Corey Taylor in New York City in August 2017.Photo:Ben Gabbe/Getty
Ben Gabbe/Getty
Corey Taylor of Slipknotis opening up about his mental wellbeing.
After canceling a string of solo North American concerts earlier this month to better his mental health, the metal musician announced several Southeast Asian shows for this spring and took to Instagram on Wednesday to explain the decision.
In a video shared to the social media platform, Taylor revealed he suffered a “breakdown” and nearly relapsed following years of sobriety.
“The truth of the matter is, I understand why so many of you are upset. I’m just going to break it down for you,” explained the 50-year-old singer-songwriter, addressing fans' disappointment toward the post-tour-cancellation concert announcements.
“I, over the last year, have had a complete and utter breakdown of boundaries, mental health, ego, entitlement, the whole nine yards culminating in a very, very real, very near relapse,” said Taylor. “I kinda don’t recognize myself.”
The performer, who’s been open in the past abouthis experience with alcoholism, added that he “needed time to reset” in order to “start working on my heart and mind and get straight.”
Corey Taylor performs with Slipknot in Ohio in July 2023.Amy Harris/Invision/AP
Amy Harris/Invision/AP
“I’m working on self care right now, I’m getting the help I need, and surrounding myself with my family. To everyone concerned with me, thank you very much, I appreciate it. To anyone who’s upset, I hope this answers your questions,” continued the Grammy winner.
Taylor stated at the end of the video, “I’m just doing the best for me right now, it’s a long road and I don’t know what’s at the end of it but I look forward to it, I have gratitude for it and I hope you can show me some patience.”
Slipknot.Martin Philbey/Redferns
Martin Philbey/Redferns
Earlier this month, the musician spoke about his mental health struggles in a social media post about the North American tour cancellation.
“For the past several months my mental and physical health have been breaking down, and I reached a place that was unhealthy for my family and I,” wrote Taylor.
Corey Taylor in Santa Ana in January 2019.Scott Dudelson/Getty
Taylor’s upcoming concerts include two in Tokyo on March 25 and 26, one in Osaka, Japan, on March 28 as well as one in Manila, Philippines, on April 1.
If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
source: people.com
