MICK THOMSON On The Gift Of Music

On this new episode of Defender Of The Riff, Knotfest host Daniel Dekay hosts Mick Thomson of Slipknot to discuss how the guitarist feels about what music means in people's lives and his gratefulness that he can give back.

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[AhomAhon]

It's like he went from angry mob boss to Gandalf.
He looks happier and more energetic.
I'm happy for him.

[slamovgod]

Mick coming out of his shell is extremely different and I’m here for it!

[DannyRoss_]

He looks and sounds completely different

[randommetalhead]

Mick looks much better and healthier now. This man went through alot. So happy for him.

[ST]

That's the first time I see him both without mask and sunglasses. I'm 34 and I listen to Slipknot since I was 12.

[crowz]

I love that one universal through line is Mick’s passion for guitar and music. No matter how his appearance changes or his personality evolves; dude just wants to play.

[SuperiorNizzle]

I think this is the first time I’ve seen him without glasses, he looks completely different than what I expected.

[fatimataboada]

He doesn’t look scary anymore lol I love him though . He’s awesome. I used to be afraid of him . I didn’t recognized him.

[kidbonesonline]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! I LOVE MICK! HE IS MY INSPIRATION FOR WANTING TO PLAY GUITAR!

[TheHulksMistress]

First time I’ve ever seen his face or heard the guy speak, seems an awesomely down to earth fella

[InsideTheFire]

His voice changed and he lost a shit ton of weight! I’m Not used to seeing Mick talk, smile, and not wear his sunglasses and cap! 🤣🖤 I guess he’s finally coming out his shell! I hope we get to see this side of mick more! It’s wholesome to see him happy & healthy ⓻🖤🤘🏻🙏🏻

[paulc]

Mick looks and sounds so different. Startling.

[lavettsandoval]

Crazy growing up with this band and each member. Proud of where they are now

[SilverKnife]

He looks F'n GREAT! And still scary as hell!

[ROBerter-hu]

Mick, Jim, Sid and Jay should start a sideproject.

[jakemode]

Damn. Mick sounds so different. Where can I find the full interview?

[cjmitch]

Literally the first time I've seen him without sunglasses. I always picture that interview from the volume 3 days being what he looks like 😂 Tripped me out for a solid second

Long live Mick

[andrejsandal]

... Is it just me or does Mick Thompson look like a Pokemon evolution of Dave Grohl?

[thomasshredster]

Listening to slipknot as a 14 year old boy in 2004 and seeing mick play his guitar is what made me start playing. 😅

[xoutofstep]

youre really selling the rest of the interview? incredible