James Donald Root (born October 2, 1971) [2][3] is an American guitarist. He is one of two guitarists for heavy metal band Slipknot, in which he is designated #4, as well as the former lead guitarist for rock band Stone Sour.

Oct 6, 2022 · In a series of revealing and fascinating conversations, Root and Thomson address the extemporaneous recording style that yielded one of Slipknot’s most dizzying and cathartic albums, the setbacks that threatened to cripple their efforts, how they conjured mind-bending noises out of the ether and how they’ve made it through more than 25 ...

James Donald Root (born October 2, 1971), known as Jim Root or by #4, is an American musician known for being the rhythm guitarist for the heavy metal band Slipknot, and the former lead guitarist for alternative metal band Stone Sour.

Dec 30, 2024 · In a new interview with Andertons Music Co, SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root was asked about his songwriting process and whether he is "a riff player" or someone who constructs songs with more of...

Jun 17, 2024 · After spending most of the '90s as a member of the Mid-West thrash and alt-metal scene with Atomic Opera and Stone Sour, Jim Root joined Des Moines, Iowa nu-metal-meets-groove-metal outfit Slipknot. Soon, he became known as #4, donned a mask akin to Michael Myers, and, with an array of shred-leaning guitars, teamed up with Mick Thomson to flip ...

Oct 2, 2023 · Jim Root, known for his work in Slipknot and a 13-year-stint in Stone Sour, is one of these rare cases, where his guitar playing elevated not only one but two bands to outstanding critical and...

Jan 2, 2025 · Jim Root explained that he tries to consider all his bandmates' roles when writing parts for Slipknot, noting how major changes can happen after Corey Taylor joins the process.

James "Jim" Root (born October 2, 1971) is an American musician. He is the guitarist for both Slipknot and Stone Sour. In Slipknot he is named #4. He is the tallest member of the band at 6 feet and 6 inches tall. Jim wears a court jester's mask with a zip-up mouth. Jim enjoys fishing and playing video games in his free time.

May 1, 2020 · Known as #4, Jim Root has formed half of Slipknot’s brutal six-string assault for 20 years. As he steps into the rarified air of his fourth signature model with Fender, we talk classic designs, playing with lightsabres and why he still finds guitar solos stressful.

Sep 23, 2022 · The Slipknot riffer on why the world needs the healing power of the moshpit, the Iowa metal institution's difficult new album, and how his new signature Charvel is a metal guitar for purists