Corey Taylor

Acting

Corey Taylor

Born 1973-12-08 · Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) sometimes known by the number 8, is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of Slipknot and Stone Sour. Taylor was raised by his single mother. He developed a fond feeling toward classic rock after his grandmother introduced him to it. Taylor first met his father on March 28, 2005, and the two have developed a strong relationship. He currently has a wife, an ex-wife, and two children. By the release of Stone Sour's Come What(ever) May, he was sober. On August 3, 2009 and July 29, 2010 he co-hosted the Kerrang! Awards alongside Scott Ian of Anthrax and The Damned Things. Corey Taylor is a founding member of Stone Sour, and has released three studio albums with the band. Taylor joined Slipknot in 1997 to replace their original singer Anders Colsefni. He has released four studio albums with the band. Taylor constantly alternates between bands, as seen in 2001, after the release of Iowa, where he rejoined Stone Sour immediately after touring. He has worked with several bands, including Junk Beer Kidnap Band, Apocalyptica, Anthrax, Soulfly, and Avenged Sevenfold. Taylor writes and sings in styles that vary by genre. Taylor was ranked number 86 in Hit Parader's Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time. Description above from the Wikipedia article Corey Taylor, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Acting credits

Rollerball poster
3.9

In this fast action-packed thriller, Jonathan, Marcus, and Aurora compete in a dangerous, fierce sport called Rollerball. Although, Johnathan and Marcus try to quit, cruel and vindictive promoter Alexi Petrovich encourages them to still participate.

Rollerball

2002

Officer Downe poster
4.4

A rookie cop is tasked with shadowing Officer Downe, a no-nonsense LAPD cop with regenerative powers, as he wages an ultra-violent war against the nefarious villains of Los Angeles.

Officer Downe

2016

Long Live Rock... Celebrate the Chaos poster
6.1

Featuring exclusive interviews with the leading titans of rock that include: Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slipknot, Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Prophets Of Rage, Greta Van Fleet, Halestorm, and many, many more, "Long Live Rock" is a deep dive into the fandom of this often misunderstood but beloved genre of music.

Long Live Rock... Celebrate the Chaos

2021

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story poster
6.6

Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. This intimate portrait captures the man behind the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise and features interviews with Englund, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd and more.

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

2022

In Search of Darkness: Part II poster
7.7

The ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hour-plus sequel to the Rondo Hatton-nominated In Search of Darkness, adding 15 new interviewees and 40+ returning favorites for the biggest and most comprehensive ‘80s Horror documentary cast ever assembled.

In Search of Darkness: Part II

2020

Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens poster
4.5

The new installment of the Sharknado franchise takes place 5 years after Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! There have been no Sharknados in the intervening years, but now they’re appearing again in unexpected ways.

Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

2016

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NR

Slipknot at Rock on the Range at Mapfre Stadium, Columbus, OH, USA on May 15th, 2015. Setlist: Sarcastrophe / The Heretic Anthem / Psychosocial / The Devil in I / AOV / Wait and Bleed / Vermilion / Killpop / Before I Forget / Duality / Eyeless / Spit It Out / Custer / 742617000027 / (sic) / Surfacing

Slipknot: Rock On The Range Festival 2015

2015

Fear Clinic poster
4.1

A doctor works to cure patients suffering from crippling phobias by placing them inside his invention which induces and controls hallucinations.

Fear Clinic

2014

Slipknot: Goat poster
9.0

The 10th Anniversary Special Edition features 2 CDs and 1 DVD. It includes the original Iowa album plus a bonus remix, the audio from the legendary "Disasterpieces" concert filmed in London in 2002. The DVD includes a brand new hour long film by the M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan that documents the chaotic Iowa cycle.

Slipknot: Goat

2011

Slipknot - Hellbound poster
NR

Presenter of the BBC Radio One Rock Show, Daniel P. Carter is granted the chance to speak with band members: Corey Taylor, Shawn Crahan and Jim Root in the wake of their fifth album '.5 The Gray Chapter' whilst on their UK leg of the album tour. Carter, over the course of the film charts the history of Slipknot, delves into their evolution following the death of founding member Paul Gray and gives a glimpse at how Slipknot have transcended their genre in the process of cultivating a loyal fan base.

Slipknot - Hellbound

2015

Bad Candy poster
4.4

On Halloween night in New Salem, Radio DJs Chilly Billy and Paul tell a twisted anthology of terrifying local myths. Residents of the small-town experience horrifying paranormal encounters that lead them to a grim end.

Bad Candy

2021

In Search of Darkness poster
7.5

An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.

In Search of Darkness

2019

Sound City poster
7.4

The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.

Sound City

2013

Night of Blood poster
8.2

Six strangers enter a cash-prize endurance challenge at the Val Verde Hotel, a location infamous for a fatal explosion and rumors of being haunted. Instead of being stalked by a physical, masked serial killer, the contestants face immersive, supernatural scares when the hauntings at the hotel turn out to be all too real.

Night of Blood

2026

Mutineer poster
NR

A film about the 2000s, as seen through Late Night TV music appearances.

Mutineer

2025

The History of Metal and Horror poster
5.0

A documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music, horror films, and how the two genres have merged together over time.

The History of Metal and Horror

2021

Rucker poster
2.5

A trucker attempts to reconnect with his family by killing women who remind him of his ex-wife.

Rucker

2022

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey poster
7.6

The film discusses the traits and originators of some of metal's many subgenres, including the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, power metal, Nu metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black metal, and death metal. Dunn uses a family-tree-type flowchart to document some of the most popular metal subgenres. The film also explores various aspects of heavy metal culture.

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

2005

Slipknot: (sic)nesses poster
8.3

On June 13, 2009, Slipknot headlined the annual Download Festival in the UK, performing in front of 80,000 of their rabid fans. The performance was typical Slipknot, coming on the heels of one of the strongest years in Slipknot‘s illustrious career…annnd they filmed it for a DVD. 30 cameras captured ths (sic)ness on tape.

Slipknot: (sic)nesses

2010

In Search of Darkness: Part III poster
7.5

The conclusion to the ‘In Search of Darkness’ '80s trilogy. In this epic final chapter, our focus turns to the straight-to-video horror classics that populated the bottom shelves at the video rental store. Imaginative, gory, experimental—but always entertaining—these hidden gems are ripe for rediscovery.

In Search of Darkness: Part III

2022

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 poster
7.9

Film icons and genre experts share observations, experiences, and analysis to help reframe, deconstruct, and re-contextualize the "lost" decade of horror: the '90s.

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994

2024

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll poster
7.0

Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as OZZfest, the most successful summer concert tour for the last five years. Complete access to incredible material sends this documentary film into the realm of pure entertainment. Unforgettable moments from zealous religious protesters, outrageous fans and the guys (and girls) backstage provide an insightful view into the soul of white, middle-class America. A stunning and sometimes disturbing glimpse of a cultural movement, this film is sure to be a reference for historians for decades to come. This comment on Middle America skates the line between your worst nightmare and the best time you’ve ever had. Features interviews with, and performances by BLACK SABBATH, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, PRIMUS, ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK and more.

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

2001

As the Palaces Burn poster
7.3

As the Palaces Burn is a feature-length documentary that originally sought to follow Lamb of God and their fans throughout the world, to demonstrate how music ties us together when we can’t find any other common bond. However, during the filming process in 2012, the story abruptly took a dramatic turn when lead singer Randy Blythe was arrested on charges of manslaughter and blamed for the death of one of their young fans in the Czech Republic. What followed was a heart-wrenching courtroom drama that left fans, friends, and curious onlookers around the world on the edge of their seats.

As the Palaces Burn

2014

Slipknot - Live at Rock Am Ring 2025 poster
NR

01. (sic) 02. People = Shit 03. Gematria (The Killing Name) 04. Wait and Bleed 05. Nero Forte 06. Yen 07. Psychosocial 08. Tattered & Torn (Sid Remix) 09. The Heretic Anthem 10. The Devil in I 11. Unsainted 12. Duality 13. Spit It Out 14. Surfacing 15. Scissors

Slipknot - Live at Rock Am Ring 2025

2025