What does All Hope Is Gone sound like?

Aggressive rhythms intertwine with melodic undertones, creating a cathartic exploration of despair and fury. Rooted in alternative metal and nu metal. Start with "Psychosocial".

Is All Hope Is Gone a good place to start with Slipknot?

Yes, All Hope Is Gone is recommended as a starting point for new Slipknot listeners. Aggressive rhythms intertwine with melodic undertones, creating a cathartic exploration of despair and fury. Released on August 20, 2008, 'All Hope Is Gone' marked Slipknot's fourth studio album and their first under Roadrunner Records after a tumultuous period of lineup changes. The band had been building momentum since their breakthrough self-titled debut in 1999, but this album showcased a more mature sound and lyrical depth as they navigated personal and collective struggles.

Who is All Hope Is Gone for?

All Hope Is Gone works well if you're into cathartic exploration of despair, dynamic peaks and valleys and wave-like pacing throughout.

How many songs are on All Hope Is Gone?

All Hope Is Gone has 16 tracks, running approximately 106 minutes.

All Hope Is Gone

Slipknot · 2008

106 min · 16 tracks · alternative metal · nu metal · groove metal

Aggressive rhythms intertwine with melodic undertones, creating a cathartic exploration of despair and fury.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

cathartic exploration of despair
dynamic peaks and valleys
wave-like pacing throughout
aggressive rhythms with melody
intense emotional rollercoaster

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of instant gratification
prefer light, upbeat sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Debuted at number one, solidifying Slipknot's mainstream metal reputation.
Themes: societal disconnection· emotional betrayal
Career context: Released on August 20, 2008, 'All Hope Is Gone' marked Slipknot's fourth studio album and their first under Roadrunner Records after a tumultuous period of lineup changes. The band had been building momentum since their breakthrough self-titled debut in 1999, but this album showcased a more mature sound and lyrical depth as they navigated personal and collective struggles.
Stylistic neighbors: Korn· Mudvayne· System of a Down
If this clicks, go next to: .5: The Gray Chapter — Continues the aggressive sound while exploring themes of loss and renewal.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Untouchables by Korn — Shares aggressive grooves and emotional intensity while exploring themes of despair and inner conflict.

Toxicity by System of a Down — Combines heavy rhythms and melodic elements, tackling dark themes with a chaotic yet cathartic approach.

L.D. 50 by Mudvayne — Features complex rhythms and a mix of aggression and melody, delving into emotional turmoil and existential angst.