Corey Taylor: Chester Bennington + Chris Cornell Were Not Cowards 

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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😊

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

So that's what Corey thought.

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

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.

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

Those who say we are cowards when we commit suicide or try to are the cowards we struggle day to day with the notion of not being good enough battling ourselves whether we are supposed to be on this earth it’s not a joke it’s a serious thing Don’t call anyone struggling mentally a coward your no better than anyone else so get off your high horse

I could listen to this guy talk all day long.

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, RU-vid, 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 !

RIP Chris and Chester thanks for your brilliant contribution to music

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 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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Amazing truly personality and human being.

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.

If chester was a coward then he hid all his strength inside the songs he made and saved my life along with billion others from falling apart.

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.

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

The people that called Chester and Chris Cowards have never been through what those two have been through.

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?".

Corey Taylor has been through the shoes of Chester and Chris, been through all the drug shit and stuff. He knows his logic. He knows what it's like to be there with depression. And he stopped himself. He's a truly lovable guy and he doesn't deserve all the bullshit dickheads are saying shit about suicide because guess what? You don't know or never will know what depression can be like.

Anyone who’s calling them cowards obviously don’t understand depression or mental health in general

Mad respect for corey my friends called chester a Dick for killing himself because he had alot of kids

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.

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 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

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.

A lot of tough as nails military men who have willingly put themselves in blood curdling situations that have killed themselves later on. It has nothing to do with cowardice.

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.

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

Losing a fight doesn't make you a coward.

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

Corey is a wise, empathetic man speaking heartfelt words.

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.

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

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.

No they weren't they wanted the pain to end but it's more, unless you been there...just sit your ass down about the coward remarks.....Thank you Corey Taylor and all those who understand

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

Calling them cowards is absolutely not right. Once again coming back to the same theme, we and nobody else knows the actual reason why Chester did this! It could've been avoided of only at that moment somebody was with him. I remember the interview where Chester B said about his mind something like this: "Better not to stay with it alone" or "its just absolutely different and uncontrollable when I am alone" The reason could've been drugs, but not because he was high, no! Because drugs have an impact on human mind and as soon as you try some (meth or anything worse) and we know that Chester had problems in the past, your psyche may absolutely change! I know it because I know people who have experienced it on themselves, and when they tried to 'jump off' drugs, they can just literally go crazy!

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

Wouldn't call them cowards... But I'm sad to see they couldn't rise above.

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!

this is *DEFINITLY* not the type of video make a corey taylor joke on

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.

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.

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.

Such an insightful take from Corey. Labeling suicide as what people do when they are coward is just a way to distance ourselves from them and not help them. Unfortunately, we do the same thing with other problems too. Ironically, we are the cowards.

Corey you are an inspiration

Of course they were not cowards, they were simply sick. Anybody that hasn't got through depression or had somebody close to them that went through it can't understand. You can't fix it with just eating ice cream or riding jet ski. They both will be missed.

We're not cowards. We just can't get out. Don't judge us in that sense.

Indeed, I think they're really brave. Taking a life needs a lot of courage specially the ones you have. The bravery they had was just aimed at a wrong target... Hell a lot of people are more afraid of tiny spiders than pointing a gun at theirselves and pull the trigger. PS. Not afraid of spiders unless I see em big as cats. That's a different story and that should be afraid of.

The human mind works in a point of reference. For example, think of a time when you were feeling really upset. Fast forward a few days, and now that you think of it. You feel kind of silly or stupid about it. That's because in a much healthier state, you're mind won't acknowledge the past. Meaning, when we're suffering from depression, our perspective is affected by the state that we're in. Due to lack of proper thinking and chemical imbalances, our brain does not operate the way it's supposed to. Resulting in more pain. Which makes us desperate, we want it to end. That's what suicide is. A way out. Either you fall down that pit or get out alive. So, get help. Try your best. The best you can is good enough.

Find God then You will see the light ,he’ll give you wisdom when you’re walking in darkness

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.

Im not really a fan of Slipknot and Im hot and cold when it comes to Stone Sour these days but Corey Taylor is a standup guy7

Calling Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington cowards makes me so angry.

RIP Chester Bennington RIP Chris Cornell RIP "What does Corey Taylor think" jokes

You know why I respect this guy Corey Taylor and I think he is my idol I know he's my idol because he went through a lot in his life and he stood still and he kept on going strong I love him so much I honestly look up to him you know he's one of those symbols of courage and stubbornness . I really hope to meet him someday and just thank him in person because his music literally help me in everything. And by the way guys have a nice day or night don't do anything stupid stay safe. best of luck from Chicago Illinois.

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

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

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.

The people who go through a phase of depression and pain and fight their inner demons they knows how it feels and labelling them as a cowards is an ignorance and kind of very insensitive people they fought their part but could'nt make it . R.I.P chester and cornell. This world is gonna miss out your great piece of work in music ..🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

The one and only person or people I had when I tried to take my life a month after my mom was murdered are the ones I am continuously thankful for. I tell them every chance I get how grateful I am for their one song that woke me up after trying to overdose on pills with tequila. The words made me realize that I have so much from my mind and soul to share that my time isn't done. I've been going to a therapist for the past 6 of the 7 years since my moms murder, I miss her more everyday but remind myself that when it's my time to go I'll see her again. I stopped self harming and started to get tattoos anyway to put art on my canvas instead of more scars. I used my moms life insurance money to finish my dreams in college as a double major in Music Composition and literary writing. My soul is full of thoughts to turn into song. I'll get there someday but I'm not giving up. www.gofundme.com/49ihqko this will get me where I feel I'll succeed in what I absolutely love mind, body and soul.

None of you know anything of what has gone on in Chesters or Chris lives that had gotten them to the point where they were mentally capable of taking their own life, you don't know the shit your mind has to go through to get to that point. It don't mean shit how famous you are, how successful you are or what your family situation is, your still human and for anyone saying any sort of degrating statements about anyone who has commited suicide please stop. They are gone now and shitting on their names isn't going to change anything, be grateful you're still here. Learn from them and seek help if you are struggling