Michael Pfaff

About

Musician best known for being one of the 2 percussionists of the heavy metal band Slipknot. Although he was initially introduced as only a touring member, he became an official full-time member of the band in 2022. He helped to record the band's 7th studio album, "The End, So Far" and joined their 2022 European Tour. He has also served as keyboardist of the alternative rock band Dirty Little Rabbits, which also featured Slipknot bandmate Shawn Crahan. 

Before Fame

He earned a bachelor's degree in music from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI before going on to graduate from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA with a master's degree in music. He released his debut EP with Dirty Little Rabbits, entitled "Breeding," in 2007.

Trivia

He was working a day job when he was contacted by Slipknot percussionist Shawn Crahan in March 2019 and asked to take over the position of 2nd percussionist. The request resulted from the dismissal of former 2nd percussionist Chris Fehn after he filed a lawsuit against the band.

Family Life

He is married and has one child.

Associated With

Some of his additional Slipknot bandmates include Corey Taylor, Mick Thomson, and Sid Wilson.