The album’s title, We Are Not Your Kind , is a direct middle finger to tribalism and expectation. Frontman Corey Taylor described it as a statement about being an outsider, even among outsiders. The band has always courted the "maggot"—the rejected, the weird, the angry. But here, they turn the mirror on themselves.
The title We Are Not Your Kind is a double-edged manifesto. On one surface, it’s a message to fair-weather fans and gatekeepers: You don’t own us, and we’re not like you. On a deeper level, it’s about the Maggots—the band’s fiercely loyal fanbase—being rejected by mainstream society. Taylor explained: “It’s about the outsiders… the people who have been told their whole lives that they’re not good enough. But it’s also about us not belonging to any trend or genre. We are not your kind of band.” Slipknot - We Are Not Your Kind -2019-
Slipknot's Corey Taylor Explains New Album Title - Revolver Magazine The album’s title, We Are Not Your Kind
The music video surpassed 100 million views, proving that had penetrated the mainstream without sacrificing an ounce of heaviness. But here, they turn the mirror on themselves
A philosophical epic. Explores mortality and despair. The structure is unconventional—verses are clean and brooding; choruses explode into blackened fury. “I know the weight of the world is resting on the lack of response” —a nod to feeling unheard.
The album runs approximately 63 minutes and features 14 tracks, including several atmospheric interludes. We Are Not Your Kind | Slipknot Wiki | Fandom