After six long years, the Bassist Paul Gray dies and the media mudslinging surrounding drummer Joey Jordison's departure, Slipknot are now making positive headlines again - the new video for the song "The Negative One" gives fans hope for a return to the sound of the past. In an interview, Corey Taylor says the song is a gift to fans because it encapsulates the direction of the upcoming Slipknot album. The first official single will be called "The Devil And I" and will only be turned off in the next few weeks. «The single will sound completely different. It's more melodic, but also darker. People will lose their minds when they hear that."
Apparently, the band does not lack self-confidence - by the way, the corresponding album should be on the shelves in October. A little later, Slipknot want to go on tour again. This year, only fans in the USA are likely to enjoy the exuberant live shows - European Slípknot appearances could be expected in 2015 at the earliest. It is also unclear who recorded the drums on the upcoming album. After founding member Joey Jordison's exit, like a war of the roses, last year, Taylor and Co. remain silent. But secrecy, as is well known, promotes interest and the associated sales figures ...