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Clan
Metal · 2001 · 7 tracks

Clan

Slipknot

A raw, unofficial collection of industrial-tinged nu metal demos and rarities. Tape-saturated aggression, metallic percussion, and unhinged vocal catharsis.

August 2001 · Mosh Records

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Clan is a visceral, unpolished descent into the early industrial-metal foundations of the band. Unlike their polished studio efforts, this compilation feels like a transmission from a high-tension basement session. It is defined by a thick layer of tape hiss and a production style that favors raw impact over clarity. The guitars are down-tuned to a sludge-like consistency, while the custom percussion sounds like a rhythmic assault on scrap metal. It is the sound of a band pushing their equipment to the point of failure, resulting in a listening experience that is both exhausting and deeply rewarding for those seeking genuine sonic aggression.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
03
Suffocate
3:22
05
Spit It Out (Stamp You Out mix)
2:36
06
Lookaway
5:34
08
Interloper (demo)
2:18
10
Switch
4:09
11
Wait and Bleed (Terry Date mix)
2:31
12
Wait and Bleed (Bloody Mess remix)
2:06
Moments Worth Listening For
The abrasive transition from a clean guitar melody into a wall of distorted turntable scratching and industrial noise.
A raw, unpolished vocal take where the singer voice cracks under the weight of a sustained scream.
The rhythmic clanging of custom percussion that sounds like someone hitting an oxygen tank with a baseball bat.
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