Corey Taylor Albums Overview
Corey Taylor is best known as the lead vocalist of Slipknot and Stone Sour. His discography spans multiple studio albums, live releases, and collaborative projects. Stone Sour released albums such as Stone Sour, Come What(ever) May, and Hydrograd. Slipknot released Iowa, Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses), .5: The Gray Chapter, We Are Not Your Kind, and The End, So Far. He has also released solo works including CMFT and CMF2. These albums charted across Billboard 200, Top Rock Albums, and international charts, with sales and streaming figures tracked by Nielsen/Luminate and official charts providers Billboard Charts.
Corey Taylor albums are distributed through major labels including Roadrunner Records and Wind-up Records. Stone Sour and Slipknot albums are available on major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Physical formats include CD, vinyl, and deluxe editions sold through retailers and official band stores. The albums are often reviewed by music publications and tracked by sales databases that report first-week consumption units, equivalent album sales, and long-term catalog performance.
Rankings, Sales, and Streaming Performance
Slipknot's .5: The Gray Chapter debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, while We Are Not Your Kind reached number one on the Top Rock Albums chart. The End, So Far entered multiple international charts, including the UK Albums Chart and Billboard 200. Stone Sour's Hydrograd charted on Top Rock Albums and Billboard 200. These rankings reflect first-week consumption units, including traditional sales, streaming equivalent albums, and track equivalent albums SEC filings and public company data.
Streaming data for Corey Taylor albums is reported by platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, where individual tracks and full albums accumulate millions of streams. Slipknot's catalog consistently ranks among the most-streamed metal and rock acts on these services. Nielsen/Luminate provides equivalent album sales figures that combine on-demand audio and video streams with track sales. These metrics are used by labels and investors to assess catalog value, royalty income, and long-term revenue trends Forbes.
Companies, Labels, and Collaborations
Slipknot and Stone Sour albums are primarily released through Roadrunner Records, a label owned by Warner Music Group. Distribution is handled by major digital aggregators and physical supply chains that serve global retail and e-commerce channels. Corey Taylor has also collaborated with other artists and projects, including Junk Beer Kidnap Band and solo records released under his own name. These ventures are managed through a combination of label partnerships, publishing deals, and direct-to-fan digital distribution Warner Music Group SEC filings.
Corey Taylor albums are supported by touring, merchandise, and licensing revenue, which contribute to overall catalog economics. Concert tours tied to album cycles generate ticket sales reported by ticketing platforms and box office data providers. Merchandise sales include vinyl, apparel, and accessories sold through official stores and third-party retailers. Licensing placements in film,