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"Slipknot" is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Slipknot, released on June 29, 1999, by Roadrunner Records. It followed a demo released in 1998 that included a few of the album's tracks. In December 1999, the album was reissued with a slightly altered track listing and new mastering due to a lawsuit. This album marked the band's first collaboration with producer Ross Robinson, who aimed to refine their sound without changing their musical direction. It is also the only album to feature original guitarist Josh Brainard, who left the band at the end of recording in late 1998 during a brief break. Jim Root, who recorded two tracks for this album, would become a full-time member starting with their next album, "Iowa."
 
The album spans several genres but is primarily noted for its extensive percussion and overall heavy sound. It was well received by fans and critics, significantly boosting Slipknot's popularity. "Slipknot" peaked at number 51 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified double platinum in the United States, making it the band's best-selling album. In 2011, it was voted the best debut album of the last 25 years by readers of Metal Hammer magazine.