That Time SLIPKNOT Guitarist Mick Thomson Felt Insulted by METALLICA
As a metal-head growing up in Iowa, Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson was a huge fan of Metallica. Then, suddenly: Not so much. So, what happened to turn the masked shredder from a follower to a prodigal fan? Thomson’s appreciation for the seminal thrash-metal pioneers ended with the release of Metallica’s self-titled disc, commonly referred to as “The Black Album” (released in 1991).
Thomson (aka Seven) vented to our friends at Louder Sound recently, explaining:
“I understand now that I’m in a band that you have to stop repeating yourself or you’ll be bored, but I loved those first four albums so much and I was horrified when I heard ‘The Black Album’. I felt insulted and didn’t listen to them for years, but that’s over now. Are there similarities to how Slipknot have changed? I don’t think so. And besides, I certainly never cut my fucking hair!”
Ironically, “The Black Album” isn’t just the best-selling heavy metal compact disc ever made, it’s the bestselling CD ever.
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We’ve been keeping a close eye on Slipknot ever since a new single, “All Out Life”, dropped out of nowhere last Halloween. With festival appearances on the books and confirmation that the band is putting finishing touches on a new batch of tunes has “maggots” (aka Slipknot fans) chomping at the bit! Word on the street suggests the full album will drop in June.
We’ll keep you posted on all Slipknot-related news as details emerge. In the meantime, check out the video for “The Devil In I” (which plays out like a short horror movie set in an abandoned sanitarium).
Were you a fan of Metallic’s “Black Album”? Are you excited for new Slipknot tunes sometime this year? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
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