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Craig Jones

A.k.a. 133 mHz or The Silent One

Sampler

 

His background is unquestionably the most elusive of any other member of Slipknot, so much that he has been known to keep silence throughout even a series of questions. That is why he earned his second nickname, The Silent One. This is not to say he has never spoken outside the confines of the band, however. In fact, Jones has engaged an interview with Cakewalk regarding their equipment, which he prefers when performing samples.He begins most interviews with the zipper covering his mouth opened, and closes the zipper before making any reply to the questions asked. Jones prompted a burst of complaint letters when, another time he broke his silence during an interview, he was quoted as having made the sole statement that, "If I wasn't in this band, I'd probably be out killing people!" He has answered this question also, "If I wasn't in the band today, I'd be driving forklifts in a warehouse all day long."

 

Former Slipknot vocalist Anders Colsefni has implied that Jones is a misanthrope. While expressing distaste for Jones' behavior, Colsefni revealed that Jones was in fact the inspiration for the song "Killers Are Quiet". However a close friend of the band at the time, Frank Plumley, is credited for the song's relevant title. Colsefni provided further insight into Jones' personality when he claimed that, "Computers are Craig's best friend." According to producer Ross Robinson, Jones was disturbingly quiet during their studio sessions.

However, contrary to popular belief, Jones has been known to be very open and somewhat talkative with fans after Slipknot's performances. This may suggest that his dangerously taciturn behavior is an affectation or exaggeration for the sake of publicity and/or intrigue. Some have commented that the "serial killer" comments he has made may be his attempt at dark humor, in addition to his preference to speak during interviews exclusively with the zipper covering his mouth closed. However he has done two online text interviews after the release of the self-titled album, and readers of the interview have noticed that online he is a lot less hostile than he lets on. In the video of the making of "Sulfur", Craig Jones is actually shown talking to the camera.

 

On Nine: The Making of All Hope Is Gone, the DVD that comes with the special edition of All Hope Is Gone, Craig is the only member of the band to have his face censored while everyone else appears with their face clear and uncensored. During the Making of Sulfur video however, Craig is shown casually talking and laughing with the cameraman, at one point turning to him and saying "Wow, I can actually do this thing myself" while fiddling with his mask. This is more evidence towards the fact that he is a lot more friendly in reality.

 

He made his first public appearance unmasked on May 25, 2010 during Slipknot's live press conference regarding the death of Slipknot's bassist Paul Gray. He, however, did not talk.