Editing Corey Taylor (section)

==Music career==
===Stone Sour===
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[[File:StoneSour2010.jpg|thumb|left|Stone Sour performing in 2010]]
Taylor is a founding member of American [[hard rock]] band [[Stone Sour]]. After he formed the band in 1992<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1456042/corey-taylor-insists-his-other-band-is-no-slipknot-jr/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204205402/http://www.mtv.com/news/1456042/corey-taylor-insists-his-other-band-is-no-slipknot-jr/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 4, 2014 |title=Corey Taylor Insists His Other Band Is No Slipknot Jr. |website=MTV |access-date=October 28, 2017}}</ref> with drummer Joel Ekman, [[Shawn Economaki]] joined filling in the bass position, leaving the electric guitar position to be filled by [[Josh Rand]]. Stone Sour recorded a [[Demo (music)|demo album]] in 1993, and another in 1994. In 1997, Taylor was approached by the metal band, Slipknot, resulting in him abandoning Stone Sour while they were recording a demo album with Sean McMahon at SR studios.<ref name="Arnopp71"/><ref name="Arnopp 2001 72">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=72}}</ref> Taylor did not return until five years later to record their debut album, ''[[Stone Sour (album)|Stone Sour]]'' in 2002. Both Taylor and guitarist Josh Rand contacted [[Jim Root]], Slipknot's guitarist, and Shawn Economaki, Stone Sour's original bassist, to begin writing songs for their debut album.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021119052725/http://www.allmusic.com/cg/AMG.dll allmusic ((( Stone Sour > Overview )))] Allmusic. Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref> Drummer Joel Ekman came back on board as well.<ref name="MTV2">{{cite news |title = Corey Taylor Insists His Other Band Is No Slipknot Jr. |publisher = MTV |date=July 11, 2002 |url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1456042/20020711/slipknot.jhtml |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20020714093357/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1456042/20020711/slipknot.jhtml |url-status = dead |archive-date = July 14, 2002 |access-date=April 24, 2009}}</ref><ref name="stone sour credits">[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r604459|pure_url=yes}} allmusic ((( Stone Sour > Credits )))] Allmusic. Retrieved April 19, 2010.</ref> This "reformation" later resulted in Stone Sour recording at Catamount Studios in [[Cedar Falls, Iowa]].<ref name="MTV2"/><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110622053634/http://www.tower.com/stone-sour-cd/wapi/106630493 Stone Sour (EXPLICIT) (CD)] Tower Records. Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref>
[[File:W0919-Hellfest2013 StoneSour CoreyTaylor 71660-Cropped.JPG|thumb|upright|Taylor performing with Stone Sour in 2013]]
Their self-titled debut album was released August 27, 2002, and it debuted at number 46 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="Billboard US1">{{cite web| url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p532826|pure_url=yes}}| title=Stone Sour > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums| publisher=[[allmusic]]| access-date=December 7, 2009}}</ref> Their second album, ''[[Come What(ever) May]]'' debuted at number four on the Billboard 200.<ref name="Billboard US1"/> It was released August 1, 2006, and charted on several different charts.<ref name="Billboard US1"/><ref name="AUS">{{cite web |url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Stone+Sour |title=Discography Stone Sour |publisher=australian-charts.com |access-date=December 7, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110902222602/http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Stone+Sour |archive-date=September 2, 2011  }}</ref><ref name="UK">{{cite web| url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artists/| title=The Official Charts Company – Stone Sour| publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]| access-date=December 7, 2009}}</ref> ''[[Live in Moscow (album)|Live in Moscow]]'' is currently their only album specifically released only for download.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/newreleases/release.aspx?releaseID=217 Live In Moscow – Stone Sour] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221062451/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/newreleases/release.aspx?releaseID=217 |date=February 21, 2010 }} Roadrunner. Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref> During the recording of the album, drummer [[Joel Ekman]] left the band for personal reasons. As a result, drummer [[Roy Mayorga]] was recruited, taking his place.<ref name="Revolver Magazine">[http://www.revolvermag.com/magazine/article/corey-taylor/ COREY TAYLOR – Revolver Magazine] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216170414/http://www.revolvermag.com/magazine/article/corey-taylor |date=December 16, 2010 }} Revolver. Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref> The group released their third studio album, ''[[Audio Secrecy]]'', on September 7, 2010.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/audio-secrecy-mw0002023526 | title=Audio Secrecy - Stone Sour &#124; Album &#124; AllMusic | website=[[AllMusic]] }}</ref>

Later, Corey Taylor announced the release of a concept double album with Stone Sour. The albums are titled "''House of Gold & Bones''". During the process of making the double album, bassist Shawn Economaki left the band. He was temporarily replaced for touring purposes by [[Johny Chow]]. The [[House of Gold & Bones – Part 1|first part]] was released in October 2012 and the [[House of Gold & Bones – Part 2|second part]] in April 2013. There are 23 songs in total, 11 on the first part and 12 on the second. In addition to these two albums is a four-part comic book series written by Taylor and published by ''[[Dark Horse Comics]]'', which went on sale in 2013. With these albums came a story that was written by Taylor that coincide with the album. Fans can also construct a miniature "house of gold and bones" from the packaging design of the physical versions of the two albums. Taylor has also said that he would like to finish off the project by making the story into a movie but nothing has come of this yet.<ref>[https://www.webcitation.org/5quN5yN1d?url=http://www.muenmagazine.net/2010/06/stone-sour-announce-september-7-release-date-for-audio-secrecy/ "Muen Magazine {{!}} STONE SOUR ANNOUNCE SEPTEMBER 7 RELEASE DATE FOR AUDIO SECRECY"]. Muen Magazine. Retrieved July 1, 2010.</ref><ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/newreleases/release.aspx?releaseID=444 "Audio Secrecy – Stone Sour"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100713160917/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/newreleases/release.aspx?releaseID=444 |date=July 13, 2010 }}. Roadrunner Records. Retrieved July 1, 2010.</ref><ref>(2010-06-26) [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=142163 "STONE SOUR: Pro-Shot Performance Footage Of New Song Available"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100630090144/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=142163 |date=June 30, 2010 }}. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved July 1, 2010.</ref>

===Slipknot===
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In Des Moines, Iowa, [[Joey Jordison]], [[Shawn Crahan]], and [[Mick Thomson]] approached him asking him to join Slipknot.<ref name="Arnopp71">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=71}}</ref> He agreed to go to one of their practices, and ended up singing in front of them. Of Slipknot's nine members, Corey was the sixth to join the band. Performing with Slipknot, he would also come to be known as "Number Eight", since the band follows a numbering scheme for its members, ranging from 0–8. According to [[Shawn Crahan]], Corey wanted number eight, because it symbolizes [[infinity]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/slipknots-shawn-crahan-explains-how-band-member-numbers-came-to-be/|title=Slipknot's Shawn Crahan Explains How Band Member Numbers Came to Be|work=Loudwire|last=Childers|first=Chad|date=July 28, 2012|access-date=May 12, 2018}}</ref>

Feeling he could expand more inside Slipknot than in Stone Sour, Taylor temporarily quit Stone Sour, even though they were recording an album with Sean McMahon.<ref name="Arnopp 2001 72"/> Taylor's first gig with Slipknot was on August 24, 1997,<ref>{{cite web |title=See Corey Taylor's Intense First Show With Slipknot in 1997 |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/see-corey-taylors-intense-first-show-slipknot-1997 |publisher=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]] |access-date=21 May 2023 |date=August 26, 2022}}</ref> which according to band members did not go well. During his first gig, Taylor was performing with facepaint instead of a mask; however, for his second show on September 12, he wore a mask that resembles his [[Slipknot (album)|debut album]] mask.<ref name="Arnopp77">{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|p=77}}</ref>
Taylor has recorded with Slipknot since the release of their second [[demo album]], a self-titled demo used to promote the band to prospective labels and producers.<ref>{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=82–86}}</ref> As their permanent vocalist, he recorded with Slipknot at Indigo Ranch in [[Malibu, California]], and released ''[[Slipknot (album)|Slipknot]]'', the band's debut album that peaked at number one on the [[Top Heatseekers]] chart,<ref name="BillboardAlbums">{{cite web |title = Slipknot Billboard Albums Charts |publisher = Allmusic |url = {{AllMusic|class=album|id=r183561|pure_url=yes}} |access-date=April 5, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=The Rough Guide Rock: The Definitive Guide to More than 1200 Artists and Bands |last=Buckley |first=Peter |year=2003 |publisher=Rough Guides |isbn=1-84353-105-4 |page=[https://archive.org/details/roughguidetorock0003unse/page/954 954] |edition=3 |url=https://archive.org/details/roughguidetorock0003unse/page/954 }}</ref> went double platinum in the United States,<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinum.php |title=Gold & Platinum |date=August 29, 2008 |access-date=April 5, 2010 |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101210073830/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinum.php |archive-date=December 10, 2010  }}</ref> and was included in the 2006 book ''[[1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die]]''.<ref name="1001albums">{{cite book |last = Dimery |first = Robert |title = 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die |publisher = Universe |year = 2006 |isbn = 0-7893-1371-5|title-link = 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die }}</ref> Taylor was accused of [[copyright infringement]] regarding the lyrics of the song "Purity", but no action was taken.<ref>{{Harvnb|Arnopp|2001|pp=159–61}}</ref> Taylor began recording for their second studio album, ''[[Iowa (album)|Iowa]]'', in 2001 at Sound City and Sound Image in [[Van Nuys]], Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title=Iowa |title-link=Iowa (album) |author=Slipknot (band) |year=2001 |type=Compact disc |publisher= Roadrunner Records}}</ref> It was released August 28, 2001, and peaked at number one on the [[UK Albums Chart]],<ref name="CLUK S">{{cite web |title= Chart Log UK |access-date=May 7, 2010 |date=June 16, 2007 |publisher=Zobbel |author=Zobbel |url=http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_S.HTM}}</ref> as well as number three on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{cite web|url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=slipknot|chart=all}}|title = Iowa – Slipknot|publisher = Billboard |access-date=July 9, 2010}}</ref> While writing ''[[Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)]]'', Taylor decided to write lyrics that would not warrant an explicit label.<ref name="Mick Interview">{{cite web|author=Thomson, Mick |title=NAMM 2008 Report |publisher=On Track Magazine |url=http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=29777240 |access-date=July 14, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216055448/http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=29777240 |archive-date=December 16, 2008  |author-link=Mick Thomson }}</ref> It peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="USCharts">{{cite magazine| url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=slipknot|chart=all}} | title=Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses – Slipknot| magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]| access-date=April 5, 2010}}</ref> ''[[All Hope Is Gone]]'' was the first Slipknot album to peak at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="SlipCharts">{{cite web |title=All Hope Is Gone is #1!! |publisher=Sparkart |date=September 3, 2008 |url=http://slipknot1.silverback.sparkart.net/story/all/all_hope_is_gone_is_1-1 |access-date=April 5, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905113751/http://slipknot1.silverback.sparkart.net/story/all/all_hope_is_gone_is_1-1 |archive-date=September 5, 2008  }}</ref>

===Other work===
Taylor has appeared as a guest musician on albums by [[Soulfly]], [[Apocalyptica]], [[Damageplan]], [[Steel Panther]], and [[Code Orange (band)|Code Orange]]. At one point, he was heavily involved in the recording of [[thrash metal]] band [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]]'s album, ''[[Worship Music (album)|Worship Music]]'', but the sessions remain unreleased.<ref name="Metal Storm">[http://www.metalstorm.ee/bands/bandmember.php?member_id=3251 Corey Taylor − Metal Storm] Metal Storm. Retrieved November 29, 2009.</ref> He also contributed to the ''[[Roadrunner United]]'' all-star album in 2005, providing vocals for the song "Rich Man".<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title= The All-Star Sessions |title-link= Roadrunner United |author= Roadrunner United |year= 2005 |chapter= "The Rich Man"  |type= Compact Disc |publisher= Roadrunner Records}}</ref> Taylor also made a brief appearance in [[Steel Panther]]'s [[single (music)|singles]] "Death to All but Metal", "Eyes of a Panther", and "Asian Hooker".<ref>(2009-05-14) [https://archive.today/20120907231028/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=120106 "STEEL PANTHER To Play London Club Show"]. Blabbermouth.net.</ref> In 2006, Taylor founded the record company [[Great Big Mouth Records]].<ref>{{cite news |title = For The Record: Quick News On Notorious B.I.G., Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba, Danger Mouse & More |author=MTV News staff report |publisher = MTV |date=June 7, 2006 |url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1533820/20060607/notorious_big.jhtml |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070317041233/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1533820/20060607/notorious_big.jhtml |url-status = dead |archive-date = March 17, 2007 |access-date=May 21, 2010}}</ref> Taylor has produced two albums: Facecage's self-titled album and [[Walls of Jericho (band)|Walls of Jericho]]'s ''Redemption''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Slipknot Frontman Partners With Facecage To Launch Great Big Mouth Records |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=June 6, 2006 |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53308 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911104937/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53308 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 11, 2012 |access-date=May 21, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title = WALLS OF JERICHO, COREY TAYLOR Talk About 'Redemption' |publisher = Blabbermouth.net |date = April 22, 2008 |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95472 |archive-url = https://archive.today/20120909123135/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95472 |url-status = dead |archive-date = September 9, 2012 |access-date = May 21, 2010 }}</ref> Taylor provided guest narration on the track "Repentance" for [[Dream Theater]]'s 2007 album ''[[Systematic Chaos]]''. In an interview with ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', Taylor confirmed that on January 13, 2009, he was planning on making a solo album, as well as returning to his side project Stone Sour after Slipknot's [[All Hope Is Gone World Tour]].<ref name="Billboard interview">{{cite magazine |access-date=February 22, 2009 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269624/slipknot-readies-tour-taylor-plots-solo-album |title=Slipknot Readies Tour, Taylor Plots Solo Album |magazine=Billboard |date=January 13, 2009 |author=Graff, Gary }}</ref> Taylor has stated that he was writing songs that "don't fit either of his main bands."<ref name="Billboard interview" /> He describes them as a cross between [[Foo Fighters]], [[Johnny Cash]], and [[Social Distortion]], saying that there's "a country background that comes built-in with living in Iowa".<ref name="Billboard interview"/>

On March 30, 2009, it was confirmed that Taylor and the [[Junk Beer Kidnap Band]] would be performing at [[Rockfest]] in 2009.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=118518 SLIPKNOT Singer's COREY TAYLOR AND THE JUNK BEER KIDNAP BAND To Play 'Secret' Show] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606095659/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=118518 |date=June 6, 2011 }}. Retrieved April 12, 2010.</ref> The group performed on April 24, 2009, at People's Court in [[Des Moines, Iowa]], marking Taylor's first official solo show.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=119107 Taylor Solo {{!}} Roadrunner Records] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606095732/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=119107 |date=June 6, 2011 }}. Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref> Taylor performs with his band the Dum Fux with Denny Harvey, who make covers for 1970s [[punk rock]] and 1980s [[glam metal|hair metal]].<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20080312165718/http://www.azheavymetal.com/noticias/12_2004/noticia7474.php Corey Taylor's Dum Fux – More Details About New Year's Eve Show Announced]}} A–Z Heavy Metal. Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref> Taylor also performs with Audacious P, a band that is primarily a [[Tenacious D]] cover band.<ref>Harris, Chris (06−01−17) [https://web.archive.org/web/20080219073308/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1520740/20060113/stone_sour.jhtml Slipknot's Taylor Gearing Up For Stone Sour LP — And Tenacious D Tribute] MTV.</ref> Rapper [[Tech N9ne]] confirmed that Taylor was to perform on his album ''[[K.O.D. (Tech N9ne album)|K.O.D.]]'', but was removed because Taylor did not submit his vocals in time,<ref>[http://www.sdentertainer.com/music/tech-n9ne-—-the-man-behind-the-painted-face/ Tech N9ne — The man behind the painted face] San Diego Entertainer Magazine. Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref><ref>[https://www.allmusic.com/album/kod-mw0001776316/credits allmusic ((( K.O.D. > Overview )))] Allmusic. Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref> though he would later make an appearance on Tech's 2015 album [[Special Effects (album)|''Special Effects'']], on the song "Wither". Taylor recently admitted that he tried out for the vacant singer spot in the band [[Velvet Revolver]], but said that it just did not work out.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20140310183031/http://www.rockonaltitude.com/?p=2780 The future of SLIPKNOT in doubt? Corey spills the dirt on his new band]}} Revolver. Retrieved April 22, 2010.</ref> However, according to a recent ''Billboard'' article, it seems likely that he may in fact become the vocalist for Velvet Revolver, though no official confirmation has been made.<ref>{{cite magazine|url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/473339/stone-sours-corey-taylor-addresses-velvet-revolver-rumors-slipknots-future|title = Stone Sour's Corey Taylor Addresses Velvet Revolver Rumors, Slipknot's Future|last = Graff|first = Gary| magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=January 28, 2011|access-date=January 30, 2011}}</ref> [[Duff McKagan]] added that they can neither "confirm or deny" Taylor's membership in the band but believes that Taylor is the "real deal".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lblJOw4UbBE  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/lblJOw4UbBE| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|title=Duff Mckagan Talks Corey Taylor in Velvet Revolver |publisher=YouTube |date=February 19, 2011 |access-date=December 7, 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] has since ruled Taylor out as the possible new vocalist explaining that "[it] just wasn't right" although he does love him.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.nme.com/news/velvet-revolver/56187|title = Slash rules Corey Taylor out of contention for Velvet Revolver – video|publisher = NME|date=April 18, 2011|access-date=August 16, 2011}}</ref> Taylor has, however, recorded 10 new songs with the band, although drummer [[Matt Sorum]] stated it is unlikely they will ever be released.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.nme.com/news/velvet-revolver/58255|title = Velvet Revolver reveal they have recorded an album with Slipknot's Corey Taylor|publisher = NME|date=July 26, 2011|access-date=August 16, 2011}}</ref> Taylor explained to [[Mark Hoppus]] on ''[[Hoppus on Music]]'' that he and McKagan were writing new music for a possible new supergroup.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fusemusic.com/hoppus/video/player?pid=tGS9iHBNzsNLXX4zXzeQs_NUaglsMLuq |title=Individual Video &#124; Fuse.tv – Music Videos and News, Free Downloads and Concerts |publisher=Fusemusic.com |date=September 24, 2011 |access-date=December 7, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111229220732/http://www.fusemusic.com/hoppus/video/player?pid=tGS9iHBNzsNLXX4zXzeQs_NUaglsMLuq |archive-date=December 29, 2011  }}</ref>

On June 21, 2018, Taylor featured on the track "The Hunt" by [[metallic hardcore]] band [[Code Orange (band)|Code Orange]], the second track of the three-track EP ''The Hurt Will Go On''. In April 2019, Taylor collaborated on the song "Drugs" by the band [[Falling in Reverse]]. In September 2019, he was featured on [[Nostalgia Critic]]'s parody album of [[Pink Floyd]]'s ''[[The Wall]]'' on a cover of the opening theme for ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://blabbermouth.net/news/corey-taylor-and-son-griffin-guest-on-web-review-series-nostalgia-critic|title= COREY TAYLOR and Son GRIFFIN Guest on Web Review Series 'Nostalgia Critic'|date= September 20, 2019}}</ref>
Taylor released his solo album, ''[[CMFT]]'', on October 2, 2020, via Roadrunner Records.<ref>{{cite magazine |date=2020-07-29 |title=Slipknot's Corey Taylor Announces Debut Solo Album 'CMFT,' Drops First Two Singles |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/9426209/corey-taylor-preps-debut-solo-album-cmft |access-date=2020-09-29 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CMFT by Corey Taylor on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/cmft/1525185660 |access-date=2020-09-29 |via=Apple Music}}</ref> The first two singles, "[[Black Eyes Blue]]" and "CMFT Must Be Stopped", were released on July 29, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://chaospin.com/corey-taylor-shares-two-songs-cmft-solo-album/|title=Corey Taylor shares two songs from his 'CMFT' solo album|work=Chaos Spin|last=Emre Ozzdiyar|first=Yunus|date=July 29, 2020|access-date=July 30, 2020}}</ref> Despite charting relatively well, he would later accuse Roadrunner of doing little to promote ''CMFT''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2023-05-04 |title=Corey Taylor Says Roadrunner Records 'Didn't Push' His Debut Solo Album: 'They Didn't Care' |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/corey-taylor-says-roadrunner-records-didnt-push-his-debut-solo-album-they-didnt-care |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |language=en}}</ref>

Taylor mentioned in an October 3, 2020, interview about a followup album entitled ''CMF2'', which would be completed prior to a tour supporting both it and ''CMFT''.<ref>''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGfy9SXgDZA?t=1m20s Corey Taylor on future of Slipknot]'' - Sirius XM, Youtube, Oct. 3 2020: "[...] I'm actually thinking about going in and recording CMF2, and then going out and touring on two albums."</ref> He contributed a cover of the Metallica song "Holier Than Thou" to the charity tribute album ''[[The Metallica Blacklist]]'', released in September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=He|first=Richard S.|date=2021-09-10|title=Every Metallica Blacklist cover ranked from worst to best|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/every-metallica-blacklist-cover-ranked-from-worst-to-best|access-date=2021-10-22|website=loudersound|language=en}}</ref>

Between January 18 and March 6, 2023, Taylor spent time at various studios working on ''CMF2''.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Blum |first1=Jordan |last2=Trapp |first2=Philip |date=2023-01-25 |title=Corey Taylor Reveals Working Titles for 17 New Solo Songs - 'All I Want Is Hate,' 'Starmate' + More |url=https://loudwire.com/corey-taylor-second-solo-album-update/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=[[Loudwire]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shutler |first=Ali |date=2023-03-06 |title=Corey Taylor on finishing new solo album 'CMF2': "It's more of a punch in the face" |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/corey-taylor-on-finishing-new-solo-album-cmf2-its-more-of-a-punch-in-the-face-3408817 |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> On April 27, 2023, Taylor signed a new record deal with [[BMG Rights Management]] to distribute ''CMF2'', which will be released through his own imprint label, Decibel Cooper Recordings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2023-04-27 |title=Slipknot Frontman Corey Taylor Signs Global Deal With BMG For Second Solo Album |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-frontman-corey-taylor-signs-global-deal-with-bmg-for-second-solo-album |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |language=en}}</ref> The first single from the album, "Beyond", was released on May 16, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Duran |first=Anagricel |date=2023-05-16 |title=Watch Corey Taylor join the freakshow in new video for 'Beyond' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-corey-taylor-join-the-freakshow-in-new-video-for-beyond-3444316 |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=[[NME]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>

In 2024, Taylor appeared on [[Bear McCreary]]'s epic rock concept album, graphic novel, and concert experience - ''"The Singularity"''.