Chorus.fm — *Slipknot* (http://slipknot1.com/monstermetal)'s co-founder Michael Shawn Crahan (aka Clown) agreed to a sit-down with PureVolume during the Mayhem festival, revealing why the band is starting its own event and why he's like "a big teddy bear." Uh hu... more info

Chorus.fm — Head to the replies to watch a teaser video from *Slipknot (http://slipknot1.com/monstermetal)*, which promises something monstrous is coming in 2013. more info

Starpulse — Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor covered up scar tissue with tattoos after his crazy bandmates lit him up on stage. more info

ContactMusic — Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor had to cover up scar tissue from the bands crazy early shows with tattoos The masked rocker admits he was left scarred by prankster bandmates Sid Wilson and Chris Fehns attempt to set him on fire onstage at concerts... more info

Metal Injection — We have some killer snaps from the kickoff of the 5th annual Rockstar Mayhem Festival, featuring Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax, As I Lay Dying, Asking Alexandria. Check out the gallery right here. As always, you can keep up to date with all ou... more info

Metal Injection — Join Frank as he looks at all the bands playing this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival including Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax, As I Lay Dying, Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, Whitechapel, Upon A Burning Body, I The ... more info

Chorus.fm — *Slipknot* (http://absolutepunk.net/slipknot) guitarist Jim Root will miss a portion of the band's headlining run on the Mayhem Festival (http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2601092) due to a burst appendix. We're sorry to announce that our brot... more info

Metalsucks — Orange Amps has bestowed upon metalSucks one brand new Signature #4 Jim Root Terror Head, a custom amp line created by and for the Slipknot guitarist. This unit is signed by Root himself, so don’t miss out on your chance to own this unique piece.... more info

Metal Injection — The fifth annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival kicked off this weekend in San Bernardin, CA and there is a lot of news to report from the weekend's events. First off, the fest drew it's biggest turn out ever at 26,105 which was 4,00... more info

Mercury News, California — Slayer, Slipknot and Motorhead headline the Mayhem Festival at Mountain View's Shoreline Amphitheatre. more info