Slipknot Merch

The band began practicing under the name Meld after the first six practices, after which Quan Nong left due to his preference for a more alternative/punk style. Feeling something was missing, Paul was determined to get Joey involved with his new project, despite failing to receive his interest in earlier projects such as Body Pit. Paul met up with Joey at Sinclair’s, where Joey worked nights, and there he tempted Joey to watch rehearsals in Anders’ basement. Joey reluctantly agreed, and despite missing two rehearsals due to work priorities, he eventually made it down to the basement to view a practice session.

This basement was “largely open spaced.”  Not only was the area small and cramped, but for soundproofing the members used carpet samples and scraps from a nearby pet grooming center, which made the whole basement smell like cat poop. The first song that Joey heard them play was a song known as “Slipknot,” followed by “Gently” and “Fur.” Joey soon realized that he had to be in this band and soon began to play the drums, pushing Shawn onto percussion. A band had formed. Within the cramped basement, new songs were being turned out by the minute, including titles such as “Killers Are Quiet,” “Do Nothing Bitchslap,” “Confessions,” “Some Feel,” “Part of Me,” and “Tattered and Torn.”