In a move that has sent shockwaves through the rock and metal community, Netflix has officially announced a brand-new 10-episode documentary series centered on one of the most influential and enigmatic bands of the last three decades: Slipknot. Titled “The Masks: The Slipknot Story,” the series promises to deliver the deepest, rawest, and most unfiltered look into the group that redefined modern metal.
The announcement came with a dark, cinematic teaser that premiered across Netflix’s social platforms earlier today. Within minutes, the trailer exploded online, amassing thousands of reactions from fans eager to unravel the mysteries behind the band’s iconic masks, their chaotic rise, and the emotional realities behind the spectacle. This isn’t just another rock doc — Netflix is positioning this as a definitive, era-spanning chronicle.
Slipknot’s career has long been wrapped in myth, secrecy, intensity, and tragedy, and this new series aims to explore every layer. The production team confirmed that the 10-part documentary dives back to the band’s earliest days in Des Moines, Iowa, capturing the underground energy that sparked a global phenomenon — long before the world knew the names Corey Taylor, Shawn Crahan, or Joey Jordison.
According to Netflix, each episode will focus on a core theme, including the origins of the masks, the explosive debut album era, the band’s battles with grief and internal conflict, their astonishing live performances, and the evolution of a fanbase that became a worldwide movement known as “Maggots.” Archival footage, rare interviews, and never-before-seen backstage material will form the backbone of the series.
One of the most exciting revelations is that Netflix has secured exclusive access to Slipknot’s personal archives, unlocking decades of private rehearsal footage, studio sessions, and forgotten tour materials. Fans can expect raw, emotional moments that reveal how the band navigated some of the most challenging and triumphant times in their career.
The teaser trailer offers only fragments, but what it shows is enough to send chills down any fan’s spine. In one quick shot, Corey Taylor removes a past-era mask under a single spotlight. In another, the camera pans across a shadow-filled warehouse lined with every mask worn across Slipknot’s history. The imagery is dark, powerful, and cinematic — exactly what fans hoped for.
“The Masks: The Slipknot Story” isn’t just about shock value or theatrics; Netflix says the series will take a psychological and emotional approach, exploring what the masks symbolize to the band members themselves. For some, they represented protection. For others, transformation. And for many, they were the only way to cope with the pressures of fame and pain.
Slipknot’s story has also been shaped by loss. The documentary will address the deaths of Paul Gray and Joey Jordison, two founding members whose legacies continue to influence the band’s identity. Netflix promises that these chapters will be handled with depth, respect, and honesty — a chance for fans to understand the emotional scars behind the performances.
Fans will also get a closer look at how the band constructed their legendary live shows — the chaos, the fire, the percussion madness, and the disciplined artistry behind what looks like pure insanity. From the rotating drums to the violent mosh pits, the series will document how Slipknot turned raw aggression into immersive theater.
Beyond the spectacle, one episode will focus entirely on the connection between Slipknot and their fan community. The series explores why so many people see the band not just as musicians, but as an outlet for survival, identity, and belonging. The documentary will include emotional interviews with fans who grew up with Slipknot’s music as their lifeline.
Netflix executives have already called the series “one of the most ambitious music documentaries the platform has ever produced,” and early insiders are predicting massive global viewership. With Slipknot being one of the world’s most mysterious and polarizing bands, this project has both casual viewers and lifelong fans counting down to its release.
As anticipation grows, one thing is certain: “The Masks: The Slipknot Story” is about to give fans unprecedented access to a world they’ve only seen from behind the mask. This 10-episode series is shaping up to be not just a documentary — but a defining moment in Slipknot’s legacy.
