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Jim Root Revives Slipknot's Punk Spirit for New Album

5/28/2025

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Slipknot's guitarist Jim Root is on a mission to reignite the fiery, punk spirit of the band's early days in their upcoming eighth album. With six fresh song ideas in hand, he envisions releasing singles or an EP ahead of the full record, promising a thrilling return to the chaotic sound that defined their legendary 1999 and 2001 albums.

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Slipknot's guitarist Jim Root is on a mission to reignite the fiery, punk spirit of the band's early days in their upcoming eighth album. With six fresh song ideas in hand, he envisions releasing singles or an EP ahead of the full record, promising a thrilling return to the chaotic sound that defined their legendary 1999 and 2001 albums.