Mick Thomson (Slipknot) Fishman Fluence Signature Pickups | Origin Story

[@fluffytoaster427]

It’s such a treat when Mick makes a public appearance or interview.

[@omgitsbees]

Him and Jim Root are big inspirations for me with learning how to play guitar.

[@inthepocketbass]

Mick and Jim are two of the coolest dudes in the industry.

[@olekgdynia]

Everytime I see Mick talking my day gets better

[@veganskeletons4131]

That's sad😂

[@horrorbloodylover]

Mick looks thin, sounds calm and enthusiastic. I love him ❤

[@ItsMrMcFly]

Dude looks fantastic. It’s great to see him investing in his health as he’s gotten older.

[@josecarlosramolete6109]

He's actually BAGUL from Sinister.

[@homebound56]

He mentioned a while back that while on tour he ate a lot of fast food which I guess made him bigger, but I see he's cut down a lot on that. I just hope he isn't sick and isn't telling anyone.

[@RhuDrummer]

Mick seems to be so much happier and approachable these days, you love to see it.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Still feels like he could be intimidating if he wants to be. Lol. But he’s a nice guy!

[@dave1986R]

Mick is such a good storyteller. He should write a book about the formation of Slipknot from his vantage point.

[@bradygoulet9294]

Mick doing interviews is refreshing. Nice to hear anyone other than Clown and Corey talk.

[@metallico1688]

He sounded so happy and excited telling the story 🤠

[@CauseAndCatastrophe]

He's so well-spoken. Doesn't seem to need to talk but knows what he has to say if prompted to.

[@revolutionday1]

An excellent synopsis.

[@TheNineNews_]

i love Mick

[@speakatron5634]

Been a Slipknot fan since 2000 and Mick has always been my favourite member.

[@ABlankAndrew]

Can't believe how fit Mick's gotten since AHIG, props man!

[@kaydenjordison7205]

"What ive learned is don't make plans" got it Mr. 7 ill take that as a motto.

[@LangleyNA]

I love the Slipknot formation storytelling from Mick Thomson here! Wonderful work!

[@RichardGarcia93]

Let’s gooooooo probably the biggest signing by Fishman so far.

[@TheTillhammer]

Him or Richard kruspe

[@matthewbehrle4428]

I would argue that one of the biggest they’ve ever signed is Stephen Carpenter

[@nickoftime3170]

And Jerry Cantrell

[@matthewbehrle4428]

@@nickoftime3170 Jerry Cantrell isn't a fluence artist, he is an acoustic pickup artist

[@Eirik36]

Matt heafy is a big name too

[@Bahomar]

super interesting, it´s so rare to hear mick talk... thx for the upload

[@MNOIR2024]

I can't wait to see you recording new shows dude! I'm always watching 👀

[@Bahomar]

@@MNOIR2024 hehe cheers man, i can´t wait to see slipknot again, they are in such a great shape currently

[@TheIcpfan23]

It ain't rare to hear Mick talk. He always talked he even talked in 2005 when voliminal came out. He talked about his gear years years later you just have to look super clear on youtube

[@Bahomar]

@@TheIcpfan23 yeah i know there is some stuff out there but it´s so little compared to what you would find from any other of the remaining founding members.

[@FreeRangePelican]

Check his interview with chappers it's like 1 hour long video, dude is incredibly laid back.

[@jimtobakos1933]

Nice to hear Mick talk about the early days.

[@Divine_Serpent_Geh]

Seriously! I’ve been waiting for something like this for SO long.

[@TherealWi24RD]

So he basically just told us all how the band was formed. I hope you all listened closely. Authentic as fuck!

[@g0dZi-X]

Mick was a big guy a few years back.. now he is looking slim and sharp.

[@jimcrawford2219]

Mick and Jim are the shit! Two guitarists that compliment each other is a beautiful thing

[@weanderson96]

Suuuuch a cool guy, even his older videos, he's so nice, willing to teach and show others what he does. 10/10 for mick

[@kevinherron6051]

Micks really slimmed down. Good work!

[@genesnodgrass]

Fishman brought more content out of Mick in 4 months than anyone in 25 years. I’m here for it. One of my favorite players.

[@Hardestway]

Micks the GOAT!

[@Kullvir]

Stacy got our boy healthy! So awesome

[@leenahusa1806]

He did it himself. Stacy had nothing to do with it.

[@cocainechestpains]

​@@leenahusa1806Lol found the woman hater

[@willjimenez9013]

Ozempic did it

[@greenmatrix30seven]

I’m sure his wife supported him

[@PowuhToSeven]

​@@leenahusa1806what happened to supporting women? Yikes

[@andresheredia]

The edit skills is 🔥🔥🔥

[@marcelklein712]

Mick Thompson is my favourite guitarist

[@Krysdavar]

Wow, Mick is well spoken. Seems like he's a pretty smart dude.

[@HeavyMetal945]

Mick is the man🤘

[@PaulDeMaio]

Could not trust more the group of ears and experience behind these pickups. Stoked to see come to life. 🤘

[@Maicon-fw4ow]

Mr.Sev7n The King 🦁 👑

[@dustinversteeg1584]

Mick is a solid dude and tells it how it is.. total respect for him.

[@Droxcy]

Such a awsome human

[@jeanniejohns9163]

Love these videos I’ve stumbled across . It’s cool to hear the story’s and the “how to”from the artists themselves

[@SICRoosterKido]

Mick woke up and chose to lore dump the best metal history ever wtf! Best Mick interview ever :O ??

[@swearwords77]

❤ love you. Can't wait to see you all play in phoenix.

[@moraruc89]

Mick seems to get cooler and cooler as he ages.

[@aldouslau8722]

Mick is a real beast for metal riff, love he speedy down picking, totally underrated

[@creepymcpeepers]

Loved this.. i got to drive through Iowa the other day so… it was bad ass

[@deadkid4825]

real mick behind the mask. legend

[@DerekFrampton]

That" somebody else heard something and saw us" was Sophia John from 89.7 The River in Council Tucky IOWA. whom is credited by many reputable sources as the one that DISCOVERED Slipknot back in 1998-1999 days. I was there. I remember being from Omaha hearing all sorts of and seeing all sorts of stuff. Good times.

[@DenDenBMX]

MICK DA GOAT

[@charlesb7831]

I laughed when he mentioned the old Carvin cabinet, I still have one and it's fantastic!

[@patrickbateman181]

Last time I saw and heard Mick unmasked he was looking 3x chunkier. Love that he's been taking care of himself. Looking real lean and mean!

[@thr33worlds49]

Mick, I’ve tried every social media platform to get ahold of you. I took guitar lessons from you 24 years ago at Ye Old guitar shoppe. You sold me your practice Ibanez RG (dark red) and your practice amp. Sadly I don’t have the amp anymore (long sad story that pisses me off every time I think about it) but the guitar I have treated like one of my children. I now live south of Des Moines, but was wondering if you would sign it for me. No way in hell will I ever sell this guitar. Too many memories. You changed the way I thought about guitar, then you taught me how to play it. I always thought it was bullshit that you were in the back hallway while Mike had his own room lol. Thinking back on it now, you wouldn’t have had it any other way haha. Hopefully this message reaches you.

[@creepymcpeepers]

Wish I could go Back In town and see mick delivering papers

[@cj7814]

Me too mick, I also spent a lot of time in my room figuring stuff out

[@FranticMonster11]

This is such a cool listen!

[@Divine_Serpent_Geh]

It’s part of his look and persona, but I gotta say, if this dude shaved his beard he’d look 20 years younger EASY. Especially now that he’s slim. This man is one of my greatest inspirations for writing riffs 🤘🤘 Long live 7!

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Yeah, dude looks like he has a young face overall if he shaved. Corey looks young as hell for 50.

[@chewy6638]

he looks fuckin great

[@syfman6]

Never seen him maskless. Great interview. 💚🎸

[@SICRoosterKido]

Inside the Nine Mick thompson #7 Unmasked Interview - there's another one :)

[@stogymoods4249]

I love listening to him. He seems like a really interesting dude

[@vlogerrransh3413]

Mic u r my inspiration

[@Prawdziwerelacje30plus]

Amazing storytelling❤

[@KRayxKodessA]

I'd love to hear more about his incredible weight loss. Dude looks so good.

[@drummerguyron]

Kinda funny I was briefly in the scene then left and moved to TN from 93-97. Missed so many good local bands in that time period including Bodypit. When I came back everyone was talking about Slipknot.. Listened to the CD MFKR.. Was like huh? This is popular? Hadn't seem them live yet. Finally did then the light went on.. Then of course after hearing their RR debut.. Just blew me away. Been a proud fan ever sense. Sadly not too many local bands have done anthing since. A few have done pretty well.. Dead Horse Trauma, Index Case, Saul, Destrophy, Widow 7, Painface.. Of course non of my bands lol.

[@tetrodotoxin9782]

Pink esp guitar for mick would be awesome! 👌

[@mdwolf72]

Oh look, Clown was breaking bands apart since the start.

[@Xeroforte]

He formed the one you're parasocial with, kid.

[@zastahrap]

​@@Xerofortetrue hahaha

[@MortallyChallanged]

Ah, shit you beat me to it

[@mdwolf72]

​@@XeroforteNot denying that by any means lol, but that doesn't change my thoughts on it.

[@Docv10]

Get over it ffs

[@mathieutheriault5050]

Great!! ❤

[@revolutionday1]

The way he describes Slipknot forming is reminiscent of the Pearl Jam/Green River/Mother Love Bone situation....

[@bibiinspades1953]

And I was about to buy those MT Duncan Sigs..

[@gaetanmottin1703]

awsome

[@heavymetalmusicofdestructi3430]

What's micks take on black metal I know he is a fan

[@KevinPritts]

Probably under rated but easily one of the most influential players from the past 25 years hands down ...thanks for the good times mick you played the soundtrack for my life brother salute 🫡

[@jaredklock8754]

Mick slimmed down a lot. He looks good.

[@michaelmoreno9627]

MICK IS REALLY THIN AND REALLY OPEN AS OF LATE. HE IS FEELING GOOD, ACCOMPLISHED AND IM READY FOR HIM TO START AND BREAKDOWN HOW EVERY SONG WAS WRITTEN.....RIFF WISE. I KNOW HOW EVERYTHING START. JUST 2 BREAKDOWNS.....HOW DID PEOPLE AND DISASTERPIECE COME ABOUT

[@kingpriapatius5832]

Will we have a 7-string version of these pickups?

[@kingpriapatius5832]

@@werberthvinicius4159 His Duncan pickup is available for 7-string. He also tunes his guitars very low (B and drop -A)

[@werberthvinicius4159]

@@kingpriapatius5832 Seymour Duncan goes about sales in its own way. Fishman, on the other hand, besides catering to numerous modern metal players who play six, seven, and eight-string guitars, predominantly markets the six-string version of their pickups, as evidenced by signature pickups such as those of Scott LePage, Tim Henson, and Devin Townsend.

[@kingpriapatius5832]

@@werberthvinicius4159 Most guitarists play 6-string guitars. EMG does the same. He plays in low tunings, and his previous company did the same. If he was Clapton, it would not have been very meaningful, but it makes perfect sense when you play drop-B and drop-A tunings.

[@jconner3891]

Mick and Jim are and will b3 slipknot

[@joshoberg65]

I cannot get over how much weight hes dropped. Looks like a different dude

[@bastarthur]

Dude always talk so fast but yet still comprehensible. Not gonna lie, I'd pay money to hear him raps.

[@killthekaiju9219]

I legit read the headline thinking his signature set was CALLED Origin Story lol

[@blakemoore1905]

Lookin healthy!

[@Murphy_R9]

After witnessing Mick Laying down tracks for All hope is gone I've been a huge fan of his playing since!🤘 check that vid out if you are into 7! His tone is evil Af on that video!🔥

[@Ginja_Ninja_]

4:11 what are laikins???

[@olaffjenkins8500]

Lichens

[@neilchristianjumawan616]

Lycans KZbin auto generated captions are shit sometimes

[@creepymcpeepers]

Who in the comments looked up the guitar company that mick Thompson talked About?

[@satorizero5448]

LOVE THIS ❤❤❤

[@LangleyNA]

Hey, Mick! Don't shut down the mask and coveralls! :D Is that what you mean to say? Don't do that. :) I think the fans like it. :)

[@lambknot]

Cool

[@joshuaharvey8046]

Mick’s new name is “Slim Thompson”.

[@josecarlosramolete6109]

Wow! I didn't know Bagul was actually a nice guy!

[@seananderson5334]

Cool hearing from Mick. Shame what Slipknot is now though.

[@kidbonesonline]

I like Mick's version of the origin story of Slipknot more than Clown's version.

[@Michael-eu1mz]

Yeah Mick makes more sense when he talks

[@ahmadakbarsyah8959]

Rad🤘🎸

[@realniter]

Mike Shinoda grown hair?

[@gustavobarboza2107]

Mick gosto mais de você com mascara 😂😂😂

[@Joeyd1184]

Most I’ve heard him talk tbh

[@user-rakhazel]

mask of joey and paul in the crowd..

[@Felipe_Roma]

Mr Seven...

[@kristenellsworth9621]

Fucking love Mr. Seven so much. He's just so fucking hot. And badass as hell.

[@sasageyoo3953]

idk, with his voice like that, he never do backing vocals or something

[@AffixedEvil]

Nice voice doesn't mean you are good at singing?

[@ВасилВасилев-ю9д]

He actually did vocals in early days

[@joerectifier]

I believe he believes everything he is saying - but not everyone agrees. I think it has to do with age and what sounds people grew up with. Personally, I do not like active pickups and the Fishman's are no different in that regard - Just because I don't like them does not mean they aren't good - they are good. I have them in 3 guitars and I enjoy the sounds. They sound good, they perform just fine and I can use them no problem. The thing is, for me, I prefer the sound of passive pickups...and that's all there is to it....at 60 years old, I also don't like too much technology in guitar equipment or batteries in my guitar - so that's my opinion. Les Paul, Tele, Strat and a Charvel, Tube amp, passive pickups a cable and a pick. If you can't make that sound good, then the problem lies elsewhere.

[@chetanverma7746]

He looks so much lean now!!!

[@Chupa_CabraWorld]

Mick Thomson 0,7

[@thallrudedjentstorm1756]

I'm pretty sure Slipknot would be famous even without the masks. The seller back then wasn't the mask. It was their stage performance. And I'm sure they could've done it without the masks.

[@omgwtfbbq2011]

love mick and jim , and god damn has he lost a lot of weight

[@STANGm06deGT]

Mick was more fearsome when he weighed more. Almost looks like he lost to much weight.

[@Joshcoshbagosh]

did he lose a lot of weight?

[@thephatjesus3032]

Dude has kept the same mask unchanged for the passed 24 years

[@Mase-mu6bk]

i do my own that’s why i’m better then my teacher

[@Mase-mu6bk]

ex teacher

[@MangoMeoww]

Plz take away the music, it doesn't add to the video it makes it harder to hear what he is saying.

[@mjbro8133]

Someone should have asked him. If he is into other music.. what makes him play with Slipknot? Is it just money