September 1st 2024.
Earlier this year, Corey Taylor, the frontman of the popular 00s metal band Slipknot, shared some personal struggles he faced that led him to a "dark point" in his life. This prompted the band to completely revamp their approach to music. It has been a tough year for the band, with their bandmate Sid Wilson recently revealing that he suffered serious burns in an explosion, causing his face to "basically melt." While Sid is recovering, Corey has opened up about how he has reinvented his life after realizing that his pursuit of fame and ego was taking a toll on his mental and physical health.
In January, the 50-year-old singer, also known as Number 8, made the difficult decision to cancel his North American solo tour due to increasing mental health concerns. He shared that his "mental and physical health had been breaking down" and that it was becoming unhealthy for both himself and his family. Corey now reflects on that dark point in his life, although he is still hesitant to reveal the details of his struggles.
Corey has been very open about his battle with PTSD and how it has affected his personal life and career. Despite being in the spotlight since joining Slipknot in 1997, he has faced alcoholism and suicidal depression. However, he has been sober since 2010, a year after the death of Slipknot founder and guitarist Paul Gray from an accidental overdose. In a recent interview, Corey shared that he had to "reinvest" his life and put a limit on how much he works, as he realized that his pursuit of fame was "killing" him.
Slipknot, who has been around for 25 years, is currently on a world tour to celebrate their anniversary, with dates in the UK. Corey has been the frontman since 1997, and he is the only member apart from Shawn Crahan, also known as "Clown," who has been with the band since its formation. The band now consists of guitarists Mick Thomson and Jim Root, DJ Sid, bassist Alessandro Venturella, percussionist Michael Pfaff, and drummer Eloy Casagrande, who joined this year. Eloy replaced Joey Jordison, who left the band in 2013 over personal and creative differences. The band also has a mysterious musician in their lineup who plays various instruments, including keyboards and percussion.
It is uncertain how Sid's injuries will affect the upcoming tour dates, but he is reportedly recovering well. Slipknot fans are eagerly waiting for the band to hit the stage and celebrate 25 years of success. If you have a story to share about Slipknot or any other celebrities, you can reach out to our entertainment team by emailing us, calling us, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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