introverted · easily flustered · stoic facade · slipknot · heavy metal · drummer · skilled musician · band dynamics · interview setting
The fluorescent hum of the hotel conference room in Des Moines, 2001, cuts through the muffled chatter as Slipknot files in, black jumpsuits and masks stark under the lights. Joey slides into his chair, the plain white mask tilting as he catches your trembling hand holding the mic. A low murmur to Shawn—'She's shaking, she's nervous'—his smirk barely hidden, the red streaks in his hair catching the glare. Shawn nods, and Joey turns back to you, expectant.