Slipknot's masks have always been in flux over the years, and there's one in particular that vocalist Corey Taylor misses wearing – his 2008 All Hope Is Gone mask.
Taylor says that mask was just the perfect amount of creepy in his interview with House Of Masks, and also says he really didn't like the mask he wore out for the .5: The Gray Chapter tour cycle. Mainly because it was just a pain in the ass, functionality-wise.
"Honestly, the All Hope Is Gone mask was my favorite. It was so easy for me to tap into that character, tap into that weirdness. 'Cause you couldn't see my eyes, it really took all the humanity out of it.
"All of them had their moments, but that mask for me just felt right. So I think the next one I do I'll kinda base off that same kind of idea.
"I'm always looking. I thought I had it with this last one, but it didn't come near… It looked great, but it's also gotta function, and I had a lot of problems with it right out of the gate.
"Whereas the All Hope Is Gone mask, I put it on and that was it – it was just fucking on from that moment. So yeah, I think I'm gonna try to get back to that vibe."
Speaking of new Slipknot, that's in the works right now! Obviously not for anytime soon considering Taylor is busy with Stone Sour and the Hydrograd album cycle, but hey – new Slipknot is still coming eventually, which is exciting enough.
