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Slipknot guitarist Jim Root had two blown-out disks replaced in his neck and he has reported that he's feeling almost back to normal now.

Slipknot's guitarist Jim Root is the latest to go under the knife, undergoing back surgery.

In this new video, fans can take a free lesson from Jim Root on how to play Slipknot’s 'The Devil in I' on guitar.

Jim Root is the possessed jester of Slipknot, shredding through the act’s brand of sick noise on guitar.

Former Stone Sour guitarist Jim Root has ripped his ex band for their poppy musical direction and motivations.

In a new interview, the guitarist gathered some hindsight and said he "wasn't really happy" in Stone Sour anymore and the decision was "for the better."

Update (5:45PM ET): This story has been amended with a statement from Stone Sour confirming that Jim Root is in fact no longer in the band. Earlier this year, guitarist Jim Root sat out Stone Sour's tour with the reason given that he was concentrating his efforts on writing music for Slipknot's next album. However, now the band has announced that it has parted ways with Root.

Yesterday I discussed the band's new tour scheduled to begin next month, including four dates here in Texas; however, news just broke today that lead guitarist Jim Root will be sitting the tour out. Find out why here.