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All Out Life
Metal · 2018

All Out Life

Slipknot

Six minutes of high-octane defiance, blending industrial percussion with thrash-inflected riffs and a massive, communal chant that defines a new era of aggression.

October 31, 2018 · Roadrunner Records (6)

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All Out Life is a high-velocity manifesto that serves as both a bridge between eras and a standalone statement of intent. It sounds like a band reclaiming their territory, stripping away the more melodic experiments of their previous record in favor of a blistering, percussion-forward assault. The track is anchored by a relentless double-kick drum pattern and jagged, thrash-influenced guitar work that feels more urgent than anything they had released in a decade. It is a sonic explosion designed to be felt in the chest, utilizing the band's signature nine-member wall of sound to create a dense, claustrophobic, yet oddly empowering atmosphere.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden transition from the thrashy verse to the atmospheric, spoken-word-style bridge that introduces the We are not your kind mantra.
The industrial clanging of the custom percussion kits during the mid-song breakdown, creating a rhythmic, mechanical chaos.
Corey Taylor's sustained, guttural scream that leads directly into the final, high-speed guitar solo and drum barrage.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does All Out Life sound next to the rest of Slipknot's catalogue?

Social Commentary+1.6σ

The writing leans notably further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

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