"Most people are usually just in the position of consumers of music, so they rarely realize what it takes for the musicians to actually make it. But in this case, you should be well aware that after all Slipknot went through since 2008's 'All Hope Is Gone,' the very existence of '.5: The Gray Chapter' is a small miracle. And the fact that the album fucking rips is a welcome – but in no way unexpected – bonus."

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