Asked if he ever gets irritated by his headgear, Clown says in a Live Nation Q&A: "Every night for the last 20 years. It has always been trying to kill me." He prefers the one worn by bandmate Chris Fehn, explaining: "I made it with my wife."

Slipknot haven't yet put their latest masks on sale, but he says that will happen after a gallery exhibition once their current tour is complete. On the subject of covers, Clown says: "We've kicked the idea around - but always pride ourselves on original music."