Jim Root

Root reveals his intent in this exclusive interview.

The Slipknot guitarist shows off his newest axe.

The roots of Root, and more modern riffs as well.

What does it mean?

The guitarist opens up on his musical tastes.

The guitarist explains the sacrifices he's made.

The musician imagines the band's ultimate disappearance.

Imagine he never had?

Here's what Jim Root had to say.

'I don't know if any of this is good,' he remembers thinking.