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'''''.5: The Gray Chapter''''' is the upcoming fifth [[studio album]] by American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]].<ref name="blabbermouth">{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-to-release-5-the-gray-chapter-in-october/ |title=Slipknot To Release '.5: The Gray Chapter' In October |publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=August 25, 2014 |accessdate=August 25, 2014 }}</ref> Scheduled for release on October 21, 2014,<ref name="iTunes"/> it is the first album by the band in 6 years and the first to not feature bassist [[Paul Gray (American musician)|Paul Gray]] and drummer [[Joey Jordison]] after the former died in 2010 (the title of the album being a reference to his name), and the latter parted ways with the band in 2013.<ref name="blabbermouth"/> Their replacements are currently unknown though former member [[Donnie Steele]], who was re-hired to replace [[Paul Gray (American musician)|Paul Gray]] on bass during tours since 2011, may continue to take on this role in the studio though it is currently unconfirmed. A standard and deluxe edition of the album will be released. The deluxe edition will feature two bonus tracks.
'''''.5: The Gray Chapter''''' is the upcoming fifth [[studio album]] by American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]].<ref name="blabbermouth">{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-to-release-5-the-gray-chapter-in-october/ |title=Slipknot To Release '.5: The Gray Chapter' In October |publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=August 25, 2014 |accessdate=August 25, 2014 }}</ref> Scheduled for release on October 21, 2014,<ref name="iTunes"/> it is the first album by the band in six years and the first to not feature bassist [[Paul Gray (American musician)|Paul Gray]] and drummer [[Joey Jordison]] after the former died in 2010 (the title of the album being a reference to his name), and the latter parted ways with the band in 2013.<ref name="blabbermouth"/> A standard and deluxe edition of the album will be released. The deluxe edition will feature two bonus tracks.


==Background==
==Background==
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|publisher = ''MetalInjection ''|first = Greg|last = Kennelty|date=2013-10-21|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref> He told Pop Culture Madness that the material contains "gorgeous melodies" and the artistic direction as ''Vol. 3'' but yet retains some of its "brutality" from the ''Iowa'' days.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://loudwire.com/corey-taylor-new-slipknot-album-people-gonna-lose-minds/|title = Corey Taylor on New Slipknot Album: ‘People Are Gonna Lose Their Minds When They Hear It’|last = Hartmann|first = Graham|publisher = Loudwire|date = 2014-05-23|accessdate = 2014-08-29}}</ref>
|publisher = ''MetalInjection ''|first = Greg|last = Kennelty|date=2013-10-21|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref> He told Pop Culture Madness that the material contains "gorgeous melodies" and the artistic direction as ''Vol. 3'' but yet retains some of its "brutality" from the ''Iowa'' days.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://loudwire.com/corey-taylor-new-slipknot-album-people-gonna-lose-minds/|title = Corey Taylor on New Slipknot Album: ‘People Are Gonna Lose Their Minds When They Hear It’|last = Hartmann|first = Graham|publisher = Loudwire|date = 2014-05-23|accessdate = 2014-08-29}}</ref>
On February 27, 2014, all of the band's social media outlets were blacked out with no reason given.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.hollywood.com/news/brief/56806268/slipknot-baffle-fans-with-blackout|title = Slipknot baffle fans with blackout
On February 27, 2014, all of the band's social media outlets were blacked out with no reason given.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.hollywood.com/news/brief/56806268/slipknot-baffle-fans-with-blackout|title = Slipknot baffle fans with blackout
|publisher = Hollywood.com|date = 2014-02-28|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref> A bassist and drummer were added to the lineup during the recording process and Taylor told Loudwire that two similar masks were created for their appearances in music videos and stage performances as they saw it disrespectful to have them sporting unique masks.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://loudwire.com/slipknot-corey-taylor-5-the-gray-chapter-2014-knotfest-more/|title = Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Talks ‘.5: The Gray Chapter,’ 2014 Knotfest + Moving Forward|last = Full Metal Jackie|first = Full Metal Jackie|publisher = Loudwire|date = 2014-09-10|accessdate = 2014-09-10}}</ref> Both members were briefly shown in the music video for ''The Devil In I'' however their identities have not been announced by Slipknot amidst speculation.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/new-slipknot-bassists-identity-revealed/|title = New Slipknot Bassist's Identity Revealed? - Blabbermouth.net |publisher = ''Blabbermouth'' |date=2014-09-12|accessdate = 2014-09-13}}</ref><ref name ="RollingStone">{{cite web|url = http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/slipknot-host-asylum-rave-in-terrifying-the-devil-in-i-video-20140912|title = Slipknot Host Asylum Rave in Terrifying 'The Devil In I' Video|last = Kreps|first = Daniel|publisher = RollingStone|date = 2014-09-12|accessdate = 2014-09-19}}</ref>
|publisher = Hollywood.com|date = 2014-02-28|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref>

During an interview for loudwire on September 10, 2014, [[Corey Taylor]] revealed that the new bass player and drummer will both appear on stage and both will be wearing the same mask as the band felt individual masks would be seen as disrespectful at this moment in time. However he did not reveal the identity of the drummer or confirm that [[Donnie Steele]] is still part of the band.<ref>http://loudwire.com/slipknot-corey-taylor-5-the-gray-chapter-2014-knotfest-more/</ref>


==Promotion==
==Promotion==
On July 15, the band began releasing short teasers for the new album for over a two-week period that turned out to be clips from the official video along with samples from a song entitled "[[The Negative One]]".<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/another-day-another-slipknot-teaser|title = Another Day, Another SLIPKNOT Teaser|last = Pasbani|first = Robert|publisher = MetalInjection|date = 2014-07-23|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://loudwire.com/slipknot-continue-tease-new-album-cryptic-text-message/|title = Slipknot Continue to Tease New Album With Cryptic Written Message|last = Hartmann|first = Graham|publisher = Loudwire|date = 2014-07-31|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref> The song was released on August 1, 2014 and an accompanying video was released on August 5, 2014. It was directed by [[Shawn Crahan]]; however, it did not feature any of the band members.<ref>{{cite web|author=Daisy Wyatt |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/slipknot-unveil-first-new-song-in-six-years-the-negative-one-9646143.html |title=Slipknot unveil first new song in six years 'The Negative One' - News - Music |publisher=The Independent |date=2014-03-19 |accessdate=2014-08-25}}</ref>
On July 15, the band began releasing short teasers for the new album for over a two-week period that turned out to be clips from the official video along with samples from a song entitled "[[The Negative One]]".<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/another-day-another-slipknot-teaser|title = Another Day, Another SLIPKNOT Teaser|last = Pasbani|first = Robert|publisher = MetalInjection|date = 2014-07-23|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://loudwire.com/slipknot-continue-tease-new-album-cryptic-text-message/|title = Slipknot Continue to Tease New Album With Cryptic Written Message|last = Hartmann|first = Graham|publisher = Loudwire|date = 2014-07-31|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref> The song was released on August 1, 2014 and an accompanying video was released on August 5, 2014. It was directed by [[Shawn Crahan]]; however, it did not feature any of the band members.<ref>{{cite web|author=Daisy Wyatt |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/slipknot-unveil-first-new-song-in-six-years-the-negative-one-9646143.html |title=Slipknot unveil first new song in six years 'The Negative One' - News - Music |publisher=The Independent |date=2014-03-19 |accessdate=2014-08-25}}</ref>
On August 13, 2014 the band revealed the cover art for their official radio single entitled "[[The Devil in I]]".<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.kerrang.com/21493/slipknot-unveil-devil-in-i-artwork/|title = SLIPKNOT UNVEIL THE DEVIL IN I ARTWORK|publisher = Kerrang!|date = 2014-08-13|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref> and the single premiered on August 24, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-slipknots-pummeling-the-devil-in-i-from-5-the-gray-chapter-20140825|title = Hear Slipknot's Pummeling 'The Devil in I' From '.5: The Gray Chapter'|last = Grow|first = Kory|publisher = [[RollingStone]]|date = 2014-08-25|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref>
On August 13, 2014 the band revealed the cover art for their official radio single entitled "[[The Devil in I]]".<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.kerrang.com/21493/slipknot-unveil-devil-in-i-artwork/|title = SLIPKNOT UNVEIL THE DEVIL IN I ARTWORK|publisher = Kerrang!|date = 2014-08-13|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref> and the single premiered on August 24, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-slipknots-pummeling-the-devil-in-i-from-5-the-gray-chapter-20140825|title = Hear Slipknot's Pummeling 'The Devil in I' From '.5: The Gray Chapter'|last = Grow|first = Kory|publisher = [[RollingStone]]|date = 2014-08-25|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref>
Plans for a music video were revealed on August 4, 2014 by Taylor during an interview for BBC Radio 1.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-to-film-video-for-new-single-the-devil-in-i/|title = SLIPKNOT To Film Video For New Single 'The Devil In I'|publisher = Blabbermouth|date = 2014-08-05|accessdate = 2014-08-25}}</ref> Slipknot will begin their world tour at the second iteration of [[Knotfest]] as headliners on October 25 and the 26 with [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]], [[Five Finger Death Punch]], [[Otep]] and [[Black Label Society]] among others in California. <ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/knotfest-announce-new-bands-another-stage-added|title = KNOTFEST Announce New Bands & Another Stage Added|last = Pasbani|first = Robert|publisher = MetalInjection|date = 2014-08-11|accessdate = 2014-08-29}}</ref> A co-headline North American tour with [[Korn]] dubbed the ''Prepare for Hell'' tour will commence afterwards with [[King 810]] in support. <ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/aug/25/slipknot-5-the-gray-chapter-details-of-fifth-studio-album|title = Slipknot unveil details of fifth studio album|publisher = The Guardian|date = 2014-08-25|accessdate = 2014-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/slipknot-s-prepare-for-hell-tour-with-korn-and-king-810|title = Slipknot's Prepare For Hell Tour with Korn and KING 810|publisher = Roadrunner Records|date = 2014-08-26|accessdate = 2014-08-29}}</ref>
The official video for the single was unveiled on September 12 featuring the members with new variations of their masks with the exception of Taylor who debuted a new mask. <ref name="RollingStone"/> Slipknot will begin their world tour at the second iteration of [[Knotfest]] as headliners on October 25 and the 26 with [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]], [[Five Finger Death Punch]], [[Otep]] and [[Black Label Society]] among others in California. <ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/knotfest-announce-new-bands-another-stage-added|title = KNOTFEST Announce New Bands & Another Stage Added|last = Pasbani|first = Robert|publisher = MetalInjection|date = 2014-08-11|accessdate = 2014-08-29}}</ref> A co-headline North American tour with [[Korn]] dubbed the ''Prepare for Hell'' tour will commence afterwards with [[King 810]] in support. <ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/aug/25/slipknot-5-the-gray-chapter-details-of-fifth-studio-album|title = Slipknot unveil details of fifth studio album|publisher = The Guardian|date = 2014-08-25|accessdate = 2014-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/slipknot-s-prepare-for-hell-tour-with-korn-and-king-810|title = Slipknot's Prepare For Hell Tour with Korn and KING 810|publisher = Roadrunner Records|date = 2014-08-26|accessdate = 2014-08-29}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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== Personnel ==
== Personnel ==
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<small>Based on the current known lineup, bass player and drummer is currently unknown.</small>

*(#0) [[Sid Wilson]] – [[turntables]]
*(#0) [[Sid Wilson]] – [[turntables]]
*(#3) [[Chris Fehn]] – [[Percussion instrument|percussion]], [[backing vocals]]
*(#3) [[Chris Fehn]] – [[Percussion instrument|percussion]], [[backing vocals]]

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.5: The Gray Chapter is the upcoming fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Slipknot.[2] Scheduled for release on October 21, 2014,[1] it is the first album by the band in six years and the first to not feature bassist Paul Gray and drummer Joey Jordison after the former died in 2010 (the title of the album being a reference to his name), and the latter parted ways with the band in 2013.[2] A standard and deluxe edition of the album will be released. The deluxe edition will feature two bonus tracks.

Background

The writing process of the record began in late 2013. Guitarist Jim Root sat out his other band (of which vocalist Corey Taylor is also a member) Stone Sour's 2014 January tour to write music for the album.[3] Corey Taylor described the sound of the album as a cross between 2001's Iowa and 2004's Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses).[4] He told Pop Culture Madness that the material contains "gorgeous melodies" and the artistic direction as Vol. 3 but yet retains some of its "brutality" from the Iowa days.[5] On February 27, 2014, all of the band's social media outlets were blacked out with no reason given.[6] A bassist and drummer were added to the lineup during the recording process and Taylor told Loudwire that two similar masks were created for their appearances in music videos and stage performances as they saw it disrespectful to have them sporting unique masks.[7] Both members were briefly shown in the music video for The Devil In I however their identities have not been announced by Slipknot amidst speculation.[8][9]

Promotion

On July 15, the band began releasing short teasers for the new album for over a two-week period that turned out to be clips from the official video along with samples from a song entitled "The Negative One".[10][11] The song was released on August 1, 2014 and an accompanying video was released on August 5, 2014. It was directed by Shawn Crahan; however, it did not feature any of the band members.[12] On August 13, 2014 the band revealed the cover art for their official radio single entitled "The Devil in I".[13] and the single premiered on August 24, 2014.[14] The official video for the single was unveiled on September 12 featuring the members with new variations of their masks with the exception of Taylor who debuted a new mask. [9] Slipknot will begin their world tour at the second iteration of Knotfest as headliners on October 25 and the 26 with Anthrax, Five Finger Death Punch, Otep and Black Label Society among others in California. [15] A co-headline North American tour with Korn dubbed the Prepare for Hell tour will commence afterwards with King 810 in support. [16][17]

Track listing

[1]

No.TitleLength
1."XIX"3:10
2."Sarcastrophe"5:06
3."AOV"5:32
4."The Devil in I"5:42
5."Killpop"3:45
6."Skeptic"4:46
7."Lech" 
8."Goodbye" 
9."Nomadic" 
10."The One That Kills the Least" 
11."Custer" 
12."Be Prepared for Hell" 
13."The Negative One"5:25
14."If Rain Is What You Want" 
Special Edition
No.TitleLength
15."Override" 
16."The Burden" 

Personnel

References

  1. ^ a b c ".5: The Gray Chapter (Special Edition)". iTunes. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  2. ^ a b "Slipknot To Release '.5: The Gray Chapter' In October". Blabbermouth.net. August 25, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ Pasbani, Robert (2013-12-04). "SLIPKNOT So Serious About Writing New Music That Guitarist Jim Root Is Sitting Out The Next STONE SOUR Tour". MetalInjection. Retrieved 2014-08-25. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Kennelty, Greg (2013-10-21). "SLIPKNOT Frontman Says New Material Is "Really Dark," Will Be A Mix of Iowa & Vol. 3". MetalInjection . Retrieved 2014-08-25. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ Hartmann, Graham (2014-05-23). "Corey Taylor on New Slipknot Album: 'People Are Gonna Lose Their Minds When They Hear It'". Loudwire. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
  6. ^ "Slipknot baffle fans with blackout". Hollywood.com. 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
  7. ^ Full Metal Jackie, Full Metal Jackie (2014-09-10). "Slipknot's Corey Taylor Talks '.5: The Gray Chapter,' 2014 Knotfest + Moving Forward". Loudwire. Retrieved 2014-09-10.
  8. ^ "New Slipknot Bassist's Identity Revealed? - Blabbermouth.net". Blabbermouth. 2014-09-12. Retrieved 2014-09-13. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ a b Kreps, Daniel (2014-09-12). "Slipknot Host Asylum Rave in Terrifying 'The Devil In I' Video". RollingStone. Retrieved 2014-09-19.
  10. ^ Pasbani, Robert (2014-07-23). "Another Day, Another SLIPKNOT Teaser". MetalInjection. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
  11. ^ Hartmann, Graham (2014-07-31). "Slipknot Continue to Tease New Album With Cryptic Written Message". Loudwire. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
  12. ^ Daisy Wyatt (2014-03-19). "Slipknot unveil first new song in six years 'The Negative One' - News - Music". The Independent. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
  13. ^ "SLIPKNOT UNVEIL THE DEVIL IN I ARTWORK". Kerrang!. 2014-08-13. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
  14. ^ Grow, Kory (2014-08-25). "Hear Slipknot's Pummeling 'The Devil in I' From '.5: The Gray Chapter'". RollingStone. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
  15. ^ Pasbani, Robert (2014-08-11). "KNOTFEST Announce New Bands & Another Stage Added". MetalInjection. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
  16. ^ "Slipknot unveil details of fifth studio album". The Guardian. 2014-08-25. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
  17. ^ "Slipknot's Prepare For Hell Tour with Korn and KING 810". Roadrunner Records. 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
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