Why does the slipknot band always were maskes?

Answer 1

Slipknot wears a mask for a few reasons the main reason is lead guitarist Mic Thomson decided to bring a mask from home during a Pyg System (which was the bands original name). Another reason is some members of the band use it for a ritual, like how lead vocalist Corey Taylor never washes his mask for good luck. Also it makes them a different look different from any other bands and shows their attitudes through their masks.

Actually the reason Slipknot started wearing masks was because Shawn was wearing a Clown one during the early day rehearsals and it kinda freaked the others out coz they couldn't see his face or expressions. they wear masks because it shows their moods that is why most of the band members dont keep the same mask stay sic maggots

Answer 2

what slipknots mask mean..

0. Sid Wilson wears a modified oxygen mask. He claims that he suffers from an organic brain syndrome and that he has to wear a mask to stop the oxygen from getting into his head.

1.Joey Jordison had an emotionless mask that is supposed to show that his stage personality doesn't have emotions or hides the emotions really good. This is a traditional Japanese kabuki mask.

2. Paul Gray's mask represents death and suffocation.

3. Chris Fehn's mask often suffers modifications but it is recognizable by its bondage SM style and a very long nose. The meaning of it is unknown even for him.

4. Jim Root has a joker-like mask. The meaning of it is literally that, he is a prankster.

5. Craig Jones- if you ask me this dark mask is the scariest and the most complex one. The meaning of his mask is absolute pain and the mask itself is a racing helmet with spikes attached.

6. Shawn Crahan wears a clown mask. This mask represents his own death because he wants it to be funny. He actually made the mask himself.

7. Mick Thompson has a ghost-like mask that represents the hate. His mask shows the evolution and growth of the hate.

8.Corey Taylors mask is a white crash test dummy-like mask that represents the hate and the pain.

Answer 3

Each member of Slipknot wears a mask to represent that individual member's personality. The idea for the masks was started because of the idea that bands, at the time, were gaining popularity due to glam or appearance, rather than actual talent. When Slipknot first formed, they despised mainstream culture and most popular bands, so they decided to wear masks as a way to be different. In many interviews, numerous band members have stated that when wearing masks, they can be whoever they want.

Answer 4

they dont wear mask, they wear make-up and they do it because they created stage personas during the first 2 albums. i dont remember their stage names but they dont wear much make up anymore but they have said that make up isn't off the table. so in the near future be ready to see some or not

Answer 5

yes. they always wear masks on stage and in Music Videos.

Answer 6

Taking their masks off would defeat the purpose. It's part of the show.