Josie, it's "On the Cob" (Carl). I haven't been able to log in. This incident had all the markings of a money grab. Nothing would be signed except the little handbill that they had to pay $20 for. There was apparently no limit to the autograph seekers which would let Slipknot collect an extra $20 from a good portion of the fans instead of limiting the number so that everyone could have just a few seconds to say hi or snap a quick photo. Nothing else would be autographed, there was no talking to the band members and no photos. I know that bands have to off-set the drop in CD sales but at what cost?

Hi, I can only speak for Corey and Jim cause I had a M & G with Stone Sour and they were the sweetest guys ever. Unfortunately I was too overwhelmed to talk to them and I could still kick myself, but just seeing them was worth it. We got plecs from everyone, a drumstick, a signed poster and a picture with the guys (but well, we paid more than $ 20 :)). After about 25 mins. their security guys took us back out again. But the band was really nice so I don't know what happened back then at the Slipknot meet and greet.

I think it is important to separate the music from the musicians. Can't speak about Slipknot because I never meet them or that particular situation because I wasn't there, but it does happen that musicians can be assholes. Doesn't change their music one. So it's silly to stop listening to a band because the person is a dick. For example I'm a Ted Nugent, but would never want to meet him. Almost everything he says pisses me off. But he is a great guitarist and makes great music, and that's all that mater.