Guardian Music — Images from the magazine's list of the most influential rock bands ever, from AC/DC to Nirvana to Slipknot more info

ContactMusic — Metallica have been voted the best rock group of the last 30 years. The 'All Nightmare Long' group topped the poll compiled by British magazine Kerrang! of the most influential groups of the last 30 years, beating My Chemical Romance, Slipknot, Green... more info

ContactMusic — Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has paid tribute to Paul Gray in an open letter addressed to his late bandmate a year after the bassist's tragic death. The 38-year-old musician was found dead in an Iowa hotel room on 24 May, 2010 and his passing wa... more info

NME — Joey Jordison posts heartfelt message to best friend Gray more info

ContactMusic — Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor is set to deliver a guest speech at Britain's prestigious Oxford University later this year (11). The singer admits he was stunned when school officials approached him about the gig because he's not the most scholarl... more info

NME — Frontman says he is 'going to swear and sweat a lot' more info

Gigwise — He was student's pick... more info

ContactMusic — Corey Taylor is set to be a guest speaker at Oxford University's student union. The Slipknot frontman - who has faced a tough time along with his band members after 38-year-old bassist Paul Gray died suddenly last year - admitted he was surprised.... more info

ContactMusic — Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson says keeping the band together is a "constant battle". The 'Surfacing' heavy metal group are set to embark on a European tour this summer - their first since losing bass player Paul Grey, who died of a drugs overdose last... more info

NME — Singer to promote 'Seven Deadly Sins...' with acoustic gigs more info