Buckethead Without Mask
Buckethead Without Mask
Buckethead is a guitar player who has been known for his ability to shred. He is also a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
He has toured with Guns N’ Roses, Primus, and Colonel Claypool’s Bucket of Bernie Brains.
He has also released a number of solo albums. His latest is Enter the Chicken produced by Serj Tankian. It features guest turns from Tankian, Maximum Bob, Death by Stereo’s Efrem Schulz and more.
1. Jay Weinberg
The son of Max Weinberg, the man behind Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, Jay joined Slipknot in 2014 as replacement for the departing Joey Jordison. He may be the youngest member of the band but he’s certainly not short of talent!
He recently teamed up with YouTube channel The House of Masks to share the history behind his fav Slipknot mask. In the process, he demonstrates that masks aren’t just for Halloween anymore! Watch the video to see him in action! If you’re a fan of the Iowan metal behemoths, this is definitely something you don’t want to miss out on. You won’t be disappointed!
2. Corey Taylor
For Slipknot fans, Corey Taylor’s buckethead without mask is one of the band’s most recognizable images. But for the enigmatic guitarist who wears a KFC bucket on his head, it’s something that was once only a part of his imagination.
Corey’s first mask in Slipknot was a simple slam dummy he turned inside out, with dreadlocks on top that were made from his actual hair. It was a pretty creepy image.
He later switched to a ghost glow mask, with fake dreads on top. It’s not as detailed as some of his later getups, but it’s still pretty gruesome.
3. Mick Thomson
One of Slipknot’s longest-serving members, guitarist #7 Mick Thomson has always been a buckethead without mask. That was until last week, when he was spotted sporting a spiffy new silver clown mask on the streets of New York ahead of the band’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
He is the second tallest member of Slipknot behind #4 Jim Root, and his guitar techniques involve extremely fast alternate strumming and down-picking. He’s also known for his riffs, and he likes to mix in a bit of delay and reverb.
In July 2016, Jackson Guitars announced that Thomson had officially joined their artist roster. He currently has two signature models on the list – the high-end USA Signature Soloist and the Pro Series Soloist SL2. Both models feature Jackson’s signature Seymour Duncan Blackout humbuckers, as well as an unique Floyd Rose-inspired bridge system.
4. Jim Root
In the spirit of Halloween, let us not forget that peculiar entity that seems to cross all cultures: The Masked Musician!
Jim Root, a guitarist for Slipknot and Stone Sour, has worn a jester mask for most of his career. He says that it helps him overcome stage fright.
Charvel was honored to work with him on a signature model, the San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E. It’s a return to his roots, but with a super-heavy sound that still captures the essence of what has made him one of metal’s most influential players for over 20 years.
5. Sid
The enigmatic guitarist Buckethead – real name Brian Carroll – finally revealed his true identity in 2013 on self-released album ‘Pike 13’. On the cover of the album, it depicts a younger Buckethead – the man is almost certainly his father – without his mask on and hugging his dad.
During his career, he has collaborated with many artists and released more than 35 studio albums. However, his most infamous piece of gear is his kabuki mask and KFC bucket he wears during live performances.
6. V-Man
V-Man was a member of Slipknot, but he also played in a band called Buckethead. He has a very unique guitar style, and his music is a blend of metal and blues.
He has over 100 different guitars and he gets a lot of interesting effects on them. He also uses a Mesa Boogie Double/Triple Rectifier amplifier which is famous in the hard rock scene.
He also uses a Line 6 FM4 for some strange sounds. He also has a few custom made guitars that he creates himself. He is also known for his elaborate stage costumes and masks.
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