SLIPKNOT: A BIOGRAPHY From Des Moines to Metal Legends: The Life and Legacy of Slipknot Enter the chaotic, masked world of Slipknot —a band that redefined heavy music through sheer aggression, unrelenting energy, and a sound that refuses to be ignored. SLIPKNOT: A Biography takes you on an uncompromising journey through the rise, evolution, and legacy of one of metal’s most explosive and controversial acts. Born in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa, Slipknot emerged in the late 1990s with a vision unlike anything the metal world had seen before. Armed with nine members, horror-inspired masks, and an industrial-strength blend of metal, punk, and noise, they tore onto the scene with their self-titled debut album—changing the face of nu-metal and launching a movement all their own. This biography dives deep into the band’s origins, the drive of founding members like Shawn “Clown” Crahan , Paul Gray , and Joey Jordison , and the complex artistry of frontman Corey Taylor . From the chaos of early live shows to multi-platinum records like Iowa , Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) , and We Are Not Your Kind , this book chronicles every twist in their dark, relentless climb to global domination. But behind the music lies a story of personal struggles, loss, and transformation. SLIPKNOT: A Biography explores the emotional toll of fame, the tragic deaths that rocked the band’s core, and their ongoing effort to evolve without losing the raw energy that made them a phenomenon. It also examines their lasting influence on a generation of artists and fans, as well as their uncompromising dedication to the art of performance. For longtime maggots and new fans alike, this is the essential story of a band that turned pain into power, and chaos into art. Feel the noise. Know the legacy. Order your copy of SLIPKNOT: A Biography today and experience the rise of metal’s most fearless icons.