In case you've ever wondered why there aren't any guitar solos on Slipknot's first album, Mick Thomson has explained why the band opted to cut them out. Heavy music changed in a lot of ways throughout ...

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Mick Thomson is more than just Slipknot’s guitarist - with his steel-plate mask and towering frame, he’s one of the band’s most recognisable members. He’s racked up more years than anyone other than ...

Slipknot 's iconic debut album might be known for its relentless energy and crushing riffs, but there's a story behind the absence of guitar solos that not many fans are aware of. Guitarist Mick ...