Clown Admits Slipknot Members Are 'Not That Close Anymore'
The band's members have grieved the deaths of bassist Paul Gray and drummer Joey Jordison and parted ways with longtime members Chris Fehn (percussion) and Craig “133” Jones (samples/keys), so the dynamic is not the same as it was back then.
“People are gone. The band is different... we’re not that close anymore”: Shawn Crahan on the current state of Slipknot
Slipknot have seen a great number of comings and goings these ... In 2019 the band parted company with percussionist Chris Fehn and 2023 saw not only the departure of original keyboardist Craig Jones, but also Jordison’s replacement on drums, Jay Weinberg.
Slipknot’s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan admits the band aren’t as “close” now as they were in 1999
Slipknot percussionist Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has said the nu metal stars aren’t as “close” as they were during their early days.The 54-year-old, who co-founded Slipknot in 1995, confesses in the new issue of Metal Hammer that deaths and lineup changes have affected the band’s dynamic over the years.
Clown On Slipknot: 'We’re Not That Close Anymore'
“I can’t tell you how close we were then; we’re not that close anymore. People are gone. Craig’s out. Chris is out, Joey’s out, Paul’s out. The band is different. But, back then, there was nine guys that wanted to be in the same place, and we made it work. And we wound up here, and here is wonderful.”
Shawn 'Clown' Crahan: Slipknot aren't close anymore
Slipknot rocker Shawn 'Clown' Crahan admits that the various membership changes mean that the band do not share the same bond as they did when they released their debut album 25 years ago.
Slipknot’s Clown Credits Early Contributors, Admits Band ‘Not That Close Anymore’
Percussionist Shawn 'Clown' Crahan had high praise for the band's early contributors and admits that Slipknot aren't as close as they were in the early years.
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Jim Root Says Chris Fehn’s Departure Had No Effect on New Slipknot Album
I’d imagine tensions are still pretty within the Slipknot camp regarding the departure of percussionist Chris Fehn. Lawsuits are extremely stressful, and there’s likely way more to the story ...
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Slipknot’s Clown on the current state of the band: “We’re not that close anymore”
In 2019, the band parted ways with percussionist Chris Fehn after he filed a lawsuit against them, alleging that his bandmates had set up several other Slipknot affiliated business entities in ...
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A Bunch of Rare, Old School Slipknot Videos Have Been Shared Online + Fans Are Losing It
A bunch of rare, old school Slipknot videos from the late '90s and early 2000s have been shared online over the last couple of days, and fans are losing it. According to various posts on the ...
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Here Comes the Pain: Slipknot are still in command
Slipknot appear on the cover of the Fall 2024 Issue — head to the AP Shop to grab a copy. April 27, 2024: It’s been a long time since Slipknot felt this ferocious. Before the glow-stick Las ...
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Lamb of God’s Chris Adler is Not the New Drummer for Slipknot
What can I say? Shit happens, son. You may recall that earlier this month, Vince posted a MetalSucks reader’s theory that Lamb of God skinsman Chris Adler plays drums on the new Slipknot album.
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Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor and founding member Shawn 'Clown' Crahan are demanding that former drummer Chris Fein's lawsuit is thrown out of court. Fehn, who... The Beatles’ Strawberry Fields ...