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The former guitar tech told Jim Root he "could do whatever he needed"Alessandro 'VMan' Venturella of SlipknotSlipknot‘s Alessandro Venturella has told the story of how he went from being a humble guitar technician to becoming the bassist in one of heavy metal’s biggest bands. Read More: The Big Read – Slipknot: “I’m just going to tell you the facts: this album is a masterpiece” Venturella, aka ‘VMan’, was working as guitar tech for […]The post Alessandro 'VMan' Venturella reveals he wasn't even a bassist before joining Slipknot appeared first on NME.
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From new songs to new masks, here's everything you need to know about Slipknot's new album
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Reunited Pantera to join Slipknot and Judas Priest at Knotfest shows in South America in December 2022
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Frontman Corey Taylor appears maskless in the new M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan-directed music video for latest single Yen
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