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- Metal Band Slipknot ‘Experimenting’ With New Album, And It’s ‘Gonna Hurt Some Feelings’ (parade.com)
Slipknot is stirring anticipation once again as they hint at a bold new direction for their upcoming album. Known for their intense sound and hits like “Duality,” the eight-member metal outfit is preparing to deliver fresh material following their 2022 release, The End, So Far.
Guitarist Jim Root recently shared an update on Instagram, revealing he’ll be holed up in the studio for the remainder of the year. Accompanied by a video offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their workspace, Root wrote: “Closer.
This is where I’ll spend the rest of the year. With these amps and a few various guitars that I’ll put up later.
This will also set a course for the new rack/rig that @bradclifford will be subjected to! Because as you know by now… We’re about to get real busy.”
Fans quickly responded with enthusiasm, expressing excitement for the band’s creative freedom and the possibility of a sound that breaks from expectations. One supporter reflected on the band’s past struggles with external pressures, writing, “I’m just excited for you guys to do what YOU WANT to do again, without the label and corporate pressure…
Thanks for your candor Jim, in your interactions and conversations with us as fans. Happy recording!”
Others chimed in with anticipation for the new music and praised Root’s contributions, with comments like “@jamesroot you’re a force, ALWAYS” and “Very much looking forward to hearing new music from you.”
Root also engaged with fans on the direction of the album, addressing calls for a heavier, darker vibe akin to Slipknot’s earlier work. He emphasized the band’s intent to avoid repeating themselves: “It’s gonna hurt some feelings.
We’re really experimenting with different approaches… don’t expect another ‘Iowa’ or ‘self-titled’ record. We’ve been there.”
He further described the recording process as raw and authentic, noting the choice of amps and analog techniques to capture a lively, honest sound. “We did track on the floor live with Eloy.
We hadn’t done that in a long time,” Root said, referencing producer Matt Wallace, who is collaborating with the band and previously worked on their track “Arsenal.”
Fans can also look forward to more material following the recent release of the side project Look Outside Your Window, which debuted on Record Store Day and features contributions from Corey Taylor, Root, Shawn “Clown” Crahan, and former member Sid Wilson.
As Slipknot dives into this new chapter, the metal community eagerly awaits the next evolution from one of the genre’s most dynamic bands.