Slipknot percussionist Clown (Bradley “Clown” Walker) says he requires heart surgery and describes experiencing frightening health symptoms. In an interview with producer Rick Rubin, Clown discusses his condition and the impact it has on how he feels day to day, including moments when he says, “sometimes I feel like I’m dying.” He characterizes the procedure as relatively straightforward, adding that it is “a very easy surgery.”
Both outlets report the same core details: Clown publicly confirms he needs heart surgery, links the need for treatment to serious symptoms he has felt, and presents reassurance about the nature of the operation. The reports do not provide additional medical specifics such as the exact diagnosis, timing of the surgery, or expected recovery period. The information is presented as personal remarks from Clown during the Rubin conversation, rather than as new clinical findings or official statements from medical professionals.
