Slipknot

Slipknot is the debut, on which Slipknot carved extreme anger and tension with explosive rhythms and a chaotic ensemble. The band is a nine-piece masked group formed in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, in 1995. Each member appeared in coveralls and a mask, identified by a number, in an utterly unprecedented style. Production was handled by Ross Robinson. The album reached No. 51 on the US Billboard 200 and was eventually certified double platinum. Their appearance at Ozzfest also helped spread their name across America. Ferocious songs like "Wait and Bleed," "Spit It Out" and "Surfacing" line up. Centered on vocalist Corey Taylor, a destructive, dense sound bursts out, boldly incorporating turntables and percussion. The album became a record symbolizing the nu-metal era and hugely influenced the later scene. Their shocking starting point, carving extreme aggression. Turning chaos and anger directly into sound, it opened the way for countless bands that followed. A classic that defined an era and has never faded.