In this Deep Dive, Jen drops into the pit with Sean “Clown” Crahan — co-founder of Slipknot, lifelong gamer, and unapologetic creative chaos agent.
We go from masks to Minecraft, breaking down the origin story of VERNEARTH, why creator-led studios are having their moment, and how the things metal has always understood, culture, empathy, friction, and community, are now becoming core pillars of modern game development.
This isn’t a celebrity side quest.
It’s a conversation about world-building, trust, and why great games (and great bands) are built by people who actually give a sh*t.
Headphones on. Controllers ready.
00:40 Meet Sean Clown Rahan: From Music to Game Development
01:24 The Origin of VERNEARTH0
7:22 Sean's Journey in Gaming and Modding
16:54 Collaborations and Creative Challenges
25:16 Empathy and Respect in Digital Spaces
33:05 The Future of Creator-Led Studios
39:17 Failures and Collaborations in the Gaming Industry
42:55 The Inspiration Behind VERNEARTH
49:11 The Role of Culture in Gaming and Music
01:00:32 The Intersection of Metal and Gaming Cultures