Slipknot - RCK232

Slipknot band t-shirts.100% cotton.

• Production: The album was produced by Ross Robinson (the "Godfather of Nu-Metal") at Indigo Ranch Studios in Malibu, California. It is famous for its raw, chaotic, and ultra-aggressive energy.
• The Lineup: This was the first album to feature the iconic "classic" nine-member lineup: (#0) Sid Wilson, (#1) Joey Jordison, (#2) Paul Gray, (#3) Chris Fehn, (#4) Jim Root, (#5) Craig Jones, (#6) Shawn "Clown" Crahan, (#7) Mick Thomson, and (#8) Corey Taylor.
• Commercial Success: It was the first album in Roadrunner Records' history to be certified Platinum.

• "(sic)": The explosive opening track that set the tone for their live shows.
• "Wait and Bleed": Their first major radio hit, which earned them a Grammy nomination.
• "Spit It Out": Famous for the "Zero Bullshit" live tradition where the entire crowd crouches down and jumps up on command.
• "Surfacing": Adopted as the "new national anthem" by the band's dedicated fanbase, the Maggots.

• "Here Comes the Pain" Tour: Throughout 2024 and 2025, Slipknot performed a special anniversary tour where they played the 1999 debut album in its entirety, including rare tracks like "Scissors" and "Get This."
• Vintage Aesthetics: During this tour, the band returned to wearing original 1999-style masks and their classic red jumpsuits to honour their roots.
• 2024 Remaster: A 25th-anniversary vinyl reissue was released in late 2024, featuring updated artwork and rare demo tracks from the original sessions.