Witness the raw, unfiltered energy that made this video a metal landmark:
: "Duality" marked a shift for the band. Unlike the brutal, explicit lyrics of the Iowa era, this track focused on melodic hooks and clean singing alongside heavy riffs, showing the "duality" of the band’s own musical identity. slipknot_duality_music_video
The song itself explores the internal conflict of making difficult life choices—symbolized by the iconic line, "I push my fingers into my eyes," which Corey Taylor described as the physical sensation of a headache so intense you'd do anything to stop the pain. Witness the raw, unfiltered energy that made this
: Slipknot issued a casting call for local fans to appear as extras. Hundreds showed up, and the intensity you see on screen—fans literally crawling through windows and breaking down walls—was real. : Slipknot issued a casting call for local
Today, the video remains a touchstone for the genre, having surpassed and serving as a reminder of the unique, symbiotic relationship between Slipknot and their community.