The band's first album in five years, ".5: The Gray Chapter" features a new lineup and a sound that bridges their earlier aggression with a more melodic and experimental approach.
- The album title is a reference to the death of bassist Paul Gray, with '5' being his position in the band.
- The album was the first Slipknot release on Roadrunner Records not to be produced by Rick Rubin.
- Former guitarist Jim Root and percussionist Shawn Crahan were the only original members of Slipknot featured on this album.
Slipknot is a masked metal band from Des Moines, Iowa, known for their large, chaotic ensemble and aggressive, experimental sound. This album arrived after a period of turmoil, including the death of bassist Paul Gray and the departure of original drummer Joey Jordison.
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