Developed in collaboration with super metal drummer Joey
Jordison of Slipknot, the Black Alpha
"Slipknot Edition" are coated using the original black
ColorSound coating and then silk-screened with a rich gold Alpha logo,
model designation and Slipknot logo. The "Slipknot
Edition" is Joey's personal selection of Alpha models
which features the core look and sound of his upcoming 2008/2009 tour.
The Black Alpha
models consist of the 20" Metal Ride, 17", 18", and 19"
Rock Crash, 14" Sound Edge Hi-Hat, 18" Rock China, and 10" Metal
Splash. The ride sound is metallic with a strong ping
and icy wash. The Crashes are powerful, sturdy and cutting while the
hi-hats are loaded with sizzling energy, suitable for the loudest
styles of music today. The deep thunderous China and untamed smashing
Splash are ideal effect sounds that compliment the entire set.
The ColorSound
technology only Paiste is truly known for adds a bit of bite to the
initial attack, centers the overtones, and adds raw presence to the
entire sound character to this dark and exotic looking set of cymbals.
Rolling Stone has revealed what appears to be the cover art for SLIPKNOT's new single, "Psychosocial", which will be delivered to radio on June 30 and will be available digitally on July 1. Check it out below.