From Slipknot’s last album to his new solo material, Taylor is easily among the best sounding rock singers alive. With the announcement, Taylor has dropped two new singles and quite literally a ‘fiery’ music video for lead single “CMFT, Must Be Stopped.”. Album pre-orders with limited edition vinyl pressings and merch bundles are available here. For roughly a decade, Juliet Simms and Andy Biersack have dominated as the sweethearts of our corner of the music community, sharing an undeniable connection not only as artists but as soulmates. It'll be released on CD, limited edition heavyweight … And honestly, this approach seems like the best direction for his solo debut. The second single, “Black Eyes Blue,” is similar in the sense that it also takes from a spectrum of rock colors, from pop-rock, folk-rock, and straight rock n’ roll. A December 13th release date has been slated for Stone Sour ‘s first official live album, “ Hello, You Bastards: Live In Reno “. Similar to Stone Sour perhaps, it looks like Taylor’s solo career will blur the lines between a number of rock sub-genres. Corey Taylor has announced that Stone Sour are going on an “indefinite hiatus.”. Earlier this year, Stone Sour released a series of demos including an old version of “Reborn,” off of their 2006 sophomore album Come What(ever) May. Along with this, Slipknot may have accidentally revealed Tortilla Man‘s identity last week. Corey Taylor is certainly one of modern rock and metal’s most prominent figures, and whether or not you’re a fan of Stone Sour or Slipknot is beyond that fact. Corey Taylor’s full interview on The Green Room With Neil Griffiths is available to stream below. Earlier this year, Stone Sour released a series of demos including an old version of “Reborn,” off of their 2006 sophomore album Come What(ever) May. This goes hand in hand with my music journalism work, as I cover all things related to rock and metal be it news, interviews, and album reviews. Taylor’s solo band includes Stone Sour guitarist Christian Martucci who also helped record the debut album. CMFT arrives on Oct. 2 via Roadrunner Records. During a recent interview on The Green Room with Neil Griffiths podcast, Taylor says that the members of Stone Sour are focusing on “their own thing” for now. Similar to Stone Sour perhaps, it looks like Taylor’s solo career will blur the lines between a number of rock sub-genres. It was recorded and produced by the band and Tom Tatman at Catamount Studios in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and was released on August 27, 2002, through Roadrunner Records. This track sounds almost reminiscent of a Dropkick Murphys’ tune, particularly with its up-beat-chanty-like verses. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2019 where I cut my teeth. Overall, both “CMFT, Must Be Stopped” and “Black Eyes Blue” are a departure from Taylor’s more aggressive, and at times, incredibly dark approach to songwriting, which is most prominent in Slipknot and Stone Sour. June 18, 2018 in London, England. To make up for the canceled shows, they reimagined Knotfest.com to offer exclusive content, interviews, news, performances, merch and more. As well, Taylor is gearing up to release his debut solo album CMFT on Oct 2. (Photo by Chiaki Nozu/WireImage) ***Editorial Only***. “CMFT Must Be Stopped” features Tech N9ne and Kid Bookie and its star-studded video includes Marilyn Manson, Judas Priest‘s Rob Halford, Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich and more. The pair have been friends for nearly three decades, growing up in Des Moines, Iowa, and writing music together for years. 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As a guitarist I’m a member of the alt-punk band, Heavy Sleeper, but I also operate as a session and touring rock-metal guitarist. Stone Sour To Release New Live Album In December, Share “Absolute Zero” Performance. “We all talked as a band and decided to kinda put Stone Sour in indefinite hiatus. Stone Sour - Hydrograd Deluxe Edition available now on Roadrunner Records That’s the way it is. Since the demos’ releases, however, Stone Sour have remained relatively quiet. He further shares that Slipknot is always going to be “the big dog” for him. Please try again later. Stone Sour have revealed that they’ll release a new live album next month. The album was recorded during the band’s October 05th, 2018 set at the Grand Sierra Theatre in Reno, NV. Work began on the album after Slipknot had gone on hiatus following touring in support of their second album Iowa. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2019 where I cut my teeth performing in New England’s DIY punk scene, and also got my start as a music journalist writing for The Berklee Groove. “I’m definitely hitting the road with the solo band to take this around the world and really show the world that other side of me,” Taylor shares. CMFT (Corey Mother F**king Taylor), has officially been announced as the debut album for Taylor’s long talked about solo project. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. Let us know in the comments below. “I feel like Stone Sour has kinda run its course for now,” Taylor says. Last month, Taylor released two songs from the forthcoming solo album – “CMFT Must Be Stopped” and “Black Eyes Blue.”. They first played as Stone Sour in 2001. Once coronavirus is contained, Slipknot plan to finish their tour dates that were canceled due to the pandemic. Relive Underoath’s electrifying ‘Lost In The Sound Of Separation’ set, Dave Hause doesn’t believe in musical guilty pleasures and neither should you. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. The band released a series of demos earlier this year. Additionally, Taylor stated the album has songs he wrote over 20 years ago, and that factor alone adds some extra hype to the overall release. Now, Taylor says fans shouldn’t expect new music from the band anytime soon. I’m a freelance music journalist, sound designer, and rock guitarist based in Washington D.C. What are your thoughts on Stone Sour’s hiatus? Writing for the album began in 2000 while vocalist Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root were still actively involved in their other band, Slipknot. It’s titled Hello, You Bastards: Live in Reno and it’ll launch on December 13 through Cooking Vinyl and will feature 16 of the band’s best-loved tracks. Everyone’s kind of going and doing their own thing.”. I’m a freelance music journalist, sound designer, and rock guitarist based in Washington D.C. The 46-year-old Grammy Award-winning singer and New York Times Best-Selling Author, is now looking to expand his artistry even further with the launch of a solo career. By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about Stone Sour based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data and in accordance with the.