Slipknot deploys the Arsenal
Slipknot is reigniting the attack mode, unleashing Arsenal, the band’s first new song in over three years. This fresh track marks a significant moment, particularly following the departure of longtime turntablist Sid Wilson last month, signaling a new creative chapter for the masked hard rock titans.
The new single is not just a song; it’s a full sensory assault. Musically, Arsenal channels every weapon in Slipknot’s arsenal, delivering pulverizing dynamics, razor-edged vocals, and riffs that seem to drop from a great height. It is a masterclass in chaotic, yet tightly controlled, noise.
Adding to the intensity of the track is the visual direction, which continues the band’s signature unhinged aesthetic. M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan and Jackson White collaborate to create visuals that are as wild and unpredictable as the music itself.
Vocalist Corey Taylor captures the spirit of the track, declaring a sentiment that perfectly encapsulates the band’s ethos: “I fought a fucking god and the god lost.” This statement flips the script on trend-chasing, asserting the band’s status as genuine rock veterans who operate outside the mainstream.
The creative shift comes against a backdrop of significant personal and professional changes within the group. Sid Wilson’s exit was just the latest turning of a chapter, following the departure of Craig Jones in 2023, Chris Fehn in 2019, and the passing of founding members Joey Jordison and Paul Gray in 2021 and 2020, respectively.
While the band navigates these transitions, their recent output remains potent. Their most recent full album is The End, So Far, released in 2022.
The energy of the new music suggests that even through the inevitable losses and shifts, Slipknot remains a powerhouse, ready to unleash new sonic territory and continue challenging the boundaries of heavy music.
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