Slipknot

   
Artist: Slipknot

   Genre(s): 
Alternative
   Metal
   Rock
   Alternative
   Metal
   Rock
   

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Discography:


   
 9.0: Live (CD 2)

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 12


   
 9.0: Live (CD 1)

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 12


   
 Vol. 3 - The Subliminal Verses

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 14


   
 Duality

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 2


   
 IWOA

   Year: 2001   
Tracks: 14


   
 Clan

   Year: 2001   
Tracks: 13


   
 Live At Dynamo 2000

   Year: 2000   
Tracks: 19


   
 Slipknot

   Year: 1999   
Tracks: 20


   
 Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat

   Year: 1996   
Tracks: 8

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Slipknot's mingle of grinding, post-Korn alternative metal, Marilyn Manson-esque neo-shock rock, and rap-metal helped make them one of the almost popular bands in the alleged nu-metal explosion of the late '90s. But even more helpful was their theatrical, attention-grabbing image: the banding always performed in identical industrial jump suits and homemade Halloween masks, and added to its mysterious anonymity by adopting the book of Numbers zero point through eight as phase aliases. Add to that a lyrical preoccupation with darkness and nihilism, and an affectionately disdainful name for their fans ("Maggots"), and Slipknot's design for nu-metal success was set.


Slipknot were formed in later 1995 in the unlikely locus of Des Moines, IA; after some early personnel shifts, the nine-piece lineup settled around (in order from number cipher to number eight): DJ Sid Wilson, drummer Joey Jordison, bassist Paul Grey, percussionist Chris Fehn, guitarist James Root, sampler/programmer Craig Jones, percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan, guitarist Mick Thompson, and lead vocalizer Corey Taylor. The music scene in Des Moines wasn't much to utter of, and the band's big time ambition was commonly met with disbelief and ridicule, which provided the initial muriel Sarah Spark for its generally anonymous microscope stage visuals. On Halloween 1996, Slipknot self-released an album called Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat., which began to build a seethe around the mathematical group one time it set up its way of life to several labels. It was picked up for distribution by the Nebraska-based -ismist label, and also caught the attending of Roadrunner Records, which signed Slipknot in 1997. Working with producer Ross Robinson, Slipknot recorded their official, self-titled debut record album, which was released in 1999. They step by step reinforced an audience through near-constant touring, running their way up to the summer Ozzfest package spell, which really expanded their audience. Their live shows were a much-discussed strike with metal fans, and the isthmus performed with such vim that Crahan gashed his head candid on his own barrel kit double that summer, requiring stitches both times. The tracks "Waitress and Bleed" and "Expectoration It Out" got the band some airplay, just about of the buzz came from touring and word of mouthpiece. Finally, in the bounce of 2000, Slipknot was certified pt; the number one such album in Roadrunner's history.


The expectancy for Slipknot's followup was intense, and many industriousness observers predicted that it would debut at number one; even so, faced with some stiff contest that week, the band's soph effort, IA, bowed at figure 3 upon its tone ending in 2001. More heavy touring followed, including some other, more salient slot on that summer's Ozzfest. After a long spell on the road, Slipknot took a break piece the members worked on position projects. The band set up up its own label, Maggot Recordings, and sign a band called Downthesun, whose pencil lead singer had served as Crahan's drumfish technician. Wilson, in the meantime, began DJing solo under the call DJ Starscream, and Root and Thompson both worked on solo material. Drummer Jordison worked with a side group called the Rejects, where he'd actually served for rather some time as guitarist. Taylor, in the meantime, started a side band called Superego, and besides contributed a solo call, "Disoblige," to the soundtrack of the 2002 megahit Spider-Man. That May, the band got some mirthful press when some of its fans discovered the web site of a British crocheting group also called "Slipknot," and afloat the members' in-boxes with too raw e-mails. Guitarist Joey Jordison and Static-X guitar player Tripp Eisen teamed that summer for the Murderdolls externalise, piece Taylor reformed his old band Stone Sour and released an album. By the wintertime, Slipknot had still non reunited and Taylor wrote a commentary on the band's website stating that they had non spoken in months, and that they'd quite break up than become "the future Gwar". The statement sparked a promptly resolved minifeud between Taylor and Gwar frontman Oderus Urungus. merely it likewise sent many of the Maggots into a spin. By early 2003, Taylor had retracted his comments, and proclaimed plans for a new Slipknot album. That August the intact squad decamped Iowa for LA, where they began work on the new record with producer Rick Rubin. "Pulse of the Maggots" appeared in early 2004 as an exclusive download; it was followed by a full cut itemization for Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses. Slipknot then embarked on a brief circuit as a warm up for their dates headlining Ozzfest that summer. (The group also debuted a in full redesigned third base generation of their illustrious masks.) Subliminal Verses was released in May 2004. It peaked at #2 on the Billboard cc, and the band toured steady for the next class and a half in support. They released 2-disc live record album in November 2005.

Charlton Heston dies aged 84

Charlton Heston, the Hollywood icon best remembered for his Oscar-winning performance in the 1959 epic "Ben Hur", has died aged 84.
 Heston's family said in a statement that the actor famed for his heroic roles and portrayal of historical figures ranging from Moses to Michelangelo died with his wife of 64 years, Lydia, by his side.
The actor, an outspoken liberal Democrat during the 1960s who later attracted controversy for his unapologetic support of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and conservative causes, had been  battling Alzheimer's.
He is survived by two children, Fraser Clarke Heston and Holly  Heston Rochell, and three grandchildren, Jack Alexander Heston,  Ridley Rochell  and Charlie Rochell.

Neurologist writes movie about stem cell research that presents both sides

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Dr. Shelley Chawla is tired of watching his patients suffer.

And Chawla, a neurologist in Topeka, fervently believes that some of the suffering he sees while treating chronically ill patients could be eased by embryonic stem cell research, which has been delayed in the U.S. by political and religious opposition.

Two years ago, Chawla's frustration prompted him to write a book that addresses the embryonic stem cell controversy through one fictional family's struggles with the issue. The book led to a screenplay, which is to become a film called "Hope," shot in the Kansas City area and New Delhi, India, last year.

"Hope" centres on a conservative U.S. senator who opposes embryonic stem cell research. That belief is tested when his son is left a quadriplegic after an ugly crime, and the senator faces intense pressure from his family to take him to India, where stem cell research offers hope. But the senator knows that course would likely cost him his constituents' support.

"The point of the movie is to put the whole issue in a personal perspective," Chawla said. "All of these people saying no (to the research), what would they say if they need it some day?"

While Chawla passionately supports the research, the movie leaves it uncertain whether the senator's son is taken to India or to a rehabilitation clinic in the U.S.

Rich Ambler, of Ambler Films in Fairway, Kan., directed the U.S. leg of the story and said the ambiguous ending was important.

"The audience is going to be divided on whether they're pro and con anyway, so why not leave it that way?" Ambler said. "Why hit them over the head and say this is how it must end?"

IDream Independent Pictures, based in London and Mumbai, India, is distributing the film. IDream specializes in independent films from India that have the potential to reach worldwide audiences, such as "Monsoon Wedding" and "Bend it Like Beckham."

"Hope" was screened in early April at the MIPTV multimedia market in Cannes, France, where thousands of TV, film and digital media buyers search for independent films to support. It also had two screenings at the Cannes Film Festival sales market in May.

Chawla, 43, a native of India, based part of the story in that country because embryonic stem cell research is being conducted there and in other parts of the world, where he said Christian conservatives do not have as much political influence as they do in the U.S. Many of the investors in his film were Indian doctors, who helped raise about US$500,000 for the film.

Supporters contend that embryonic stem cell research has shown the most promise for growing replacements for damaged tissue, which could lead to treatments for myriad diseases including diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and spinal cord injuries.

However, opponents of embryonic stem cell research believe that procedures that extract stem cells from human embryos end lives because the embryos are destroyed.

Dr. Lori Buffa, a pediatrician from St. Peters, Mo., is chairwoman of the Missouri group Cures Without Cloning, which supports ethical and promising stem cell research but believes using human embryonic stem cells is unnecessary. She said other research methods, such as use of adult stem cells or direct reprogramming of stem cells, are effective and do not require the expense or raise the ethical dilemmas associated with embryonic stem cell research.

"There are multiple methods of achieving the kind of results that supporters of human cloning research say that there is," Buffa said. "Adult stem cell, for example, has advanced so far that patients around the world are already able to benefit from cures and therapies."

But Chawla said he moved to the U.S. to complete his neurology training and medical residency because he believes that this country offers the best medical research and treatments.

"It just seems like this one perspective is holding back research for the whole world," Chawla said. "The world is looking at us for better research. We have lagged behind in the stem cell race because we are bogged down by politicians and fanatics."

Chawla and Ambler, who also supports stem cell research, insist that the film presents and an evenhanded look at the controversy.

"The audience can go to see the movie and pick your own ending," Ambler said. "I just want them to make the story their own. It's much more engaging than if you just sit there and tell them what to think."

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'Hottest MCs In The Game': The List Rolls On With Young Jeezy At #8

In summer 2007, the MTV News Hip-Hop Brain Trust sat down and had another controversial roundtable debate. Unlike previous discussions, the trustees devised a list of not the greatest ever, but the Hottest MCs in the Game right then. The rankings were based on lyrics, flow, impact on the game, success and swagger.

The roundtable recently reconvened and came up with a brand-new list of Hottest MCs. Our experts used the same criteria, but only judged on the past year of hip-hop. Check back to see the whole list right after the show on Friday night! "The Hottest MCs in the Game" airs on MTV Friday at 10 p.m. ET.

Flame Thrower: Young Jeezy

Why He's Hot

He can dominate the show on a posse cut with some of his most mic-savvy peers, then successfully facilitate requests from mainstream mainstays like Mariah Carey and Usher, who call him to sanctify their #1 albums and songs with his seamless street swagger. Young Jeezy is at his pinnacle. Don't misconstrue the ranking: He's #8 with a bullet. We fully expect the Atlanta hustler to rank higher next time. After the release of USDA's LP Cold Summer in mid-2007, Mr. 17.5 shut down publicly to work on his top-secret third album and "count all that money."

Even with a break, the 'hood's loyalty toward him has remained, and when he re-emerged on records like Shawty Lo's "Dey Know" remix and Rick Ross' "Luxury Tax," it was evident he was setting himself up for a run at the crown. His placements of late — the actual songs he's chosen to get on — have been flawless, ranging from chart hits to club anthems. The Snowman's rhyme-dispensing on these records has also been stellar. He's improving as a lyricist, and he has so much swag that you can tell he's inspired a whole brood of new southern MCs to bite his style.

Apathetic to his clones, Jeezy is ready to go all the way over the top with it on his next album. Three years since the release of his classic Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, he feels that the experience he has under his belt has made him a better artist. Not a hustler who raps, but an artist. Young is dedicated to his craft, as his new collaboration with Kanye West, "Put On," proves. Don't pack your heavy coat away yet. The Snowman will keep the summer on frio.

Co-Signer: Kanye West

"When I say good rap voice, that's Jeezy. ... When he hears the track, his voice is so signature, he can just say whatever he wants. But then he don't even just say what he wants. He was one of the people post-Andre 3000 to gain that respect for the South lyrically — Wayne, T.I. and Jeezy — post-Scarface and 3000 and Trick Daddy, that era of rappers.

Me and Jeezy are the exact same artist except from a different place. I'm inspirational, he's motivational. The lyrics push you to do something in a way. My thing is maybe there is some hope, maybe there's some light at the end of the tunnel. 'Keep your head to the sky' type sh--. His thing is, if there ain't no light at the end of the tunnel, dig your way through it. Get up and do something about it."

Blistering Ballistics

"This n---a's insane, yeah a straight fool/ A half-a-million-dollar car and some house shoes/ Call the dealership, like why y'all trick me?/ Then why the hell you put my engine where my trunk be?/ I'm throwing Franklins, I don't need ones/ I smoke a pound every week like I don't need lungs/ ... I said I'm so hot, but my house cool/ So many rooms it looks like a high school."

Hot Streak

Albums

N/A

Selected Mixtapes

N/A

Singles

N/A

Street Bangers

"Put On" (featuring Kanye West)

Key Guest Appearances

Usher's "Love in This Club," Rick Ross' "Luxury Tax," Mariah Carey's "Side Effect," Rocko's "Umma Do Me" remix, Shawty Lo's "Dey Know" remix, DJ Khaled's "Brown Paper Bag"

Business Ventures

8732 clothing line, the self-titled debut of Blood Raw on Jeezy's CTE label

Tours

N/A

The 2008 version of "Hottest MCs in the Game" airs Friday, May 16, on MTV at 10 p.m. — and you can also hit MTVNews.com once the program is over to read more in-depth about the Brain Trust's choices.

In advance of the special, we're letting you all have a say. Head over to Newsroom.MTV.com, where you can vote on who you feel is the #1 hottest MC in the game — but don't stop there! You can submit your own top-10 list below, or on yourhere.mtv.com.

And the hotness continues: You can check out last year's top 10, join the debate and more on our "Hottest MCs" page.






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