Slipknot's Shawn 'Clown' Crahan faces heart surgery after terrifying symptoms

Shawn 'Clown' Crahan, a founding member of the band Slipknot, will soon undergo heart surgery. The procedure aims to correct an electrical issue in his heart, which has caused severe symptoms in recent months. Doctors have described the operation as routine and low-risk. Crahan first noticed problems after his last tour, when he began feeling unwell. His symptoms included a racing heart and moments where he felt as though he was 'dying'. During one medical check, he even fell asleep and woke up believing he was having a heart attack.

An EKG test could not be completed due to his unstable condition. Despite the seriousness of his symptoms, the required surgery is considered 'pretty straightforward'. Unlike more invasive procedures, it will not involve opening his chest. The musician expects to leave the hospital on the same day as the operation. His medical team has reassured him that the procedure carries minimal risk.

The surgery will address the electrical malfunction in Crahan’s heart. Recovery is expected to be quick, with no prolonged hospital stay. Once completed, the procedure should resolve the severe symptoms he has experienced.