In recent months, Corey TaylorSlipknot singer, has made a series of drastic decisions to preserve his mental and physical health. After canceling his solo tour for the album CMFT2 In January of this year, the singer revealed that these changes are essential for his and his family’s well-being.
Taylor, who also leads the Acid stonehe explained in an interview with Alternative press which he faced at “really dark point” in early 2024. “My relentless pursuit of work and the ego it fueled were destroying me.”he confessed. “It almost took me over the edge,” said the singer.
In response to this crisis, Corey implemented new rules into his professional routine, the most notable of which was a time limit away from home. “I will never be away from home for more than two and a half weeks” he said, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing one’s personal and family life. For Taylor, this change is the greatest gift he can give himself and his loved ones.
In addition to his personal transformation, the singer has also dedicated himself to mental health causes. He founded the Taylor Foundation, an organization that seeks to raise awareness and funds to help those who, like him, struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
“I want to be a bridge between people struggling with PTSD and those trying to understand the complexities of this disorder.”he explained. Music, for Taylor, has always been a means to express her struggles and help others deal with theirs. “My music has helped a lot of people through dark times, and I feel it’s my responsibility to give back in some way.”he commented.
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Slipknot Clown Wants to Play in 2028 Olympics
Shawn “Clown” Crahanthe iconic percussionist of Sliding knotis aiming for a new and unusual stage for the band: the 2028 Olympics.
In an explosive interview with Metal Hammer, Clown revealed his bold plans and how Gojira’s historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony inspired him to dream bigger.
In a revealing chat, Clown expressed his desire to see the Sliding knot perform at the Olympic Games.”Of course we want to play in the Olympics!” he said enthusiastically. For Clown, the Sliding knot is ready to expand its horizons and challenge metal conventions, just like Gojira did by becoming the first metal band to open the Olympic ceremony.
“JWe have been doing the standard circuit for 25 years and in the future we want to be everywhere“, he said, underlining the band’s ambition to bring their music to new and unexpected stages. Sliding knot has always been known for its intense and innovative performances, and now Clown wants the band to stand out at a global event, proving that metal can have a prominent place at major sporting events.
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