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"The Negative One" is a song by American heavy metal band Slipknot. Released on August 1, 2014, it was the band's first new song since the death of bassist Paul Gray 2010 and drummer Joey Jordison who was fired from the band in 2013. An accompanying music video premiered on Slipknot's official website on August 5, 2014; however, no band members were featured. Vocalist Corey Taylor told BBC Radio 1 that he saw the song as more of a "gift to the fans" than a regular single though it was still released as a digital single on iTunes and many other digital music retailers.  


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Slipknot

Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray. After several lineup changes in their early days, the band consisted of nine members for the greater part of their tenure: Sid Wilson, Paul Gray, Joey Jordison, Chris Fehn, Jim Root, Craig Jones, Shawn Crahan, Mick Thomson, and Corey Taylor. However, the death of Paul Gray on May 24, 2010, left the band with only eight remaining members. Former guitarist Donnie Steele was the band's touring bassist in 2011. more »

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Release Detail
"The Negative One" was released on August 1, 2014, as the lead single from Slipknot's fifth studio album ".5: The Gray Chapter."
Chart Success
Despite being a heavy metal song, "The Negative One" charted well, reaching number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Music Video
The music video for "The Negative One" was directed by Shawn Crahan, who is also Slipknot's percussionist. The video does not feature any band members.
Grammy Awards
"The Negative One" was nominated for the Best Metal Performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, highlighting the song's impact and success within the genre.
Drummer Change
This song marked the band's first official recording without drummer Joey Jordison, who had left the band in December 2013. Instead, it featured the drumming of Jay Weinberg.
Song Meaning
"The Negative One" is rumored to be about Joey Jordison, Slipknot's former drummer. This speculation is due to some lines in the lyrics that indicate a troubled relationship.
Band's Evolution
The song symbolizes the band’s evolution after the death of their bassist Paul Gray and the departure of Jordison.
Unique Release
The band released the song through their official website, instead of traditional platforms which demonstrated their embracing of digitalisation.
Critical Reception
"The Negative One" received overall positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its aggressive style reminiscent of the band's earlier work.
Album Success
The song's success contributed to ".5: The Gray Chapter" debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Live Debut
"The Negative One" made its live debut when Slipknot performed at the 2014 Knotfest.

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