I still dig on Slipknot and have been a fan since their first album.

I immediately recognized their unique sound when I was recovering from the a "grunge" hangover back when Pearl Jam sounded like they were going to start playing jazz...

Slipknot's 3 dummer corps give them a hard slammin sound especially when you catch them live.

I also like "Verses" and see nothing wrong with a concept album & a couple of heavy ballads.

Yeah, they may be dishing out their melodies on a silver platter these days...but, songs like "Before I Forget" are still scaring housewives & little girls.

("you can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes.")