Chris Fehn Speaks (2023) - Former Slipknot Percussionist (#3) | Drum For The Song Podcast #50
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Thanks for checking out episode 50 with former Slipknot percussionist, Chris Fehn, #3. Please share this with any fans of Slipknot. I am truly honoured to have had this opportunity because this is Chris' very first interview since his departure from the band in 2019. He has been a part of the metal industry for over two decades and has contributed significantly to the success and evolution of Slipknot with his incredible live performances and distinctive Pinoccio inspired mask.
In this episode, we chat about his time before Slipknot and some of his career highlights, playing drums on 'These Old Boots' also featuring Mick Mars and Dee Snider, taken from my dad Phil Campbell's solo album 'Old Lions Still Roar', being blown away by Joey Jordison's drumming, playing bass guitar in the band Will Haven plus his future music plans.
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Chris’s imagery is beyond iconic. His mask was always the most standout visual impression on me seeing the self titled cover at 12 yrs old.
Yeah but he isn't wearing it on the self titled cover.
@@maidenslayerhe's photoshopped onto the cover, so yes, he is.
@@Xeroforte That isn't him wearing the mask on the self titled cover
@@maidenslayer Chris was photoshopped onto the cover. The original images intended to be used on the cover did not have Chris in them. So that is Chris photoshopped onto the ST covered.
Chris and Craig were the most striking images I think.
Chris Fehn was always so iconic in Slipknot. Such high energy.
i really miss his vocals too
@@iermox1451 I don't listen to Slipnot anymore. But I did when I was a teen, first two Slipknot albums.
He had great backing vocals to
@@LordOfSwedenYup, Slipknot was done after Iowa.
he and clown
It's great to hear Chris again '' Fav rhythm section??'' '' Joey & Paul'' what an answer. RIP Joey & Paul and glad Chris is doing well. Great podcast. All the best from Scotland.
Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed! Joey & Paul 🤘🤘
Chris Fehn now lives in Michigan. I actually ran into him at a dealership when he was getting a new truck while I was working there. I wasn't allowed to say hi cuz we didn't want to scare him away. But he stared at me and I him and i gave him the devil horns and I want back to what I was doing work wise.
Man that sucks lol
Livonia?
@@dypetrod4766 sounds like it could be idk
He was interviewed on a local station here a couple years before he left Slipknot. He's been here for a while
You can tell Chris was holding back, from going off on his former band members.
It appears he chooses to be grateful instead. Good call.
This interview was never going to have the intention of bashing anyone in particular.
@@DrumForTheSongPodcast I noticed when Fehn was getting worked up, you were quick to move the conversation along.
Kinda hard to say things when you keep getting interrupted every 3 seconds
This truly was a great interview! I see tons of these with some of my favorite musicians and I can't watch all the show without getting bored but, this one was really entertaining and easy to enjoy.
I feel like people only think of Chris being a percussionist in slipknot but the dude gave some solid backing vocals that people just seem to overlook I mean just listen to the chorus for "Sick"
Chris was awesome live!
His vocals are sorely missed, I always liked his better than clown and obviously so much better than Tortilla man.
Tortilla man improved but Chris was still better. Nameless & Three Nil are incredible with Chris.
Don't forget that legendary live performance of "Custer".
personally, I completely acknowledge his backing vocals. That gave the band a unique sound and nice add-on. His screams were demonic-like and really powerful.
Corey and clown turned into Paul and Gene and really took slipknot down a different road.
Crahn (clown) is just a d-bag and wears the founder member badge like he's God or something. I woulda much, much rather see him gone than Chris. He brings nothing to the table apart from a victim mentality if you go back and watch some interview's!
For sure I can see that. Chris went through hazing (basically dumpin on him) then he’s outta there. So bad blood.
the clown always tried to do this and for some years allready, made slipknot the holywood prop they initially hated
they even kicked out joey...
@@nenume00clown is an idiot. They always talk sbout brotherhood blah balh blaj they are just a company and i think they event dont like to be around they just do this to have money
We even almost got a full disco song with adderall
It isn't the same without him. I'm glad to see he's healthy and doing well!
it isn't the same without joey and paul. frankly the band has sucked for basically 20 years now.
we have some bad news for you guys...
@@aprhk1895 I know! Sucks
@@321doucheface the bands been ass since paul passed away
@321doucheface 20 years now? So you're saying it suxned with Chris, Paul, and Joey? Weird okay 😂
When he talks ablout "True friends" etc, it makes me assume that he was really hurt with everything that happened. I mean you got a guy that devoted his life to a band, spent more than half of his life with these people...y'know all this stuff and the fact that it ended just like that, im sure Chris was hurt. Only him and the rest of slipknot know what truly happened. But Im glad Chris is doing good and just enjoying retirement. very much earned
i really hope we get to hear what actually happened but it sure sounds like he has no love for the surviving members. when he hit him with that “PASS” to the how slipknot formed you can tell he doesn’t like them.
@@trendkill3333 You remember that 2008 interview where he was talking about how basically he was always bullied and all that stuff but then they “apologized” and that everything was ok back then etc ? I always felt like it never truly ended for him. I understand theyre super private but at the same time as a fan it bothers the hell out of me how theres so many questions unanswered. And i know they dont have to answer anything for us but man…there sooo much shady shit everytime theres slipknot gossip lol.
I do respect Chris for not using this interview to throw them under the bus. He said what he said in a respectful manner and then done with it. But man..they sure as hell treated the guy like shit so it seems.
Sweet video bro. It was nice to hear from Chris.
Glad you enjoyed it! Chris Rules!
I've seen you somewhere
lol now that's twice I see Karl Rock being a metalhead, I would'd never expected that 👍
Theres an alternative unisverse where Karl rock is the bloodywood rapper and every comment under the music videos are "why is pewdiepie in a metal band"?
It's so great to see you again Chris! I miss your stage presence a lot in Slipknot... Stay safe and take care, you deserve it.
His presence and mask was first thing comes to my mind of Slipknot,also Joey,band are never the same since they kick Joey&Chris and ofc Paul dead
@@gagypetkovic before I was really heavy into Slipknot I knew them as the band with the pointy nose guy and the spiked head guy lol
@@adamgouveia7590 And both are gone
Chris is a damn legend, when Cory hurt his neck Chris saved the shows and killed the vocals. Huge fan
Do you remember any particular concert? I really wanna see it
@luckyaronya it was shortly after the grey chapter. I'll so some digging
Edit- I'll do some digging
@@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001 okay, thank u!
@@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001found anything yet?
@@Nick-dq8xt He didn't find anything because it doesn't exist, never heard anyone mention anything about this until now
chris you were always one of my favorites, dont doubt yourself. your stage presence helped make the band, its not the same without you and thats a fact.
Chris has been getting a lot of love from this. Thanks for watching.
Nice to see Chris again... miss him a lot in the band. At least I could see him performing Live the first time Slipknot came to Mexico. 🇲🇽
Thanks for watching!
Day of the Gusano.
@@dave1986R Yup.
Much love to Chris. I still have my drumstick that i caught from Chris back on the Slipknot / Slayer tour London gig. One of my fave members ever. He looks happy and chill. Good to see.
That's so cool about the drumstick!
Chris, Jay, Anders, Dickie Allen and Chris Adler should form a band.
That would be nuts
I had the honor of seeing Slipknot in 2001... one month before Iowa came out. The first time I heard any Iowa songs was live. Still the best concert I've ever been to. Original line up...Joey, Paul and Chris. I loved it.
First time I seen them was around that time too. It was at a small venue on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Just before they went on the Ozzfest run that year. Linkin Park, Papa Roach and Mudvayne was there too. They played The Heretic Anthem. Corey said it was the first time anyone's ever heard it. He said they were about to "Rip our heads off and shit down our necks". And they did......They absolutely nuked the arena with that song. Tore the roof completely off. I have been to 5 more shows since then and that moment was the best. Absolutely insane.
So sad to see what they've become.
Same! Saw them Ozzfest 2001 in Camden, NJ. Saw them again on the vol 3 tour in Houston. Glad we saw them in their heyday!
Saw them at Ozzfest 2001 UK at Milton Keynes Bowl. Front row, best day of my then 14 years of life. I’m 37 now… Sucks.
i had the honor of taking Sid's boots in my face in 2000 when he stage dived before the music even started. 🤣They were touring Europe with Kittie and One minute Silence. The stage energy was so wild.
@@jeremyvenet Yeah Sid went into the crowd at my show to and I reached out and patted him on the back lol My friend got 2 sticks from Clown
Good to see Chris. Really miss his backing vocals in Slipknot's live shows.
But yet people say Tortilla man back up vocals are amazing. They’re dog shit tbh
@@MaggotfromLA666 Tortilla Man sounds like Joe Biden trying to sing Slipknot
@@MaggotfromLA666 he's improved over the last few years, while you clearly haven't even grown up after that point
@@PeterAmaral3037 Hahaha. It's so true 😂💀
@@Xeroforte weak insult little man
And now we need a podcast with Craig Jones now that he’s out
It will be nothing but silence 🤣 Even when the questions are asked….silence
hey, it's great to interview you, Craig: 😃
Craig: 😐
Wym now that he’s out?
@@nalley6815 I believe he was/is having personal issues so he has left now. I guess he was just getting tired of it as well? Who knows.. as far as I know he wasn’t kicked out and is able to rejoin if he wants. I’m probably wrong someone correct me here
@@soldierside365 man that’s something there. Slipknot is falling apart it seems
This was such a great watch! I always felt like he and Paul were the realest in the band, no ego - all love, grateful for the fans, open to talk to anyone about just about anything. #2 and #3 have been my favorites since I was a kid and remains that way.
Clown has always been a stand-up dude in my book. I met him on the mayhem tour in 2012.
@@willthompson6193 That’s not clown
Joey too
When I think classic Slipknot, I think of the mask of Chris Fehn. They lost a huge part of the band when you left. Sucks for them. Glad to see you doing good, man!
seems like Chris is happy. Good for him.
I’ve always liked Chris. I loved how him and sid would go off stage to go walk and greet the fans. To him being one of the ones setting some of the funniest slipknot moments. Also being honest with how slipknot in the early days was just such mental abuse without being scared of like maybe i shouldn’t say this because i might get in trouble with the band, nah he would just say it. I’m so glad he talked about Joey, and how in his instagram posts he makes it clear he misses Joey and loved him. While slipknot just posted a black picture and took them a week to even say anything. He’s just great, he seems like a great person. Rest in peace Joey and Paul.
Chris was right all along
So happy to see Chris. I’m in my late 30’s as well and saw Slipknot twice when I was much younger. Both shows were amazing and Chris always sticks out in my mind first when thinking back on both of them.
To those saying he didn't contribute are ignorant and clearly missing the fact that his backing vocals live were a big factor in their live performance.
Try listening to Nameless live and omit Chris's vocals .
😂
Best slipknot memory is seeing them live for the Subliminal verses and the first time they performed The Blisters Exist and watching Chris and clown do the duel snare drum part. It has always stuck with me
Same here! Awesome experience and wouldn't have been anything like it without Chris.
Backstage west palm was the first time I heard the new songs. 3 nil, blister, opium. It was surreal hearing those songs live.
One of my favorite memories was seeing one of my favorite bands for the first time (Slipknot) at Ozzfest 2004, I was 14 yrs old and I was front of the stage. Chris flipped me off and threw water and a water bottle at me 😅 it was the best. Ive seen Slipknot many times after, with all the different members and I'm sad Chris is no longer there, you can tell a difference when certain members are no longer present....and now Craig 😢 i can't...my little Maggot heart 💔
What a great memory you will remember forever!
its amazing to see the vibes that chris gives off compared to say...corey...ive been a maggot since they showed up in 99...i can remember down to the minute when my life changed because of slipknot, they for real were a part of what shaped my life (static x on the other side). i was always supportive of corey and his out spoken ways...ive been ride or die since day one. BUT,
to see the negativity and shadiness that is just rampant from guys that i adored. you can CLEARLY see how honest and stand up Chris is...and all i hear from the other end is Corey and Shawn literaly pre-emptually setting up weasel ways out of something that they claimed to love....ive tried and tried to stay on bored, but especially now with the abrupt lose of Jay (who has clearly dedicated his career to them, life long maggot...and this is what we get? somehow we went from a legitimate movement of individuality to a fucking shell corp...that has no interest other than money. Us maggots have been shunned by the ignorance that is now mass produced from (i cant believe im saying this) a total representation of greed, monetary value related to a brand, and a TOTAL disregard for what the beginning of slipknot meant to people. Shame!
i have legitimately given up on slipknot as a whole...the fact that i have totally disregarded the latest album hurt me on a cellular level. but i refuse to support any longer these sellout, greedy, selfish, ignorant individuals. R.I.P. the knot
p.s. i never thought i would say this also...im now Glad that i never got a slipknot tattoo (which i have many representing things that i love)...i would be truly EMBARRASSED to have something on my body that is clearly a hollow misrepresentation of something that i can no longer associate with with a clean conscience. I believe that there are many many maggots that would agree with every single word i have just written. It truly is a sad day.
p.p.s
what cowards. not only did they put the message out (just like firing joey with a bullshit email)...they disabled the comments because they KNEW what would come if we the maggots could speak, AND on top of that immediately removing the post because of the intense and heavy backlash. spinless! I want so bad to have someone tell me Im wrong, the only problem is...IM not!
They showed up far before 1999 my guy I'm not even a fan and I know this
@johnaranjo2059 ok "my guy" I'm not gonna sit here and reiterate the entire back story of the 5 piece band and "mfkr" and the line up changes and what the sound was prior. We actual fans all know the "batman" origin story and it doesn't need to be rehashed.
We know that and unless you're from Des Moines in the mid 90s (which you're not) you can shut your fucking mouth and move the fuck on...thanks for playing.
Well said brother! ❤️💚🩶💜🙏🏼🍀
@MetalSammie thank you bro!
Miss this guy so much! He’s the reason I got into Slipknot, saw his face on a Hit Parader magazine in 2005 an went right out an bought Vol 3 an it changed my life! He’ll forever be the face of Slipknot to me. Great interview dude!
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words.
Ya Chris, your backing vocals are truly missed
I was pretty fortunate to catch them live with Paul, Joey and Chris. I still remember that show and it was brutal! 😂😂😂
Awesome!
I was front row, September of 01. Jesus Christ they blew the roof off
@@scottwelch9340 same here! I was in pit and it was wild, I think me and my friends were shocked by how freakin crazy it was. The crowd was nuts, water bottles being thrown everywhere. 😂
Paul Joey and Chris were Slipknot, without them they are nothing
I think getting rid of Craig the way they did shows it’s a company not a band. Loved hearing Chris been avoiding seeing him unmasked for 22 years
Awesome to see Chris again. I miss him being in Slipknot.
Thanks for watching!
Slipknot is garbage
Chris, form a band with the old members of Slipknot 🤘🤘
Long Live #3!!! Forever loved and favored by us the fans, truly miss your part in the band.
Great interview and i personally miss him in the band
Thank you 😊
Chris is a good dude. I wish him the best
Legit feel bad for Fehn
Saw him in 2008 w/ Disturbed
Prime Slipknot for me was when Chris, Joey and Paul were still in the band. Their sound is completely different to me now and they will never recapture the dynamic that they had in Vol 3
Chris it's great to hear you. Congratulations on the baby boy.
I love how he said he'd never be as good as Joey so he didn't even bother trying. LOL
Honestly how could anyone not feel that way lol
I can understand but at the same time just because someone is better then you doesn’t mean you have to not strive to be better.
Great podcast ! Slipknot was never the same once Chris Fehn left....He brought an amazing energy and presence
Backing vocals and screams haven't been the same without him.
So glad you enjoyed it 👍
Love to see Chris happy and healthy.
Quickest forty minutes ever, great interview! Chris seems like such a dad -in the best way possible. And how are you only at 1400 subs? Subbed!
It's taken me 3 years of hard work to get to 1400 subs! Thanks for watching and I'm so glad you enjoyed it 👍
Chris was the first member I ever knew about when I got into slipknot
The extra percussion contributed to Slipknot's heavy and unique sound as well as allowing for the energetic and chaotic live show. I always loved the percussion only section of The Blister Exists with Joey, Clown and Chris playing in perfect unison. As well as percussion, the backing vocals from Chris (and Clown) were important.
Was always my favourite member growing up. Favourite mask and related to him through his interviews he saw himself as an outcast in the group. Vocals in Custer were amazing
It seems that a lot of people feel the same way!
His mask will always be my favorite. The way he just sits at a desk in the Devil in I music video was so creepy and depressing looking all in one.
Mr Chris fehn is like me. I mean he got treated like shit among his SLIPKNOT FAMILY. But, i really appreciate it. Even though mr chris was just WORKER 😓😢
It's nice hearing stories of Joey I haven't heard, laughed when Chris and Tommy woke him up.
Im looking forward to a Chris Fehn Record.
BEST MASK
Man I love fehn man he is easily my favourite member of the group brought so much life to life-shows and such a down to earth guy slipknot have lost something massive. FUCKING LOVE YOU #3
GOOD TO SEE YOU CHRIS! WE MISS YOU SO MUCH 😭😭😭
Chris is the man. ❤ miss seeing you live!
To this day i still regret that i didn't go to Slipknot concert in my country at Belgrade when they performe on All Hope Is Gone Tour in 2009,that line-up was sick
Great interview Dane. Chris seems like such a nice dude. I love his enthusiasm when he talks about music and other bands. Particularly the kind words he had for your dad. I'm glad to see he's doing well. Bummer that Craig has left the band now as well. All the best mate!.
Thanks for the comment. I agree Chris came across as a top guy! Cheers!
As a slipknot fan im happy hes happy and better and sorry for his situation in slipknot he doesnt deserve that kind of treatment
"Favourite drummer of all time?"
Chris: Tommy Lee. He made it look so fun and rock'n'roll and sex and drugs... That's why I did it. It ended up being my downfall but hey, fuck it man!
Kinda made me think of what Shawn Crahan's daughter wrote on Instagram a few years ago. Either way, Chris seems to be doing well and looks happy, good for him. Hope we hear him in some new projects.
Man i hope we hear more from Chris soon, that man has got talent!
100% down to earth, so cool to hear from him
Hell yeah!!! Miss you Chris.
Thank you for this video brother!
Man when he said Paul and Joey as the best Rhythm sections that hit bro. Fuck man. I still can’t believe they’re gone
❤️
Chris is loved across the world by all his fans! Miss that dude from the knot!
What a nice guy!!! Thank you for everything your presence and energy would be greatly missed but there is always YT to remind us the glory days
#3 forever!! loved this thank you!
Awww I absolutely loved this and adore Chris. I've been a maggot for over half my life now! What a guy you are Chris. Well and truly missed and still a massive inspiration x
Shout out number 3🤘
seen him talk in the mask so many times i can almost see it in this video cuz of the way he moves n his gestures n stuff!
Thanks for all the music Chris, lifted me from the darkest days of my life!
Chris! Man you gotta be the cheeriest dude ever. Put me in a good mood brother, so good to see you again. We need to hear this record your comin up with!
awesome to see the smile of Chris !
Thank you for this interview 👊🏻 really good to hear from Chris glad your doing well buddy. The slipknot maggots miss you. Thank you for the years in slipknot ❤❤
I always enjoyed CF's performances on the drums and mic and just his crowd interaction and stage presences was great!!
We miss you, Fehn!!
Chris you gotta make a Podcast,FUKING AWESOME DUDE TO CHILL WITH,
I am so grateful having experienced two original Slipknot Shows - 2004 and 2008.
Awesome to see Chris again !! Cool to see things are going well after slipknot 🤘
Wishing Chris the best 🤘🏽#3 ❤️🩹
Chris was great as always.❤
Chris is the man
Hey i really enjoyed this interview. I respect that you and Chris agreed not to talk about why he left slipknot but i still got to know him better and i enjoyed him talking about how he got in the band. I especially liked hearing about Paul and Joey from him ,its nice to hear from him after a while.
A great guest for episode 50! Really enjoyed this, Dane!🤘🥁👍🎊🥳🎉
Thanks Gareth, glad you enjoyed this one too.
Always one of my favorites in SK
Great Interview, i'm glad I subscribed
love chris fehn my favorite from slipknot
Chris forever man. He’s always been a solid guy. Him and Paul were always my favorites.
So awesome to hear from Chris, he will always be a huge part of the Knot!
Discovered the knot in 99, and was an instant maggot! Seen them 1st time in 01. Chris, and Sid's energy was absolutely insane. I'll never forget the sound those 9 guy's let loose! Seen them multiple time's now, but that smaller show in the smaller arena in ohio is something that will stick with me for life!
It's good to see Chris doing well ..Still had the best mask.. the few times met him always jst down ass humbling. His part his role was very intensely ..way more than wht most saw. All the sacrifice and input and for how things turned. Well to see that he's to say healed...I mean he wasn't jst a percussionist he's a musician so to hve tht chapetet close and seem him still doing music is fckng badass. So Chris if your reading this thankx man for hw you explained..and tried guiding us through this downfall of slipknot and I say tht because Paul and Joey and urself I mean shit thts the back bone..but to hear the interviews u can see how it wares you down..but again bro appreciate all and congrats on ur boy..and ur good drummer ..and u said ur an athlete..so from one jock/drummer to u....wer a rare breed..csnt make us wer flxgn born with it..
Stay metal..much love respect from south texas..
I always loved your badass attitude on the stage and your scream! I miss you a lot...
Chris seems like a good fella. I've always had a weird feeling towards clown for some reason....
Hey, I think we've all known someone like him
We all love you Chris.
Thank for everything and keep smiling
Maggot from Iceland 🇮🇸
When bands break up, the magic and life-force of the band changes and it impacts everyone who's been around since the beginning.
Te extrañamos Chris 😢 Sabelo, desde Argentina 🇦🇷🔥
Chris is one of my favorite member even though hes out. Your stage presence is top tier
humble, just a humble man. top of the notch
excellent interview👍🏻glad he’s doing great and look forward to seeing what he’s doing with your dad.glad you were the first to interview him.
I appreciate that, thanks so much!