Slipknot

Nu Metal band formed in 1995 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
Founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray (3).
They changed a lot of members in their first couple of years and their name changed a couple of times, too. Name "Slipknot" was brought up by Jordison.
Slipknot are 8 members, after the death of Paul Gray (3) on May 24, 2010.

Ex-members:
Paul Gray (3) - bass guitar (1995-2010)
Donnie Steele - lead and rhythm guitars (1995–1996)
Anders Colsefini - vocals, custom percussion (1995–1997)
Greg "Cuddles" Welts - custom percussion (1997)
Josh "Gnar" Brainard - lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals (1995–1999)
Patrick M. Neuwirth - guitar (1989-1993)
Brandon Darner - percussion (????-????)
Quan "Meld" Nong - guitar (????-????)