"Unsainted" is a song by American heavy metal band Slipknot. It was released as the lead single from their sixth studio album ''

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'' on May 16, 2019, accompanied by its music video. This is the first Slipknot single released since " All Out Life", which was released on October 31, 2018, as well as their first single without their former percussionist

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, who left the band earlier in 2019.

Critical reception

Jon Blistein of ''

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'' called the song an "unsparing headbanger", saying it "opens with an expertly crafted build, as choir vocals—performed by the Angel City Chorale—float above rumbling drums, tidal wave guitars and frontman

Corey Taylor Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) is an American musician, songwriter, author and actor. He is the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Slipknot (band), Slipknot, in which he is designated #8, as well as the lead vocalist, guitarist, ly ...

's vocals" before becoming the "double bass drum hits and jagged guitars that carry the rest of the song". ''

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'' called it a "much more accessible, radio-friendly cut" than the band's non-album single " All Out Life", although felt that this "doesn't mean that its lyrics pull any punches", judging it to be "explosive".

Track listing

Music video

A music video directed by Shawn "Clown" Crahan was released alongside the song on May 16, 2019. Blistein characterized the video as full of "creepy, cultish imagery". It ends with Corey Taylor walking out of a church to find he and the other members of the band turned into statues, then proceeding to light his statue on fire. Luke Morton of ''

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'' called the video "a lot to take in", writing that it is "full of kaleidoscopic visuals, religious iconography, ndfire". As of May 2025, the music video for "Unsainted" has 160 million views on

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In other media

* In 2019, "Unsainted" was selected as the official theme song for

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's NXT TakeOver: Toronto PPV. * In 2019, "Unsainted" was selected as DLC for

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. * In 2024, "Unsainted" was selected as a playable track for Fortnite Festival.

Charts

Weekly charts

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Certifications

References

{{Authority control 2019 singles 2019 songs Slipknot (band) songs Roadrunner Records singles Songs written by Corey Taylor Songs written by Jim Root Songs written by Shawn Crahan