The final change in the lineup came in the latter stages of the recording of the band 's debut album , `` Slipknot '' , in 1999 ; during a break in recording , Brainard decided to leave the band and was replaced by Jim Root .
The final change in the band 's line-up came at the latter stages of the recording process of the band 's debut album , `` Slipknot '' , in 1999 . While the band took a break from recording the album , Brainard decided to leave the band and was replaced by Jim Root .