It really doesnt matter what imagery the band uses, we are talking about a band, not a play. It doesnt matter how a band looks, or if they are satanic or whatever, but the quality of the music and whats behind it. Of course slipknots music really sucks. Some one who has been playing guitar for a month could learn all of their songs. If you want to listen to kick ass guitar playing, listen to In Flames, Kalmah , Dark Tranquility, and death. Then compare that to slipknot and youll hear a huge difference in musical quality.