Now, this website isn't garnered to the 'nu-metal' crowd (nor do I want it to be) and the visitors can say what they will about Slipknot playing that style, but I think they need to step back and take a listen. I'm probably one of nu-metal's biggest opponents, but I strongly believe that Slipknot is hanging onto this to the genre by a thin thread, if at all. They have (or had, I can't remember if he's still in the band) in their ranks the drummer for Anal Blast, a highly underground grindcore band. They're all highly influenced by death and black metal. "Sure, that all sounds good on paper..." you say, but let us allow the music to speak for itself.

After the eerie intro, the albumr "People = Shit" starts of with blast beats! I'm talkin no foolin' blast beats here. After that, a breakdown with turns into more double bass madness. Is it a death metal song? No. A hardcore opus? Definitely not. But it continues heavy as shit and that's what matters. After that, "Disasterpiece" doesn't even give you a chance to pick your sorry ass up off the floor. The bridge and ending of this track is a breakdown that would rival even the toughest of toughguy bands (Hatebreed, watch out), only with double bass beats underneath. This track, in my opinion, is the shining star of the album. Of course, as with their last disc, the album isn't free from blemishes. There are a lot of ambient tracks that I could without, or uninspired songs that latch onto one good riff, rather than remaining effective for the entire duration. But there are enough listenable cuts to keep your attention throughout the entire fourteen song, sixty-six minute affair.

If you've heard Slipknot and you weren't interested, I totally understand. They are definitely not for everyone. On the otherhand, if you're listening to the hype and you won't give them a chance on account of hearsay, I suggest finding some secret time away from your friends and peers and giving them a chance. They might just kick your ass. I know they kicked mine.