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Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) is the fourth release by the Iowa-based Slipknot and third official album.

Slipknot's latest retains a lot of the brutal vocals, fast guitar and drum work, and unorthodox subject matter that the band has become famous for, but introduces more melodic, pensive attributes, akin to the dramatic difference in sound that "Bother" (by vocalist Corey Taylor's original band Stone Sour) bore to some of Taylor's earlier work. It should be noted that this is the bands only album to not feature much swearing, though there is a "bitch" and "bastard" and "Jesus" used, it is not extreme, and therefore did not need a Parental Advisory label. The Special Edition of the album, did, however warrant a Parental Advisory due to songs like People=Shit that were performed live and obviously uncensored.

The band have said that Radiohead and Slayer were the main influences on the album. The album features several guitar solos, which were prohibited by the band's previous producer, Ross Robinson.

Incidentally, the album was recorded at producer Rick Rubin's allegedly haunted mansion, which the band suggest as some of the source for inspiration.

Before the album was released, there were many rumours that it may be a double album however this changed and was confirmed by Joey in Kerrang! Magazine saying "I don't think the Maggots are ready for a double album yet".

A special edition of the album, featuring a bonus disc with additional tracks, was released in 2005.

Track listing

1. "Prelude 3.0" – 3:57
2. "The Blister Exists" – 5:19
3. "Three Nil" – 4:48
4. "Duality" – 4:12
5. "Opium of the people" – 3:12
6. "Circle" – 4:22
7. "Welcome" – 3:15
8. "Vermilion" – 5:16
9. "Pulse of the Maggots" – 4:19
10. "Before I Forget" – 4:38
11. "Vermilion Pt. 2" – 3:44
12. "The Nameless" – 4:28
13. "The Virus of Life" – 5:25
14. "Danger - Keep Away" – 3:15

Bonus disc

1. "Don't Get Close" – 3:47 (B-Side From Vol. 3)
2. "Scream" – 4:31 (B-Side From Vol. 3)
3. "Vermillion (Terry Date Mix)" – 5:25
4. "Danger: Keep Away" – 7:55 (Full-length version)
5. "The Blister Exists" – 5:17 (Live)
6. "Three Nil" – 4:57 (Live)
7. "Disasterpiece" – 5:25 (Live)
8. "People = Shit" – 3:54 (Live)

Credits

• Corey Taylor (8) — Vocals
• Mick Thompson (7) — Guitar
• Shawn Crahan (6) — Custom Percussion
• Craig Jones (5) — Samples/Media, Keyboards
• James Root (4) — Guitar
• Chris Fehn (3) — Custom Percussion
• Paul Gray (2) — Bass
• Joey Jordison (1) — Drums
• Sid Wilson (0) — Turntables
• Rick Rubin — Producer
• Micaela Boland — Design
• Phillip Broussaard — Assistant Engineer
• Lindsay Chase — Production Coordination
• Monte Conner — A&R
• M. Shawn Crahan — Art Direction, Photography
• Greg Fidelman — Engineer, Mixing
• Ted Jensen — Mastering
• Dan Monti — Assistant Engineer
• Miles Wilson — Assistant Engineer
• Neil Zlozower — Photography

Chart positions

Album positions

2004   Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)   The Billboard 200     No. 2
2004   Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)   Top Canadian Albums   No. 2
2004   Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)   Top Internet Albums   No. 2

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