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Slipknot’s Shawn “Clown” Crahan launches ‘Vernearth’ Minecraft realm

Slipknot’s Shawn “Clown” Crahan launches ‘Vernearth’ Minecraft realm

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 2, 2025 | News

Slipknot co-founder and creative visionary M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan has officially announced Vernearth, an expansive Minecraft universe built to merge survival gameplay, creative building, PVP competition, and high-stakes seasonal challenges. Crafted with custom tech,...
Clown discusses Slipknot’s decision to part ways with Jay Weinberg

Clown discusses Slipknot’s decision to part ways with Jay Weinberg

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 16, 2023 | News

  Following Slipknot’s announcement and since removed post on their decision to part ways with drummer Jay Weinberg, we now have more clarity behind the band’s decision. In another recent interview, this time with NME, M. Shawn “Clown”...
Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan confirms full album performances for 25th Anniversary Tour: “We’re Going to Have Fun, Too!”

Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan confirms full album performances for 25th Anniversary Tour: “We’re Going to Have Fun, Too!”

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 15, 2023 | News, Touring

  2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Slipknot’s debut self-titled record. That’s pretty Sic. The band’s career has skyrocketed within the last twenty-five years with seven full-length albums released. For those who have been there since the...
M Shawn Crahan of Slipknot will continue to wear a mask in public beyond pandemic

M Shawn Crahan of Slipknot will continue to wear a mask in public beyond pandemic

by Mark Zapata | Aug 10, 2021 | News

  M. Shawn Crahan, percussionist and musical director of the legendary Slipknot has declared that he will be wearing a mask in public well after the pandemic is behind us. In an interview with Forbes, Crahan spoke about the recording atmosphere in the studio...
M Shawn Crahan of Slipknot will continue to wear a mask in public beyond pandemic

Slipknot’s Clown shares two new songs “Snakes Alive / Don’t Believe” and  “Spin The Outcome“

by Mark Zapata | Jun 24, 2021 | New Music, News, Video

  M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan of Slipknot fame is at it again, sharing is caring and Crahan cares a lot dropping two more videos on us. “Snakes Alive / Don’t Believe” and  “Spin The Outcome“ are the latest videos to be released on Crahan’s...
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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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