Slipknot

The culture of Slipknot has spread far beyond what anyone could've predicted when nine guys from Iowa put on masks and challenged the globe to keep up. Their influence is felt in the underground, in artists headlining festivals worldwide, and everywhere between — without an ounce of compromise. On "Arsenal," the first new Slipknot release since 2022, they deploy nearly every weapon they own: pummeling dynamics, razor sharp vocals, knifing keyboards, riffs measured in tons. Corey Taylor rips across the track with braggadocio, melding metal, punk and hip hop while summoning his roar from the seventh circle of hell — serious one moment, playful the next. It's a focused, compressed brutality that shows the firepower they've honed over their career. Nearly 30 years in, Slipknot still summon the drive and connection to make music like this. Their rise to becoming one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century is marked by hardship weathered alongside their fans. That fighting spirit has kept them innovating and testing the ragged edges of their sound. They sound sharper than ever — proof of their commitment to the music first. "Arsenal" is a statement of strength, a marker for how Slipknot stays this vital.