Ross Robinson On Working With Paul Gray And SLIPKNOT

From Episode #11 with Ross Robinson | The Garza Podcast
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[@nolanmillar1762]

Ross always sounds like he’s one sentence away from breaking down into tears

[@SykeThrone]

Maybe he’s crying all the time but we just hear the words

[@troyestepp4827]

And hearing how he was when they recorded is making my brain itch

[@triplesixmafia]

“was closest to him and *Joey* “ and now i’m crying

[@ThatSlipknotGuy]

He put a spell on Joey

[@Shapeshifterxx]

@@ThatSlipknotGuy what makes you say that

[@scootaloo118]

How many more people have to die for this secret? Why did slipknot write gematria?

[@lifeunderthestarstv]

They were the 2 that wrote most of the music. They still don't get the love they deserve.

[@paddythetangs]

@@lifeunderthestarstv i know because with out them i don't listen to the recycled crap slipknot been putting out

[@ur_wrong1209]

It’s hard to believe that this is the dude that used to throw pots and shit at slipknot when they were recording. 😂

[@michigan_masks8969]

This guy drop kicked a brand new guitar out of james' hands while recording V3

[@kitpalmer1583]

@@michigan_masks8969 he wasn't involved in Vol 3

[@BobRobie1]

Over 20 years ago

[@mikejenkins4924]

@@michigan_masks8969 Vol3 was Rick Rubin. Must've been Iowa. Can't see Rubin drop kicking shit.

[@michigan_masks8969]

I was misremembering. I stand corrected. I was thinking he was in on the very early stages of V3. My comment is actually from the self titled era. I guess when you hit your 40's your memory starts to slip. Fuck.

[@FredEricS-Moto]

I met and interviewed Paul on Slipknot's first tour of Germany back in December of '99 (12.17.1999, Kantine, Cologne). He was such a genuinely kind and friendly person, not at all what I had expected from someone in such a band. He was just so nice to hang out with... such a shame he left us so early.

[@uglyboibitchtitss]

we dont believe u

[@Moldych33se832]

@@uglyboibitchtitss First of all who is “we”? Second of all no one believes u either?

[@Triiplesiix]

I think that “closest to him and Joey” had a HUGE impact on why IOWA sounds so perfect. No album has that Bassy atmosphere. It’s just so dark it can’t be put into words. But so much bass and the drums are beyond perfect. Joey had to outshine that first record or at least match it. It worked.

[@pauliewalnuts829]

Love the bass tone on Iowa. So heavy.

[@northtimo666]

Nothing else like that album out there.

[@mikabass]

@@northtimo666 YUP

[@jackcravford8744]

@@northtimo666 check out redeemer from norma jean, more grossy and noisy. same intensity!! also with ross

[@MaggotfromLA666]

I LOVE GENTLY

[@deangelos1980]

Your right no comparison but all slipknot albums with Paul even the very first before Corey the bass shines through all the craziness his tone was so heavy yet so smooth even on MFKR album it sounds like a jazz player for real to me

[@lowrobb]

“If you look at your friends around you, that you have right now, you’re looking at your future” - That was spot on!

[@AdonaiSaxon01]

I read this as Ross said it.

[@McFarlaneDragonClan]

To this day I've never heard one bad word about the late great Paul Gray. The Slipknot that was my favorite band Slipknot died when Paul Gray passed, it was six feet under after Joey's passing. R.I.P. #2 Paul Gray and #1 Joey Jordison

[@kingsizeblues616]

I also miss Chris, but at least he is still alive

[@BloodandSoilNS]

I miss the IOWA 9. Wish I could go back to '99. Paul was brilliant, Joey was Brilliant, Jim is still killing it. Paul was humble and kind. Long live the Knot.

[@bIametheniIe]

It's crazy that out of 9 dudes, only 2-3 wrote most of the music. Now it's just one guy

[@iamtheblackwizard88]

I met Paul in 2005 backstage and a Slipknot show and I said the exact same thing "The nicest dude I've ever met" it's spot on who he was.

[@rorz999]

I've only ever heard good things about him! RIP

[@jackcravford8744]

This is why Ross will always be my favorite producer. Not only he can push all musicians to their best, has the most emotional records and etc.. but even how he is talking. With some emotional anvil. He is so grounded, god damn it. I feel the weight of his emotions on all records.

[@doltcart]

Ross is a good dude. He took time out of already busy schedule working with Korn and Tool to record a demo for my shitty funk metal band for basically no money. This was back in like 92 and he was already grinding so hard. He deserves every bit of his success for his contributions to heavy music.

[@dave1986R]

That’s an amazing story about how Paul called him just before he died. It was almost as though he was sort of ready to go, even though he had a baby on the way. It makes his death even more of a tragedy than we were aware of.

[@gimo80]

Nearly brought me to tears hearing this, just so tragic. You can just hear in his voice how difficult it was to talk about it, Ross Robinson seems like an awesome guy and on an emotional level you can hear his influence in the albums he produces. RIP Paul Gray

[@dannymartinez7621]

I feel you man! 🤟🏼

[@uglyboibitchtitss]

yall need to get out the house more lmao

[@Cxdyy]

Man Joey and Paul have a special place in my heart, Paul gray inspires me to continue on bass and corey on vocals and joey on how the song should feel and sound.

[@TheLarryburns84]

Ross actually is a stellar producer, and it makes me happy to hear Paul get his dues. almost nothing beats Joey's drum sound on the self titled Slipknot album.

[@Aenigmakil]

The drum sound on Iowa does though

[@stuartbixby]

Paulie and Joey mean everything to me man. That music saved my life. Introduced me to this wonderful lifestyle and music

[@mikehachey9791]

I think one thing that people neglect to recognize or remember is that Paul and Joey both wrote a lot of riffs on the self titled and Iowa. Glad Ross didn’t.

[@CosasVerdesQescupen]

what a real and lovely human being, just listen how he talks about someone he loves

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Paul gray inspired me to play bass since I was 4 and saw spit it out music video on tv and the dynamo show I was like wow this dude is cool like he’s going at it with the bass bought a bass guitar learned and I play his music thanks Paul #2 🙏

[@JayDillaThaKilla]

2:52 is the house/kid in the left behind music video in reference to pauls history? i know the song is about coreys homelessness and the friends he made while homeless. but what ross describes, is pretty much the music video for left behind

[@TimRopkins]

I only met Paul once, But he was the nicest, sweetest person, Mid Iowa tour, show with Slayer and God Forbid.. and he was the Kindest soul.. even then.. when they were just starting to fill stadiums

[@EaiVoceSabiaDisso]

Paul, never forgotten! Rest in peace

[@111.5.b]

And now Joey. Really really sad.

[@billlabounty414]

dude this is an amazing treat thank you so much for this RIP # 2

[@BrayoFitnessTrainer]

Co-founder of the band slipknot died at the age of 38. His name, "Paul Gray" summing to 38 in pythagorean. Clown's daughter died 83 days before Slipknot's new album was released. His nickname was the pig. The Pig=38 (R) Killing=38 (R) On July 30th, Paul was awarded the "Kerrang"=38 (R) (74 O) (444 ES) which is also classified as “service to metal” (211 RO) the 47th prime. Paul reportedly died in Room 431......431 the 83rd prime...83 the reflection of 38. Paul Gray died in Johnston, Iowa. Johnston=38(RR) Johnston, Iowa=163 (O) 163 is the 38th prime number He died of an overdose of morphine and fentanyl (38 RFR)

[@thebelowaveragegamer2397]

The bass on Iowa and all hope was amazing. A man gone to soon

[@kevinconatser4686]

I'm DAGGETT BORN AND RAISED...this shit hit me HARD...... LEFT BEHIND takes on a whole new meaning... moved out a few years ago family still lives there...and buried there...

[@Kengoorooshka]

I wish Slipknot recorded again with Ross Robinson, their chemistry was amazing and it shows on the first two albums. Rick Rubin really butchered that third album, and nothing against the guys that produced their other albums but Ross Robinson did something magical with Slipknot back in the day

[@JoKiR90]

He did capture magic w them however, though the first 2 albums are classic, most of us wouldn't want to hear the same album over and over. Their use of different producers hasn't hindered their quality. I met Corey Taylor recently and told him "you guys literally level up with each new album", which is true. Vol. 3 was bad, but it has its moments. Even if it was all bad we wouldn't have All Hope. .5 was another one that had it's moments but without it there wouldn't be WANYK which is probably the best album I've heard in years. Now take Korn for example. They went back to Ross after so many years and in an attempt to recapture the magic of their first 2 albums and created one of their worst collections of songs ever. So, I get what you're saying but I personally feel like it would be an unnecessary step for Slipknot. Maybe even a misstep.

[@nemesis8140]

Ross should produce more koRn and Slipknot albums I still listen to koRn 3 such a great album

[@wildbill1185]

The beginning of eyeless really gets me going!!!

[@johnnydi2203]

Ross, you kick ass, dog. Appreciate the work you put into those albums and I like the way you talk about music.

[@Jellyfriedfatness]

We can all appreciate that, something so pleasant and hopeful can create such dark places for us. We forget that it all started with beauty friendship, and love. It’s crazy that we’re all crazy metal heads listening to brutal music and yet we’re the nicest people on earth hahah.

[@WickedMo13]

Only Paul

[@scorpioscots9692]

We All Got Left Behind We Feel It All Slipping Away parents who just don't care about Their Children and the video sums it up with the Lyrics he was a Genius and the first 2 Albums will Always be their Best ✌️

[@Christopher-md7tf]

Why Do You Write Like This It's Very Hard To Read

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Paul gray is just a badass person his life story is crazy but it’s nice that he made a band and loved to play and write music

[@curtisbush5728]

I met Ross at a secret GlassJaw show in Camden NJ in 2002 and he was a really nice guy. Very supportive of the bands he works with and answers any question a fan has.

[@Benjamin-fu4fl]

such a great perspective to hear about someone i care deeply about. thank you.

[@filetmignon4446]

the first few sentences ross says is part of the reason paul's death hit me hard.. out of all the members.. he was the foundation and glue that held the group together. I believe everyone in the band went at eachothers throats while paul was sitting there having a smoke hah

[@dbkjace3879]

That TLD KTM hat clean tho

[@davidmanning9145]

Your dog ate all of From First to Lasts McDonald's and we just laughed as they cried about their lost fast food!!! 🤣🤣 you're a flippin legend yourself bro thank you man 😭😭😭😭

[@herrsexr]

never imagined ross robinson to be this relaxed, though he wa smore agressive.

[@Christopher-md7tf]

I imagined this guy to look and sound VERY different after all the stories I've read about him lol

[@charlesfoster9530]

Dude is low key in love with Paul.

[@carlabastidas5997]

Who wouldn't

[@labbern]

"I think I was closest to him and Joey" Breaks my heart

[@GorlicBreadz]

SlipknoT should really work with Ross Robinson on their last album.

[@111.5.b]

Now more than ever, bro

[@GorlicBreadz]

@@111.5.b exactly. SlipknoT has been missing some elements and Corey wouldn't have to go all out like on the album, but I would love to hear one more Ross produced album, the way he pushed them, just made them pull out more of their talent that Rick or any other producer hasn't been able to.

[@A.i.Riverz]

Wow man this was something else ❤️

[@susanschearer3623]

Wow what a beautiful tribute!

[@jasoncompian1612]

Garza you got ypur own podcast. I was happy to discover this. I wanna give a big shout out to you! Thank you for the content. I cannot wait to see more. Peace!

[@GarzaPodcastClips]

Thanks man! I appreciate that. -Garza

[@krisphoenix7168]

I saw them in Stockholm in 2001 Iowa tour it was awesome so much talent in that band

[@cometothepartay]

the vibes from this!!!

[@pmsousa986]

Can Ross produce Slipknot new album, again please? 🙄

[@JohnDoe-mv2be]

@@Shadow-gm9ct that's gonna be sick.

[@Jasonxknot]

@@Shadow-gm9ct He's probably doing the mixing. He's done the mixing on their last 2 albums.

[@TraumaAD]

@@Shadow-gm9ct i became big into Joe Barresi a couple years ago. i love the dude's attitude and all around Deep knowledge. when i heard he was going to do the next slipknot album... STOKED is an understatement.

[@jackcravford8744]

@@TraumaAD all chevelle records with joe sounds like a garbage. i hope, that Ballou will be mixing new slipknot or ryan boesch.

[@TraumaAD]

@@jackcravford8744 well you said chevelle, theres your problem right there.

[@maayan460]

Watching this at 0.25 speed is what I imagine is like to talk with an heroin addict when is high af on heroin

[@diluted8]

Proper

[@BloodandSoilNS]

It's looovvviiiing, it's giiivvvviing, it's creeeeeaaatiiive. I was one for 20 years, and am still around them all day, and yes, my life feels like it's in slow motion. Lol.

[@wolves.]

watch this at 1.25x speed thank me later

[@SUNIKIGAMING]

TY

[@ruthrobinson2232]

Yes thank you! X

[@thrasher5122]

😂

[@BloodandSoilNS]

Ahhhhh. Thank you. 🤔

[@XtrevolutionXX]

It's so hard talking about the ones you love and care about in past tense

[@nickwatland4215]

Wow thanks for all of these with Ross!

[@madazza]

My favourite memory on Ross was the making of life is peachy at indigo ranch and getting JD to reach the darkest places in his soul.

[@baritonecult622]

Garza new sub here, highly appreciate your listening skills - makes for a killer show . Cheers brother

[@adanfromdallas214]

Cool podcast, i hope you do some deftones and terry date!

[@DrummerAndyTaiwan]

Wow I just found this! Being a big fan of metal music and all these bands, I’d say this is gonna be the Joe Rogan Experience of Music, well it already is! Keep up the good work! This is so awesome!

[@andrepereira744]

Nan, this dude can't speak like Rogan.

[@traviseakins5692]

Most coolest dude I had the honor too know rip Paul gray ad harymarys of desmoines Iowa 🤟👊🎸🍻🥀

[@robnykulaik7337]

Would love to see Slipknot do another album with ROSS Robinson!!!!

[@davidmanning9145]

I love you Ross Robinson we met in weed ca

[@techdeathhippie6319]

Love this shit

[@grim..sentinel9500]

This is fucking beautiful

[@FlyboyHelosim]

Well that was about as coherent as an interview with Shawn Crahan.

[@afroheadwes]

I’d argue Ross was more coherent

[@anthonylien5120]

Ross has the ears of god. Eternal love to #2

[@Errcyco]

Dude interviewing looks like the guitarist from Suicide silence the first ten seconds or so I couldn’t figure out why he looked so familiar.

[@speluniarz-2045]

Because it is the guitarist from suicide silence

[@UgandanGiant88]

Paul was on drugs at an elementary school age? Damn

[@pabloenrikay]

He had a rough childhood

[@charleschi843]

Ross is more of a deep psychologist than producer. He knows how to pull untapped honesty out of musicians.

[@jackcravford8744]

Because his mother is doing job like that, so he has that from his mother if i remember correctly.

[@annetteslife]

You can the death of Paul Gray still has an affect on him

[@prepperandson1399]

Ross seems just out there

[@CODeliteUSA]

I feel like for a split second he had no clue who Chris was talking about

[@drylungphonesexgod9068]

This fucked me up

[@MASTronaut_]

Ross is also working with Limp Bizkit om their continue delayed album.

[@richardwellend3806]

Fucking awful

[@jackcravford8744]

@@richardwellend3806 sorry man, but the first Limp Bizkit record is still the only album, that is really worth it without any filler and it is cause Ross and what was going on during the sessions. The energy, emotions and rawness are missing in their later records.

[@gimo80]

@@jackcravford8744 agree with you man, it’s a great debut record and they were totally insane live, so much energy and lyrically Fred was so much better here, like he had something to prove. Significant Other was far more dynamic sonically but was super clean production wise...and then it just got worse 😓 genuinely interested in what they have coming up though...

[@jackcravford8744]

@@gimo80 one of my favorite records and most fun albums i ever heard... MELLOW OUT! bitch... xD

[@JahGuarrr]

Ross is a cool dude

[@DestroyTeam_NoiseFactory]

Wow, he got old :D

[@grim..sentinel9500]

I fucking love that Garza let Ross go on and on. Can't stand older dipshit interviewers that interject constantly. Well done.

[@razmatazz9310]

Hard to listen to, but not because of the subject matter.

[@dalekay9ine]

I don't know what it is about Ross but he just really gets on my nerves.

[@richardwellend3806]

He sounds like he's drowning in his own spit

[@jackcravford8744]

@@richardwellend3806 i mean, it is difficult to talk about this kind of personal stuff, when it is for him family. in other interviews, he talks more smoothly and with more joy.

[@dalekay9ine]

He....talks....so.....sloooowwww......

[@jackcravford8744]

When i am talking about what is passionate for me, i need to take a break, or i will start cry my eyes out. It is normal to talk like that, when you are passionate about something or about some people, that you love. The weight of emotions, can´t be sometimes expressed by words, the silence and glowing eyes are enough.

[@JahGuarrr]

PG

[@muertoel]

Yo Chris definitely follow cristian James hand on ig @thesessionsiglive he'll change the way you listen to songs. He's breaking down can this be love by bob Marley tonight 7 p.m.