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Slipknot · 2000

Slipknot

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 29, 2000Award⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Slipknot caused chaos at the Kerrang! Awards. Band members smashed glasses, set their table on fire, knocked a monitor off the stage, and destroyed a microphone. The band won three awards, including Best Single and Best Live Band.

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