Corey Taylor
Gritty, high-octane rock that balances stadium-sized hooks with raw, midwestern aggression. Powerful vocals that pivot from melodic crooning to guttural intensity.
Gritty, high-octane rock that balances stadium-sized hooks with raw, midwestern aggression. Powerful vocals that pivot from melodic crooning to guttural intensity.
Corey Taylor's solo work is the sound of a metal icon letting his hair down without losing his edge. It is a high-energy collision of classic arena rock, alternative metal, and a touch of punk-infused swagger. The music feels lived-in and muscular, driven by thick guitar riffs and a rhythmic urgency that demands a large room and a loud sound system. It is less about the masked anonymity of his primary band and more about the charismatic, front-and-center personality of a rock and roll survivor.
What truly distinguishes this material is Taylor's incredible vocal elasticity. He possesses the rare ability to deliver a radio-friendly, soaring chorus one moment and a jagged, throat-shredding scream the next. This versatility allows the music to shift seamlessly between aggressive anthems and more introspective, acoustic-leaning moments. The production is modern and punchy, emphasizing the 'live' energy of a seasoned band while maintaining the clarity needed for his storytelling lyrics to land with impact.
New listeners should start with the album CMFT. It serves as the perfect bridge between his heavy metal roots and his love for classic rock and roll showmanship. Tracks like 'Black Eyes Blue' showcase his melodic sensibilities, while 'CMFT Must Be Stopped' highlights his willingness to experiment with genre boundaries. It is the definitive starting point for anyone wanting to hear the man behind the mask in his most unfiltered and celebratory state.
Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) is an American musician, songwriter, author and actor. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #8, as well as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Stone Sour. Taylor co-founded Stone Sour with drummer Joel Ekman in March 1992, playing in the Des Moines, Iowa area, and working on a demo. He joined Slipknot in late 1997 to replace their original lead singer Anders Colsefni and has subsequently released seven studio albums with them. After the first two Slipknot albums went Platinum, Taylor revived Stone Sour to record an album and tour in 2002. His debut solo studio album, CMFT, was released in 2020. His second solo studio album, CMF2, was released on September 15, 2023. Taylor has also worked with several other artists and bands, including Junk Beer Kidnap Band, Korn, Disturbed, Apocalyptica, Code Orange, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Avenged Sevenfold, Steel Panther, Tonight Alive, Falling in Reverse, Soulfly, Damageplan, Tech N9ne, Ho99o9, Wargasm, and the Clay People.
Shares hard rock, alternative metal (subgenres); studio polished, compressed loud, maximalist (production style)
Shares alternative metal, hard rock, acoustic folk (subgenres); festival, dive bar, road trip (atmosphere)
Shares alternative metal, hard rock (subgenres); festival, dive bar, road trip (atmosphere)
Shares hard rock, alternative metal (subgenres); studio polished, compressed loud, maximalist (production style)
Shares alternative metal, hard rock (subgenres); studio polished, compressed loud (production style)
Shares alternative metal, hard rock (subgenres); compressed loud, studio polished (production style)
Shares alternative metal, hard rock (subgenres); studio polished, compressed loud (production style)
Shares alternative metal, cathartic, hard rock, aggressive (signature)
Shares alternative metal, hard rock, screaming, aggressive (subgenre)
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