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SLIPKNOT Performs New Single 'Psychosocial' Live For First Time; Video Available
- July 11, 2008
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Fan-filmed video footage of SLIPKNOT performing its new single, "Psychosocial", live for the first time ever this past Wednesday night (July 9) at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington can be viewed below (clip uploaded by YouTube user "skudave"). The band's video for "Psychosocial" will premiere on MTV's "F'N MTV" program on Friday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. EST. SLIPKNOT's new album, "All Hope Is Gone", will arrive on August 26 via Roadrunner Records. The title track was made available last month, while "Psychosocial" arrived at rock radio last week. SLIPKNOT revealed their new masks on July 1 with an exclusive set of photos at Spinner.com. Described as "creepy" and "intricate," some of the nine band members' masks have changed considerably, while others have been altered only a little. Frontman Corey Taylor's mask has undergone the most drastic and disturbing change, now looking like it's made of "dried human flesh," as MTV.com put it. Crahan has built lots of leather and zippers into his disguise, calling to mind the "Gimp" from the movie "Pulp Fiction", while drummer Joey Jordison has added a crown of black thorns to his design. SLIPKNOT reportedly rarely cleans their masks, despite the band's claims that they bleed, sweat and vomit into them during concerts. 
Clip uploaded by YouTube user "HopeSlip1":
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COMMENT | re: They all look bored to death
posted by :
7/11/2008 5:57:27 AM
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The band looks like they're dialing in their performance. What happened to the Slipknot that used to own the stage with all of their energy & fire?
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COMMENT | I suppose...
posted by : mastronaut
7/11/2008 6:23:09 AM
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it sucks getting older bro...still we do
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/11/2008 6:27:25 AM
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your exactley right ^^^^ almost boring. watch a performance from 99 early 2000 and it doesn't look like the same band. new song even sucks
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/11/2008 6:53:28 AM
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you all ^^^^^^^ said the same thing I was thinking.... they absolutely looked bored as fuck.
The stage presence is nowhere near what it used to be.
And just like many other bands in the past.... At least I saw them when they were good.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/11/2008 7:53:48 AM
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joey is gonna piss off so many 13 year olds' parents with his crraazzyyyy shhoocckkkkiiinnggg crown of thorns mask
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COMMENT | Holy shit...
posted by :
7/11/2008 7:58:59 AM
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...I've never seen Slipknot live and I'm sure they used to put on an energetic live act, but this is just terrible. Of course, it's only one song out of a whole set, maybe the rest of the show was kick ass. Also - is it me, or did the crowd sound really bored as well. It's a little too early to tell, but I think Slipknot's relevance in the metal world has just about come to an end.
And one thing I've always wondered about Slipknot: why are there 9 guys in the band? Certainly there's no need for a 3 percussionists and a DJ.
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COMMENT |
posted by : SchecterShredder
7/11/2008 8:32:04 AM
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I thought it was good. Oh well. I like these guys. Guess I'm the only one.
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COMMENT |
posted by : BonzoholicII
7/11/2008 8:36:25 AM
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why?
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COMMENT |
posted by : Clit Banger
7/11/2008 9:25:04 AM
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It sounded pretty good. The biggest problem was that Mick was turned down somewhere in the mix. Most talented motherfucker in the band and you couldn't hear shit while he was soloing (or whacking off his instrument). Their intensity was nowhere near what it used to be, but they've been out of it for a while, and they're just warming up on this tour.
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COMMENT | My opinion
posted by :
7/11/2008 10:01:57 AM
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They're just warming up and they most likely go crazier to the old music for two reasons
1. They wrote it when they were fucking pissed off individuals and the song taps into that mindset so they go crazy
2. They are getting older but dude slayer is still going strong live so yeah thats not a real good reason
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COMMENT | WOO HOO
posted by :
7/11/2008 10:06:05 AM
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Well HOLY SHIT!! it looks like the BMF'S came out early this morning. It never ceases to amaze me on how many off you BMF'S come out to rip on slipknot.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/11/2008 10:30:24 AM
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Seriously, does anyone even understand the differences it takes for Slipknot to tour back in 1999/2000 versus today?
a) The band has NEVER played this song live before.
- granted, I thought they lost the tempo of it by about the first chorus, and so it could've probably been rehearsed more maybe? In all likelyhood it was thrown into the middle of the set, and the track is one of Slipknot's slower songs, even the verse riff's groove is very slow for them.
b) The song didn't get released but a week or two ago online
- How many people in the crowd do you think are such rabid Slipknot fans, that they have the words memorized already? Plenty i'd guess, but i'd bet there are many more like me -- who enjoy Slipknot, but i'm not going apeshit to have everything memorized so I can show the band how hard i'll rock. I'll wait for the album...
c) In 2000, this band was NOT regularly headlining nearly 2 hour sets
- They broke on Ozzfest '99, which means they were playing EXPONENTIALLY shorter shows back on the tour for the self-titled album and for at least a chunk of IOWA. On the world tour for the last album cycle, they hit between an hour and a half and 2 hours for a set. When you're opening, or even in the middle of a lineup, you can get yourself suited for going onstage and ripping it up at 100% for 30, maybe even 45 minutes. Double that or more? Even the best get tired and need a moment to stand there and shout the name of the song as a post-chorus.
I get the whole "opinions are like assholes" thing, but at least give a little thought as to why it is the way it is. You weren't even there, maybe it was actually cool as shit, but everyone just felt like standing and smoking because they'd played "Vermillion" before this and everyone knew a heavy track was coming up.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/11/2008 10:51:14 AM
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I've seen them several times. Personally, I'd rather see them hit every note and have the music sound the best it can. I love a good live show, but if it sounds like shit it doesn't matter how crazy they act.
They are 10 years older, and probably realize that if they want to keep things rolling things have to be toned down a bit.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/11/2008 10:57:30 AM
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A-MEN DISH A- FUCKIN -MEN
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COMMENT |
posted by : Jack Klompus
7/11/2008 11:21:20 AM
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6 of the 9 dudes have been off the road for a couple of years. they gotta get back in the groove of touring. you snot nosed kiddies don't know what it takes out of a person to jump on stage and play a show after not having performed for a while.
mulva?
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COMMENT | Slipknot
posted by :
7/11/2008 11:22:14 AM
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These guys jumped the shark way back. I can see a GREATEST HITS comming out at X-mas which is the begining of the end!!
Even the guitars don't look scary anymore, looks like Clapton playing up there.
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posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
7/11/2008 12:00:35 PM
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Deal with it......unlike Mushroomhead, Slipknot is still going strong, playing in front of THOUSANDS of people a night.
MushroomHead has more people on stage with them than in the crowd.
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posted by : Jon Pike
7/11/2008 1:05:01 PM
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Coreys mask is beyond stupid
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COMMENT | Well said
posted by :
7/11/2008 1:07:56 PM
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McSlayer, well said. I feel the same way. If a band is looking like a fucking romper room on stage and sounding like shit I feel ripped off. I came to see the band play the music, not see the band act like a bunch of apes jumping around and shit.
and dt2, as far as the guitars go, Mic kused to play BC rich and Ibanez sound way better than any bc rich you can buy.
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COMMENT |
posted by : black-eye
7/11/2008 1:10:22 PM
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NEW TITLE FOR ALBUM SHOULD READY: ALL ENERGY IS GONE.
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COMMENT | what?
posted by :
7/11/2008 1:51:47 PM
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90% of you dudes are wankers! unless you were there you got no idea were in the set the played the new track (which is fuckin amazing i may add) like to see u cocks fuck shit up for as long as they can! and to the soft cocks who are worried bout hittin it note for note if you had balls you would be smashin heads in the pit were you wouldnt notice a few missed notes here and there, who gives a fuck. the new album is gonna put all the doubters to shame, and cant wait for an oz tour! slipknot is the greatest band in the world so get use to it. i been waitin for this for a very long time and aug 26 is gonna be 1 of the happiest days of my life! hurry up and get back 2 melbourne fuckers we need it. FUCK YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | To Bashers:
posted by :
7/11/2008 2:10:54 PM
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I wonder if half of you are musicians, if so are you well-rounded musicians? To play a new song live is a difficult thing to do. To stay on time or for them to slow down may be VERY hard.
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COMMENT | I wasn't there so I have no right to complain but........
posted by :
7/11/2008 3:27:12 PM
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I understand it takes alot out of you to put on a stage show like these guys did and still do. I'm a singer, I know. So I don't think they're dialing it in. But I don't get the gimmick, I don't get the banging on a garbage can, all I see is a guy walking back and forth on stage doing nothing. So I don't get it, but the new track is good. But if you to see a band run around and still nail songs note for note, two words. Iron Maiden. ENOUGH SAID!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | Relax
posted by :
7/11/2008 6:23:29 PM
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In my humble opinion they actually sound good regardless of what everyone else thinks. Corey's voice is not blown from touring yet. As far as the energy, fire and what not keep in mind they're on some retarded monster energy drink tour. That stuff typically comes with a headlining tour of their own. I pesonally prefer a band to sound good (relative to their own music of course) over fire and cartwheels.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/12/2008 3:43:30 AM
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The two drummers on each side of the stage, Chris and Shawn, they are not meant to be talented who ever made the stupid comments. The talented drummer is the one behind the actual set, Joey. Chris and Shawn are simply there to enhance the sound of an army of drums and percussion.
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COMMENT | Sounds fantastic
posted by : Polimar
7/12/2008 5:44:45 AM
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I can't wait for the new masterpiece.
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COMMENT | ok ok
posted by :
7/12/2008 2:31:44 PM
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it did seem kinda phoned in but, it is new and all. i've seen these guys live three times. first on the s/t tour cycle . they headlined a theatre and they were great . the second was for vol. 3 when they did the big tour with log and the shads and, they were awesome. they were clownless that time. then when they came back round on that cycle and they were not very good. (more than likely burnt)
my problem with them live has always been taylors vocals. they always seem to have too many effects on them. for this being the start of a tour he didn't seem to pull off the chorus to this new song very well.it was pretty ridiculous for the fat guy to be just strollin around too.
i'll still be at mayhemfest in august. machine head, mastodon, 36cf, the red chord, and the knot. hellsya
np - pink floyd - the narrow way part 2
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COMMENT | Suck my ass.
posted by :
7/12/2008 6:05:38 PM
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It's so hilarious when people complain about the best god damn band on the fucking planet. Slipknot started a revolution and if they want they can afford a break of bullshit. It was their first fucking concert after a long ass break you guys... they're obviously still getting use to playing again (hence why in the video... they were not too exciting). About the two new songs released... those two songs happen to be badass and also are a hell of a lot heavier than the last album. Plus... they're TWO NEW songs... that's only two out of many others on the new album so fucking eat your tongue and swallow until the album is finally fucking released. I will kill and devour ANY fuck that puts down these gods of generation and sound. Lyrics, instrumental, and vocals are all blessing of the devil himself! If I come back on here and see ONE more person insulting this fucking band... You will hear from me... so many times it isn't fucking funny.
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COMMENT | debthielsharrycamel
posted by :
7/12/2008 9:35:30 PM
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You obviously can't read, I never said they were talented. I simply said they are there to "enhance" the percussion. Like I said, the real drummer is Joey.
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COMMENT |
posted by : myself
7/12/2008 11:11:31 PM
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I love the way masks can allow potentially a group of 50 year olds an opportunity to be a metal band.
I haven't got a clue how old these guys are, but I am hedging a bet they're in their 40s?
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