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Life and career. Root began performing with the thrash metal band Atomic Opera [6] [7] [8] from Iowa in the early 1990s (not to be confused with the hard rock band of the same name from Texas).
Oct 6, 2022 · Jim Root and Mick Thomson on the depression, wild gear experiments and chaos theory behind Slipknot’s devastating new album By Jon Wiederhorn published 6 October 2022
Mar 23, 2016 · If you're new, Subscribe! → http://bit.ly/subscribe-loudwire In honor of #4, here are 7 Unforgettable Jim Root Slipknot Moments! Go here → http://loudwire.com/ Like us → / loudwire Follow us ...
James Donald Root (born October 2, 1971), known as Jim Root or by #4, is an American musician known for being the rhythm guitarist for the heavy metal band Slipknot, and the former lead guitarist for alternative metal band Stone Sour.
Known as #4, Jim Root has formed half of Slipknot’s brutal six-string assault for 20 years. As he steps into the rarified air of his fourth signature model with Fender, we talk classic designs, playing with lightsabres and why he still finds guitar solos stressful. By Josh Gardner.
Sep 23, 2022 · GUITAR SHOWCASE 2022: Jim Root joins us from his garage-cum-writing space over Zoom and is taking the opportunity to chain smoke and talk shop, the first order of business being his new signature guitar collaboration with Charvel on a San Dimas Style 1.
Nov 1, 2011 · I recently got the chance to catch up with guitarists Jim Root and Mick Thomson to talk about the past, present and future of Slipknot.
Jan 22, 2020 · In a brand new interview with Dave Hanratty of Ireland's Joe, SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root reflected on his 2016 disc replacement surgery which he underwent just as the band was closing out its...
Jul 12, 2023 · In a new interview with Prism Supply, SLIPKNOT's Jim Root reflected on how the first time he was invited to join the band, the guitarist said no.
Sep 8, 2022 · It was an era defined by loud outfits and even louder electric guitars, with Root citing the likes of Mötley Crüe, Dokken, Twisted Sister as some of his early influences. And inspired principally by the six-string arsenal of Ratt's Warren DeMartini, Root quickly developed an affinity for Charvel guitars.
