Taylor insists no details can be discussed at the moment, subject to negotiations between the parties. But he believes he and his bandmates were painted into a corner over the decision about their future.

He tells Rock Revolt in a video interview: "It's hard. Really hard. But the only other thing was shutting the band down � and none of us wanted to do that, so we're pushing on."

The frontman confirms Slipknot are looking at "a few people" when it comes to a new drummer, and continues, "It comes down to someone who can play the old stuff, but bring in a certain creativity. As soon as we know the fans will know."