For the first time, Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor speaks directly to his fans and shares his worldview about life as a sinner. And Taylor knows how to sin. As a small-town hero in the early '90s, he threw himself into a fierce-drinking, drug-abusing, hard-loving, live-for-the moment life. Soon Taylor's music exploded, and he found himself rich, wanted, and on the road. His new and ever-more extreme lifestyle had an unexpected effect, however; for the first time, he began to actively think about what it meant to sin and whether sinning could--or should--be recast in a different light. Seven Deadly Sins is Taylor's personal story, but it's also a larger discussion of what it means to be seen as either a "good" person or a "bad" one. Yes, Corey Taylor has broken the law and hurt people, but, if sin is what makes us human, how wrong can it be?
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Publishers Weekly, 6/13/11
“Fans of the heavy metal band Slipknot will eagerly devour its lead singer/songwriter Taylor’s first book, which displays a prose that perfectly captures the supercharged energy, aggression, and outrageousness of Slipknot’s music…Powerful and moving.”
Revolver magazine, 7/1/11
“Dishy”
The Oakland Press, 6/30/11
“In this series of essays, based around the titular sins, Taylor espouses upon the lessons learned while going from ‘an absolute crazy person’ into someone more in control and reflective—but not pulling any punches. He can be both self-effacing and self-aggrandizing, but he presents a more worthwhile and even illuminating ‘argument’ than most of his peers could manage.”
Drive 97.3 KLCB Rocks (video review), 6/28/11
“A great book…Steps away from the average rock bio. It’s really a trip into the deranged mind of Corey Taylor himself. It reads just like he talks and if you’ve seen any of his interviews or ever met Corey Taylor you know that it’s going to be a fun time.”
“A great book…Steps away from the average rock bio. It’s really a trip into the deranged mind of Corey Taylor himself. It reads just like he talks and if you’ve seen any of his interviews or ever met Corey Taylor you know that it’s going to be a fun time.”
Metro, 7/18/11
“An in-depth argument for the redefinition of sin, meshed with personal stories from [Taylor’s] childhood and career.”
Seattle Weekly (Duff McKagan blog), 7/21/11
“It looks fascinating…Corey Taylor is one of those people that just seems impossibly good at whatever he chooses to pursue, and I have no doubt that this tome will reflect this fact.”
The Nervous Breakdown, 7/30/11
“Corey Taylor delivers a unique spin on the rock star biography, foregoing the strip-mined territory of the rock and roll tell-all and instead incorporating tales of his excesses into an articulate, thought-provoking examination of sin, morality and the search for purpose…He combines his own life experiences with an intriguing examination of the seven deadly sins…His style is intimate and conversational, as if you're the last two standing after a long night out…Loads of humor, colorful analogies and of course, some riveting stories of life in the fast lane.”
“Corey Taylor delivers a unique spin on the rock star biography, foregoing the strip-mined territory of the rock and roll tell-all and instead incorporating tales of his excesses into an articulate, thought-provoking examination of sin, morality and the search for purpose…He combines his own life experiences with an intriguing examination of the seven deadly sins…His style is intimate and conversational, as if you're the last two standing after a long night out…Loads of humor, colorful analogies and of course, some riveting stories of life in the fast lane.”
AOL Noisecreep, 8/10/11
“A compelling read, the book is a refreshing journey through an age-old concept and its definition. The warts-and-all approach he uses in his lyrical approach is used in Seven Deadly Sins to winning effect.”
Des Moines Register, 8/8/11
“[Taylor] takes an f-bomb-loaded crack at philosophizing on sin and an often astute look at modern society’s folly.”
MetalAssault
“Exceeded my expectations…Corey’s on-stage personality came across as very likable, and his direct interaction with the fans made it completely worth the time and money they invested towards this show…A delightful two-and-a-half hours with Corey Taylor...I recommend this show not only to fans of Slipknot and/or Stone Sour, but also to fans of rock music in general, because there’s something in it for all of you. A terrific performance indeed.”
Hollywood Music Magazine, 11/22/11
“[Taylor is] a literary genius of this day and age….‘Seven Deadly Sins’ is full of hilarious and thought provoking metaphors, innuendos and references that need to be highlighted just so you can show your friends…I can not recommend this book enough, hell I will buy you a copy or let you borrow mine if it means that you’ll make some time in your busy days, to read at least a few pages at a time. This a MUST-READ book if I’ve ever seen one.”
Lithium Magazine, 12/2/11
“It was definitely an entertaining evening and a chance to see a star of Taylor's magnitude in a small intimate setting. It was also a unique opportunity to see a side of him that we don't always get to see - the intellectual and humourous side. The man can SING, and shows it off in an acoustic setting far more than is possible while behind the amps and masks of his other bands.”
Examiner, 12/5/11
“Corey Taylor has finally gotten his chance to share his love for all music as well as his personal magnetism, and if even just one die-hard metalhead walked away with a newfound appreciation for U2 and Pink Floyd, it was all worth it.”
Loudwire.com, 12/5/11
“Corey Taylor continues to prove why he is one of the most entertaining frontmen in the business.”
Pop Culture Madness, 12/6/11
“To sum it up: Corey Mother F**king Taylor is mother f**king hilarious, and if you have a chance to get out and see one of his rare intimate solo performances it will certainly be an evening to remember, as Taylor’s lacerating wit and unwavering view of the world shed insight into the artists psyche…”
About the Author
Corey Taylor is the lead singer of hard rock bands Slipknot and Stone Sour. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, he divides his time between there and Los Angeles.
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By Catherine
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I don't want to type a long review, but I did want to point out a few things about this book. It is not an autobiography. It is Corey Taylor's opinions on the seven deadly sins. There are quite a few anecdotes of his life, but they are there mainly to prove that Corey has the knowledge/experience to write about each particular sin. Having said that, I found this book to be both funny and insightful. He really writes so everyone can understand him, and get thouroughly into his story. We all know Corey can write moving songs, but who knew he could do the same in a book? I truly enjoyed reading this.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By J. Grey
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
As other reviewers have said, it's not an autobiography, although it does contain anecdotes and insights into Corey Taylor's life. It's more of a philosophy about what sins are (old and new), what human nature is, and how it all fits into life. Each of the 7 deadly sins has its place, and in Corey T's world, that place isn't always where you expect.
In this book, Corey Taylor's thoughts are clear and well developed, and his style is conversational. It's surprisingly clever in places. From the moment I picked it up, it held my interest and kept it throughout. You feel like you're listening to him talk (where's that audio book?)
It's well worth the read.
In this book, Corey Taylor's thoughts are clear and well developed, and his style is conversational. It's surprisingly clever in places. From the moment I picked it up, it held my interest and kept it throughout. You feel like you're listening to him talk (where's that audio book?)
It's well worth the read.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Kris
Format:Hardcover
I've always liked Corey's humor and his world view is a lot like mine (I have to say it's like mine as I am older - LOL!). This book is poignant, if you ask me, and made me laugh out loud several, hell LOTS, of times! I'm glad that my thoughts and views are finally in print! :o) Great job and highly recommend it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Sandra
Format:Paperback
Wow!!! It's nice to see that no matter how hard you scream or how deranged music lyrics can be, intelligence comes to those who do not scoff at it. Corey Taylor has brought that intelligence level up 10 fold. I was completely enthralled from page one. He writes with a quality that even Shakespeare would be envious of. Slipknot's frontman brings to light what we all want to say but we don't have the stones to say it. He writes with an immature but eloquent style I have not encountered since...well, ever. I've never had the pleasure to meet him, but I feel like he is my best friend. All I want to know is when did you crawl into my head Corey Taylor and please don't leave I like having you there. Please don't stop writing ever. I look forward to many more of these beautiful gems of wisdom and just plain old common sense.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Grant Auch
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
You know I was very excited t read this but its just not what i thought it would be. Its topics in fact dead on as far as the content of the book but it just seems like hes trying to use big words and drop quotes. If you have ever had a conversation with someone who tries to use words far to "big" for the situation then you will know how annoying this can be. I like some of his points, i dis like some contents is a strong 3 but the writing style is a damn joke. I just don't understand how we got from lyrics like "If your 555 then I'm 666" to an English major. I got it your cooler than us, you've had more sex than any of us can imagine and your vocab is next to god himself. You do great things on stage!!!! Ill forget this and just pay attention to that.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By pedro
Format:Hardcover
You don't have to be a Corey Taylor fan to enjoy this book. He talks himself up and thinks he is the only one that sins. Aside from that, pretty good.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By erika yucius
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is the idle ramblings of a jackass. I make a point to read every book that I decide to start... i could not suffer another minute of this rubbish.
Constant attempts to be cute, clever, and use big words. Not a fan. if you must, get the kindle version and save yourself the money...
Constant attempts to be cute, clever, and use big words. Not a fan. if you must, get the kindle version and save yourself the money...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I don't know if maybe I expected more from an individual that seems intelligent and he does seem intelligent in the book but it just seems like he's trying too hard. He uses many puns and seems to make up one-liners as he goes along and most just didn't seem funny to me. He really seems like he is stuck in his teens and his maturity level seems lower than I would expect from a man with his experience and age. Love his music and who he is but the book is really just a big bowl of "okay"...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read!
Corey Taylor does a great job breaking down the Seven Deadly Sins and explaining how he feels about the seriousness of them or lack thereof. Read more
Published 14 hours ago by Neuro
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thoroughly enjoyed this book
insightful, at times often halairious, and just plain crazy. i'm a huge Stonesour and Slipknot fan so it's no surprise that I enjoyed this, even though it is not technically a... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Tamara Allfrey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
I'm a Corey Taylor fan so I decided to buy this book. It's a very down to earth view point & I enjoyed it. I would recommend this book.
Published 15 days ago by Erica L White
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved this book
I loved the book and how personal he got about his life , cant wait til my other book arrives !!!
Published 17 days ago by dr3amy
5.0 out of 5 stars
S d S
Awesome book by a totally awesome man. Just like the lyrics of his songs, you find yourself within his mind searching for answers.
Published 18 days ago by Ghoast00
5.0 out of 5 stars
hands down the gnome of the garden!
This book is amazing, it's everything that runs through my mind finally materialized in a few pieces of paper, and that is priceless!
Published 26 days ago by Adriana Garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars
good read
I have only gotten about half way through the book so far but it is an amazing read. He is very insightful and as long as you have an open mind you will enjoy his theories behind... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Hedlax
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
All I can say is, I was shocked at how well this book was written. Corey Taylor is so insightful, articulate, and TOO honest at times. I recommend this book to the world.
Published 1 month ago by CJScollection
5.0 out of 5 stars
CMFT
I gave this book a 5 star rating. The reason is Corey spoke the absolute truth about the topic of the Seven Deadly Sins. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael Haman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recommend
I am a huge Corey Taylor fan to begin with so I was excited to read this. I'm not going to lie some parts of the book seem to drag on. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Yup yup
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