The organizers of Record Store Day have been happily overwhelmed by a steady flurry of support and activity from artists, record labels and retailers wishing to participate in the annual event

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Heavy rockers Slipknot's concert in their home state of Iowa on Sunday was marred by tragedy when a fan died after suffering a heart attack. Cory Nickels, 29,

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Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor launched into a foul-mouthed rant about Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and the band's latest LP during a TV interview.

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Rockers Slipknot have scrapped their upcoming concert in Israel - blaming "personal and family conflicts" for the cancellation.

Masked Slipknot star Corey Taylor has mixed emotions about performing at his first Ozzfest in 1999 because he had to eat his own vomit.

Happy Birthday to Alexisonfire singer George Pettit (1982), Aqua singer Lene (1973), Slipknot guitarist James Root (1971), pop singer and mall rat Tiffany (1971), TV host Kelly Ripa (1970), Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh (1967),

Happy Birthday to Olympic gymnasts Paul and Morgan Hamm (1982), Knight Rider star Justin Bruening (1979), Slipknot percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan (1969), "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" star Nia Vardalos (1962), "Hercules" star Kevin Sorbo (1958),