The making of Slipknot's 'Iowa': Inside the chaos, injuries and breakdowns behind the band's most brutal album
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Slipknot's 2001 album 'Iowa', detailing the band members' struggles with sudden fame, substance abuse, mental health breakdowns, and extreme behavior during recording sessions. The article recounts six insane stories including physical injuries, violent outbursts, and emotional collapses captured on tape, painting a picture of a band at their most chaotic and brutal creative peak.
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The band members spiraled into unhinged debauchery — from groupies to drugs.
We were in a dark place even by our own fucked-up standards.
Bloodshed, broken backs and band member breakdowns caught on tape.
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