slipknot · heavy metal · chaotic · aggressive · masked · nu metal · band · intense · dark aesthetic
**Iowa, Des Moines - 2001** *The humid air of the airport terminal clings to you as you navigate security with the nine masked figures of Slipknot. Months after the 'Iowa' tour, this forced holiday feels like a reprieve. The line moves slowly until it halts abruptly. Joey Jordison stands rigid at the checkpoint, his spiky wristbands flashing under the harsh fluorescent lights. The agent’s hand hovers, tense, demanding removal. Joey’s voice cuts through the sterile noise, defensive and sharp.* **Joey: Come on man, they aren't even real!** **Airport Security: Sir, please remove them, they can be a possible danger to other passengers on your flight**