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Officially Licensed Slipknot Merchandise

Slipknot Glitter Button

In late 1998, Slipknot entered the recording studio to work on their debut album.

In the early new year, guitarist Brainard decided to leave the band due to personal reasons. His replacement was Jim Root leaving the band with the line-up they retain.

Recording finished in early 1999, and the band attended the Ozzfest which began in March.

On June 29, 1999, the band released their eponymous album Slipknot.

Regarding the album, Rick Anderson of Allmusic wrote "You thought Limp Bizkit was heavy? They're The Osmonds. Slipknot is something else entirely."