9.0: Live
Slipknot · 2005
118 min · 24 tracks · alternative metal
A ferocious blend of aggressive rhythms and chaotic energy, capturing the raw power of Slipknot's live performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Blister Exists Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Before I Forget — This track exemplifies Slipknot's ability to blend melodic elements with aggressive riffs, making it a fan favorite that won a Grammy for Best Metal Performance.
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(sic) — Opening with visceral energy, this song encapsulates the band's chaotic sound and serves as a defining anthem within their catalog, energizing live audiences.
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Duality — A highlight of both the studio and live versions, this track's themes of internal conflict resonate deeply with fans while showcasing powerful dynamics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Captures Slipknot's live intensity with strong performances but lacks the depth of studio compositions.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of tracks with minimal gaps, creating an immersive live experience.
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections and crowd interactions, enhancing the concert atmosphere.
- The performance includes a drum solo that serves as a dynamic interlude before transitioning back into heavier material.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense live performance energy
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- raw, chaotic sonic intensity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A live album showcasing their energy, but not a primary entry point for new listeners.
- Themes
- ferocious live energy· chaotic stage presence· metal scene dominance
- Career context
- By the time '9.0: Live' was released in 2005, Slipknot had already established themselves as a dominant force in heavy music with their previous albums 'Iowa' and 'Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses'. This live album showcases the band at a high point in their career, following significant commercial success and an expanding global fanbase, solidifying their reputation as one of the leading acts in nu metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Korn· Mudvayne· System of a Down
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Blister Exists Start here 6:24
- 2 (sic) 3:52
- 3 Disasterpiece 6:47
- 4 Before I Forget 4:24
- 5 Left Behind 3:44
- 6 Liberate 3:48
- 7 Vermilion 5:55
- 8 Pulse of the Maggots 5:06
- 9 Purity 5:12
- 10 Eyeless 4:19
- 11 Drum Solo 3:58
- 12 Eeyore 2:16
Disc 2
- 1 Three Nil 5:03
- 2 The Nameless 5:28
- 3 Skin Ticket 6:03
- 4 Everything Ends 5:03
- 5 The Heretic Anthem 4:08
- 6 Iowa 6:37
- 7 Duality 6:07
- 8 Spit It Out 5:29
- 9 People = Shit 5:53
- 10 Get This 2:44
- 11 Wait and Bleed 3:44
- 12 Surfacing 5:50
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Alive or Just Breathing
Killswitch Engage
Shares raw energy and intense vocal dynamics, capturing a similar live metal essence.
Ashes of the Wake
Lamb of God
Delivers chaotic intensity with aggressive riffs and powerful live performance vibe.
The Blackening
Machine Head
Embodies ferocious energy and complex arrangements, resonating with the same metal dominance.
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