Jim Root on where Slipknot fit into the world in 2020

[@hranolek0073]

Imagine playing Call of Duty and get kill by "JimYouKnow4"

[@frankwoods9895]

I would be honored

[@ayoutubeaccount864]

On Xbox, not PS4 so we know he’s straight

[@Unhappyloli]

AKZbinAccount Thats kinda cringe my guy

[@frankwoods9895]

@@ayoutubeaccount864 but I have a PS4 my life is a lie.

[@deemore]

Dude it’s cross fucking play

[@spookyspider1014]

Jim’s such a humble, down to earth kinda guy 🤘 awesome chat

[@SomeDuuude]

Indeed he is. He's so chill

[@svfantom7776]

Idk. Seems like he's just putting on a show in front of the camera.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

@@svfantom7776 No he's like this in every interview i've seen.

[@seanwechsler6783]

Jim is my favorite part of Slipknot. He used to be my favorite part of Stone Sour as well. He brings so much melody to both bands and I love when melodies are sneaked into heavy songs.

[@annetteslife]

He is my favorite member of Slipknot.

[@ianroberttaylor5843]

Also mine too. F..king legendary guitarist

[@edloomingly7204]

I’ve said it before, stone sour really lost its edge emergency Jim left, House of gold and bones 1-2 remain fantastic records

[@seanwechsler6783]

Ed Loomingly I feel the same way. I think he knew Stone Sour was going more and more pop rock and that’s why he backed out.

[@tombailey2373]

@@seanwechsler6783 nah theres a recent interview with metalhammer where he said it was because he and corey "would have killed eachother" if he didnt leave. They just didnt get along at that time and one had to go. Plus jim said he felt like he wasnt able to really commit to slipknot or stone sour so that too made him leave stone sour.

[@drummerguyron]

Even when Jim was in small club bands he had a certain thing. He's just always had that " guitar god " kinda vibe I guess you could say. I was actually pissed when he left Deadfront to join Slipknot.. cause honestly I was not impressed with their demo / album MFKR. But then the Roadrunner debut came out.. Ahh.. Ok now I get it lol.. I mean even twenty years later.. It's still surreal to see a band from here reach their level.

[@pale_one_0904]

drummerguyron he only recorded some of the songs,because josh brainard used to be in the band from 1995-1999

[@pale_one_0904]

He recorded some of self-titled but left because of the changes

[@Xeroforte]

@@pale_one_0904 Well Jim was part of the band when the album came out, that was his point.

[@RC-fi8nn]

Nice comment!

[@daviswood259]

I’ve honestly never been a big fan of MFKR. Maybe it’ll click later but I just don’t find myself feeling it like the rest of their discography.

[@kyledeans5955]

Jim is such a down to earth guy.

[@sicboi80]

Dude, I fuckin love Jim. He's always been my favorite Slipknot member since 1999.

[@133Nomad]

Take a drink every time Jim says "You know" or "Uuummmm".

[@tudorolariu8117]

Every member of slipknot says that A LOT

[@annetteslife]

I would die of alcohol poisoning

[@STAER444]

I literally played that game right now, and i feel really bad

[@Twisted_yer_mum]

@@tudorolariu8117 because its a country thing to do...

[@lesleydavis6511]

Drunk ugh 😂

[@EthanParker_]

I could honestly listen to Jim talk all day. Such a great down to earth guy; looking forward to London tonight 🤘

[@robertlewis5447]

Dude wasn't London insane?! One of my favourite gigs

[@EthanParker_]

@@robertlewis5447 Absolutely dude, they killed it 🤘

[@VeganAndFree]

were you standing? if so where abouts were for you the majority of the gig??

[@EthanParker_]

@@VeganAndFree I was up at the seating area, around the top right hand side

[@rockydennis4497]

Dude..Jim is such an underrated guitarist...just a great shredder and a great guy!!!

[@serena7418]

He’s so attractive and talented 😍

[@jmgdarkest9034]

Stfu

[@MorningVegas]

@@jmgdarkest9034 is someone jealous they dont get called attractive?

[@77eamonnd]

As a straight male..... I agree, he has the bad boy look, but his personality is a genuinely nice guy....... And he f-ing rocks on the guitar

[@annetteslife]

@@jmgdarkest9034 what the fuck? Who are you attracted to? Chad Kroger and Justin Bieber? Shut the fuck up. You don't know what good looking unless it bit you on the ass!

[@annetteslife]

Attractive?? Damn he is GORGEOUS!

[@crystalspears465]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Jim's not 'hot' or 'sexy' in the conventional way but he just exudes cool. Not like smooth cool but quirky cool that just draws you to him. Plus he's a kickass guitar player! 🔥🔥

[@theresilientspud]

Jesus, this gig was beyond bloody amazing! I'm still buzzing! 🤘🤘🤘

[@twiztid133]

I still want them to play gematria

[@danbenfield8532]

Didn't they say they don't play it because Jim can't remember how he played the solo in the recording? 😂

[@aleksandarradovanovic8496]

@@danbenfield8532 that's bull. if he can hear it, he can re-learn to play it.

[@jasonburden7999]

Only a few minutes in the video but my god is Jim such a humble and down to earth guy. Seems like someone you can have a really good chat with

[@hammertime196829]

I could listen to Jim for hours. What a down to earth guy. Thanks for sharing.

[@cypi236]

The CEO of yaknow

[@TheSaintedOne]

How the hell does Jim Root not know that he is God status guitarist to us? You are my Jimmy Page. I might have never picked up a guitar if not for you, dude.

[@cyanideforall8378]

Such an amazing musician and person in general so happy I got to see them live and Joe.ie got this interview!

[@dapaintbrush6965]

I just love this band so much

[@DJay0111]

Me too... and I'm fifty ffs!

[@michaelwhelan912]

I met Jim when they first did their headling show and then at the time when he mentioned jada smiths band (worked stage at both shows) and honestly he's such a gent, had time to hang out and chat, remembered me the second time of meeting him.

[@SassySally391]

Come undone.. Oh my gosh… oh my gosh .. I love u jimmmm This song takes my soul away and it brings it back .. I love this song

[@elisacardenas3535]

Exactly my personal favorite song from Duran Duran

[@CursedinDisguise]

His coat blends in SO well with the background. There's a small spot on his coat that I kept trying to wipe away on my phone's screen lol

[@QuicksilverWraith]

Haaaa OCD my good old friend 😂😂

[@dakinechips]

Jim is the best! Ty for being so awesome!

[@acadia5898]

i can't love him more. he's not that one annoying asshole who keeps saying "i live in the wrong generation" or "pop music sucks". he seems so open to things

[@redmonkey2034]

My favorite guitarist

[@kevin339]

I'm fascinated with Jim Root and his playing. He brings an intangible essence to Slipknot and used to before Stone Sour were dumb enough to let him go. I can't stomach Stone Sour's new stuff, it just doesn't sound like Stone Sour without Root. Anyways, Jim seems like such a cool and down to earth guy.

[@demondefiant6346]

That beard....he’s becoming a metal ZZTop.

[@ianroberttaylor5843]

F..king great bloke Jim Root. Awesome guitarist one of the very best. Good luck with the tour guys sorry i missed you in Sheffield but il be at knotfest!!!

[@justwrightisdead473]

6:00 in proves how passionate he is about his art/craft....he's genuine as fuck! 4.

[@mattsolegod]

Take a shot every time Jim says “you know” or “you know what I mean”

[@snyjnz]

I'm drunk...wish I was in Ireland like him

[@mikloslipcsey7923]

Top bloke. Truly a wonderful guitarist.

[@peacefulbeatsforrealhumans8379]

Thanks for this upload, there aren't too many 2020 Slipknot member interviews or good recordings and Jim Root always seems like such a nice and down to earth lad. I really enjoyed this interview, cheers!

[@purpleryder]

Slipknot in brum last night were fucking awesome 🤘

[@jamesschmidt7759]

What a chill dude that's awesome

[@dis9161]

Its hard to believe that he is the most coolest and the most brutal headbanger in Slipknot.

[@jpandv3]

Don't forget Craig as Well, he still has that headbang as always..

[@Mr.Boobfart]

Mick and joey are the craziest

[@Skeware]

Believe me, Jim, I know! :) Actually I didn't know anything. I'm glad he takes the time to talk to people about his awesome work. Now I know a little.

[@labbern]

I love Jim as a dude

[@netslow]

That is one of the greatest interviews I’ve seen lately. Very good job. Cool guest and interesting Q&A. Thank you!!!

[@andresgv10]

Awesome interview

[@piyandakabrabam4927]

jim i like your playing style and amazing guitar solos and riffs.

[@joshuehernandez13]

this guy's my best friend. he just doesnt know that. SUCH A COOL DUDE

[@SPINlX]

Crazy how if Jim wasn’t in slipknot I wouldn’t have ever picked up a guitar.

[@megadethadam2023]

great interview, cheers

[@ozrant1352]

It’s intense you mentioned Thin Lizzy! But then again any time I meet anyone from that part of the world I can’t hesitate to ask about Phil Lynott! Slipknot and Thin lizzy are in my top rock/metal/heavy music bands of all time

[@ixpribr]

Charming man.

[@jeffmyron3640]

Damn Jim is such a cool dude

[@michaelmcdonagh2826]

If Jim Root listens to Duran Duran I listen to Duran Duran

[@nathanschille492]

It would be cool to have access to a playlist of what he listened, what inspired/inspires his riffs and all that ! Looks like he has some fine music taste

[@kornfreak78]

Such an awesome dude.

[@snyjnz]

Jim Root with the headbang! If we trend that, that will make Slipknot fit in even more

[@kevinpflaum19]

I would love to just sit at a bar or coffee shop and just pick that dudes brain. He is so down to earth.

[@tkzsfen]

when is Corey finally going to write a song called "You know..." or at least reference it in a chorus :D

[@billstithem9543]

Jim Root is a good guy

[@gremlintoastt0088]

“You’re Big into your Costco”

[@QuicksilverWraith]

Dude you are a god of guitar to us brother. Just accept it. ❤

[@max.cr33p]

His hair is so amazing

[@w00fw00f]

i only noticed all the you knows after reading the comments... holy crap how did i miss them before?!

[@Fizzie_pops]

I do agree that pop (some modern music) doesn't feel genuine, just rushed. Not saying there aren't any bangers today.

[@SquallBH]

His voice should be used as assist vocalist no shiee

[@TheLucasGregory]

He did a lot of backing vocal in Stone Sour!

[@guiaugusto9162]

"Who know's, you know?"

[@DannySykess]

Do more Interview with rock and Metal Bands

[@siapah]

you know emmmm

[@evaj2556]

"I dunno I hate boats" lol 😂😂😂

[@taufiqyeasin5381]

Jim .... I know

[@brockhartley]

Me and my friend was hanging out with corey in Chillicothe ohio

[@FugginMuggin]

Is your friend AJ Good? lol

[@brockhartley]

@@FugginMuggin how'd you guess😂😂

[@brockhartley]

Actually it was me and alec. But we know aj

[@GreenSmog17]

nice guy.

[@SaintFizz]

He’s like an old Leon S Kennedy that wore the same jacket.

[@wiilover07]

Haha!! He really does!!

[@kud1695]

Jim listening to Ariana grande never thought I would see the day

[@crustbucket5250]

you know?

[@tombailey2373]

He said it as i read this

[@mahdirahimi1017]

whos your favourite guitarist? you know :)

[@BlackfeatherAlexander]

I wish Slipknot played The Shape, Metabolic and I Am Hated more often.

[@likse1063]

EYYYY Jimi boysen

[@SawBlood45]

all i'm gonna say is, ever since the Nero Forte song released and video dropped it's like everyone started finding their balls.

[@Mephiston]

Given that Jim is a big friendly giant, how fucking big is that microphone?

[@SubmitTheKraken]

True that you learn a lot more from interpersonal communication, that's why I watch Joe Rogan's podcasts.

[@denovalxve6404]

You couldn't have made fit plural in the title

[@saturn-ascends33]

16:22 so funny 😂

[@UnRiderCualquiera]

like number 1000 :D

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

Not a bad thing when a Brit says you’re a “pop band” Could be taken in a negative way hearing that said in the states.

[@VolBeat2412.]

It's just me or he looks tired in this?

[@simterio3077]

Hes so worn out from touring. He says it in every interview haha.. poor Jim...

[@dorispedras]

Also, jet lag.

[@clarencealdreypapa9607]

Jetlag. He said it in the beginning of the video.

[@sideshowblob]

@@simterio3077 Well they had like a two month break at this stage but I think it's more jet lag....I can't imagine what he'll look like after the European tour 😅

[@ashchase8340]

I don't know

[@robinsatran698]

Anyone else think of Sting from WWE rather than the musician or just me?

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

I'm always late to the party as far as music as concerned....like Jim says. I wouldn't have it any other way. I can sit back and pick and choose the best shit out of the menagerie of bullshit that's out there. I know exactly what he's saying. He's definitely up there with all the legends.....

[@srrish666]

I don't know why... But honestly I think Jim Root & Dave Grohl looks almost same cause of their hair-beards! 💘🤘

[@cameronnalley3197]

J.A Srrish never noticed it but their faces are very similar if you picture it

[@SlipKnighT09]

Interviewer desperately trying to interject politics into Slipknot, Ugh excellent answer Jim, real dude

[@爪丂乇尺爪卂几]

you know what i know u know what i dont know u know

[@tomgreen3101]

ya know?

[@tirthankarmukherjee7595]

\*YOU KNOW? */

[@sydIRISH]

Fuckin' A!!!!!! He's right about one thing, when things are going well, we find things to complain about. FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS!!!!!!

[@KVerseVibe]

Jim with mask looks so different u know like theirs another person behind mask😂

[@Twisted_yer_mum]

Man... could you stop with the "every time" comments?

[@Dan-sv3kz]

When you crush your vertebra disks cause of years of headbanging....how metal are you?!?!?!!!

[@bolle8140]

"You know i mean"

[@peterkepic3590]

"Metal is satanic" How can you say that after watching this video

[@tombailey2373]

*Behemoth have entered the chat*

[@Mephiston]

ignorance

[@TheLegendarySuperSaiyanBroly]

🤘🏻🤐

[@alecwesterholm9122]

How is slipknot even pop music explain that to me please interviewer 😂

[@SirKnasher]

I have a lot of respect for Jim but I can't stand Slipknot anymore. I just can't get into their music anymore and the decisions made by Corey and Clown are highly questionable.

[@DJay0111]

Expand?

[@tigerpoop693]

He looks like a different person while having a beird

[@erikdrummingod]

They would fit in better with the metal and deathcore scene if they played smaller venues, with real metal acts and real crowds and real pits. But no, they wanna play giant arenas with glitter and balloons with a bunch of kids who only know a few songs on the radio.

[@kambion]

The same place any other band that hasn't written a good album in 15 years; irrelevant to anything other than aging millennial angry bois that drink way too much Monster energy.

[@DJay0111]

Triggered.