Whether you like it or not.

Have you ever had one of those conversations, where the topic inevitably turns to what type of music you listen to and the only response you know they'll understand is ‘um…heavy fucking metal’?

Well, we've decided it was high time that we put together a list of our top picks for the uninitiated. Next time you're trying to get somebody into metal, just show them these bands to kick-start their descent into the all-evil, totally unreal world we live in.

Here's a blast from the past!

Back in 1999 we had our first look at Slipknot's self-titled Roadrunner Records debut. 

At the time, their insane sound was groundbreaking and we can't wait to discover the next Slipknot one day.

Revisiting one of heavy metal's classic videos.

Slipknot & Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor is all set to release his brand new book America 51 later this year, and you can take a peak at the cover right now.

Corey has already released two New York Times bestsellers, titled Seven Deadly Sins and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To Heaven, so we're looking forward to getting our hands on this one when it's out.

Slipknot have just revealed a brand new video for Killpop!

On August 19, 2015, Slipknot invited their fans to film Killpop from their point-of-view at the Red Rocks show in Morrison, CO.

The result is pretty cool! Take a look now.

Stone Sour's classic second album is 10 years old!

The mighty Slipknot are set to return to our shores this October, and we were lucky enough to score 9 double passes to give away, so enter now for your chance to win!

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Tickets on sale now at LiveNation.com.au

Friday 28 October - Brisbane Entertainment Centre 

Saturday 29 October - Sydney Qudos Bank Arena

Monday 31 October - Rod Laver Arena

Prepare For Hell, Maniacs. Slipknot are coming! The 9-headed metal behemoth is due to crush cities on the east coast this October.

Tickets on sale 11am Monday 23 May at LiveNation.com.au

Wednesday 26 October - Vector Arena Auckland  

Friday 28 October - Brisbane Entertainment Centre 

Saturday 29 October - Sydney Qudos Bank Arena

Monday 31 October - Rod Laver Arena