Product Description

Chronologically, this updated biography deals with the band's mid 1990s formation in Iowa and reveals previously unknown facts about their origins, the author having tracked down and interviewed two founder members and the producers of their first demo. The also provided previously unpublished pictures of the band for this book. The book covers various personnel changes that have occurred over the years, their image (they wear masks and overalls) and their frenzied stage antics resulting in members injuring themselves. This edition brings the Slipknot story up to date detailing their activities in 2001 and 2002, including the release of their platinum alboum "Iowa" which topped the charts worldwide and produced several singles. The various members have guested on other artists' records and big selling side projects including "Stone Sour" and "Murderdolls".

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1183885 in Books
• Published on: 2003-07-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 136 pages

From the Author
The essential Slipknot book!
The essential Slipknot book!

About the Author
Joel McIver is the Production Editor of Record Collector magazine for which he has written features and reviews and edited the books and video reviews section since 1999. Slipknot Unmasked was the second of four metal related books which he has written (or is currently writing) for Omnibus Press, the others are Extreme Metal, Nu Metal and a major biography of Metallica. He has also written biographies of Ice Cube and Erykah Badu.

Customer Reviews

Absolutely essential!
The best Knot book I have seen, with amazing pictures and the full story going right back to the early days. Excellent!

THIS BOOK ROCKS
Right where should i start. The beggining. This band shows a true insight into the bands early years and then follows them through to stardom. ALL I CAN SAY THAT THIS BOOK ROCKS!