Joey Jordison recently confirmed the writing process for the next Slipknot album has begun, Slipknot is expected to begin recording this new album early 2011 and it will possibly be released late 2011 or early 2012. "Joey Jordison has confirmed that metal legends Slipknot have begun to write for a new album and has also spoken out about the band’s live plans. One of the best bits of news of 2010 has arrived this morning as Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has revealed that Slipknot have begun writing for a new album and are hoping to record in the first half of 2011.