Mick Thomson
Mick Thomson , full name Mickael Gordon Thomson (born November 3, 1973 in Des Moines , Iowa ) is the lead guitarist of the nu-metal band Slipknot , in which he has the pseudonym number "7".
Life
Mick Thomson grew up in Des Moines along with other Slipknot band members . Before he became a member of Slipknot, he was a guitar teacher and member of the band Body Pit, in which the later Slipknot members, Donnie Steele and Paul Gray also played.
Thomson joined Slipknot in 1995 , where he replaced the then guitarist Craig Jones, who then took over the sampling of the band.
Thomson takes his pseudonym as number # 7 more seriously than any other Slipknot band member. He has the lettering seven tattooed on his left forearm . In addition, the lettering seven was incorporated into the guitar neck of the last three guitar models he used . Another distinguishing feature is that he always rolled up the sleeves of his jacket at concerts.
Thomson has a particular interest in serial killers . He says they fascinated him, but that he is not by nature a violent person. According to his bandmate Corey Taylor , Thomson is an "avid poet".
Thomson wears a metallic looking leather mask .
On March 12, 2015, it was reported that Thomson and his younger brother were hospitalized as a result of an escalating dispute. According to this, there should have been a stabbing in which Mick Thomson was stabbed in the neck; however, the injuries were not life threatening.
Equipment
- Guitars: Custom BC Rich with HATE initials, he also plays on a Jackson Custom King V, as well as on a Jackson DR3 Dinky Reverse and an Ibanez RG470 (but is no longer used for gigs). Ibanez developed a model with Mick especially for him, the Ibanez MTM 1 with “Seven” inlay in the colors “Bloodred” and “Black”. In 2010 the Ibanez MTM 2 came onto the market as the second Ibanez signature model, which is equipped with an FX edge III bridge, but is only available in black or white. He also uses his signature Seymour Duncan Blackout pickups, Dunlop Jazz III picks and guitar straps from the German manufacturer Richter.
- Amplifier and speakers: Mick Thomson uses a Boss GX 700 Effects Processor with Boss GT-3 Multi Effects Pedal, a Mesa Boogie Simulclass 2:90 Power Amp and a Marshall JMP1 Tube Pre-Amp and a 400 watt Carvin 4x12 Speaker Cabinet. He recently started playing a Rivera KR7 Mick Thomson Signature Seven Amp and a 4x12 Special Seven Celestion Speakers 100 Watt Cabinet.
Bands
- 1993 to 1995: Body Pit
- since 1995: Slipknot
Side projects
- 2007: Malevolent Creation - Doomsday X
- 2007: Lupara - No Pity on the Ants
Web links
- Mick Thomson in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Mick Thomson on opiumofthepeople.net
Individual evidence
- ↑ Report on t-online.de.de , March 12, 2015
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Thomson, Mick |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Thomson, Mickael Gordon (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American guitarist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 3rd November 1973 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Des Moines , Iowa |