Original: Craig Jones ( # 5 ) Active : 1996 -- present Instruments : samples , media , guitars Release contributions : all Slipknot releases from Slipknot Demo ( 1998 ) to present Craig Jones was first brought in to the band to fill the spot on guitar after Donnie Steele 's departure .
Simplified: Craig Jones ( # 5 ) Active : 1996 -- present Plays : samples , media , guitars Performed in : all Slipknot releases from Slipknot ( 1999 ) to present Craig Jones originally joined the band to replace Donnie Steele on guitar after he had left .