Slipknot 133 Mask

Craig gave himself the name 133 MHz because at the time it was the highest MHz in computers. Of course, things have got a lot better since then. There are rumors that the over reason he choose this nickname is because, 3+3-1=5, 5 being his number, but apparently this is untrue, just a coincidence.

Craig was responsible for the first track on the self-titled Album. He puts some crazy twists on the CD by adding sounds from movies such as “Carlito’s Way” (sic) into the music. Apparently, after Slipknot are finished doing a gig, Craig is independent and secluded from the band. He joined the band as a guitarist but was replaced by Mick. To prevent his eyes being seen in photo shoots he covers them with leather, he also prefers not to take part in interviews, remaining anonymous.

He wears a “diver’s” (actually a gas station helmet) with nails coming out of the top. The mask is also called as Slipknot 133 Mask. Apparently his old mask’s “diving helmet” used to be a cheap plastic Sinclair (gas station) racing helmet. His mask, initially when he joined Slipknot, was pantyhose that were accompanied with a SPAM T-shirt to every gig, the mask changed with the change of instrument, to the black helmet. Eventually He painted it black, put nails through it, and put a gas mask on it, a camera flash was added to the top but this was later removed. This mask apparently represented pain.

In the early days, Craig originally joined Slipknot as a guitar player to fill in for Donnie Steele, but later switched to being in control of the samples working with Sid Wilson. Craig also controls the guitar effects used live. While all of the Slipknot band members wear their stage masks in the public eye, most have been seen without their masks, mainly due to side projects they may be involved in that do not have this same tradition. Craig Jones is the most elusive face of Slipknot, and until the ‘Duality’ video shoot in Des Moines, IA, no fan had ever seen his true face knowingly. He is a video game fanatic and gets his ideas for samples in songs from movies.

Craig has also never been quoted officially as having made any comments to interviewers, preferring to start an interview with the zip covering his mouth opened, and closing it in answer to any questions asked. During photo shoots, he wears patches over his eyes to keep his anonymity. He is also known to leave shows early for the same reason. It would seem he is rather isolated and independent, which is why he is probably looked upon as the “darkest” member of the band.

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