Corey Taylor (Slipknot) on Mental Illness, Speaking Out, Survival and Sobriety

Iconic Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor talks about how being open with the fans about his struggles with mental illness changed the way he handled the issue with his loved ones, shares what he thinks is missing from the discussion around bipolar disorder, explores the connection between his state of mind and his lyrics, and explains what happened when he started writing for Volume Three. He also reflects on surviving some of his darkest days in the first episode of this new podcast, “Occupy The Void with Xtina and Tim.“ This interview was filmed in December 2023 backstage at Good Things Festival in Sydney, Australia. LISTEN ON PODCAST PLATFORMS: Spotify Podcasts: Apple Podcasts: CONTENT GUIDE: 00:00 What would you tell your teenage self? 00:44 What its been like being open about mental health experiences 02:45 Living with manic depression (bipolar disorder) and what’s missing from the conversation 05:06 The feedback loop between Corey and the fans 07:33 Expressing himself as a lyricist & writing for Volume Three 10:46 The book of life - what would be the last page? 12:30 Surviving an attempt on his life and what came next 14:40 What would you like to say to those who are struggling? 16:33 How being a dad changed Corey #coreytaylor #slipknot #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #heavymetal #vocalist