Corey Taylor , vocalist of Slipknot and one of the most influential figures in metal, surprised everyone with his performance during the SPOOKALA , which took place last Saturday, the 5th, bringing an acoustic version of the song "Pink Pony Club" by the artist Chappell Roan .
The song, which received a rock-infused interpretation, is considered an anthem for the LGBTQIA+ community and encourages those who want to follow their dreams. The moment was so unusual that it took fans a while to recognize the song.
The performance featured 14 songs, including other covers such as "Something I Can Never Have" by Nine Inch Nails ; "Everlong" by Foo Fighters ; "Add It Up" by Violent Femmes ; and "I Miss You" by Incubus SpongeBob SquarePants theme song .
In addition, the performance also featured classics from his bands Stone Sour , such as "Bother" and "Through the Glass," and Slipknot , such as "Snuff" and "Spit It Out."
Corey Taylor also joins a list of artists who have already performed other hits by the singer, such as Kacey Musgraves , Blink-182 and Ed Sheeran , who also performed "Pink Pony Club".
Sabrina Carpenter , Miranda Lambert , Franz Ferdinand , and Muna , for example, have all performed versions of "Good Luck, Babe," also composed by Chappell Roan.
Corey Taylor's cover was reportedly at his wife's request.
Apparently, the performance happened after a request from the Slipknot frontman's wife, Alicia Taylor , who shared a message on her X account (formerly Twitter) asking him to play the song .
According to the dancer, if Corey didn't accept, plan B would be for the vocalist to perform the song "Hot To Go," also by the American singer.
Both tracks belong to the debut album by the 27-year-old songwriter, who won the Best New Artist award at the 2025 Grammy Awards , The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess , released in 2023.
The presentation can be viewed through videos recorded by the audience .
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