October 31st 2024.
Slipknot fans have been expressing their outrage over a recent change to the band's iconic S logo. This heavy metal group, founded in 1995, has long been known for the 'tribal S' that has been a part of their branding since the beginning. The original logo was designed by Joey Jordison, the band's original drummer and one of its founding members. It has been proudly displayed on Slipknot merchandise and promotional material, and some diehard fans have even gotten it tattooed on themselves as a symbol of their dedication to the band.
In the summer of this year, Jordison's family shared an image on Instagram of the original S logo carved into wood, with a heartfelt caption expressing their gratitude to the fans for their never-ending support and love for Joey. Sadly, the talented drummer passed away in his sleep in 2021 after being diagnosed with transverse myelitis, a neurological disease that affected his spinal cord.
Now, it seems that the band has decided to unveil a new version of the iconic logo, as they recently posted an Instagram photo featuring merchandise with the updated design. The new S logo has a smoother and simpler look compared to the original, which had more jagged edges and was known as the 'tribal S'. Frontman Corey Taylor and his bandmates have shared images of limited-edition merchandise featuring the new logo, which includes t-shirts, tank tops, and long sleeves. The most noticeable difference in the new logo is the elongated S with smoother edges, compared to the original with its barbed-like points.
The change in the logo did not go unnoticed by fans, and many were horrified by the new design. Some fans took to social media to express their disappointment, with one user commenting that the new logo looked like a child's interpretation. Another fan pleaded for the band not to change the logo, while another bluntly stated their disapproval. Some even speculated that the change in the logo may have something to do with past conflicts within the band.
A Reddit thread discussing the new logo also featured similar sentiments, with one user stating that the new S should be sent back to wherever it came from. Others pleaded for the 'tribal S' to be kept as it held sentimental value, especially since it was designed by Jordison himself. In an interview with Kerrang! in 2017, Jordison shared that he had drawn the Slipknot logo and the 'tribal S' on his dad's old desk in his childhood home. He also mentioned that almost half of the band members got the logo tattooed on them before they even got signed.
Despite the backlash, there were still some fans who liked the new design. One user expressed their desire to have the merchandise with the new logo, while another commented that the long-sleeved red shirt looked cool. The tension surrounding the logo change may also stem from a larger source of conflict within the Slipknot fanbase. Earlier this year, Jordison's estate filed a lawsuit against the band, claiming that they were profiting off the late drummer's name and belongings despite firing him from the band in 2013. Although the lawsuit was settled in September, fans continue to speculate about the rift between Jordison and his co-founders, the late bassist Paul Gray and Shawn 'Clown' Crahan.
The original lawsuit also included a statement accusing Crahan and frontman Corey Taylor of lying to fans about contacting Jordison's family to express their condolences. Some fans have even gone as far as to speculate that the change in the logo was an attempt by Clown to erase Jordison's legacy. While there is no concrete evidence to support this theory, fans are free to speculate and share their opinions on the matter.
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