I am not a long time Slipknot fan, but a fan of the general genere (I'm more old school like Ministry and Nine Inch Nails). However, Volume 3 is simply the best album I have heard in a long long time. It is almost perfect. I was excited about the new Skinny Puppy release, however it disappoints compared to Vol 3.If you like controlled chaos mixed with some tenderness, Vol 3 is something you should check out.