Jim Root — Slipknot, Motorcycles & the Creative Life

Most people know Jim Root as the guitarist for Slipnot, one of the most influential metal bands of all [music] time. But beyond the music, Jim is also a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast. Someone who has found freedom, creativity, and inspiration on two wheels. With a busy life of riding, recording, and relentless touring, motorcycles have become a place where

Jim can slow down, be present, and reconnect with himself. They're more than just a hobby. They're a source of perspective, balance, and creative fuel. In this conversation, we explore the parallels between music and motorcycles, the creative process, finding inspiration, and what it takes to stay passionate about your craft for decades. I hope you enjoy my conversation with

the legendary Jim Root. Now, let's dive in. Welcome to Ride Beyond, [music] where we go beyond the ride and into what matters. In this podcast, you'll find meaningful conversations with people who live [music] with passion, chase freedom, and remind us what it means to live fully. [music] The motorcycles are connection, but the

stories are what take us beyond. >> [music] >> Most people know you from the stage persona as like this mysterious man behind a mask in uh one of the biggest metal bands in the world. How would you describe Jim Root behind the scenes? >> Um extremely boring, [laughter] you know. I mean different. It depends.

There's different areas, you know. Mhm. >> Um, when we first started, I was 27 when we started touring and at that time, you know, I had a pretty rad steady girlfriend and I had given up on the music thing. Didn't think it was going to happen. So, I was just working 9 to5 and living that life. Doing the