Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)

Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) is Slipknot's third album, on which they greatly broadened their range of expression by taking melody and shading into the roar. For production they brought in the master Rick Rubin. While keeping their usual chaotic aggression, they boldly incorporated more traditional, melodic song construction, acoustic elements and guitar solos for the first time. The album was recorded at 'The Mansion' in Los Angeles. Before making it, members had worked on side projects such as Stone Sour, and that experience is reflected in the breadth of its style. Varied songs like "Duality," "Before I Forget" and "Vermilion" line up. "Before I Forget" won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. Through balancing aggression with melody, their musicality deepened dramatically. The album reached No. 2 in the US and was highly praised critically. An important work opening up the band's maturity and new possibilities. The lead single 'Duality' and its music video are widely loved as one of their signature songs.