Slipknot - I Am Hated (audio) May 2026

"I Am Hated" is a high-octane, industrial-tinged anthem from Slipknot’s 2001 sophomore masterpiece, Iowa . Released at the peak of the "Nu-Metal" era, this track served as a defiant middle finger to the mainstream media and critics who tried to package the band as a manufactured trend. Here’s what makes the audio of "I Am Hated" stand out: 1. The Sonic Shift

remains a fan favorite because it captures Slipknot at their most defensive and dangerous—a snapshot of a band that was conquering the world while simultaneously wishing it would burn. Slipknot - I Am Hated (Audio)

Corey Taylor ditches the guttural roars for a significant portion of the verses, opting for a rhythmic, staccato vocal style. It’s a callback to their debut album’s "Spit It Out" energy but with the added bitterness of a man who has seen the ugly side of fame. When he sneers, "The status is status quo / Regurgitate the things you know," you can feel the genuine disdain for the music industry. 3. A Statement of Identity "I Am Hated" is a high-octane, industrial-tinged anthem