Slipknot's Corey Taylor Calls Dave Grohl's Baby Announcement '100% Messy' but Says Rocker Is a 'Nice Person'

Mar. 15, 2025

Corey Tayloris asking music fans to extend some grace toDave Grohlamid news that hewelcomed a child outside his marriage.

“It’s so messy, 100% messy. I know Dave Grohl. He is one of the nicest people on the planet," said the Slipknot frontman.

Corey Taylor in Los Angeles in September 2017.Scott Dudelson/Getty

Scott Dudelson/Getty

Taylor said that “mistakes were made” and believes that theFoo Fightersrocker shared the news publicly on Sept. 10, “because he wanted to get ahead of it.”

“He wanted to get ahead of it because he knew that if he didn’t say something, somebody else was going to say something … it’s called controlling the narrative,” he said. “He got ahead of it.”

“You know, I will say this: Obviously, it’s very irresponsible. I know there are a lot of disappointed fans out there because of the image that he has developed,” continued Taylor. “But I have to remind people that we’re not perfect. He was one of the last people to really have that image.”

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Noting that his opinion may be “very controversial,” Taylor added, “This happening does not mean he’s not a nice person because I happen to know him as a person. It means he’s got f—ing issues and he f—ed up. He’s not perfect. It is going to be very difficult for his family.”

Jordyn Blum and Dave Grohl in Hollywood in February 2016.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

“I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness. We’re grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved, as we move forward together,” his statement continued.

Dave Grohl in Beverly Hills in October 2018.Araya Doheny/Getty

Araya Doheny/Getty

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