Slipknot's shocking image and fast-paced, thrashing sound has made the band an
iconic leader of alternative metal. The group formed in 1995 in Des Moines,
Iowa, and set itself apart from the era's popular metal acts by employing
samples from a turntable DJ. Before long, performances on the Ozfest tour helped
transform Slipknot into a major festival attraction. Slipknot released its
self-titled debut album in 1999 and enjoyed double-platinum sales for the
record, thanks to the success of the hit single "Wait and Bleed." Iowa followed
in 2001, peaking at Number 1 on both the UK and...