Slipknot

Also known as: The Pale Ones, Meld
Years active: 1995 – present
Origin: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Members:Sid Wilson, Joey Jordison, Paul Gray, Chris Fehn, Jim Root, Craig "133" Jones,
Shawn "Clown" Crahan, Mick Thomson, Corey Taylor
Former members:Anders Colsefini, Greg "Cuddles" Welts, Josh "Gnar" Brainard, Brandon Darner,
John Green, Quan "Meld" Nong, Patrick M. Neuwirth, Donnie Steele

Slipknot (sometimes typeset as SlipKnoT to fit their logo) are an American nu metal band
from Des Moines, Iowa. While the group has gone through several line-up changes,
the band has remained unchanged since 1999 consisting of Sid Wilson (DJ), Joey Jordison (drums),
Paul Gray (bass guitar/backing vocals), Chris Fehn (percussion/backing vocals), Jim Root (guitars),
Craig Jones (samples/media/keyboards), Shawn Crahan (percussion/backing vocals),
Mick Thomson (guitars), Corey Taylor (vocals).