We Are Not Your Kind

We Are Not Your Kind is Slipknot's sixth studio album and arguably their most creatively ambitious work since 2001's Iowa. Produced by Greg Fidelman, the album marks a significant shift toward an 'album-oriented' experience, featuring 14 tracks that flow together through a series of industrial and ambient interludes. It is the first album to exclude long-time percussionist Chris Fehn, yet it doubles down on the band's signature multi-percussive sound. Sonically, the record is a departure from the straightforward alternative metal of their previous two efforts, incorporating elements of progressive rock, electro-industrial, and even minimalist piano compositions on tracks like 'Spiders'. Critics widely praised the album for its experimentation and 'art-metal' leanings, with publications like NME and Kerrang! awarding it perfect scores. It stands as a testament to the band's longevity, successfully blending their foundational aggression with a new, mature sense of atmospheric dread and sonic complexity.