The new issue of Metal Hammer is a massive celebration of Slipknot's groundbreaking self-titled debut album. As Slipknot celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut, we speak to Clown, Jim Root and producer Ross Robinson about the chaotic beginnings of the band.
After plugging away in the basements and clubs of Des Moines, The Nine recorded their debut album at Indigo Ranch studio in Malibu. Before its release, they introduced themselves to the world at Ozzfest in May 1999. Clown, aka percussionist/band leader Shawn Crahan, remembers giving out demo tapes there, and the excitement hearing them played across the festival’s parking lots.
