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“I left Stone Sour in '97 because, by that time, we'd been together for about five years and I was kind of getting to the point where I wanted to do something different. I loved the music that we did and I loved the guys that I was with, but I was 24 and just felt like I needed to go and try…” quote by Corey Taylor
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“I left Stone Sour in '97 because, by that time, we'd been together for about five years and I was kind of getting to the point where I wanted to do something different. I loved the music that we did and I loved the guys that I was with, but I was 24 and just felt like I needed to go and try something different so I didn't get stuck where I was, you know, just doing the same thing. And, coincidentally, that's when Slipknot came and asked me to join. I'd never done anything like Slipknot up until then, so I was like, "Okay, we'll try this and we'll see what happens." And it worked out.”

Corey Taylor

About This Quote

Source Interview: Metal Hammer, 2005

He left his long‑term band to avoid stagnation and pursue new artistic challenges, leading to a successful transition.

In simple terms: He left to grow and try something new.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change before you feel stuck.

Themes

career artistic growth risk change music industry

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

personal narrative career advice

When to use this quote

  • leaving a band
  • joining a new group
  • exploring new genres
  • avoiding complacency

Key Concepts

personal development creative risk career transition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fear holds you from changing paths?
  • How can you test new directions safely?
A Different Perspective

Success isn’t guaranteed; new ventures can fail.

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