Corey Todd Taylor (December 8, 1973 (Des Moines, Iowa) sometimes known by his number 8, is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of American heavy metal bands 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.

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Velvet Revolver Confirm Collaboration With Slipknot's Corey Taylor

Slipknot's Corey Taylor has been recording songs with Velvet Revolver, it has been revealed. Velvet Revolver's bassist Duff McKagan confirmed the news but said that Taylor is not the band's official new frontman yet.   Read more 

Corey Taylor Rules Out New Slipknot Album

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has played down the chances of the band recording a new album. The group’s future has been uncertain since the death of founding member and bassist Paul Gray last year.  Read more 

Slipknot's Corey Taylor New Velvet Revolver Frontman?

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor has sparked speculation that he is set to be unveiled as the new frontman of Velvet Revolver. The band have been without a singer since Scott Weiland quit the group in 2008.  Read more 

Corey Taylor: Slipknot Lyrics Were Written In Porn Shop

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has revealed that lyrics for the band's debut album were written in a porn shop. The singer told The Guardian inspiration for the self-titled effort often came to him while he was in the toilet.  Read more 

Slipknot's Corey Taylor Dresses As Father Christmas In 'X-M@S' Video

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has unveiled the video for his festive single, 'X-M@s'. The video, which is available for streaming below now, depicts Taylor as Father Christmas.  Read more 

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