Mickael Gordon Thomson (born November 3, 1973), known as Mick Thomson or by #7, is the lead guitarist of Slipknot, the nine-member heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa.
Career
His early career in music started in bands such as Body Pit, which included other members who were to be in Slipknot. He joined Slipknot under a recommendation from Joey Jordison and replaced Craig Jones on guitar, who moved to samples and media. Although credited as being on the album, Mick had nothing to do with Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.. He also denies the existence of Crowz, saying that "the secret album everyone talks about is just a bunch of leaked demo tapes and stuff."
Aside from Slipknot, he did a guitar solo for a Malevolent Creation song.
Personal life
On October 5th, 2012, he married his longtime girlfriend, Stacy Riley.
At 6"3, he is the second tallest member of Slipknot, behind #4 Jim Root.
His guitar techniques involve extremely fast alternate strumming and down-picking, and he is often seen as more the 'lead' guitarist of the two (Jim Root is more seen as 'rhythmic' guitar).
Gallery
Masks
Replica Masks
Tattoos
Misc.
External Links
Mick Thomson on Wikipedia- Mick Thomson on Instagram (Inactive)
| Slipknot | |
|---|---|
| Current Members: | #0 Sid Wilson • #4 Jim Root • #6 Shawn "Clown" Crahan • #7 Mick Thomson • #8 Corey Taylor • (V) Alex Venturella • Michael Pfaff • Unidentified sampler |
| Former Members: | Anders Colsefni • #4 Josh "Gnar" Brainard • #2 Paul Gray • #1 Joey Jordison • Donnie Steele • Kun Nong • #3 Greg "Cuddles" Welts • #3 Chris Fehn • #5 Craig "133" Jones • (J) Jay Weinberg Live Only: (ᗺ) Brandon Darner |