Having sold millions of albums and toured the world several times over, Slipknot is the kind of musical act that would have record labels drooling and falling over themselves to sign them up. In an industry where there are no sure bets, the Iowan heavy metal group is a name that anyone can take to the bank for guaranteed returns. The music industry, though, is filled with lying scoundrels and bottom-feeding fiends, and then there's still the bad side of it, too. Like others before them, Slipknot have experienced the shady side of the music biz and it even formed the basis for their track "Killpop," which was off 2014's ".5: The Gray Chapter" (via Apple Music).
Appearing on the radio station WGRD 97.9 FM (via Blabbermouth), Corey Taylor discussed how most fans misinterpreted the actual meaning of "Killpop," however, he clarified the details. "The song is my reflection on my relationship with music," he said. "That's who the 'she' is. And not just music, but the music industry in general. So there's a love-hate relationship there that really kind of comes into view." Taylor added how he hasn't lost his passion for making music, but he detests the business element of the industry and the snaky suits involved in the process, explaining how it does put a damper on the enjoyment of Slipknot's success.
