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Slipknot Nation, my apologies

Jason Sandford August 20, 2005

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

Yes, it seems we at Ashvegas have shown our ignornance once again, this time in the genre of mask-wearing, Marilyn Manson-esque neo-shock rock and rap metal, as the music of Slipknot has been described.

To Screwy, Dave and the rest of the Slipknot Nation, my apologies for my earlier post, in which I crassly stated that nobody had ever heard of this treasured band. Indeed, Screwy, you could name dozens upon dozens of other “nu-metal” bands who give their fans name like “Maggots” and such, and I would have to confess ignorance. (Some might say that’s a good thing.)

But I am here to say that I’m sorry. I’m sorry I’ve never banged my head to such hits as “Wait and Bleed” and “Slip it Out.” Sorry that I’ve never owned a record called “Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.” Heartbroken at having never been to Ozzfest.

Rock on, Maggots.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Screwy Hoolie August 20, 2005

I’ve never actually listened to Slipknot, but I’ve been working with teenagers for 10 years now. The band has remained a gothculturedeathmetal favorite among the 12-17ers for a decade.

Other bands that have had the same staying power with the rebelteen set: Pantera, Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, The Misfits, Black Sabbath, Black Flag. I’m sure this list is hopelessly un-hip, that there are myriad subrockers I’m blissfully unaware of as well.

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the syntax of maggots August 20, 2005

i never really thought too much of slipknot – i initially wrote them off as being a bit too derivative of mr. bungle, but after seeing them performing on conan o’brien, i became a fan. yes, i am a maggot. a rather laid-back maggot at that, but a maggot. i’m not weird about it or anything; i don’t write their lyrics in sharpie on my trapper keeper, nor do i force my mom to listen to them in the minivan while she gives me a ride to soccer practice, but i do like slipknot.

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