10 Most Hated Hard Rock Bands Of All Time

Slipknot were one of the few shining lights during the early 2000's nu metal movement. From their punishing riffs to the manic scream of Corey Taylor, this 9-man collective forged a brotherhood of maggots who have stuck with them through Hell and back. However, that same type of impassioned devotion more often than not yields impassioned hatred as well.

For most Slipknot haters, it comes down to the more theatrical elements of what the band does. The masks that the band wears onstage are seen by many as a turn-off, while the music is criticized for being too heavy for common metalheads to enjoy. On the other side of things, parents have pointed the finger at this band countless times as the reason that their children are being warped by music. Look no further than social media, with countless pages still trying to put a stomp on this band's success.

Even with the more cantankerous point of view from some, the band's fans have only seen the positive in the band's music. By banging your head at a Slipknot show, those maggots can exorcise their own demons to find their true peace. As an Honorary Maggot myself, you better believe that I'll still be throwing up the horns every single time their track assaults my eardrums.