List of Slipknot band members

Members of Slipknot had played together in various metal bands since 1991. In January 1995, Colsefni, Crahan and Gray decided to form a new band.^[1] They were soon joined by guitarist Donnie Steele and drummer Joey Jordison, with Jordison also inviting rhythm guitarist Josh Brainard.^[2][3] In late 1995, the group changed their name to Slipknot.^[4] In February 1996, after recording their debut album Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat., Steele left the band over disagreement over lyrical content.^[1] Craig Jones joined as Steele's replacement, although he soon moved to samples, media and keyboards.^[5] Mick Thomson joined as Jones' replacement on guitar.^[6]

In early 1997 Corey Taylor joined as lead vocalist, and Colsefni moved to backing vocals,^[7] although he would depart by September 1997.^[8] Greg Welts joined as Colsefni's replacement.^[9] In Early 1998, DJ Sid Wilson also joined the band, bringing the number of members to nine.^[10] Welts was fired in July 1998, shortly before the band signed a record deal.^[11] Brandon Darner was Welts' touring replacement although he departed soon after and was replaced by Chris Fehn.^[12][13] Brainard left during Christmas 1998,^[14][15] his replacement was Jim Root who joined the following year.^[15] This line-up would stay together for over 10 years.

In May 2010, Paul Gray died.^[16] In March 2011, former guitarist Donnie Steele rejoined as his touring replacement.^[17][18] In December 2013, Jordison was fired from the band.^[19][20][21] In October 2014, the band began touring with a new drummer and bassist, replacing Jordison and Steele respectively.^[22] These musicians were later revealed to be Jay Weinberg and Alessandro Venturella respectively.^[23][24]

In March 2019, Chris Fehn filed a lawsuit against the band due to withheld payments.^[25] He was fired from the band later that month.^[26] He was replaced by a musician that was later revealed to be Michael Pfaff.^[27][28][29] Craig Jones parted ways with the band in June 2023,^[30] he was replaced the same day by a musician whose identity has not been revealed, although they are rumoured to be either Zac Baird (ex-Korn), Nathan Church (ex-Downthesun) or Jeff Karnowski (ex-Dirty Little Rabbits).^[31][32] The band also parted ways with Weinberg that November.^[33] Eloy Casagrande joined as drummer the following year, leaving Sepultura to do so.^[34][35][36]