve ever been in my whole career,” Taylor said to the audience at the event’s outdoor stage. “How the hell did I get here, guys?”Watch the performance below.The collaboration has been a long time coming for Taylor, who has performed the song as a treat for fans at his solo shows dating back to 2011.Earlier this year, Corey Taylor quipped during a live show that he was growing tired of performing the showtune: “I’ve written over a hundred songs and you motherfuckers are screaming ‘SpongeBob’ at a grown ass fucking man.

Corey Taylor has shared his love of Kaiser Chiefs, praising the Leeds band’s debut album ‘Employment’ in a new interview with NME.The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman spoke to NME for the latest in the In Conversation video series and arrived at the interview after having conducted a radio interview with Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson.“I was really looking forward to it ‘cause I love his band,” Taylor said. “We had a lovely chat and he’s a rad dude.”The metal icon continued to discuss his love for Kaiser Chiefs, singling out ‘Employment’ as a highlight from their back catalogue. “Especially that first album, man,” he said.

Corey Taylor has announced an upcoming UK and European tour for his second solo album ‘CMFT2’. Check out the new single ‘Post Traumatic Blues’ below.The album is a follow-up to the singer’s 2020 debut LP, ‘CMFT’, and is slated to arrive on September 15.‘CMFT2’ will be the first of Taylor’s albums with BMG, and the first to arrive under his own label imprint, Decibel Cooper Recordings.

Corey Taylor has hinted that Stone Sour‘s future remains uncertain.The band has been on hiatus since 2020, with Taylor saying the project has “kinda run its course for now.”In a new interview, Taylor referred to certain people’s “hindrances” getting in the way of Stone Sour making new music.“It’s not that I don’t miss some of the guys in Stone Sour – I still talk to them,” he told Rock Antenne. “But at this stage, I refuse to compromise my vision and my art because of certain people’s hindrances.

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has revealed that he “can’t stand” AI-generated music.Speaking to Kerrang! Radio to promote his new solo album ‘CMF2’, Taylor was asked if he had heard the viral AI-generated duet of ‘Black Eyes Blue’ by him and Rihanna and what he thought of AI music.Taylor shared that he hadn’t heard the track, rolling his eyes in the process. “I don’t care for any of that crap dude, to be honest.

Corey Taylor has said he will be releasing his second solo album, ‘CMFT2’, on his own record label imprint.The follow-up to 2020’s ‘CMFT’ is set to arrive this year via the recently created imprint Decibel Cooper, which is backed by BMG.In an interview with The Archive of B-Sox, Taylor said he hoped to use the imprint not only for his own music, but as a way of supporting new rock and metal artists.“I’m really excited,” Taylor said. “This is the first major step in something that I’ve been building towards for a long time.

Corey Taylor has revealed he’s planning to record his “darker” second solo album early next year.The Slipknot frontman released his debut solo record ‘CMFT’ in October 2020 via Roadrunner Records. He’s set to play his first UK headline shows next month, beginning with a performance at The London Palladium.During a new interview with SiriusXM (via Blabbermouth), Taylor said that he’ll head back to the studio in January and February 2023.

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor covered songs by R.E.M., Chris Isaak and more during an acoustic set at Florida’s Spookala horror convention yesterday (May 14).The musician performed a 12-song set at the event, which took place at the Ocala Equestrian Center in Ocala.Among the tracks on the setlist were covers of R.E.M.’s ‘The One I Love’ and Isaak’s ‘Wicked Games’, plus Audioslave’s ‘Getaway Car’ and the theme to SpongeBob Square Pants. Taylor also played a handful of songs by Stone Sour and Slipknot’s ‘Spit It Out’.The performance only featured two songs from Taylor’s 2020 solo album ‘CMFT’ – ‘Black Eyes Blue’ and ‘Silverfish’.

Corey Taylor has launched the Taylor Foundation, a non-profit organisation that aims to help service members and first responders affected by PTSD.In a video posted to social media, the Slipknot and Stone Sour singer said that he’s “very excited to announce the launch of the Taylor Foundation as a non-profit charity”.He explained that the charity is “looking to raise money for organisations that help treat or uplift members of the military and members of the emergency services who are dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, otherwise known as PTSD”.Taylor added: “We’ll be partnering with pre-selected non-profits at each tour stop who are actively providing meaningful and creative assistance to those affected by PTSD.”Along with the announcement, the rocker launched a sweepstakes for the chance to win two tickets to his solo London show later this year at London Palladium on October 17. The winner will get VIP treatment that includes hanging out with Taylor.“We’re giving you the chance to support us, and in return, one lucky fan will get to hang out with me in London this October,” Taylor said.

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has announced he’s tested positive for COVID-19.Currently in the midst of a North American tour to support his solo album ‘CMFT’, Taylor shared the news in a video message for the Astronomicon Facebook page, confirming he was too unwell to make his scheduled appearance at the pop-culture convention in Ann Arbour, Michigan, this weekend.Sounding raspy and looking depleted, he said: “I wish I had better news. I woke up today and tested positive, and I’m very, very sick.“I should be okay,” he reassured fans towards the end of his message.

Corey Taylor has been filmed singing along to Duran Duran classic ‘Rio’ with some of his band.The clip was posted to Instagram yesterday (June 1) by Jason Christopher, who plays bass in Taylor’s solo band, and also features guitarist and fellow bandmate Zach Throne.The trio were filmed backstage during Taylor’s current solo tour, while drummer Dustin Schoenhofer can be seen enthusiastically air drumming behind them.Check out the video below.A post shared by Jason Christopher (@jasonchristopher1971)On Sunday (May 30) the Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman shared his thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, saying that he would “probably” refuse induction if he ever got a nod.“First of all, I don’t care about that Hall, ’cause I think it’s a

Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor has shared his thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, saying that he would “probably” refuse induction if he ever got a nod.Speaking in a new interview, the frontman held nothing back when it was suggested that fans had the power to get Slipknot into the Hall and “right all of the wrongs of the past”, referring to a number of iconic band’s being snubbed.“First of all, I don’t care about that Hall, ’cause I think it’s a pile of garbage,” he told Andy Hall on Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3.

Corey Taylor has opened up about his feelings on the state of modern rock music.The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman, who released his debut solo album last year, was speaking on a new podcast episode about his views of the genre.“I look at some of these bands that sound like this or sound like that or sound like the other guy, and it’s just, like, well, they obviously listened to two albums that have been out for a minute,” Taylor told Cutter’s Rockcast on Friday (February 19).“But the ones that really frustrate me are the ones that they take something that’s been around forever and then just basically rework it and call it new – even though it’s completely derivative.

Corey Taylor has shared details of the time he made a calamitous investment in supplying fish to pet stores.The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman was asked in a new interview about the best and worst money he’s ever spent, and he cited the venture into fish retail as a firm contender for the latter.“A friend of mine, a tattoo artist, hit me up to invest in a tattoo shop,” Taylor told Men’s Health. “There weren’t a lot of tattoo shops in Iowa, so I was, like, ‘Yeah, it’s great.’“However, he decided to put it in the middle of nowhere, in a town in the middle of nowhere, where nobody could get to it.

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor will mark the launch of his forthcoming debut solo album with a globally live-streamed gig.The gig, titled Forum or Against Em, will take place at Los Angeles venue The Forum on October 2, the same day Taylor’s new album ‘CMFT’ is released.The show takes place at 10pm BST (2pm UST / 5pm EST), and will see Taylor performing the album in full along with his band, as well as a selection of covers and tracks from his Slipknot and Stone Sour back catalogue.Though the gig won’t feature a live audience, pyrotechnics are also promised, as well as a guest performance from ‘rock ‘n’ roll girl-gang dance squad’, The Cherry Bombs.“I’ve been saying since the beginning I’d find a way to bring this music and this band to the