Mick Thomson is more than just Slipknot ’s guitarist - with his steel-plate mask and towering frame, he’s one of the band’s most recognisable members. He’s racked up more years than anyone ...

If Slipknot's debut remains a true face-ripper all these years later maybe it is because they brought the chaos of the stage show into the studio. Thomson can remember it vividly, the gear, the ...

Josh Brainard (1995 - 1999) Josh Brainard was Slipknot's rhythm guitarist from 1995 until 1999, and thus played on their first two releases Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. and '99's Slipknot.

While Slipknot 's self-titled debut is often discussed in the context of the late 90s and early 2000s shift away from solos in heavy music, the decision wasn't due to a lack of effort on Thomson ...

Mick Thomson has got some hands on him, that’s for sure. The Slipknot guitarist, “#7,” is so precise and technical, which makes watching him perform fucking awesome. And because he is so awesome, he ...

In case you've ever wondered why there aren't any guitar solos on Slipknot 's first album, Mick Thomson has explained why the band opted to cut them out. Heavy music changed in a lot of ways ...