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The best part of this is when he was saying "You're not alone" he was looking right at the camera.

People don’t commit suicide to end their life. They do it to end their pain.

I always hated the “suicide is a cowards way out” idea.

"Thinking is difficult, that's why most people judge" - Carl Jung

Thank you Corey....don't judge someone unless you've walked in their shoes

you don't get to call them cowards unless you know how it feels to be suicidal

I bet the one's who call Chris and Chester cowards would never have the balls to get up on stage in front of thousands of people and bare their souls and confront their demons with amazing passionate singing and songwriting.

I needed that... when Corey said "You're not alone, you're never alone." I couldn't help but break down in tears because I have struggled with depression more than I ever have in the past month and Corey's music and Slipknot as a whole has helped me emotionally. I doubt Corey will ever read this... but if he does. Thank you Corey. From the bottom of my heart, and everyone else that is struggling with depression. Thank you.

Anyone who says suicide is cowardly should consider themselves lucky because they obviously haven't gone through severe depression or those horrible feelings

Corey Taylor is easily one of the most loving, caring, and all around nice metal musicians out there.

I'm a Syrian guy, still stuck in Syria, and I'm going through major depression. This comment section is helpful. Edit: I moved to erbil about three months ago. It's way better than Syria, but I'm hopeful I would do better. Perhaps leave the middle east altogether. Thanks for your support everyone ❤️

They were not cowards they were tortured souls and i miss them so much

Say what you want about Corey Taylor, sometimes I joke about him as well, but he's a great guy with a good heart. It's great to see him reach out like that.

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ANYONE that suffers from depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, or even addiction etc. are NOT cowards in the least bit!! Mental illness is a beast to deal with and no one should be made to feel less than because they suffer from it.

When the dead can't defend themselves *the neck does.*

Depression is a killer. It eats away at your mind, body and soul. I have suffered from depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, psychosis, OCD and ADD my whole life. And where there are so many other things going on in our individual lives and collectively and the unseen in this world it's just too complexed at times. I wish no pain of this measure or any measure on anyone. -Peace Be with you

I have depression and it creeps up on you when you least expect it which is a bitch to deal with but I've always got a 'deal with it' attitude to help me get through it. Also I'm so glad that this interview is up. I always love hearing what corey has to say😊

I wish I could’ve seen a Linkin Park and Slipknot collab

Corey looking into the camera and telling us were not Alone really made me tear up and really felt it

I’ve never believed the “cowardly” BS. To me, Suicide takes a lot of guts to know that that is it for your life and there’s no turning back. To do it whichever way and it not be a cry for help and it’s the decision you made. Those who say it’s the cowards way out don’t know what they are talking about and don’t know true pain, otherwise they wouldn’t say it. To call it brave is weird but definitely not cowardly. To make that action that’s completely final…..whenever I hear that I get so disgusted, defended and protective. Along with the complete s**t that they go to hell. No. That’s not true. Criminals do; those in true, enormous pain do not get sent for more or they wouldn’t do it.

Losing Chester wrecked me, man. I felt like, he understood me not only through his music, but through interviews that he'd do just like this one. The most memorable, was where he described depression and being stuck in his own head, as being stuck in a bad neighborhood where you just don't belong. I love Corey just as much, and to see him stand up and stick up for Chester, brings me a sense of peace. Chester suffered for years, for many different reasons. Depression comes in waves. One minute, you're okay and the next you're not. Sometimes, you feel just okay enough to make it through the day and even that is hard enough. When it gets so bad that you feel like you can't go any further, it's painful. To call suicide victims cowards, has always seemed pathetic to me. To hurt so bad that you feel the only escape is suicide, it's a pain that only some can understand...they just want peace. You can't call someone a coward, for wanting peace.

I legit started crying when Corey looked straight in to the camera and said you’re not alone, he’s such an inspiration for me, I’ve been struggling with depression since 8th grade (4 years in total as of 2020) and it’s just getting worse and worse

They weren't cowards. Depression murdered them. I don't pertically think that i have Depression but i can say is it must feel really terrifying. And I feel really sorry for Chester,Chris and Everyone that is also suffering from it.

I could listen to this guy talk all day long.

A lot of people don't seem to understand that depression gives people the illusion no one cares about them and that life will go on without them.

I don't want to be alive. I don't want help I just want to leave but I'm here because I'm a coward. It takes so much conviction and bravery to take that final step into the unknown. Anyone who calls someone who successfully committed suicide a coward is devoid of deep thinking and empathy.

Corey’s an amazing human being. He even showed empathy to the people calling them cowards

Man would i love to shake Corey Taylor's hand. Such a good hearted honest person who is not afraid to standup for what he believes in. You're the man Corey. Rock on!

Depression changes the way your brain works, if they weren't diagnosed with severe depression they would snap out of it and not do it. Y'all don't understand that depression kind of works like a panic attack, where your body goes in a state and you can be suicidal and have trouble fighting back against it.

RIP Chris and Chester thanks for your brilliant contribution to music

When he said "you're not alone" I busted out in tears. He always gets me like that. Good man.

I posted this in reply to someone still calling it cowardice, but it'll likely be buried so, I'm putting it out here: If you've ever gotten to the point of being suicidal, you would know that towards the end, those people you're going to leave behind are on your mind the most. I remember crying tying the noose around my neck, thinking how much better off my family would be once I was gone. They wouldn't be burdened with paying for me to live when all I wanted to do was die. You try and try and try to keep going for them, but eventually, the depression tells you they'll move on, that it hurts to leave them behind, but they'll be better off without you. Sometimes your brain tells you that none of them really know you or that none of them care about you. It's not rational, but mental illness doesn't care about rationality. If you've ever felt what it's like to hang yourself, you wouldn't be so quick to call it cowardice. Your head feels like a balloon being inflated until it's about to pop, your tongue desperately tries to crawl out of your dry mouth, your throat slowly crushes in on itself. It is horrible. But in the moment, all that pain, it feels worth it as long as it means you can finally escape the emotional pain. Please, study up on mental illness before you decide to speak for the people that died from it. Suicide is not the answer. But the people that believe that it is are not cowards.

A good man and a good message. Making suicidal people feel ashamed by calling them a coward is just one more reason for them to do it. Let those you love know you care. Just knowing that one person cares can save a life. Be the reason not to do it.

I fucking broke down when corey looked directly at the camera and said you're not alone

Those who call suicidal people cowards don’t know what it’s like to battle with daily major depression.

This is why i love Corey Taylor. Rest easy Chester.

So powerful to get such a huge name to speak out on the issue. Thank you Corey and Loudwire! Great minutes of tape!!!

Man everything Corey saying is hitting home. Can tell he’s very involved in the studies of depression just by everything he saying. He really understands.

I have Depression, anxiety, PTSD and I go through this everyday, and I know exactly what it feels like, that's why Chris and Chester's death hit me so hard!! R.I.P Chris and Chester

I don't think cowards can play stadiums and be such talented singers as Chris and Chester.

Thank you Corey you have no idea how much that means to me I suffer from schizophrenia and bipolar ptsd anxiety and a learning disability you have no idea how much your music has helped me through the years thank you from the bottom of my heart

Some people are just so ignorant! Depression is horrible. You never know what kind of day you're ever going to have! I pray for every person going through depression, anxiety PTSD and mental health issues. I Miss Both Chester & Chris.

Wow, Corey Taylor gets it. He really gets it, because he's experienced it himself, so he knows what it's like. So many people can speak about things like this when they have no clue about what any of this is like. It's sad to see the lack of knowledge about mental health issues by so many unknowledgeable people out there, but then there are people like Corey Taylor who just get it.

Major Depressive Disorder is my official diagnosis. It's horrible. It's put me down and out, isolated, buried in tears and out of work for up to 6 months at a time. I've considered and planned this route. Thankfully, my mother saved my life, 3 times. Stayed with me when everyone else was sick of being around me. It took me 15 years to finally find the right kind of help and support system that works for me, and that's a great relief. Keep fighting. Find that one person that won't ever give up on your. Even if you're a full grown man in his 30's and it's your momma, do what you need to do to get to be safe, stay alive, and get better.

Gotta have the most respect for Corey. I haven’t really listened to much from slipknot or stone sour but he’s just such a smart, open minded, inspiring and talented guy

I can relate I suffer from Depression and I feel numb and Chester love you man miss you

I love how honest Corey is and how he explains everything so well.

Suicide isn't the deed of cowards. Suicide cannot be committed by a coward. Period.

He is absolutely amazing. I suffer from manic depression too. The way he explained it needs to be known, because I’ve never been able to explain it.

Anyone calling them cowards should go check on their selves, and see if they can handle the stress, and not crack.

So that's what Corey thought.

Chris and Chester were in pain and suffering, to say their cowards is disgusting. Mental illness is a bitch

What I find completely insane is that lots of people insulted Chester and Linkin Park when the "One More Light" record came out. Like, raging aggressively. Those same people got sad after he passed away, saying that it's a shame, and RIP, etc... This rage didn't help Chester getting better. People on the Internet can be stupid, lazy, narrow-minded, with childish capricious behaviors. This is not a place for sensitive people. Twitter, KZfaq, Facebook, Instagram are places where stupid people are given the possibility to speak freely and hurt and destroy everything they can just because they can. And it's useless to try to have a constructed discussion with those. I'm so sad about Humanity. And maybe comments below my post will prove my points. Who knows x) ? Shoot ! Insult me !

Thank you to Corey Taylor for speaking for those, who can't speak for themselves anymore. Depression and I have been together for 18 years. It's like a small but heavy creature sitting on my shoulders, whispering in my ear. It's weight pulls me down, and the sound of it's voice keeps me isolated from the world around me. Living with this is a nightmare you can't wake from, and it's horrible, but some people's monster is too heavy for them to live with. Chester has put words to a lot of my emotions, and I wish him peace.

A dear, lifelong friend of mine took her life at the beginning of June. It irritates me when people shrug off suicide as cowardly or babyish. Empathy, to imagine yourself in someone else's shoes, is in really short supply these days. Don't accost them with jeers, listen with patience.

I was angry at a close friend of mine who took his own life. Angry for years, until I experienced an all time low. Until then, I saw suicide as "the cowards way out." I agree with Mr. Taylor, it was immature to think that. Depression sucks. Suicide sucks, and it sucks more that it is not always preventable. The signs are not always there, and when they are not, it is up to that person who is having unfortunate thoughts to reach out for help. There is no shame in reaching out, and unfortunately some of our society thinks that, for some reason - influenced by so many external factors, that simply reaching out is cowardly; so where do we draw the line? You are not alone. Please do not allow these thoughts to consume you. People care, let's help one another and figure out how to navigate shit-times together.

Depression is a crushing darkness that is so profoundly isolating and frightening it's impossible to comprehend unless you've been in that place. Corey looking down the barrel of the camera shows me he completely understands that genuine human presence and connection is the cure. You are not alone, I am here with you.

This is absolutely brilliant that you have created this video and that Corey is speaking so openly and supportively.

To call them "cowards" is not only disparaging, but it's also illogical. I can understand those men and their plight. I attempted suicide before, and I know what it's like to feel like life is not for you. When it hurts to live, physical and psychologically hurts to live, a person can see death as relief. The reason you shouldn't do it, shouldn't take your own life, is because you are robbing yourself of the opportunity to turn things around for the better. We are blessed to have those particular people who care, who aren't obsessed with apathy, the people who lend their ear and open their heart to hear you out.

I dont think they were cowards. The way my depression works is I feel like I do not matter to anyone, and I'm always around family. Two rock stars who rarely see their family could feel the same. it's the way some depression works, it's not just sadness, it's much worse, you feel no emotion, including love. To anyone with depression, i love you

All I can say is if a person gets to where they feel like they have to end their life to feel better is really sad. The stuff in their head that they go through in daily basis is more than we can imagine. Corey Taylor said it best you are not alone. Everybody deals with something one way or another

Love Mr. Corey. My boyfriend took his life along with his dogs life December 5th 2016. They are so missed when they leave us. Hug your family and friends we all need each other.

Im not gonna lie, ive been having suicidal thoughts lately; but after hearing corey's view about suicide, i feel more motivated to keep going in life. One of the many reasons to thank a wise genius like corey Much Love to corey taylor.

Thank you so much Corey. You are an amazing person and have helped me through my struggles with being depressed every day. I just wish everyone else was this down to earth and thoughtful. Every time I feel down I listen to you and I start to better and better every minute of every song. Keep on doing what your doing Loudwire great vids!

God damn Corey, so mature and so understanding you are even towards people who don’t understand and lash out and label. Great words of wisdom, much respect and love

Losing a fight doesn't make you a coward.

2:21 - "I suffer from manic depression". I didn't know Corey was bipolar...

Amazing truly personality and human being.

Suicide is so taboo, it's honestly heartbreaking to know that people enter such a dark space that they can't talk to anyone about it.

I wouldn't wish depression on ANYONE! It's been a struggle since the age of 5. Severe since 14. I'm 48 and still treading the roughest of seas. But thanks to friends, family, and a Dr. I'm able to get up and strap my boots on.You don't know what's happening until you have information. Depersonalization is it's own nightmare that could have finished me. Call someone, go to the ER, just don't fucking do it. Don't numb yourself with harmful / illegal drugs. YOU MATTER!!!!

Very well said by Corey. The word coward is too disrespectful to someone who has done so much for the industry, probably saved so many lived through his voice. Suicide to me is not a one day phenomenon, that you're feeling bad today or probably someone said something bad to you, and you immediately decide take your life. It's not as simple as that. Suicide is a consequence of something very deep, inner self feeling that has probably been haunting the person for his/her entire life. It's very difficult to find the motive behind people committing suicide, hence sometimes people come up with some simple and easy reasons like break up, losing someone, probably losing job etc. While it might be true to a fraction of their drastic decision, however it is not the one and only reason at the same time. Depression is a mental disorder, we all go through at least at some point of our life. But, there are people who suffer from depression throughout their entire life. It kills one's self confidence, belief, will power, basically negativity wins over positivity and so do their minds. We ourselves might be a victim of the same in future, may be our relatives or friends are already the suffering the pain. Labelling them as coward is actually a very simple and easy way to analyze and shut down the situation, without actually even trying to find out what has led someone to take such a drastic step. Calling them coward makes us coward in a way, since we don't want to know the reality behind it. We don't want to help and face situation's others are facing. Hence why, we all should try to face, help and fight for the close ones and others that we know are suffering from such mental issues, instead of labelling them names.

This pissed me off on so many levels.. First off.. Ive always suffered w/depression, BPD & other mental illnesses & suicide IS NOT a coward move. One of bod's characteristics is suicidal ideation. Even though I see a counselor weekly & share everything w/her, I still have suicidal thoughts on a weekly basis. However until I find that foolproof plan, I'm stuck living a life I haven't wanted in awhile. I also suffer from multiple types of widespread chronic pain & have been for over 8 years, which progressively gets worse. As my pain levels got worse & therefore could no longer work, my mental illnesses increased. Most of my friends pulled away bc of one of my disabilities, which just causes more depression. Moving an hr away from where I grew up to where I knew no one only made life worse. Nobody knows what is going on in someone's life & therefore should not judge what they know nothing about! Why should I be punished by others bc of what God has given me?! As far as the opioid epidemic... I'm so sick of hearing that people assume it all started w/opioids. As with any meds, if you take your meds as prescribed, you won't become addicted to them. My dr detoxes me off my meds every 4 years & then start back up on much lower doses. I don't abuse, never did. I feel that this all started w/all the "claimed" OD's. It's very possible they took meds on a daily basis, couldn't take their pain anymore & didn't bother to write a suicide note. Nobody thinks about that... I heard about a heroin od online. The boy was injured multiple times, had to have surgery, was given meds (obviously didn't take them correctly) and when their doctor took them off, rather than gradually decreasing them & that's it, maybe they should have detoxed them as well, but that's not what happens with some doctors. The kid went to heroin. The father knew what was going on, they even spoke about it & he did nothing to help him. Instead...years go down the road & the kid became an adult, took a bit too much & od'd. However..the family went viral & blamed it on the opioids. When in fact, while when his son was still under 18, he should have put him into a detox/rehab program. I'm sure a lot of others went this way & family didn't help. Parents also need to realize there is a lot of peer pressure in HS & college. They experiment & f'up. Why should people with legitimate severe chronic pain and/or those with cancer have to suffer bc of other people's choices?! It works both ways. Also if an addict goes to a hospital to detox, they keep them for 5 days & send them home w/nothing! There's no way anyone can detox from any drug, or medication in 5 days! They should either be kept in the hospital longer, transferred to a rehab center or sent home with a prescription for continuous detox meds and set them up with an outpatient substance abuse program. If hospitals did any of these options, rather than just throwing them back out on the street 5 days later with no further help, what does the government expect?! How is that the patients fault that they went back to what they were doing prior?! Would you want to be sick and feel like shit and feel alone without any help or guidance?! The only reason why I know about the 5 days & that's it thing is because one of my friends' friend has a never ending issue with that. There needs to be a better system in place in regards to this.

Wow I needed that this morning thank you guys

I am allways stunned how this high quality agressive singer and performer is such a good and compassionate person. And a grear interwiever

Corey Taylor is so eloquent and well spoken. I love it

This man is a god send ❤️ I can't express my love for who he is and what he does in words! This message is for the world and I think it should start listening to it!

Thanks for that!! My son deals with depression & as a parent it is scary!!! You are so right about people not wanting to feel!! So thanks 😊

I suffered from depression to the point I was suicidal. About 10 months ago I got help from a professional, I'd say I climbed out but every day is a battle with my own mind. Especially since the confinement started I feel more alone than when I was going to uni. Anxiety takes over and I start creating scenarios in my head that make me feel increasingly paranoid. This all came from bad experiences of people putting me down or stabbing me in the back, and I struggle with valuing myself. I put myself after everyone else, because I don't see myself as a priority or importance anymore. Suicide happens when people reach the point where they can't fight anymore, it goes from a lost battle to a lost war

Suicide is not an easy subject. They were not cowards. People who dont understand use that cop out. Thank you for this post. Spot on.

I saw Chester's death coming because I WAS listening. Example, in the song, "Giving Up" he says, "I hyperventilate, looking for help somehow, somewhere, and no one cares. I'm my own worst enemy, I've givvvving up! I'm sick of feeling! Is there nothing you can say?! Take this all away. I'm suffocating. Tell me what the fuck is wrong. With meeee! Goddd! Put me out of my misery, 2x. Put me out of my, put me out of my fucking misery!! Not like I can walk up on stage and say, "Everything alright man?".

These were powerful words Corey.. I've felt so much comfort I'm in real pain, probably a situation I can get out off... But your music and your words have meant so much to me! Thanks Corey

I've been struggling to fight severe clinical manic depression for 15+ years.. it is a brutal battle that makes me feel so weak. I've always hated hearing someone say that someone who committed suicide was selfish, you don't know the fight they've had to deal with. The constant berating from your own mind, waking up every day and wishing you hadn't, not having the drive to do anything.. I was completely distraught when I heard about Chester, because I looked up to him for fighting the same fight. When I heard he passed, I felt destroyed, if the one I looked up to couldn't beat this... then how can I, not even half the man he was....

Fucking well said man! Thank you Corey for your inspiring words, vulnerability, and empathy. Mental health is a crisis that needs to be taken more seriously in our society. Thanks for sharing @loudwire

I've been waiting for this one...

Hey thank you for posting this video. I needed that

Where were the voices that I needed the most? When all I became was an empty vessel for a thoughtless ghost? I needed to hear this today, thank you

People who call these men cowards don't know what it's like to be suicidal. Both Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington dealt with depression, and even substance abuse earlier in their lives. Not to mention Chester was actually sexually assaulted as a kid, and also recently he had gotten a lot of backlash from fans who didn't like Linkin Park's new sound. They were both extremely depressed to the point where they couldn't ask for help or think about what they had. They were too far gone. May they both rest in peace.

Corey you are an inspiration

Suicide is something that people with depression can understand. We who do not have depression cant get our heads around it we cannot grasp ANY of the things that they are feeling in any way, we can only try our god damndest to understand and help in any way that we can. My little brother took his life in august 2005, my baby brother took his in july 2018. I could never understand thier innermost feelings, as i dont suffer from what was ailing them. I could only be the big brother and a shoulder and sometimes a hig, i will NEVER stop loving my brothers and would NEVER EVER EVER consider them cowards. I miss you both Dan amd Mike every single hour of every day, i hope you finally got rid of your demons and have peace.

Taking care of yourself and others and getting the help you deserve is truly punk rock

If you know someone is going through depression, take time to listen to them.It makes a big difference.

I fought depression all my life since I was 16years old & my parents got divorced & I went buck wild but stayed on a pretty good track through high school & college, now I'm 55 & you have to push through it everyday & trust God to give me His strength & His grace to keep on keeping on & pushing through ( The Lord Jesus Christ is always faithful when everyone else is unfaithful & unreliable )

I know this is old, but what a great and eloquent question. Kudos to the interviewer and to Corey for an awesome answer.

Corey made me feel rlly warm when they played in Newcastle, love the way he actually interacts with the crowd and doesnt let anyone feel left out. Fucking HERO!

It's a void. A feeling of emptiness and hopelessness. A bottomless despair. A tunnel with no light at the end. It's not about cowardness or bravery. It's a kind of spiritual parasite with no obvious antidote.

Very true, I think Corey put it very well. To anyone who may be reading this, your life matters. Whether you know it or not, you're loved and important. Please seek help, you deserve to be mentally healthy.

Thank you for this brother, Corey saved my life and means so much to me. The time he seen the psych doctor on air made me actually seek help because my story is almost exactly the same . Once again thank you!💚

Thank you to Loudwire. And definitely thank you to Corey Taylor for saving this. Thank you for listening.