Editing Corey Taylor (section)

===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"''.