Vocal Coach/Opera Singer REACTION to Slipknot "Snuff"

#slipknot #snuff #metalcore #reaction #coreytaylor
Is Slipknot just "scary boy music"? The answer surprised me. Join me- a professional opera singer as I listen to Slipknot for the first time performing "Snuff".
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Performed by Slipknot
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Here's the original performance:
• • Slipknot - Snuff [OFFI...
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I'm Cristina, opera singer, speech pathologist singing teacher. I have spent over a decade in the music industry as a performer, and I’ve done some pretty cool things as an opera singer, film vocalist, lyricist and jazz singer.
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[@paintray98]

Give the acoustic version of this song a watch, you can feel the pain and hurt

[@RenThraysk]

Agree, think the acoustic performance in London from 2016 is on Corey Taylor's KZbin channel

[@verdonix1976]

Came to say this.. live version is painful

[@jean-pierrekotze5712]

i second this.

[@stevedenruyter4902]

Indeed

[@brianhawkins184]

I think the acoustic version is the best version. You can feel the pain in his voice. I’ve tried to buy it but haven’t found it

[@viniciovp4ever]

Well...people not usualy starts on Slipknot with Snuff, but that's a forever classic...and I'm emotional now, what a surprise xD

[@cParman9]

well Snuff realy isn't a Slipknot song it is a Corey Taylor song

[@JMulvy]

The song is about an unrequited love, it is full of regret because he believes he drove her away by confessing his love to her. The video is about his obsession with her and inability to let her go after they split. If he becomes her, he never has to let her go. The story goes that Paul heard Corey working on the song by himself and he was really self-conscious about it but Paul convinced him to keep working on it. Then one day when Corey was particularly down Paul (bass), Jim (lead guitar) and Joey(drums) surprised him with some preliminary instrumentals to go along with it and it became a collaborative effort that the band had not experienced before. I will save the rest of the story for when you react to the Live acoustic version that the comments will no doubt beg you to react to. By the way... there are NINE members in Slipknot at this time and Snuff is their most popular of the slower, emotional songs but you are right. It is not their typical sound. This video was directed by Shawn (lead percussion) featuring cameos from Malcolm McDowell and Ashley Laurence.

[@andrewhamilton2943]

Thanks for the insight!

[@ksensapp7702]

I thought this song was because his friend killed his self

[@JMulvy]

@@ksensapp7702 the friend you are talking about was Paul Gray (Pig mask, Bassist) and he didn't commit suicide he OD'd. Snuff was the last song that both he and Joey Jordison (Kabuki mask, drums, died of a genetic disease) worked on. They were both alive when it got released, but since their death (especially Paul's) this song has been rededicated to their memory. When it was released it was about a friend who he confessed his love to but she did not love him back and it not only destroyed what hopes he had for a relationship but it ended their friendship too.

[@test-547]

The song is about his divorce. The reason he has so much pain in his voice is because his friend died of an overdose while they were recording it

[@JMulvy]

@@test-547 Not quite. Both Paul Gray and Joey Jordison were alive when the album All Hope is Gone was released in Sept 2009. It was the last song the three of them worked on together. Paul died May 2010 and Joey in July 2021. The song was rededicated to Paul after. The woman in question Corey was never actually married to. He was going through a divorce at the time but the 'friend' who helped him get through it was just being a good friend. He thought it was something more than that but he was wrong and when he told her she disconnected from him entirely. The pain of this song was originally from an unrequited love.

[@jagray85]

I love seeing someone so unaware experience pure art like this song. Corey is one of the best vocalists of our time. This song makes me cry every time, and I'm a 40yo grown man.

[@thedemonsmademedoit]

Slipknot is a top 3 favorite band. I can listen to them on repeat everyday, and not get bored.

[@verdonix1976]

This is really a Corey Taylor song that his band helped him with. In order to understand this song and all it is, you need to watch the live acoustic version. Look for “Corey Taylor - Snuff (Acoustic) “

[@spinxz_314]

Paul I believe wrote the chord progression

[@verdonix1976]

@@spinxz_314 my point was that it is Corey’s pain to tell. Sorry I was not 100% detailed

[@spinxz_314]

@@verdonix1976 oh no I wasn't being one of those guys. I should have put a question mark on it. I couldn't remember who wrote it.

[@Dr.Spatula]

​@verdonix1976 um, actually🤓 you are right in that it was Corey's song since it was about his ex wife. However, the meaning of the song changed after Paul passed. The original pain of the song (the studio recording and video) is different than the live version.

[@nickortiz5072]

And the "Making Of". Je'sus, I remember when this came out and the pain he brought to this track was too much and he broke while filming

[@zynius]

2:49 The moment she realizes that boys also listens to emotional songs :D

[@TheSopheom]

:*******)))))

[@cainagrajcar]

não segurou as lágrimas por um minuto kkkkk

[@TheRedpainternumber8]

I’m just going through a lot right now so I’ll Let you s2x

[@jusmaxjust]

Yep just has to be done right, with more solemn than anythinf

[@zombiemanjosh]

Every man has had that moment (sometimes years) where he sits with his head in his hands and songs like this BLARING in their ears as they try to choke down the tears. The scary songs are for when we're mad and just wanna fume or get hyped for a workout.

[@kaynesheldon4905]

The love acoustic version will make your heart melt😢🤘💕

[@TheSonayte]

live version hits you so hard yeah

[@arthurolson9297]

"Duality" - it will be what you are expecting and it's awesome.

[@damianpaterno7900]

Duality is good but I will raise you spit it out or surfacing

[@andrewschober5481]

Or Psychosocial

[@gabrielaoprea9022]

The Devil in I!

[@adamontoremember]

@@damianpaterno7900 I see that and raise you disasterpiece or people = shit

[@undeadsoldier813]

Heretic anthem has entered the chat 😂😂😂 If your 555 then I'm 666

[@dn5101]

They are scary boy music you just picked their safe song.

[@stevedenruyter4902]

This one has a lot of meaning to the group 😢

[@meaghancolman8319]

They have a few safe songs in their repertoire. Part of the reason I transitioned into this band and into metal in general.

[@garygreen90]

Ok, yes, but circle as well.

[@oddballgunman5288]

You should check out Psychosocial next

[@MrBlakeD82]

Is this a "safe" song? This is one of their heaviest songs, if you ask me.

[@noided583]

Man, just thinking of the live acoustic version gets me choked up. Especially once it was re-contextualised by Corey after Paul's passing.

[@matthewhead1465]

One of the great things about metal music is that sometimes the heaviest metal song isn’t the heaviest song musically. One of the things that drew me to metal music in my youth, when I was first struggling with my own demons and mental health issues, was how it can explore these deeply emotional and difficult subjects in such an open and direct manner. One thing people who aren’t metal fans, or understand the genre, don’t get is that metal music is just as capable of making the listener cry as any other type of music. Slipknot is an amazingly talented group of musicians and Corey Taylor’s vocal ability is truly tremendous.

[@nvcn86]

One of the best Slipknot songs... one of the least "Slipknot" song. go for Before I Forget, or Wait and Bleed, or Duality for SLIPKNOT

[@aaronrichards9313]

Before I Forget is one of my favorites. Mainly for the tempo change and great vocals toward the end.

[@heffatheanimal2200]

Agree, I always recommend Before I forget or Duality as perfect into-to-slipknot songs

[@tommystatic]

Spit it out live at download

[@heffatheanimal2200]

@@tommystatic nah. It's an entertaining vid and the crowd reaction is awesome, but for a non metalhead and for music/vocal analysis it's a bad choice

[@TheSatanicPopetato]

Disasterpiece lol

[@colmortimer1066]

This song always hits me hard. It is definitely different than most slipknot I have heard, as it does tend to be more what you refer to as "scary boy music"

[@zidapi]

The band refer to this song as “Corey’s masterpiece”. Like nothing else they’ve recorded, not even on the album it was on. But obviously powerful enough that they had to include it.

[@jyoung6026]

Absolutely from the heart. It came straight out of Corey's heart and soul. I love this song!! Soooo much meaning...

[@AnthonyBusted]

In my opinion Snuff one of the best Slipknot songs. Please react to another great Slipknot song - Vermilion PT. 2

[@ThanosWasRightt]

I never know for a fact which one I love the most, if snuff or vermillion pt2

[@944CoyoteV8]

Vermillion Pt2 is definitely scary boy music, it just sounds pretty 😂 Fantastic song though 💯

[@jamesmoore7149]

Facts

[@jonwinterii]

Yesssssss this song is amazing!!

[@Jaimes_Bond]

​@@ThanosWasRighttsnuff. Vermillion is beautiful though.

[@KrzychuYea]

This is like the calmest Slipknot song

[@karenlandon5332]

And the heaviest

[@thelettertwelve5789]

@@karenlandon5332 maybe emotionally, but this is definitely one of the “lighter” slipknot songs everything else-wise

[@supahfly2106]

vermillion pt.1 is fun.

[@joshuamische8845]

Vermillion pt2

[@johndunnelinli]

​@@karenlandon5332heaviest? 😂 No

[@dantorrez2]

I’m sure you’re going to hear it from lots of people, but you should check out his acoustic live version. Gets me every time. So much emotion😢 Would love to hear you do Shinedown. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed with Brent Smith’s vocals. One of the most under rated vocalist in rock today, IMO.

[@Nick17354]

I agree that she should listen to the Acoustic version, and I agree that she should check out Shinedown, but Brent Smith underrated? Nah. Shinedown regularly sells out stadiums even with Ticketmaster's ridiculous ticket prices. Shinedown is a mega band, lol. I'd say Jökull Júlíusson from Kaleo is underrated, Shawn James too. But Brent Smith is a superstar.

[@derekdecker555]

There definitely is scary boy imagery in Slipknots usual presentation and most of their music is much harder but, for the most part, their music deals with real issues (mental health, social injustices, feelings of isolation, protesting against mediocrity etc…). They’re a really genuinely great band. If you want a gradual bridge into their heavier stuff Yen, Vermilion parts 1 & 2 and Dead Memories are all tracks that ease ya into the heavy lol.

[@TEZOFGILEAD17]

You know slipknot.

[@derekdecker555]

@@TEZOFGILEAD17 that’s one of the nicest comments I’ve ever got! Thank you, and hope you have a great day my fellow maggot!

[@TEZOFGILEAD17]

@@derekdecker555 I certainly am,all the very best my friend.

[@mdswish]

Corey Taylor has an amazing voice. Snuff is a great tune and holds a lot of emotion. Now that you've heard their tamest song, go check out Custer, and Psychosocial. Then you'll get to experience the "angry boy music" you were expecting.

[@dieterrosch4154]

I know Psychosocial is really commercial compared to most of their other heavy songs. But it’s still one of my faves.

[@jimroot_04]

try Eeyore or People=Shi* instead

[@dieterrosch4154]

@@jimroot_04 i know them both :)

[@rickmatthew2518]

Lmao. She isn't even close to being ready for Custer. 😂😂😂

[@silver4drrx828]

Every time I hear this song I get so into it that I start crying.

[@privat9605]

As others have already said, please watch the live acoustic version of Corey Taylor. Also "fun fact" about this video. Corey wasn't supposed to break the glass and actually cut his hand doing it.

[@jessehickman1292]

Cory's live version is mind-blowing and brings tears to my eyes every time

[@stevenhaviland8200]

I saw them live right after the bass player died . There wasn’t a dry eye in that amphitheater

[@jxstified7558]

He broke that glass not on purpose and actually did cut himself btw also these guys are from my hometown and I love em dearly.

[@brianread3994]

He did do it on purpose and it was him dressed up as the chick and painted over tattoos and he even shaved his legs the rest of band gave him shit jokingly

[@LordSpongy]

This song makes me cry every freaking time I hear it, even when I hear it reacted to. This song mirrors an experience in my life so personal and devestating I doubt I will ever be the same. Even though this song ends with the hope of moving on it still brings me right back to that relationship i thought would last my entire life.

[@jmarra07]

I didn't know this had a video, and I would've NEVER guessed fucking Malcolm McDowell would be in it lol. He's a fucking legend. A Clockwork Orange is a masterpiece

[@mstorrboy]

The fact he cameod 🤯

[@brianm1916]

Cristina, your next step of Slipknot is to watch their masterclass of crowd control. Please react to "Spit it Out", Live at Download 2009! The performance is mindblowing.

[@meaghancolman8319]

The way the hype the crowd for that song is magical. I’ve experienced it twice now and magical both times.

[@danielmartin2203]

to me it is actually insane that the first music you've listened from slipknot is "Snuff" nice aim! what and incredible song and very very different from the rest of the discography

[@graemesimpson4056]

Corey Taylor is amazing he does everything from screaming metal to soft acoustic songs like this

[@Deaths_Door_Tony]

Well when you sang that first part it gave me chills..as much as the first time I heard him sing it.

[@hiroakiureshino5938]

welcome back!

[@ericwright1985]

That organ sound is a Leslie rotary speaker effect. The musicians in Slipknot are world class musicians

[@j.fisher4263]

Corey's voice is absolutely phenomenal

[@TattooZombie82]

I just found you through the algorithm! Holy moly, I enjoyed this so much. Snuff is my favorite song. It got me through hard times and I have the first few lines tattooed on my wrist. I really love the fact that you teach us so much about the musical composition of the song and point out every individual thing. I'm not musically inclined at all but my baby brother is and he's talked to me about isolating a certain instrument, etc in a song and I have such a hard time doing it but I easily followed along with you! Thank you for the lesson!! Definitely subbing. :D

[@christopherhofheins2763]

Awesome reaction to slipknot, Cory Taylor is an amazing vocalist. Also I really enjoyed how you isolated the vocals to highlight what you hear as you break down the song. First reactor ive seen that does this....Awesome job

[@badankadonk2465]

I loved your reaction. Acoustic version is amazing. I hope to see more good music like this and rock/metal bands.

[@mattmurphy9659]

Been a Slipknot fan for a long time. It was this song that made realize how truly amazing Cory Taylor is as a vocalist. The man can sing any type of song.

[@Itachi-ub4iw]

Bro was like I heard slipknot is a heavy metal band lemme just chose the only song that isn't INSANE(in a good way)

[@melissanyx6620]

Exactly!!;🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jerryleebrooksbrooks]

Corey taylor produced one of the mist emotionally powerful songs of all time.snuff has made thousands curl up crying from their pain,it hit harder than most realize. The slow motion part takes my heart and holds it still then rips it open every single time.

[@mindfuct8862]

So glad you picked this one as your intro to Slipknot

[@nefster9777]

Wow you’re a person that listens to all aspects of the song! I have listened to this song a hundred times, I love it. It good to see someone else really listen.

[@rafael_jardim]

Slipknot ain't just loud noise... Love when people realize that...

[@JoseMartinez-ro4kr]

A baby died every time you said “angry boy music”

[@thegamersemporium]

I was thinking this same thing lmao. Kind of triggering to be honest lol.

[@cristinamrusso]

😂😂😂

[@novusseclorum9058]

Ex Iraq syrian veteran here and I can asure you slipknot is hardcore and kept me going in my deployment! I don't think I'm human anymore after I lost my fiance but this song somehow makes me have tears and feel human again

[@sociallyzen311]

Thank you for your service. I can't imagine what you have seen or been through, but from the bottom of my heart I'm greatfull for people like you and I wish you nothing but good things in life.

[@novusseclorum9058]

@@sociallyzen311 thank you Brother 🙏

[@bk83861]

Oh, Cris - you picked a fantastic first song to introduce yourself to Slipknot. No need to dive headfirst into the ice water if you don't have to, yeah? Recommended next step (takes it up a notch without approaching their more extreme tracks, still beautiful vocals - and LYRICS! Always lyrics...): "Dead Memories" It's also a great song, because it includes both Joey and Paul, both of whom are sadly no longer with us... Loved your reaction. I've been listening to Slipknot since I was a dorky teenager. It's been almost 30 years, and I still love them. Loved the vid.

[@jeffpolk4800]

This song is beautiful

[@keinplanmalschaun]

Indeed, she can learn a lot from this song beyond what she expected... Top tier song at all

[@johnlocke1087]

You can listen to Psychosocial from the same album, Or from the previous Vermilion pt2😊

[@theresatrammell3979]

Hell yeah...

[@damnedyankee5]

I was driving bus for an A-list rockstar when this song came out. He looked at me and said “Damn! Slipknot wants to sell some records!”. Crazy deviation from the Slipknot norm, for sure! It starts out very melancholy, builds to anger, then rage, and ends with pure desperation. I can still listen to this song back to back to….

[@gerikml]

Great analysis as always! I like the way you point out interesting vocal moments in a music track without instrumentals 🤩 Similarly, I was introduced to Slipknot through their lyrical songs such as "Snuff" or "Vermilion Pt. 2." My suggestion is to continue exploring their not scary boy but a bit heavier music like "Vermilion Pt. 1" or "Killpop" 😉

[@douglasplinhares]

This right here is an excellent analysis

[@davidmcgirr748]

Great break down of one of my favorite Slipknot songs. I liked watching you experience it for the first time.

[@gsturnerjr]

My first time stopping by. Its uphill from here, the emotion hits me on this one. You owe it to yourself to watch the acustic version to break down the message. Much love, looking forward to the next one!

[@elainepowell5768]

One of the greatest songs ever! I never get tired of listening to this song!

[@Wrathlon]

You really need to watch the live acoustic version - its even better and you can FEEL everything so much more.

[@ROB89GKO]

Corey Taylor has such a great voice. Unique 100%! 🙌🏼 I would recommend everyone to listen to all the Slipknot songs. You will find so many lovely details that will let you love the music and makes you more open minded for more styles and directions that these band has to offer. Kind regards from Germany!

[@ignaciojaravidal7776]

You could love dark metal or classic music; everyone with a ❤ on his chest could be shaked for this beautiful song

[@robertreed8374]

They’re nine! So there is a lot of input to their songs! They have a wide range from ballads to in your face to dark!

[@marcellonez1]

Imagine hearing this song for the first time, what a luxury

[@federkodo8938]

This makes us understand the power of being original and true artists. No like fake kpop, appearance and without real music made by them

[@no_onein2024]

I LOVE when people realize that there is MORE to metal than the typical preconceived ideas, Metal can be very emotional even going back to the band who created the genre of Metal as we know it, Black Sabbath w/ Ozzy Osbourne in their song "Changes" off the Volume 4 album back in 1974

[@kurtw6922]

It looks like no one has taken a stab at unpacking the video without cheating and searching the internet to see if Corey or the band did a behind the scenes or explicitly answered it. It follows a man tortured by the promise he once made to never forget or let go of someone who has died. We can presume he went through the 'normal' stages of grief at home, and in the opening shots, he's smoking a cigarette to calm his nerves before he escalates his coping attempts to dressing up as his lost lover in an attempt to recreate...something. Perhaps a night from years past. The video tells a bit of a different story than the song and lyrics in my opinion, as those non-musical elements aren't present on either the album (album version is over 1 minute shorter) or when Corey does it live acoustic. There are two more angles to approach the video from - one is from a kink angle from the shoe sniffing to self harm to cross dressing. A second would be the concept of a 'snuff' film and how this would fit into that genre... perhaps the video tape he keeps replaying may be so torturing to the main character that an otherwise innocent 'home video' has become as horrifying and painful as a snuff film following his loss. That's all too much to unpack for a YT comment section though. Hope you do more reactions, I love how much musical knowledge and attention to detail you brought to this song!

[@TealCamel]

Great synopsis. Another possible interpretation is that she is living but has left him; but either way, he can't cope with the loss and has taken to becoming her in order to try to fill the void. A third possible interpretation is that she never existed; she was a figment of his imagination that became so real his mind splintered and he started having multiple personalities, and he keeps reliving the loss over and over as in the "real" personality he keeps finding the clues his alter-ego left, such as the lipstick on the glass or the shoe. One of the reasons I love the video is that it invites such speculation and discussion. There's no real "clear" answer.

[@MrOklaw]

first time I heard this song immediately in my favorite playlist, this song is one of the Slipknot best and rare ballard cover

[@tnightwolf]

Slipknot is just such a great band!... From nuts to nuts and that magical balance beetwen insanity and life!

[@spiff3872]

Snuff is one of their most emotional ones. There are others to check out if you liked this. Danger Keep Away Vermillion pt 2 (reg & bloodstone) Circle Prelude 3.0

[@PohjoisLouhi]

Brilliant as always! Music is magic which just keeps giving. Keep on keeping on!

[@Zastav42]

Her smile says it all.

[@user6623]

The distance between a song like Snuff and a song like Diluded isn’t far off. You simply have to be willing to listen to what he is saying, the hurt he’s conveying, and how it’s impacted him. If you go into a song labeling it as “scary boy music”, you’ll never truly listen to it. Music doesn’t have to align to your personal tempo to convey a message or be considered powerful.

[@CarnisVorare]

Snuff is the absolute exception Song from Slipknot. But almost every Slipknot fan love the song because it's just a genius track with so deep lyrics and emotions.

[@cbdave429]

One of the great Slipknot songs. So melodic and the pain is real in it. If you want ot hear real "scary boy music" from Slipknot, try 'Surfacing", if someone hasn't already suggested it.

[@OscarSmallwood]

Snuff became something very different than was initially intended. Where as I realise you are being very technical and looking for the formula that makes the song I recommend that you have a look at Corey singing this live and acoustic. The evolved meaning where it became a song for Paul adds a lot of genuine pain and soul into not only Corey’s vocals but the response from the crowd, a lot of people saw Corey break when trying to sing this and it’s now become a song where the crowd sings for Paul I heartily recommend looking up the Corey live in London version it’s heartbreaking and uplifting all in one stripped down hammer blow directly to the soul

[@FlyingKantholz]

you have to see him live.... Corey Taylor is awesome in any way... its awesome to see him performing

[@ethanmiller5487]

Judy Garlands "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is a great song if you want to feel some emotions. There is one version that was filmed right after she attempted self-deletion (only told people later) and I don't know how describe the depth of emotion she puts in to the performance. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.

[@paginationprepress2034]

Or Corey singing SpongeBob.

[@caseyburns6187]

As a lot of folks have probably pointed out. Duality or Before I Forget would be a more appropriate introduction to them!

[@vladintulov8481]

Yes, this song means a lot to Corey, and he really put his whole heart and soul into it. Christina, I would also advise you to listen to "Vermilion Part 2" by Slipknot, it's not a scary boy song) .

[@hikeymoblackout8528]

Probably my fav by them.. Corey's voice is so smooth here..

[@Chainsawman-tc7zs]

React to more slipknot please! They are great imo

[@pizzle_6343]

Dance Gavin Dance - Inspire The Liars. Tillian has one of the best voices I have heard from a band!

[@rnjr485]

One of their calmer tracks in kind with "If Rain Is What You Want" and "Dead Memories". I recommend "Me Inside" or "Gently".

[@Sabbat667]

Watch the acoustic version like so many others have recommended. So emotional.

[@kallekula84]

Your preconceived notions of what you remember Slipknot as from when you were younger "scary boy band" are not really wrong, but Slipknot has evolved their sound a lot throughout the years as they've grown up. It was really cool to watch someone as skillful as you are at breaking down all the different elements to the song. Thank you! They have made a lot of really cool sounding music, now that you have gotten your feet wet I would recommend Wait and Bleed, which I think is just an amazing song. As many others have pointed out Corey Taylor is an amazing performer and especially the acoustic version of this song is very powerful.

[@davidbutcher1105]

Another opera singer starts down the rabbit hole of how complex Metal actually is

[@skreekx7300]

Bands make 1 emotional song, sexy song, and a song with godly breakdowns

[@soccerwizard975]

Watching people experience Snuff for the first time helps me be

[@rickwelch8464]

Duality and Psychosocial are your best to hear early on to know about how Slipknot USUALLY is.

[@gachacookie769]

I'm from Iowa like slipknot .love my hometown Boys

[@hurryupandwait2440]

My take on it was he was telling himself if you love me, let me go as in let him die. That's why you see him as her at the end

[@shaylevinzon540]

Another great ballad of them is Circle

[@nateroscoe8012]

Ignorance is Bliss, Love that you have found what we have known all along, Corey is an amazing voice, Multi Talented

[@jesilea16]

Snuff is the Slipknot version of a Ballad. They definitely have heavier songs. But Snuff has my heart just as much as the "scary boy music" songs lol

[@zakariaott]

Corey is such a fantastic front man!

[@radamantysamma]

All I know is now I need a cover by Cristina

[@bradleyrader8707]

The song is about his struggles with addiction and separation of him and his wife. Great song amazing man and band.

[@stevewissink7352]

First video..I love you!

[@acutting11]

Your initial perception of the band probably isn't that far off if you were to pick 95% of their other songs, other than Corey has a hell of a singing voice when he chooses to use it. The fact that ability is there might've surprised you, but pick a song like Disasterpiece and you'll say, "ohhhh, yeah, that's pretty much exactly what I expected."

[@kalei43]

This is one of their darker songs😂 sure it sounds tame but then you’re missing the feeling behind the whole song. One of my absolute favorites of theirs.

[@bparker8195]

You started with their version of a ballad and it really shows the expressiveness and versatility of Corey Taylor's voice. Enjoy the Slipknot rabbit hole. More surprises ahead. 😊

[@onionsssplays9095]

The amazing thing about slipknot is they are diverse, they can pull off a song like this very well although typically this isn't their core sound. Corey wrote this song about a girl who helped him through a real hard time. He fell in love with her but she didn't feel the same way back and it broke him. The bassist at the time Paul Gray who unfortunately passed away young due to an overdose pushed Corey to release it. Originally he wasn't going to but Paul pushed him to, Now this song is more of a tribute to him so Corey finds it very hard to perform this live. Once you go down the slipknot rabbit hole you will be hooked. It's a deep rabbit hole, so get comfortable and enjoy your stay 😊

[@kenball4272]

He has an awesome set of pipes

[@bhuntin08]

Some context for Slipknot's Discography: 1. Their self titled album that came first has what a lot of fans to consider some of best songs they've written. Probably their 2nd best album. 2. Their Iowa album is considered their heaviest, darkest, and "scariest" album. This is what many consider to be core, pure, and unadulterated SLIPKNOT. Widely regarded as their best album by longtime fans. 3. Volume 3 subliminal verses album is when corey changes up his vocals a bit (many think for the worse) and gets clean from alcohol. The band at this point has gained much more widespread popularity. 4. All hope is gone album is when corey really starts to work on improving his lyrics and again changes his vocals a bit. This is also the last album with all original members. 5. The gray chapter. Their bassist Paul Gray passed away a few years before this album and the band almost separated because of it. This album is dedicated to him. The band also dropped their drummer Joey Jordison due to medical reasons. With this they gained a new bassist and drummer Alessandro Venturella and Jay Weinberg. 6. We are not your kind saw another member leave. He was a percussionist (Chris Fehn). He was replaced by Michael Pfaff. 7. The End so far... this album saw craig jones their media/samples member record and play a few shows before leaving the group. Additionally, their drummer Jay Weinberg also played on this album and a few shows, before he found out he was suddenly no longer in the band. Recommended listening 1. Purity 2. Disasterpiece 3. (SIC) 4. Surfacing 5. Dead Memories 6. Nero Forte 7. Wait and Bleed 8. Duality 9. Eyeless 10. Vermillion part 1 and Vermillion part 2 (they both should count as one song).