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Unauthorized SLIPKNOT Documentary 'Unmasks' Band's Alleged Attempts To 'Destroy' Local Scene
- Mar. 1, 2006
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MTV.com recently spoke to filmmaker Chad Calek about his latest "documentary," "A Clown Short of Destiny", which follows the controversial rise of SLIPKNOT from the cornfields of Des Moines, Iowa, to the horn-throwin' crowds of Ozzfest. But it also chronicles the 'KNOT's alleged "attempts to disgrace their hometown hard-rock scene and the effect that had on dozens of local bands," according to MTV.com. "The story isn't about SLIPKNOT's music," Calek explained to MTV.com. "I love it. I think they're one of the greatest metal-rock bands that ever lived. I own all of their records. And when SLIPKNOT exploded, they didn't owe anybody anything. ... But there's a difference between not supporting [a music scene] and trying to destroy [one]. That's the line you see them cross in this film." According to Calek, that's not his opinion but rather the attitude of the community interviewed in the documentary, who've been crying foul over SLIPKNOT's alleged disassociation with Des Moines ever since the masked metallers signed with New York's Roadrunner Records. "A Clown Short of Destiny" wasn't conceived as a SLIPKNOT movie, Calek said. When the band formed 10 years ago, Calek was in his own Des Moines group, 35 INCH MUDDER. Both acts came up at around the same time, becoming the city's two biggest draws. They were also friends. The director, who has shot music videos for bands like BLEEDING THROUGH and manages acts like INDEX CASE, started shooting the film so he could document his own band's evolution. "We were like a heavy, screamo, rap-metal thing," Calek said. "We thought it would be funny to document a band like this in the middle of nowhere. We were literally just filming live shows and other bands in the scene. SLIPKNOT was one of them." At around the same time, the music industry started looking for the next Seattle — and many believed Des Moines, with some 50 emerging hard-rock bands, might be the next money-making metropolis. Calek recalls American Records executive George Drakoulias as having once said the only thing "stopping Des Moines from becoming the next Seattle is direct flights." Read more at MTV.com.
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COMMENT | ???
posted by : theyesman
3/1/2006 9:02:31 AM
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HOW UNINTERESTING.
FIRST POST HEHE
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COMMENT | iowa is fly over land
posted by :
3/1/2006 9:03:59 AM
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this state is so depressing,it is about 80% corn fields....you don't see fuckin tree's for hundreds of miles...and some parts of this state you think you time warped back to the 1950's....as far as slipknot i don't care for there music....there gimmick with the mask and shit was pretty cool when they first hit it big.....but know it's just lauaghable..those pics that came out a while ago when they were at the grammy's all dressed up in some faggie clothes designers over priced suits .....with there masks on...hahahhahha..what a joke....i wonder if they roll around in there mercedes with there masks on....
metalwarlord2006
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COMMENT | Hm...
posted by :
3/1/2006 9:04:31 AM
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A classic story. Small-town kids become super rich and famous, and promptly forget where they come from. It's a sad tale of some down-home midwest kids who lose touch with their roots.
Somehow I'm not surprised. Slipknot never seemed like the most "authentic" group, what with the gimmicks, and shoddy musicianship, and all.
Of course, this article isn't very specific about how exactly Slipknot "destroyed" the local music scene. I guess I'll have to go see the movie.
Of course, there's a chance that the movie might have actual Slipknot music in it, so I think i might pass.
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COMMENT | i want to see it
posted by : You Don't Know Me
3/1/2006 9:14:24 AM
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i just want to see how much this guy shits on slipknot's career in this movie. i think their music is alright, but it'll be pretty entertaining to see how big of dickheads they really are.
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COMMENT |
posted by : IFH
3/1/2006 9:19:38 AM
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Fred Durst said it best...Slipknot's fans are a bunch of ugly fat kids...lol
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COMMENT | HMMMmmmmm
posted by : cradleofme
3/1/2006 9:29:28 AM
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If Slipknot only had 5 members and didnt wear the mask, do you think they would be more "respect" from the die hard metal fans???
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COMMENT | How Slipknot formed...
posted by : Newqlur
3/1/2006 9:37:46 AM
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"Alright guys, that makes five of us...let's go!"
"Hi I'm a fan but I dont want to live in corn fields any more"
"Well, can you play an instrument?"
"Yeah drums"
"Hey, I can play drums too..."
"So can I..."
"and me..."
"and me..."
"Ok, fine...who says you need 5 guys in a band anyways? Welcome aboard"
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COMMENT |
posted by : madeinquebec
3/1/2006 9:39:29 AM
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What do you guys always have against people who are not quite skinny? You guys are shallow pricks with everything that comes with it.
in other news...
SLIPKNOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
n/p: Rise Against - S.S.O.T.C.C. - "Life less frightening"
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COMMENT | To Cradleofme
posted by : death23
3/1/2006 9:46:28 AM
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"If Slipknot only had 5 members and didnt wear the mask, do you think they would be more "respect" from the die hard metal fans???"
NO.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Al Bundy
3/1/2006 9:58:38 AM
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fuck slipknot
nuff said.
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COMMENT | metalwarlord
posted by : Kyuss
3/1/2006 10:05:43 AM
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There is more to Iowa than corn and trees. You seem to have mixed Iowa up with Nebraska. I've always loved how slipknot sells millions of records, but I dare you to find 10 people to admit liking them. They are kinda like the fat girlfriend.
Anyway the music is ok. But the gimmick is kinda dumb.
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COMMENT | SLIPKNOT
posted by :
3/1/2006 10:08:00 AM
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HEARD THE NEXT ALBUM WILL BE TITLED "TENDERFOOT SCOUT"
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COMMENT | IOWA
posted by : fluffernutter
3/1/2006 10:08:27 AM
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What a dipshit this guy is.
They named their second album, IOWA, for fuck's sake.
Douchebag.
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COMMENT | iowa
posted by :
3/1/2006 10:12:24 AM
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hmm, the intro to the iowa album is called 515 - the area code in Iowa and from the interviews i've seen - don't they all still live in iowa, hmmm maybe this guy should figure it out
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COMMENT | hahahahaha
posted by :
3/1/2006 10:18:49 AM
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"If Slipknot only had 5 members and didnt wear the mask, do you think they would be more "respect" from the die hard metal fans???"
yeah , the Dj guy, the keyboard player, the two kettle drum players & hire a midget to do vocals
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COMMENT | No masks, and no expendable bandmembers would have garnered more respect from metalheads
posted by :
3/1/2006 10:34:12 AM
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It took me a long time to even give slipknot a chance due to their numerous gimmicks. Now that I have there are a few songs here and there that I really like. If they were normal I would've gave them a chance from day one. Maybe I'm superficial but wtf I still would like it if they stopped the bullshit and just played metal.
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COMMENT | Get This
posted by :
3/1/2006 10:35:17 AM
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"Local bands... suck these nuts!!!" That's the only 'possible' anti-Iowa thing I've ever heard from them...
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COMMENT | Agreed
posted by :
3/1/2006 10:37:20 AM
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Their second major label album was named IOWA and in most of their interviews they talks about Des Moines.
I dig their first two albums. The holy rick rubin going pro tools on Vol. 3 made it sound too 'digital / clear'. The first two had that dirty analog vibe to them and overall sense of havoc. Still some okay tunes on Vol. 3 though
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/1/2006 10:55:30 AM
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i was into slipknot when they first came out. i loved their first cd. then i saw them live.... they sucked really bad, i could hardly tell what song they were playing untill 1 minute into the song. it sounded like shit. i even left during one of my favorite songs.
bummer.
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COMMENT | PS
posted by :
3/1/2006 10:57:07 AM
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by the comment, it sounds to me like "madeinquebec" is a fatty.
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COMMENT | tool
posted by :
3/1/2006 11:01:31 AM
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this director guy is a tool, maybe you should have stopped whining and brought the metal yourself, slipknot didn't bring down a scene, please!
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COMMENT | Trailer for the movie...
posted by : smn
3/1/2006 11:08:23 AM
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http://www.theindustrybomb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemid=87
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COMMENT | what exact harm did they do?
posted by : lurcher
3/1/2006 11:46:23 AM
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Just because they had the drive and talent to make it out of the sticks automatically mean that every other fucking band around has a free lunch coming? Funny how people come around like winners owe them something because they don´t have it in ém to become something themselves
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COMMENT | Jealous
posted by :
3/1/2006 11:46:34 AM
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....that's all this dude is.
I like Slipknot...some of the stuff is boring, but overall, good band. At least we know Corey can sing when needed, unlike some other bands...
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COMMENT | Or it's because you suck...
posted by :
3/1/2006 11:59:49 AM
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So you were basicly in a nu-metal band. There's why you didn't go anywhere jackass. Given Slipknot isn't a whole hell of a lot better but they couldn't have been as bad as this douche bag's "band."
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COMMENT | iowa!!!!
posted by :
3/1/2006 12:13:36 PM
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Iowa stands for..... idiots out wandering around.....hahahha...
metalwarlord2006
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COMMENT | Iowa stands for..... idiots out wandering around
posted by :
3/1/2006 12:15:38 PM
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That's some funny shit!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/1/2006 12:32:04 PM
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"COMMENT | iowa is fly over land
posted by : metalwarlord
3/1/2006 9:03:59 AM
those pics that came out a while ago when they were at the grammy's all dressed up in some faggie clothes designers over priced suits .....with there masks on...hahahhahha..what a joke....i wonder if they roll around in there mercedes with there masks on....
metalwarlord2006"
Of course they looked like a joke. That it is because it was. Those clothes were making fun of the things that people considered cool or hot fashion. Designer clothes, Pink (Paris Hilton).
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COMMENT | Idiots Out Wandering Around....
posted by :
3/1/2006 12:33:33 PM
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My dad used to say that when I was a little kid. hahahahaha good stuff.
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COMMENT | I think
posted by : tokentoker
3/1/2006 12:46:00 PM
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the extra members have it made! Guy stands behind a sample box for 40 minutes or so a show. Never does an interview cause knowbody cares about him and since people don't know what he looks like he doesn't get bothered by fans.... but he still makes just as much as the rest of the guys in the band!! lol
And this Calek dude? If the music scene was any good there'd still be producers and managers scouting the area. One band cannot wreck a music scene, if anything they probably helped it. People aren't going to ignore you just because Slipknot says so, they're going to ignore you because they don't like what they hear.
Slipknot was good when they started. They had a new sound to bring, but if they're smart they'll call it quits now cause their style is getting old.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/1/2006 12:46:02 PM
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I am going to go put my 'Knot shirt on, my goth chains, my baggy black pants, and rebel against authority by shopping at a corporately owned shop at my local mall.
But it will be a shop that has the appearance of an 'anit-trend' store. Then I will finally be an individual because my parents hate me and I want to scare them the bands I like. I am so rebellious. Long Live Slipknot and Manson.
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COMMENT | the music
posted by :
3/1/2006 12:47:24 PM
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Slipknot ruined the music scene? I can't say that is true but during that time their were many good bands around Des Moines like STONE SOUR. Cory Taylor & Jim Root was not all ways with the knot. I think the original lead singer is still in a local band called FACECAGE. May be thats what led to bad feelings in the music sence. My favorite bands were 4High, Junk Poet, Tripwire. If any body has heard these bands or any other bands that was around at that time you would also be wondering why none of these other bands made it except Stone Sour. 35"mudder was ok but they did have a big following and even did some stuff with Primer 55.
Can't wait to see it.
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COMMENT | no talent
posted by :
3/1/2006 1:16:45 PM
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the bassist is boring you can tell he is from iowa
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COMMENT | Iowa sucks
posted by :
3/1/2006 2:02:36 PM
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Long ass state to drive through and horrible marijuana laws. I just wait till Nebraska to blaze, much better laws
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COMMENT |
posted by : Jack Klompus
3/1/2006 2:14:25 PM
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slipknot have an album called "IOWA". if that's not showing love for where you came from, then i don't know what is
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COMMENT | "Iowa" album title
posted by :
3/1/2006 2:39:44 PM
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Shit, Corey Taylor claimed that the whole purpose of the title was to "reflect on the relationship the band has with their home, which isn't a good one..."
It has nothing to do with respect, rather playing up their image.
It's the equivalent of Mudvayne and their feelings about Peoria/Illinois in general. They've all gone Hollywood. Oh well. :)
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/1/2006 3:21:46 PM
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L.D. 50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/1/2006 3:42:20 PM
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I hate an wanna destroy my local scene too..
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COMMENT | to all the dumb fuck DD lossers
posted by :
3/1/2006 4:13:10 PM
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If you haven't been to Iowa shut the fuck up, because the ignorance falling out of your mouth is fucking up the whole country. Where did you get your info. on Iowa the Bush administration. Really what the fuck is the problem with the people on the site, is this were all the zit infested grease faced pukes go to make them selves feel accepted. I've a suggestion to keep you all occupied next time you open your mouth to talk shit I will stick my dick so far down your throat that I will need a shoe horn to stuff my BALLS in your mouth!
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COMMENT | HAHA
posted by : Mordack
3/1/2006 4:24:50 PM
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"The story isn't about SLIPKNOT's music," Calek explained to MTV.com. "I love it. I think they're one of the greatest metal-rock bands that ever lived. I own all of their records."
What a fucking queer. Oh yeah fuck rap metal and homosexuals in clown masks.
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COMMENT | I was invoved back then...
posted by : i am No One
3/1/2006 5:21:03 PM
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Back when ALOT of bands were shooting for the title of biggest band in Des Moines. There were lots: Boca Saint, DeadFront, Slipknot, 35" inch, tons...Slipknot were only 7 back then. Not the 9 they are now. The biggest competition they had, in MY opinion, and others, was DeadFront. But 35" was up there in populartity as well, drawing crowds. When the Slipknot made it big and got signed, I remember 35" Mudder telling everyone that they were getting signed to a major as well. I think they said it was Sony, not sure, as that's been along time ago. What I see here is this Calek STILL trying to outshine the 'Knot. 35" could'nt stand the fact that Slipknot broke outta here before them. Hell, 35" never made it ANYWHERE. And if ANYONE was 'Nu Metal' it was 35", straight up RAP style verses and choruses, layered with mediocre guitar, nothing heavy as SlipKnot. I had there disk , but it was forgetfull. I still have DeadFront disk. Jim Root played on it. Still loved their performance at Buddafest a few years back when the guy rode a motocross bike off the stage and into the crowd. I almost miss that scene. Long live the "KNot. I will absoulutley KILL for them. Don't come into my house and fuck with them, Calek, or ANYONE. I will take your fucking head right off...
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COMMENT | NEXT SEATTLE
posted by : Nyarlethotep
3/1/2006 5:38:50 PM
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NEXT SEATTLE That rumour went around in every city you dumbass. I was in Minneapolis and in 93', the local musicians were saying "Oh Yeah, were the next Seattle...blah blah blah" heard the same BS in Dallas, Austin, Atlanta, Kansas City and Phoenix from 93' till 96'. None of those scenes emerged. This was a common rumour that floated around every city that had 2 bands or more. Get over it! Sliphop made it and you didn't. If they were the best band in your scene then everybody else must've sucked ass big time because Sliphop sucks major ass.
BLACK METAL FOREVER!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/1/2006 7:25:05 PM
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slipknot is good this guy is just pissed his band or his buddies band or whatever just didnt make it if they were a good enough band they woulda made it at least alf as big as slipknot did.
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COMMENT |
posted by : burns1059
3/1/2006 7:43:41 PM
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SLIPKNOT STILL SUCKS
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/1/2006 7:50:44 PM
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ever since they released that piece of shit Vol. 3, Slipknot has basically been dead to me. i can't believe after Iowa they could put out such a complete piece of garbage.
FUCK SLIPKNOT.
MESHUGGAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/1/2006 7:58:42 PM
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"Of course they looked like a joke. That it is because it was. Those clothes were making fun of the things that people considered cool or hot fashion. Designer clothes, Pink (Paris Hilton)."
Sorry dude, no matter how many times you try to polish that turd, in the end it's still a turd.
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COMMENT | HAHHAHA..........
posted by :
3/1/2006 8:21:01 PM
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Fucking Des Moines being he next Seattle.........Fucking retard just for saying that.
What do they expect Slipknot to get every Iowa band a record contract??? Plus doesn't most of the guys still live in Iowa.
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COMMENT |
posted by : burns1059
3/1/2006 9:02:45 PM
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SEATTLE IS WAY OVERRATED
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COMMENT |
posted by : mol0tov
3/1/2006 10:10:29 PM
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Slipknot sucks, but......
Slipknot > MESHUGGAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | www.pummelandgrind.com
posted by :
3/2/2006 12:44:41 AM
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I am from Iowa, I remember 35 Inch Mudder, they sucked!
This chorus was their "big thing"
"Its an all out war, bring it, bring it"
terrible, terrible stuff, the only other band of the time that was any good in Iowa was godkillgod and smakdab could be ok.
this guy is just mad his band didnt go anywhere, and they didnt go anywhere because they werent that good.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/2/2006 12:57:44 AM
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If any of these bands were at least a tiny bit decent in Iowa then you know record company's would snatch them up and exploit them as the next Slipknot. I guess most of these bands just sucked.
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COMMENT | MICK
posted by :
3/2/2006 9:21:19 AM
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NEEDS A DIFFERENT BAND hes to damn good to play with those losers well not losers but less talented freaks its funny how different Corey is on stage with out his mask he couldnt cough up a hair ball to save his life with out it. Slipknot could be one of the heaviest bands out there but they are held back by 3 to many band mates could be 4 yeah 4 to many 2 of em dont do shit but bang on kegs like a 2 year old would. if I were to rate them useing a scale 1 to 10 10 being the best hearing all the bands talent and how they use it in their music they rate about 5 I mean Corey can sing he does that just fine in the music Joey has to compete with 2 year olds Mick is the reason they rate so low he has more talent than his music leads you to beleive I see him on stage and think this guy is sick wow ok ok then I see him in an interveiw doing demos HOLY SHIT different playing style altogether
so check it out at youtube.com search engine mick thompson
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COMMENT | yah
posted by :
3/7/2006 12:57:00 PM
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I personally think that the whole friggin nu metal scene in desmoines sucked. when Slipknot first came out with their big c.d. I didn't buy it and I live in Desmoines and was still trendy enough to be into that shit. I didn't really like them then and I hate them now. Every other band sounded just as shitty if not shittier then them and followed the exact same lame formula so of course they are gonna pick the best of the crap and flush the rest down the shitter who care, nobody in desmoines anymore thats for f*ckin sure that shits dead.
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