One part savage metal and one part macabre sideshow nightmare (but in a good way),
Slipknot
have made a career out of their larger-than-life, kitchen-sink approach to, well, everything. Offering an overview of the Iowa band's wild ride, best-of compilation
Antennas to Hell
provides listeners with the opportunity to dive headfirst into the weird, dark world
have created for themselves. Spanning four studio albums, as well as a track from the
Resident Evil
soundtrack and a pair of live cuts from their
Disasterpieces
album, the compilation covers a lot of ground, giving an all-inclusive look at the 13 years since the band came storming out of the Midwest with its double-platinum, self-titled debut in 1999. As a bonus, the compilation also includes a second disc featuring
's live performance from the 2009 Download Festival, which was originally released as a part of the video album
(sic)nesses
. Being able to hear the band both in the studio and on the stage makes
a great jumping-off point for new fans looking to get the full sonic experience in one package, but the lack of real rarities might make longtime fans pause before diving in. ~ Gregory Heaney