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Slipknot get new touring bassist

Slipknot is the only nu-metal band you’re allowed to like, maybe because they’re original. Sure, Mushroomhead, Kiss and all the other gimmick masked/painted bands did this before them. But still, putting masks on takes time so you gotta respect that. Or maybe not.

Anyway, Slipknot lost their bassist, Paul Gray,  almost a full year ago so now it’s time for a replacement. And I wish I could make a joke but they actually made a pretty wise choice.

“Donnie was in the band at the very beginning, and rather than get an outsider, we thought it would be a fitting tribute to Paul to play with someone from within the family. Donnie was great friends with Paul and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate his memory than with someone who was there with us at the very beginning. The eight of us are looking forward to being onstage again and honoring Paul‘s legacy with our families in Europe and Brazil this summer.“

So the new bassist is Donnie Steele (sounds like a pornstar name, but it isn’t… I think) and he’s been in the band before and was good friends with Paul, so yeah, fans must be happy. Then again, they’re called ‘maggots’ by their favorite band, so how happy can they really be?

Sonisphere UK adds more bands

Sonisphere in the UK has made another announcement, adding more bands to their already fantastic lineup.

Legendary Nu-Metal band (a bit like saying legendary 40 year old virgin really – not cool and a bit of a paradox) Limp Bizkit will be making their return to the festival this year, playing before headliner Slipknot on the Sunday night. So you can party the night away like it’s 1999.

Joining Limp Bizkit will be Kids In Glass Houses, Gallows, One Minute Silence, Volbeat, Gojira, Inme, Darkest Hour and numerous other bands.

Of course, the biggest reason to check out the festival this year though, remains The Big Four. Check out our interview with Mr David Ellefson of Megadeth right here. And you can find all your UK Sonisphere news here.

Tuesday Trivia: Lucky Number …

Over the past few days, there were heavy rumors of Corey Taylor joining Velvet Revolver behind the microphone (lolwat). After reading the news, three thoughts went through my head: 1) This is the end of Slipknot; 2) I need to take a crap; 3) Corey’s comments were (somewhat) interesting.

After I left the toilet, I came back to reading the article. So, what Corey basically says is that he’s kind of outgrown Slipknot (he’s not that whiny kid anymore, now he’s a douschy adult) and that the band lost a huge part when Paul Gray died. Well, with all respect to Paul (may he rest in piece), he might have contributed more than the others, but he’s still a member of a band that can loose half its members and not many people would notice.

Which got me thinking: Can Slipknot continue even if Corey leaves (I think a few people would jump with joy at news of them having a new vocalist)? Does anyone really care at this point (I think a few more people would jump with joy at news of them breaking up)? And finally, the theme of today’s trivia: is there a band on this planet that has more (useless) members than Slipknot?

Dose Of Overrated

Ever purchased an album because either your buddy, an editor from your favorite metal magazine or a few random people on a message board raved about it being so awesome, yet that certain album didn’t click with you as you imagined? Of course!  I think that has happened to all of us.  Well, here are 7 albums that fit that description perfectly, in my humble opinion.  Why 7?  Why not a top 10 list you ask?  Because today is not Friday, you silly goose.

Make the jump for the 7 most overrated albums of the 2000s.

Clowns settle feud

Mushroomhead and Slipknot have two things in common. Both bands wear masks. Both bands make bad music. So obviously, fan wars ensue.

Mushroomhead fans are annoyed because their favorite band ‘were first,’ as if wearing those shitty masks ‘first’ is any kind of achievement. Slipknot fans are annoyed because their IQ matches their age.

But according to a recent interview with the ‘original’ gimmicky band, the beef is non-existent now and then my mind drifted off to a different place because who the fuck cares?

If you do, make the jump for the video interview. Then never talk to me again.