In 1999 Metal Hammer flew out to Memphis to meet Slipknot for the first time. A near-miss with SWAT teams, legions of fans and an insane show later, we knew they'd change the world ...

“They’d tell us directly to our faces, ‘You’re not going ... Ross arrived in Des Moines to meet Slipknot for the first time. The band had recently been augmented by DJ Sid Wilson, aka ...

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“They’re always doing something fresh and cool and finding ways to connect with their audience,” said Echo Barrett, a fan ...

Kelly Osbourne flaunted her fit figure while enjoying Halloween with her family amid Ozempic use rumors. She was spotted out ...

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The lineup features (SiC) – Tribute to Slipknot, Lost in Hollywood – System ... but no prop weapons, full-face coverage masks ...

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