Slipknot’s Corey Taylor reveals he’s making changes to touring plans for his health: “I’m only going to work so much”

Corey Taylor of Slipknot has stated, “I’m only going to work so much,” indicating that he will be changing his future

touring schedule due to health concerns.

The vocalist of Slipknot postponed his previously planned solo tour of North America in January, citing health

issues.

He said in a statement at the time, “My mental and physical health have been breaking down for the past several

months, and I reached a place that was unhealthy for my family and I.”

He continued, telling supporters that those who had already purchased tickets would receive a refund. “I know this

decision will come as a shock to some and may be regarded as unpopular by others, but after taking a hard look at

where I am and where I was going, I need to pull myself back and be home with my family for the time being,” he

said.

Celebrated the release of his second solo album, “CMFT2,” in September 2023, the tour had him performing a

number of shows in the UK and throughout Europe.

Now, in a new interview with Alternative Press, Taylor shares more about his troubles, stating that he went through

“a real dark point” earlier this year and that he had to alter his work habits, including going on tour, in order to

improve his well-being.

“I found that my pursuit of work and all things ego was killing me,” he said to the publication. That almost put me to

death.

I’ve decided to limit the amount of work I do because I’ve invested so much in my life. I will never spend longer than

two and a half weeks away from home. I’m giving the things I truly value more attention again. The best thing I could

give my family and myself is that gift.

The frontman of Stone Sour, Taylor, has previously talked candidly about his struggles with mental health. He

established The Taylor Foundation, discussed his experience with PTSD with NME, and touched on topics in his

music.

“I wanted it to be a bridge between people who are dealing with PTSD and the people who are desperately trying to

understand the nuances of what people have to go through,” he said. “I didn’t want it to just be about me and my

experiences.” One of the reasons it destroys families and remains untreated for so long is that we were blind to the

wide range of symptoms and problems that accompany it.

“This song is a reflection of my work with The Taylor Foundation, raising funds and awareness for people who have

told me that my music has supported them during their tours of duty or during their night shifts working in law

enforcement or emergency services,” he continued. “I don’t deserve to be in a position to draw attention to anything

if I don’t try to help them when I see that there is room to do so.” I’m incredibly grateful that we’ve been able to

accomplish some really amazing things.