Slipknot.., ..love or hate..? Options

[inthemudhole]

Do you like Slipknot?

Personally, I love them. They're awesome.

[Domonic]

I'm not a big fan of slipknot and really, their music isn't very talented. I mean, sure, they might be talented individually, but their songs do not impress me one bit.

If I hear one more person say "Joey Jordison is the best drummer ever!!!" I'm going to rip their head off. Any 60 year old jazz drummer could own him with one arm. He has speed, but he's not very technical. At least not in Slipknot. Sure, to an extent he is, but compared to other unknown jazz and jam band drummers, he's nothing...and I never hear anyone talking about those guys...

I've noticed that alot of fans say shit like "Did you see their new masks?!"

Who cares? Do you want me to put on a mask? Because I'd be glad to.

Lizardman (artist who designed) is not in slipknot. I can wear a damn mask if someone made it for me.

They use alot of the same song structure, and it's very hard to tell their songs apart if you're not an obsessed fan. Personally, I just don't like their music, and I think Corey is full of himself.

And don't even tell me that they didn't "sell-out"...if they already haden't. They have custom shoes. F---ing shoes.

The new album really IS just an old album toned down a bit. And for alot of their songs, you dont really need two guitars to play it....I've looked at the sheet music.

I know it's not the case at all, but it's funny to think about Corey saying:

"Hey guys. I can scream. Does anyone know how to play guitar?"

"Sure I do."

"I do too!"

"Well, I really only need one, but hey, the more the marrier!"

"I can drum."

"Yeah me too."

"Ok then! Both of you hop on up here!"

LOCAL MUSICIAN (COREY TAYLOR) LOOKING TO START A BAND
MUST BE WILLING TO LOOK SCARY
MUST HAVE SOME EXPERIENCE BANGING OIL RIGS
DO YOU HAVE A FRIEND WHO PLAYS TOO? BRING THEM ALONG AS WELL!I'M SURE WE CAN FIND A PLACE FOR THEM SOMEWHERE!

I'm not being serious...I just think it's funny to think about.

[inthemudhole]

If I hear one more person say "Joey Jordison is the best drummer ever!!!" I'm going to rip their head off. Any 60 year old jazz drummer could own him with one arm. He has speed, but he's not very technical. At least not in Slipknot. Sure, to an extent he is, but compared to other unknown jazz and jam band drummers, he's nothing...and I never hear anyone talking about those guys...


I've noticed that alot of fans say shit like "Did you see their new masks?!"


They use alot of the same song structure, and it's very hard to tell their songs apart if you're not an obsessed fan. Personally, I just don't like their music, and I think Corey is full of himself.


And don't even tell me that they didn't "sell-out"...if they already haden't. They have custom shoes. F---ing shoes.

Firstly, I realize Joey gets a lot of giggly fan girls. Yeah, I admit I like him a lot, but it's not because of his looks and solely because of his drumming. He isn't the best drummer out there. I think he has a fair amount of talent, but he's not the best out there. He gets more credit than anyone else in the band because of his looks. So to an extent, I agree with the first statement of yours that I quoted.

Secondly, is it Slipknot's fault that their fans like to talk about their masks? It's an obvious trait of theirs, so why not discuss it? I don't see any harm in that, and I don't see how it could get annoying. It's not like there are group discussions on Slipknot and their masks around any given town.

Thirdly, their songs vary a lot more than people tend to think. I don't know, maybe my opinion is different because I have most of their songs memorized, but still....Their songs vary a lot, whether you care to realize it or not. Their radio songs all sound pretty similar, I do admit though. Oh, and Corey is not full of himself. They're very humble beings, considering their success.

Fourthly, I'm so f*cking sick of people spazzing out that they sold out. Do you seriously think that the members of Slipknot actually have control over their merchandise? They have a very limited say in it. Once Roadrunner gets legal rights to their name, they can plaster it all over anything and everything. Slipknot is all about the music. They don't have much of a say in the merchandise, so don't give me that bullshit that they sold out. Merchandise shouldn't even play a part in this. They're about the music. They always have been, and as far as I'm concerned, they most likely always will be. They don't come up with the merchandise.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to preach to you and try and make you change your mind, because that's not my point and that's not my goal. I'm just defending them because they happen to be my favorite band and I hear this all the time. Just stating my opinions.