Slipknot guitarist Jim Root says the band’s next album will explore new approaches rather than repeat the sound of earlier records, a change he expects may upset some fans. He describes the sessions as feeling honest and uneasy, with an early-days atmosphere, while cautioning that this does not necessarily mean the music will sound like the band’s first albums.

Root says Slipknot have recorded live on the floor with drummer Eloy Casagrande and are using analogue equipment, aiming for performances that feel lively rather than over-produced. He also agreed with a fan’s criticism of 2022’s *The End, So Far* and their request for a heavier follow-up. The article gives no release date or further details about the new album.