What does .5: The Gray Chapter sound like?

A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that captures both rage and vulnerability. Rooted in alternative metal and nu metal. Start with "The Devil in I".

Is .5: The Gray Chapter a good place to start with Slipknot?

Yes, .5: The Gray Chapter is recommended as a starting point for new Slipknot listeners. A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that captures both rage and vulnerability. Released on October 17, 2014, .5: The Gray Chapter marked Slipknot's fifth studio album and their first without bassist Paul Gray, who passed away in 2010. This album showcased a significant evolution in the band's sound while addressing themes of loss and grief, reflecting their response to the tragedy that shaped their recent history.

Who is .5: The Gray Chapter for?

.5: The Gray Chapter works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, visceral emotional catharsis and intense moments of vulnerability.

How many songs are on .5: The Gray Chapter?

.5: The Gray Chapter has 17 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

.5: The Gray Chapter

Slipknot · 2014

73 min · 17 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal · groove metal

A visceral blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that captures both rage and vulnerability.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with peaks
visceral emotional catharsis
intense moments of vulnerability
dynamic journey through aggression
late-night reflective listening

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek consistent upbeat energy

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — .5: The Gray Chapter marked a significant evolution and debuted at number one, showing enduring popularity.
Themes: Paul Gray's legacy· introspective struggle· grief and resilience
Career context: Released on October 17, 2014, .5: The Gray Chapter marked Slipknot's fifth studio album and their first without bassist Paul Gray, who passed away in 2010. This album showcased a significant evolution in the band's sound while addressing themes of loss and grief, reflecting their response to the tragedy that shaped their recent history.
Stylistic neighbors: Korn· Mudvayne· System of a Down
If this clicks, go next to: We Are Not Your Kind — Continues the blend of aggression and melody with fresh themes and soundscapes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: The Serenity of Suffering by Korn — Explores similar themes of pain and loss with aggressive soundscapes and emotional intensity.

That's the Spirit by Bring Me the Horizon — Merges heavy instrumentation with melodic elements, addressing personal struggles and resilience.

Gore by Deftones — Combines atmospheric heaviness with vulnerability, reflecting on grief through intricate sonic textures.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "The Devil in I".

1 XIX 3:10
2 Sarcastrophe 5:06
3 AOV 5:33
4 The Devil in I Start here 5:43
5 Killpop 3:45
6 Skeptic 4:47
7 Lech 4:50
8 Goodbye 4:35
9 Nomadic 4:18
10 The One That Kills the Least 4:12
11 Custer 4:14
12 Be Prepared for Hell 1:58
13 The Negative One 5:25
14 If Rain Is What You Want 6:21
15 ‐Silent‐ 2:00
16 ‐Talk‐ 6:20
17 ‐Funny‐ 1:29

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Slipknot's catalog. .5: The Gray Chapter marked a significant evolution and debuted at number one, showing enduring popularity.

Listen next

We Are Not Your Kind

2019

Continues the blend of aggression and melody with fresh themes and soundscapes.

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All Hope Is Gone

2008

Precedes with a similar emotional intensity and musical complexity.

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