Corey Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the powerhouse frontman of Slipknot and Stone Sour. Since emerging on the scene in the early 1990s, he has become one of the defining voices of modern heavy music, celebrated for his ferocious vocal range, incendiary stage presence, and ability to move seamlessly between guttural aggression and melodic hooks. His work spans nu metal, alternative metal, and groove metal, earning him a reputation as one of the genre's most versatile and influential vocalists.
Beyond his work fronting bands, Taylor has built a multifaceted career as a writer, actor, and record producer, and has released material as a solo artist, further showcasing his range outside of his primary bands. Known for his raw lyricism and unfiltered persona both on stage and in his writing, Corey Taylor has cultivated a devoted global fanbase drawn to his intensity, authenticity, and constant creative evolution across music, literature, and film.