The End, So Far

The End, So Far serves as Slipknot's seventh studio album and their final release under their long-standing contract with Roadrunner Records. Recorded during a period of internal transition and global uncertainty, the album represents a significant sonic expansion for the Des Moines collective. While tracks like 'H377' and 'The Chapeltown Rag' satisfy the craving for the band's signature high-BPM aggression and technical death metal influence, the album is defined by its experimental bookends. The opener 'Adderall' shocked fans with its lack of heavy guitars, opting instead for a synth-led, melodic approach. Produced by Joe Barresi, the record maintains a high-fidelity sheen that highlights the intricate layers of the nine-member lineup, particularly the increased presence of Sid Wilson’s turntablism and Craig Jones’s sampling. Critically, it was praised for its maturity and willingness to deviate from the nu-metal template, often being compared to the adventurous spirit of 'Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)'.