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Slipknot is an American heavy metal band that was formed in 1995 in Des Moines, Iowa. The band is known for its aggressive musical style, intense live performances, and distinctive image, including their masks and jumpsuits. Slipknot is often associated with the nu-metal genre, but their music incorporates elements of various styles, including heavy metal, alternative metal, and industrial metal.

The band gained popularity with their self-titled debut album, "Slipknot," released in 1999. It featured hit singles like "Wait and Bleed" and "Spit It Out." Slipknot's music is characterized by heavy and down-tuned guitars, fast and complex drumming, intense vocals with a combination of screaming and melodic singing, and a dark and aggressive lyrical content.

Over the years, Slipknot has released several successful albums, including "Iowa" (2001), "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)" (2004), "All Hope Is Gone" (2008), ".5: The Gray Chapter" (2014), and "We Are Not Your Kind" (2019). They have won numerous awards and accolades for their music, including Grammy Awards.

Slipknot's energetic and chaotic live performances have become a signature of the band. They are known for their masked identities and their high-energy stage presence. The band members are often referred to by numbers (0 to 8) rather than their names, maintaining an element of anonymity.

While their music and imagery may be intense and dark, Slipknot has also been recognized for their dedicated fanbase and their messages of empowerment and catharsis through their music.

It's worth noting that my knowledge is based on information available up until September 2021, so there may have been additional developments or releases by Slipknot since then.