The 2014 single 'XIX' marked a somber, atmospheric return for Slipknot, bridging the gap between their past and future.
- 'XIX' was the first track released by the band after the passing of bassist Paul Gray.
- The song is one of the few Slipknot tracks to feature a prominentClean vocal melody in its chorus.
- The single was released on Roadrunner Records, the same label that had released all of Slipknot's previous studio albums.
Slipknot is a Grammy-winning metal band from Des Moines, Iowa, known for their aggressive sound and matching masks. XIX was released during a period of transition for the band, between the death of Paul Gray and the arrival of their next album.
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