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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,...
Slipknot are working on “God Music” in LA

Slipknot are working on “God Music” in LA

by Chris Annunziata | May 20, 2021 | News, Updates

  Slipknot’s percussionist and creative visionary, Shawn “Clown” Crahan has revealed to Download Festival’s host Kylie Olsson that the band is working on “God Music” in Los Angeles, California. He also discussed frontman Corey...
Slipknot might release ‘All Hope Is Gone’ b-sides

Slipknot might release ‘All Hope Is Gone’ b-sides

by Chris Annunziata | Aug 21, 2019 | News, Updates

Slipknot have released their highly anticipated album We Are Not Your Kind and have been murdering the charts. Now percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan adds to the hype by mentioning that previously unheard songs from All Hope Is...
Gabrielle Crahan, daughter of Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan, has died

Gabrielle Crahan, daughter of Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan, has died

by Zenae Zukowski | May 20, 2019 | News, Sad News

  We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Gabrielle Crahan, daughter of Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan. Gabrielle died on Saturday (18) at the age of 22. She was Crahan’s youngest daughter. The news broke yesterday (19th) as her cause...
Like father, like son: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and Shawn “Clown” Crahan’s sons form band

Like father, like son: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and Shawn “Clown” Crahan’s sons form band

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 16, 2018 | News, Video

There are many fathers who dream about their offspring following in their footsteps and taking over the family business. Imagine if the family-owned business involves being part of one of the biggest metal bands in America? Slipknot are arguably the largest nu-metal...
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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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