Corey Taylor
Born: 8 / 12 / 1973
Location: United States
Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) is an American musician, songwriter, author and actor. He is the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #8, as well as the lead vocalist, guitarist, lyricist, and sole continuous member of the rock band Stone Sour.Taylor co-founded Stone Sour with drummer Joel Ekman in 1992, playing in the Des Moines, Iowa area, and working on a demo. He joined Slipknot in 1997 to replace their original lead singer Anders Colsefni and has subsequently released seven studio albums with them. After the first two Slipknot albums went Platinum, Taylor revived Stone Sour to record an album and tour in 2002. His debut solo studio album, CMFT, was released in 2020. His second solo studio album, CMF2, was released on September 15, 2023.
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Corey Taylor Discusses Mental Health 'Breakdown', 'Very Near Relapse' In Candid Video
The Slipknot frontman is "working on self-care" and "getting the help [he] needs".
Limp Bizkit, Devo, Corey Taylor & More Lock In Good Things 2023 Sideshows
Stacks of sideshows offer something for everyone.
Corey Taylor: ‘I’m Almost In Constant Pain’
"I'm not as nimble as I used to be. I'm not 35 anymore."
Corey Taylor Purges His Demons With New Single Ahead Of Good Things
Talk Sick is the third single from his new solo album, CMF2, to be released on Friday, 15 September.
Corey Taylor Performs 'SpongeBob Squarepants' With SpongeBob Voice Actor Tom Kenny
“How the hell did I get here, guys?”
Demi Lovato Wants To Work With Corey Taylor & Knocked Loose
“It's something that's on my wish list...”
Corey Taylor Finds The Sweet Spot Between Stone Sour & Slipknot On 'Post Traumatic Blues'
'Post Traumatic Blues' is Corey Taylor's mission statement to help listeners better understand PTSD.
Bullet For My Valentine & Corey Taylor Surprise Margot Robbie During Radio One Interview
"Margot, this one's for you!"
Corey Taylor Drops New Single 'Beyond', Announces Release Date For New Solo Album
“My first solo album was kind of where I was coming from. This album is more where we're going."
Would Corey Taylor Ever Sing For AC/DC? 'I Don't Know If I Could Do It Justice'
"Those are huge shoes to step in... "
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