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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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Terratur Possessions Confirms Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s Self-Titled Debut Masterpiece
Terratur Possessions Confirms Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s Self-Titled Debut Masterpiece

Trondheim’s revered Terratur Possessions has confirmed the release of Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne!’s long-awaited self-titled debut record for February 20th. Diabolus, Mecum Semperterne! features an unsurpassed supergroup lineup of T.Skei, or “Cernunnus,” (Manes,...

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Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide
Edenbridge breakdown new album ‘Set the Dark on Fire’ with track-by-track guide

Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have ignited their new chapter with their 12th studio album, Set the Dark on Fire, scheduled to arrive this Friday (16th) via Steamhammer/SPV. Led by vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher and composer/guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall, Set...

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Lamb of God announce tenth album ‘Into Oblivion;’ share title track
Lamb of God announce tenth album ‘Into Oblivion;’ share title track

Lamb of God will release their tenth studio album, Into Oblivion, on March 13 via Epic Records. The record marks the band's first full-length release in four years. To coincide with the announcement, Lamb of God have shared a video for the album's title track. The...

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New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy: Krushers of the Releases – 1/16/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Sleaford Mods, Greywind, Kreator, Soen...

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New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy: Break The Releases – 1/9/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week counts new music from the likes of Alter Bridge, The Protomen, Zu Beyond The Black and Bullet amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy: 2026 Releases have arrived – 1/2/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off 2026, this week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Excavated Graves, Fuath, Wildhunt and Dawnbreaker amongst the...

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