Slipknot's Corey Taylor Discusses His Paranormal Encounters

Slipknot / Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor speaks with Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann about his new book 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven,' ghostly encounters, paranormal TV shows + more! More here: loudwire.com

[@SHAZPEREZ]

His voice is so eclipsing, if he was talking about a potato sack I would still be completely interested.

[@allen0026]

Yeah seriously man 😂

[@TonyMcCrea]

Damn right. I got scared of the fucking sound of the logo at the end of the video because I was so immersed in what he was saying.

[@caputmundi2382]

Hes a hell of a entertainer.The book is great too by the way.Theres a vid on youtube where he reads it.I listen to it 7 hours without a break.

[@stormshred]

Shahzad Perez it's because of the neck, dude.

[@artisbeauty0822]

I agree haha

[@HeadlessMetal]

who else is just clicking on everything with corey tailor on it at the end of the vid

[@collinherbelin9048]

Taylor*

[@bazooka_papi7988]

..... *Taylor He didn't come from a mom that sews NEW blue jeans like Ivan Moody.

[@vethir]

the typo doesn't make it impossible to read. i actually didn't even notice it until you pointed it out. it'll be fine, i promise

[@CJ_YT.]

'Killing my grandmother with Corey Taylor'

[@shreddykrueger2408]

Me

[@thedumbpirate]

I don't listen to their kind of music, it kind of freaks me out lol but I've always been curious as to what kind of people these guys are behind the masks. This dude sounds like a respectable and smart person. Very well-spoken.

[@randwulf3219]

Marky Mark He really is, I know this was commented 7 months ago but I still decided to reply lol

[@DylanTyler238]

+Marky Mark oh yes he is actually really funny! look up "corey taylor q&a" and you will see lol

[@inferno12O9]

Marky Mark late but you should listen to Stone Sour, his other band, it's much softer

[@bamagts]

Welcome to the metal world, jackass. Most metalists are respectable and intelligent. Without intelligent like-minded individuals, there would be no metal.

[@janscholochua9800]

bamagts : Nu Metal to be specific.

[@cibernena]

I just love the way Corey talks. He's so eloquent, and so articulate with his answers. And that masculine voice! I love hearing him talk!

[@unmistakable13]

Brilliant man with a deep chuckle that makes my spine tingle.

[@paused_tv]

Imagine Corey taylor on Long island medium talking to paul.. that be dope

[@karenljuarez]

+TheSaintOG Graphic Designer we need to make that happen

[@captainhowdy8897]

+Air Sentinel i wanna c that/

[@eduardomontoya2426]

send this to the press

[@madameklowny2654]

Corey would probably be questioning her more than believing her sadly. He's very skeptical on such things.

[@kalebmetzger2771]

Rad Pepe dudddeeeeee

[@mattdrummer5511]

Anyone else think he should be on ghost adventures

[@CJ_YT.]

Hell yeah. Him and anselmo. That'd be hilarious

[@rebelfighter5249]

heythereFuckyou that'd be amazing. They're both loud and aggressive so it'd be a fun watch.

[@loganblackfire7238]

Yeah lol corey would probably be screaming at the ghosts but imagine the whole band going ghost hunting lol

[@prof-dickweed14]

He needs his own damn ghost show

[@Sporacle]

did you.... listen to the interview? all that pulp crap is for the birds

[@mashupmadness6373]

Corey Taylor Wearing A Nirvana Shirt?!?!?! *This Is A Great Video*

[@DylanTyler238]

so we have my favorite bands singer wearing my 2nd favorite bands shirt :O

[@mikeyseney6570]

Same

[@nexthype2101]

it was kurt cobains vocals that inspired corey to start singing in the first place

[@TheUnknownReject]

+Next Hype What are you talking about? Corey has been singing since he was 12.

[@mikeyseney6570]

Next Hype you mean bleach was the album that made him want to write, correct?

[@TheUnknownReject]

Michaels Covers He's written since he was 12 which was long before bleach came out

[@MickeyKorell]

"I'm getting a P, from over here. I'm getting a P from someone in the audience-- a P?! Mean anything to you?! P?! P?!" CMFT, we love you so much.

[@dankmemes7752]

"P? Yeah the bathroom is right over there. I am John Edwards" God dammit I died.

[@stevenmiles]

Wow, I checked this out for entertainment expecting this to be anything but intelligent dialog. I am inspired to a new level of hope for mankind by Corey's honest and articulate review of his search for the truth. Kudos to Corey for opening his mind and weighing all the information available to him.

[@danzifer]

Me too, I underestimated him.

[@sochioranmyaku]

Boo Radley I wish more people would realize that the members of Slipknot are by no means as stupid as some of their fans are.

[@danzifer]

Ha! couldn't have said it any better myself. I would have to imagine a wise maggot is few and far in between. Maybe it's the ones who stay out of moshes?

[@crimsonkingscourt]

Hey I'm like that too do I get a fucking cookie or something?

[@guitarfavoriteinstument8684]

He doesn't seem like an atheist but more like an agnostic that is very cynical to the idea of organized religion which I can understand.

[@valkyr_rl7169]

Aithiest just means skeptical of a god or gods not 100% not believing.

[@SmellingDemColors]

Nope, that's agnostic. Atheists 100% don't believe

[@swallex3688]

If you think that you know a deity does'nt exist then you're a gnostic atheist, otherwise you're an agnostic atheist.

[@valkyr_rl7169]

dude look it up lol Atheism: disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.

[@t00bgazer]

LPV Official you realize the definition you posted contradicted what you were claiming atheist meant. Atheism is 100% not believing in a god or deity. If an atheist however believes in supernatural phenomenon they are simply not a philosophical materialist.

[@philippeclement1570]

I'm a catholic but I don't like choking down my religion down people's throats. But don't get it twisted saying in not catholic... Because I am. So although I am catholic I believe that people should choose their own path and make their own decisions.

[@Fro00ot0]

I like the Christians like you. The others should follow your example.

[@scottmcdonough4030]

Joe Bellino Most of us are like him. They very few Christians that aren't like him tend to be much louder and it make the rest of us look bad. If you want to see my point, look at scott burdens post above this one. Heaven or Hell is for God to decide, and Corey is still alive meaning he has time to make his choice.

[@TheGothicMother]

I'm exactly the same x

[@ziggystardust6418]

Philippe Clement Agree

[@janscholochua9800]

No one asked..

[@mythicalbeastwaywardson]

a minute and 42 seconds in i realize i barely heard what he was talking about.... i was staring at his face and how beautiful he is ... i noticed sounds was not present in my headphones anymore even though the vol was up to 46 ... i mentally zoned out on corey taylors beauty ... never thought i'd type/say those words before .... 2019 is off to a good start

[@CarAudioInc]

That's crazy.. I remember being like 16 when All Hope Is Gone came out and Ghost Hunters was my favorite show and I always kept it to myself because I was embarrassed it wasn't cool or some shit.. turns out Corey was watching it too. Fuck yes.

[@robstaaass]

Whatever you find cool, is cool. Everything is subjective. And there will always be people who are into the same shit.

[@williamstowe6431]

Corey just earned some major respect in my book by having that giant Aladdin Sane tattoo on his arm.

[@misscwoodham]

Corey's voice is like ASMR.. And, Dude.. He is one smart guy.

[@Smorss2011]

Compared to a loaf of bread.

[@Moroi92]

@@Smorss2011 you're not much better, yknow?

[@grantjohnson5538]

That ending scared the shit out of me

[@thomasfetscher5551]

Grant Johnson dude fucking same I almost threw my damn phone

[@adambarnesmb]

I'd love to see an interview with Corey Taylor and Ricky Gervais. I think it'd be awesome.

[@sswgaming]

Corey is such an intelligent person it's not even funny I've read both of his books

[@Andreasleon27]

graham you rule.

[@LoudwireMusic]

Thanks!

[@ryanreyna1794]

+Loudwire your name is the same name from the bitch from the legend of Zelda skyward sword😱

[@ericcartman7046]

so kew...

[@chestbuster1987]

Corey never fails to entertain and intrigue even if his perspective on so-called 'paranormal phenomena' is weird. That John Edwards bit was hilarious.

[@adampickard5342]

Lol Corey Taylor whereing a Nirvana t shirt awsome

[@BurningBeard22]

+Adam Pickard I have that same exact Nirvana shirt. Now I have to get rid of it.

[@adampickard5342]

Why?

[@sammyskeleton8562]

+BurningBeard22 yeah seriously man ehy?

[@sterlingarcher74]

This man is the smartest man alive. I said it.

[@sterlingarcher74]

***** I meant in terms of religious views and his skepticism

[@jamespll]

Go back to work, Jesse.

[@Hi-ov5nj]

Speak when spoken to, Jesse.

[@OfficialJabberwocky]

Dear world, I'm ignorant. There, I said it.

[@zacswearingen4330]

+Jesse Pinkman Go back to the lab. But you are right

[@silkypleerflowlette8548]

I love Corey Taylor, he is great! Funny as hell!

[@collinford2360]

Am I the only fully devoted Christian who loves slipknot?

[@ekmad]

+marshall mathers nah there are some of us out here, I once told someone I was a steadfast Christian whilst wearing a "Jesus is a Cunt" t-shirt.

[@shademan6229]

i am a christian still love this band

[@collinford2360]

+Slim Sh8dy I'm glad I'm not the only one. And I also see your a fan of Marshall.

[@shademan6229]

marshall mathers definently i like anykinda fast paced music including rap eminem is my favorite tho

[@collinford2360]

+Slim Sh8dy same here I have a huge obsession over eminem and when I say that I mean I have everything

[@ileighhughes4642]

OMG THIS IS MY FAVOURITE THING EVER. Corey in a nirvana shirt. Couldn't get better than that!

[@crystalsolis]

I love how respectful he is being an atheist, not wanting to offend anyone. Cool dude.

[@that1guy111987]

That was actually a Twilight Zone reference. William Shatner was in an episode called "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet." He sees some monster on the wing of the plane. That was an impression of Shatner not Ace Ventura. It's similar to Ace Ventura but that's because he mimics Shatner.

[@n20011892]

He really has beautiful eyes. You dont often see them properly cos he has them closed or sunglasses on or something else but here you can really see them.

[@stefanot.q.7334]

"You know, you know, you know, you know, you know" lol 😂

[@ROOKTABULA]

Taylor doesn't know what 'atheist' means. He claims to want nothing to do with cults (organized religion) but doesn't discount 'something out there'. Which means he's an agnostic. Not an atheist.

[@MontyAndaconda]

He never said he doesn't discount it. No one can prove anything, he just doesn't want a fucking part in it.

[@bnikolab]

And you don't know what agnostic means. Agnostic isn't a middle ground between theism and atheism. Here, check this out and you'll understand what I'm saying: api.ning.com/files/kvOHl9cTrw7tTohXFKjpEExwwz0hualrDsn0-6s1D4DjsRMe*PO7qlttW97WZji-XBcwFp*Xow8E56zaTjaZNfL0xbIoD9xr/gnosticism_graph.png

[@ROOKTABULA]

Nikola Blagojevic Thanks but you utterly failed to get my point. Read your own link.

[@bnikolab]

I'm such an idiot. I reread your comment and realised my mistake.

[@raskolnikov1873]

Nope, the terms 'atheist" and 'agnostic' are not mutually exclusive. I (and most atheists) am an agnostic atheist. Agnosticism is an epistemological stance; that is, it is concerned with knowledge, what we can know. I do not know (nor does anyone else) if a god or gods exist, though I do consider it to be extremely improbable given the evidence we currently have about how the universe works. Therefore, I am agnostic. Atheism is about belief. I do not believe in the proposition that a god or gods exist, and thus I am an atheist as well. Knowledge is a subset of belief, which means that it is perfectly consistent to be both agnostic and atheist.

[@daniely7328]

Honestly. The best Loudwire epidode in my opinion. Graham, your just much more natural and easy goin than nowadays when u seem nervous and stressed out. Great talk here, with Corey.

[@filippolandini9916]

I think he said two thousand times "you know" in 8 minutes. Still love him.

[@teemujaakkola3157]

"you know" people are cool... :D

[@jarrettfinney4882]

I find this really interesting because I'm actually a Christian, however, I pretty much have the same viewpoint as him. Man has had such an influence on religion, it's almost a competition as to who is right. Like I believe what I believe, but it's all part of a never ending journey for truth ultimately.

[@bassist4life775]

*Corey is my hero*

[@j.sethfrazer]

I’m Lutheran and I COMPLETELY understand and even feel where people like Corey Taylor are coming from !!!

[@TheMokedoke]

Smart man.

[@TheScorpion615]

I checked this book out a few day's ago and I love it so far Corey Taylor has some great Ghost stories to tell.

[@taergehtsiram]

I'm very interested in the book. I have never encountered anything paranormal, however I had a friend who claimed he had. He said it's something you think would be very cool and exciting, until it happens to you. He said it freaks you the fuck out...much like Corey talking about the flight or fight response. He said where ever him and his wife move, activity starts happening in his house. Incidently, he told me all this, years before the Paranormal Activity movies.

[@thewhitedeath586]

Man the more I find out about Corey the more awesome he gets.

[@christopherrwinters3264]

I love how honest and open Corey is huge fan love his work and the way he words things great stuff!!

[@markmeadows7093]

I thought it was made illegal to make adds super loud and startling....

[@StealThisGuitar98]

you should've left both of the mics on through out the entire video.

[@Nirvanaholicxxx]

Love the Nirvana shirt :p

[@tylermorton1324]

Corey's wearing a Nirvana shirt

[@jamesoncroft2980]

No he's not

[@420blzit7]

Jameson Croft yes he is

[@collinherbelin9048]

Tyler Morton Ha! No shit. In recent news grass is green and water is wet

[@chrishansenwithdatelinenbc4775]

Tyler Morton really I couldn't see

[@christhimself2972]

Wait, you have eyes too?

[@RDK1L]

Corey Taylor + waxing philosophical + Nirvana shirt = exquisite.

[@w00fw00f]

The ace ventura bit was awesome

[@andrewdr13]

If Corey read the New Testament he would agree with its direction for life. Unity, forgiveness, kindness, humbleness, redemption all great things which supersede anything and everything man can misinterpret. God's revelation to mankind through the Hebrew and Greek texts which is the Bible is not about money it is about redemption and reconciliation. God rocks and wants to establish a relationship with everyone.

[@justinjohnson1766]

I read this book at one of my lowest financial points in my life and I highly recommend this to anyone who is having a bad time. And yes I am a religious young man and this book taught me everyone struggles. Most definitely read it everyone, thanks.

[@catherinepoole9485]

Awesome interview. Corey has a gift for storytelling. Whether you like him or not can't deny he is interesting and captivating...and yummy!!....meow ❤

[@JinxMarie1985]

He is one tasty guy

[@akebalucas3998]

same with me. I have seen shadow people. don't know

[@TuberoseKisser]

shadow people is usually a visual thing, especially when it's in the corner of your eyes, it equates to either lack of sleep or problems with your side vision(can't remember what it's called)

[@akebalucas3998]

So if you and your whole family have seen them, even at the same time in some cases, that's due to lack of sleep. Pfft...

[@TuberoseKisser]

Akeba Lucas keyword: usually meaning sometimes or most of the time, I never said It is due to

[@ihavealotofquestions771]

Seen shadow people?

[@akebalucas3998]

I have a lot of questions yeah. There is a theory that they are people from parallel universes (which there is proof that parallel universes can exist) that are somehow able to interact with ours or time travelers. Who knows though?

[@andylodic]

Hey Corey, I like your Shirt man!!! NIRVANA!! \m/

[@m134maggot]

its a william shatner impression from the famous twilight zone episode where he sees a monster at the wing of the plane. "nightmare at 20,000 feet" not ace ventura

[@geraldw449]

he has a nirvana shirt....awesome

[@JinxMarie1985]

Everyone has a Nirvana shirt now.

[@shikarifox4337]

I'd enjoy going on a ghost hunt with Corey. It would be fun.

[@mikejalbert2798]

I love how corey fuckin taylor is wearing a nirvana shirt

[@ltgamer7407]

This damn book is phenomenal. I highly recommend it to anyone, fan of C.T. or not, just looking for an interesting read.

[@CBALLZ666]

wow, so much of what Corey says in this is exactly how I feel.

[@robertnewsome3739]

I am a Christian but I do have to agree with what he's saying about serving a God who is supposed to bring us together then separating everyone that is why so many people turn away from the church it's because of Christians need to show love not judgment there's only one judge and that's God almighty by saying this I really enjoyed this piece on Corey Taylor I think he's an amazing singer he's got so much talent God bless you my friend

[@cth4513]

I have that shirt 🤘

[@mashupmadness6373]

Corey Taylor Wearing A Nirvana Shirt?!!?! *Hands Down One Of The Best Things I've Ever Seen*

[@GaudialisCorvus]

Love the shirt, Corey :)

[@jw11432]

i have heard it said that musicians are extremely intelligent, and corey here certainly does his part to uphold that. ive personally noticed that the truly gifted musicians do seem to hold a well above average intellect.

[@metalmushroom7944]

Interested in getting this book now and see more of it for myself.

[@GSeward]

I 100% agree with his sentiment regarding Ghost Hunters. As the focus of "paranormal" shows continues to shift from objective investigation to mindless entertainment, I find myself less interested.

[@theotherme4120]

I love that he won't make fun of people for what they believe

[@get6kwml]

I'm gonna go listen to slipknot now

[@aku590]

corey taylor + ghosts = chefs kiss👩🏻‍🦲💕

[@TheDarkestSixx]

I thought here would be actual stories but oh well still a great listen!

[@stacyragland3123]

I've had weird shit happen to me ever since I can remember(and continues to happen to me to this day) and I agree with Corey that you need to approach paranormal shit from a scientific point of view to try &"debunk "whatever is going on! I completely understand what Corey was saying about the show "Ghosthunters"I faithfully watched the show,it was my fav for a long time but they did change & not for the better unfortunately.

[@KaraokeNig]

What kind of "shit" is happening to you miss?

[@stacyragland3123]

+6Bene Things moving or shaking by themselves , the bed or even the couch shaking, feeling of being watched, hearing a loud sound in another room but nothings any different in that room (such as hearing a sound like all of my clean dishes in the dish rack falling on the floor but I go in there and theres nothing out of place),have heard laughter right beside me, heard running or footsteps, have heard breathing, see small balls of light,see dark movement out of the corner of my eye(also have seen something white out of the corner of my eye as well recently), have been touched, things disappearing then sometimes showing up randomly in different places & thats if they ever show up at all, lights turning on or off or flickering and when I was little I used to see a giant shadowy mass or beetle on the wall or ceiling. thats all I can think of off the top of my head and these are things that happen or have happened in my house I live in now, I've had other experiences in other places I've lived or just been to. Alot of these events have been witnessed by one or more other people. And just fyi the home I live in now is the same home I lived in as a young child & it was built in 1889.

[@KaraokeNig]

Stacy Ragland Old buildings can work this kind of magic (uneasy feelings or tricks if you will) on people living in them.I know this experience first hand also.The other stuffs sounds freaky i dont know tho.Does that happen offten, does it bother you?

[@stacyragland3123]

+6Bene Theres no rhyme or reason to it,sometimes alot will happen in a short period of time then it may be a year or two in between things happening. It doesn't bother me ,it can startle or surprise me at times but I don't fear it for the most part(there was one particular time I was pretty freaked out) . It has actually helped me out before and I've been around it so long now its somewhat comforting to never feel alone, I know it sounds weird. It did scare the crap outta me when I was little! I just don't want my children to have the same fear as I did when I was a kid. My son also hears breathing , has things disappear & has things fly off his shelves. My daughter hasn't mentioned anything yet but shes still toddler/preschool age. I can't claim to know what's going on here but there's definitely something or somethings happening.

[@stacyragland3123]

+Stacy Ragland And as far as weird things that happen at different places I've lived...Idk...I dont know if these things are attracted to me and follow me or I'm the one who is unknowingly attracted to these places because of those things that are already there, Do u know what I'm saying?

[@LegendOfSolidus]

That Nirvana shirt :D

[@houseshoesbto]

2:47... that quote reminds me of the heavy metal community as well

[@somedaysometime]

both of you guys are wearing shirts of good bands

[@UselessCreation]

Twilight Zone reference. "Nightmare at 20,000 feet" He's doing William Shatner derp!

[@createwitheachbreath4597]

I find that a lot of people, that discard religion but are still open to learn, find more wisdom from good meaningful music. Real experience, and all that goes with it. I have to say I've found more useful ways of seeing things through true artists and musicians than my childhood of christianity. Though I have to say, my parents and grandparents don't know that we are the lucky ones to be able to get an emotional release from what makes us feel, rather than what they tell us we should feel. Truly we are lucky to have the music and the support that we do! The best rock stars are fucking switched on!

[@TheLarryburns84]

Corey's shirt though. Graham's Descendents shirt is awesome too.. just a lot of coolness here.

[@luisroig104]

The unit and divide parts is so so so 100%

[@sandysandi1775]

I have the book and it's excellent!!! I would SO love to discuss my experiences with him! Corey is just amazing 🤘🤘🤘

[@TurnToJesus1]

"I am the Way, the Truth and the Life". - John 14:6 This is the answer for salvation for either Corey or those interested. Take care and peace.

[@chooperfanfortnitesucks9049]

Stop shoving your religion down other people's throats

[@YulyVanessa]

Es tan hermoso. *.*

[@GmanVsGaming]

That Ace Venturer impression though hahaha :D

[@tannino4408]

omg corey taylor is wearing a Nirvana t shirt fuck yeah

[@walterhager8626]

Love Corey feels same about ghosts that i do

[@maxdamagusbroski]

SHATNER IMPRESSION LOL 5:45

[@modestninja-ml8dp]

Love his shirt

[@GOONgodd]

whats funny is that i started to experience a lot more paranormal activity ever since I've started listening to slipknot again about two weeks ago

[@GheeJuice]

They want to warn you to stop

[@kimross9534]

huumm...watch it,;) conscious will get at you also,seem to come together in my expirences.

[@holycrusader3130]

Corey with a Nirvana tshirt ❤️

[@zcrossguitar9888]

I agree with corey so much I relate to the things he said.

[@PoFFizdaMan]

this was GOLD!!

[@hyetension6595]

Gods tryna talk to Corey..just sayin

[@Error763]

1:25 the power of the neck allows you to hear the gulp (Slight ASMR warning)

[@Vip3rV1]

Got the book, and got it signed, same with the Clowns book, Download 2013 was the best :')

[@Alostwanderer88]

he used the words common sense with religion. it's as simple as that it really is. love this guy

[@redt-shirt1054]

Love Corey's shirt!

[@OfficialJabberwocky]

John Edwards: "I'm getting a P, a P? Anyone? P?" lol

[@rastaman151]

Aahhh it's Benny Ross! lmao

[@DeathRider-pe9ex]

rastaman151 Pantera!😍

[@cmoney0129]

I should probably be doing an annotated bibliography for a research paper right now, but fuck it, it's spring break.

[@TestMeatDollSteak]

I have that exact same blue Nirvana t-shirt, lol.