Slipknot has released five studio albums, a live album, a compilation album, a box set, two video albums, and ten singles. The band's debut album, Slipknot (1999), was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The band's second album, Iowa (2001), was certified platinum by the RIAA. Slipknot's third album, Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses (2004), debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The band's fourth album, All Hope Is Gone (2008), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Slipknot's fifth studio album, .5: The Gray Chapter (2014), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and was certified gold by the RIAA.
Slipknot has toured extensively throughout the world. The band has played at major music festivals such as Download Festival, Ozzfest, and Rock am Ring. Slipknot has also won several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for "Before I Forget".
Slipknot is considered to be one of the most influential metal bands of the 21st century. The band's music has been praised for its originality, aggression, and musicianship. Slipknot has also been credited with helping to popularize the nu metal genre. Slipknot is one of the best-selling metal bands of all time, having sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Here are some additional facts about Slipknot:
- The band's name was inspired by a poem written by Corey Taylor.
- Slipknot's members are known for wearing masks and coveralls during live performances.
- The band has its own record label, Maggot Records.
- Slipknot has collaborated with several other artists, including Metallica, Korn, and Limp Bizkit.
- Slipknot has been featured in several films, television shows, and video games.