Acting
Dec 7, 1973
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Corey Taylor
Acting
Biography
Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) sometimes known by the number 8, is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of Slipknot and Stone Sour. Taylor was raised by his single mother. He developed a fond feeling toward classic rock after his grandmother introduced him to it. Taylor first met his father on March 28, 2005, and the two have developed a strong relationship. He currently has a wife, an ex-wife, and two children. By the release of Stone Sour's Come What(ever) May, he was sober. On August 3, 2009 and July 29, 2010 he co-hosted the Kerrang! Awards alongside Scott Ian of Anthrax and The Damned Things. Corey Taylor is a founding member of Stone Sour, and has released three studio albums with the band. Taylor joined Slipknot in 1997 to replace their original singer Anders Colsefni. He has released four studio albums with the band. Taylor constantly alternates between bands, as seen in 2001, after the release of Iowa, where he rejoined Stone Sour immediately after touring. He has worked with several bands, including Junk Beer Kidnap Band, Apocalyptica, Anthrax, Soulfly, and Avenged Sevenfold. Taylor writes and sings in styles that vary by genre. Taylor was ranked number 86 in Hit Parader's Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time. Description above from the Wikipedia article Corey Taylor, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Feature Films (85)
The conclusion to the ‘In Search of Darkness’ '80s trilogy. In this epic final chapter, our focus turns to the straight-to-video horror classics that populated the bottom shelves at the video rental store. Imaginative, gory, experimental—but always entertaining—these hidden gems are ripe for rediscovery.
In Search of Darkness: Part III
A documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music, horror films, and how the two genres have merged together over time.
The History of Metal and Horror
Slipknot performs live at the London Arena, summer 2002, in support of their Iowa album.
Slipknot: Disasterpieces
01 Unsainted 02 Disasterpiece 03 Nero Forte 04 Before I Forget 05 The Heretic Anthem 06 Psychosocial 07 The Devil In I 08 The Chapeltown Rag 09 Wait and Bleed 10 Vermilion 11 All Out Life 12 Duality 13 Spit it Out 14 People = Shit 15 (sic) 16 Surfacing
Slipknot - Knotfest Los Angeles
Originally released last August, Corey Taylor (Slipknot) leads Stone Sour with the best Hard Rock release of 2006 called Come What(ever) May. In June 2007 they re-release the disk with 6 bonus tracks and a DVD. This special edition package delivers most of what Stonesour stands for: intensity, drama, emotion, color, darkness, melodies, anger, honesty, and drive. Featuring hits like "Through Glass" and "Sillyworld," this package also includes six bonus tracks and DVD footage of a live performance in Moscow (Amazon.com)
Stone Sour: Live in Moscow
01 The Blister Exists 02 The Dying Song 03 Liberate 04 Yen 05 Psychosocial 06 The Devil In I 07 The Heretic Anthem 08 Eyeless 09 Wait And Bleed 10 Unsainted 11 Snuff 12 Purity 13 People = Shit 14 Surfacing 15 Duality 16 Spit It Out
Slipknot - Hellfest 2023
Television & Series (6)
The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who mastered time travel. The Doctor saves planets for a living—more of a hobby actually, and the Doctor's very, very good at it.
Doctor Who
Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'.
QI
Welcome to Hot Ones Versus! On this brand new, Hot Ones spinoff series, guests have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the Last Dab. Whoever eats the most wings, loses!
Hot Ones Versus
A fresh and shockingly candid behind-the-scenes look at one of music's most iconic eras. Each episode showcases the insanity and blazing ambition that has enthralled generations of music lovers and continues to influence culture to this day.
Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal
POWER HOUR breaks down the biggest news and latest videos in rock. Fun, fast paced, and full of music with an explosion of witty commentary! Hosted by Matt Pinfield, Caity Babs and Josh Bernstein.
