Right....i've not read all of this thread by any means but i've read the first few pages, including my original reply. I'm (over a year)older and hopefully a little wiser now...As a band i do not like the music Slipknot produce. However, more knowledge has come to light (the TG issue with Mick Thompson for instance). WHile I'd like to disagree with the comment comparing him to Yngwie, its just my opinion and i must agree with aiwass...he is talented (mick). As are most (if not all) of the other members... the corporate commercial bit is the producers and managers...they generally dont let the guys show their talent, and im sorry to say i havent heard the side projects.