

The band has released two live albums titled and, a compilation album titled, and five live DVDs. After a brief hiatus, Slipknot returned in 2004 with, before going on another hiatus and returning in 2008 with its fourth album, which debuted at number one on the chart.Īfter another long hiatus, Slipknot released its fifth studio album, in 2014. The 2001 follow-up album, although darker in tone, made the band more popular. The band rapidly rose to success following the release of their in 1999. Slipknot is well known for its attention-grabbing image, aggressive style of music, and energetic and chaotic live shows. After the departure of Jordison, as of December 2013 the only founding member in the current lineup is percussionist Crahan. The band found replacements in on bass and on drums. Steele left during the recording sessions for. Jordison left the band on December 12, 2013. Gray died on May 24, 2010, and was replaced during 2011–2014 by guitarist. After several lineup changes in its early years, the band settled on nine members for more than a decade:, and.

The band was founded in 1995 by percussionist, drummer and bassist. Josh Brainard Slipknot is an American band from.
