Why To Get Excited For Slipknot At MSG

Slipknot kicked off their 25th-anniversary tour last night in Noblesville, Indiana.  Let’s take a look at Why you should be excited about Slipknot at MSG.  It’s coming up on Monday, August 12th and if I wasn’t hyped enough already, after last night’s performance in Noblesville, I really can’t wait for this tour to come by locally.

So, there were “maggots” that scoffed at the setlist that was posted to the Slipknot Instagram for this show.  Maggotts is the affectionate term for the loyal Slipknot fans. LOL!  Well, let me tell you, this show wasn’t about playing Slipknot’s biggest hits.  It wasn't called “The Volume 3” tour or the anniversary of Iowa.  Nope, this was about the original album and songs that were all written before 1999.

For me, this set shows that it’s a celebration of where Slipknot came from.  No, I don’t mean their actual location, but coming out of the gates with one of the best metal debuts ever.  Their self titled release packed so much punch it was hard to fathom.  Songs like “(sic)” and “Spit it Out” are energy-filled anthems that you just can’t help but get fueled by.  And to think they’re going to pummel those fans at MSG with these legendary tunes is so exciting!

Now, of course, we’ll miss Joey Jordison on drums.  His parts created for these songs were extraordinary and it’s so sad that he’s gone.  But I have to admit, in the video clips I’ve seen of Eloy Casagrande playing through a classic Slipknot track like “Eyeless”, he seemed phenomenal and even effortless.

Taking all that into account, I think we’re in for a big treat once the band stops at MSG in NYC.  It’s going to be brutal, loud, heavy, and maybe a little emotional.  But 25 years of Slipknot sure has aged well!

Many times the guitars or vocals of a song stick out.  So, I thought today we could look at the Top 5 Rock Drumming Songs!  Because there are so many with an awesome beat and insane fills.

To get my data on which songs should make this list, I used the DHA listeners.  Each weekday at 4 pm I ask a question of the day at our DHA Facebook page.  Then I let that sit for an hour with comments pouring in.  I do First Call Last Call at 5, just in time for the ride home.  That’s where I use the listener's responses to piece together a set of music.  Our listeners are the best too.  They know their music and usually don’t get stumped by any question I throw at them.

There were certain bands or songs I expected to see in people’s comments and I did see them.  For instance, many people just said ANY song by Rush.  Which is a great answer.  But some also picked just one or two songs by them.  Some gave me lists of cool drumming songs.  And others mentioned songs that weren’t at the top of my mind when I was thinking of my own answer to the question.

When you think about it, this question is all just an opinion.  And it really doesn’t matter if someone considers the drumming in the song as skillful or technical.  As long as it “hits you” the right way and it makes you tap your foot or air drum, then it’s a great drumming song!

Being a drummer myself, I have so many I could list, but thankfully I don’t have to answer my own question each day lol!  Because I’ll say this….my opinion changes with the wind sometimes lol!  It’s even hard to name my all-time favorite drummer.  We could debate that for hours.

This is one of those songs you can't help but tap along to. And it's not just that awesome drum breakdown in the middle. The whole song has a great groove that Neil plays so well. It's a lot of fun to play if you're a drummer too! https://youtu.be/auLBLk4ibAk?si=5Erw_gdt1Q4wFw2E

This one is just fun.  Uptempo and in your face, loud drums.  It's also got a cool double bass thing happening in the chorus that's pretty exciting to hear.  Hard not to tap on the steering wheel when you're driving to this one. https://youtu.be/PvF9PAxe5Ng?si=eejgaftGC_CxJkJP

How do you pick just one John Bonham part?  Just like Neil!  His parts are big and iconic and drive the song.   This beat isn't exactly hard, you just need to feel it in your bones as you play! https://youtu.be/uwiTs60VoTM?si=xnnN8Ki4KTyJLggN

Keith Moon....a true legend.  He had some amazing parts.  And he was so wild behind the kit, like he was just banging away with no regard for the song.  But that wasn't the case.  His parts worked so well each and every time. Check out this performance..... https://youtu.be/UDfAdHBtK_Q?si=yWlUwMmjZdDpfZmD

Sure, that intro is impressive.  But Alex Van Halen also had some awesome patterns and rhythms he would use in the verses and choruses too.  This beat in general is a swinging, but hard rocking good time! https://youtu.be/6M4_Ommfvv0?si=4cpFTX0GuNff5Hpl