Slipknot’s mystery new member ‘Samples’ speaks for first time in new interview
nme.comSlipknot‘s mystery new member ‘Samples’ has spoken for the first time in a new interview.‘Samples’, who replaced long-time keyboardist Craig Jones after his departure in June last year, has yet to have his identity confirmed by the band. ‘Samples’ can currently be identified by the black cracks over his mask and his mouth that is literally zipped shut.Now, fans can hear his voice for the first time in a new promotional interview the band did with video game Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.
The band teamed up with the video game to create some masks.In the video, ‘Samples’ (dubbed ‘New Guy’) says: “I think anybody who’s listened to Slipknot over the years or seen them, there’s an obvious darkness.“It’s just strange, you know?
When you have this on, it gives you a chance to really be someone — an alter ego. I think it just reflects a great opportunity to be able to release the beast, and it’s a great experience… I feel like it’s an amplified version of me, but perhaps if I was to step out and look at myself, I may notice a different persona.”Take a look at the interview below:A post shared by Official ATLUS West (@atlus_west)Slipknot began teasing their new member in June last year, where they showed a picture of a black mask with red paint around its eyes and zipped-shut mouth.
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