With seven Grammy nominations (and one win), four platinum albums, and headlining top metal music festivals like Download, Knebworth, Reading & Leeds, Rock Am Ring & Rock Im Park, to name a few, Slipknot is one of the most popular heavy metal bands of all time. Now the co-founder and driving force behind the music, percussionist M. Shawn Crahan, shares his story of being in the band-beginning with their early days on the Iowa local music scene and their journey to fame-as only someone on the inside can. Well-known for their aggressive music and energetic live shows, Slipknot has captivated their fervent fans since their first album released in 1999. Witnessing M. Shawn Crahan in his trademark clown mask, with his surreal onstage performances, and his passion for aggressive music, you'd think he was born a star, but he started as just a Des Moines drummer with a dream. In this memoir, Crahan recounts Slipknot's unpredictable ride to the top-a page-turning thrillride that is as wild and chaotic as the music itself.

Author Biography

Michael Shawn Crahan is the founder and chief architect of the wildly successful metal band Slipknot. Known as "The Clown," he plays percussion in the band and has been credited with the band's success.