Slipknot: Last News

Slipknot are planning to release a 25th anniversary reissue of their debut album.Speaking to Metal Hammer in a new interview, Slipknot co-founder and percussionist Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan revealed that the legendary heavy metal band are working on a reissue of their 1999 self-titled debut LP.“I’m fully involved with putting together a reissue package, because I’m the band caretaker,” he told the outlet. “I’m the one that held everything over the years: all the DAT tapes from the [sound]board from all our first shows, all the videotapes from studio sessions at SR Audio and Indigo Ranch, different test mixes that we gave to other people that we said ‘No’ to at that time and that were never released, but are amazing.A post shared by Slipknot (@slipknot)“They would never have been listened to 25 years ago, but now that the golden egg has been laid, and everyone knows it, you’re not going to listen to another mix and go, ‘This is better’, you’re just gonna go, ‘Wow, this is Slipknot like this, 25 years ago.'”Crahan went on to elaborate on what the reissue would entail, adding: “There’s new artwork, new photos from the time, there’s so much music that’s so punk rock from board tapes, there’s video documents, there’s a lot — audio, visuals, everything.

Slipknot‘s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has shared an update on the current state of the band as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album – see what Crahan had to say below.Over the past 15 years, Slipknot have seen a number of member changes; founding bassist Paul Gray died in May 2010 at the age of 38 due to an overdose. In 2013, founding drummer Joey Jordison was fired from the band, and he later died in July 2021 at the age of 46.In 2019, the band parted ways with percussionist Chris Fehn after he filed a lawsuit against them, alleging that his bandmates had set up several other Slipknot affiliated business entities in different states that he was unaware of. He later settled out of court with the band.In June 2023, they announced the departure of original keyboardist and sampler Craig Jones, and in November announced that they had let go of Jordison’s replacement drummer Jay Weinberg.Slipknot are now celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album with an assortment of new members.

Slipknot‘s Clown has opened up about why the band rarely discuss the group’s late drummer Joey Jordison.Jordison, who founded the metal band in 1995 alongside Paul Gray and Shawn “Clown” Crahan, was the band’s drummer up until 2013 when he was fired from the group with the band citing personal reasons. Jordison later revealed that he suffered from the neurological disease transverse myelitis. He passed away in July 2021 at the age of 46.In an interview with Knotfest, Crahan opened up about his relationship with the late drummer and former bandmate.

Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has performed ‘Perihelion’ with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – watch the performance below.While performing at the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville on August 31, the Australian band brought out Weinberg – who is now drumming for Suicidal Tendencies – to perform one song, ‘Perihelion’.The track was filmed and shared on YouTube – you can watch it below.Following the show, Weinberg shared a different view of the clip from the crowd. He wrote: “It was such an honor to sit in for a song with the legendary King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard last night! Endless love and gratitude to my bro @mickeycavs and the @kinggizzard dudes & crew for such an insanely kind invitation.

Slipknot‘s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has revealed that he wants the band to perform at the 2028 Olympic Games – see what the percussionist had to say below.In a new chat with Metal Hammer, Clown spoke of Gojira‘s history-making performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, where they became the first-ever metal act to play for the long-running international sporting tournament.Clown said of Gojira’s performance: “I got goosebumps. I know this is going to sound stupid, but I’m just so proud of them. I know the word ‘proud’ probably sounds weird coming from me but that band is so incredible, and they’re friends of ours, and Mario [Duplantier] is one of my favourite drummers in hard rock.”He continued: “When I saw the performance, I was just proud to have them do that.

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor has revealed that he’s making changes to touring plans in the future for his health saying, “I’m only going to work so much”.Back in January, the Slipknot frontman cancelled his previously scheduled North American solo tour, citing struggles with his well-being.“For the past several months my mental and physical health have been breaking down, and I reached a place that was unhealthy for my family and I,” he wrote in a statement at the time.“I know this decision will come as a shock to some and may be regarded as unpopular by others – but after taking a hard look at where I am and where I was going, I need to pull myself back and be home with my family for the time being,” he added, also telling fans that those who had already bought tickets would be issued a refund.The tour was in celebration of his second solo album ‘CMFT2’, which arrived back in September 2023 and saw him play a series of tour dates across Europe and the UK.Now, in a new interview with Alternative Press, Taylor has opened up more about his struggles saying he hit “a real dark point” earlier this year and that he needed to make some changes to the way he works for his well-being – including touring.He told the publication: “I found that my pursuit of work and all things ego was killing me. And nearly killed me.“So I’ve reinvested my life to the point [where] I’m only going to work so much.

Slipknot‘s Sid Wilson has opened up about the injuries he suffered following a bonfire explosion.After it was reported he had been hospitalised due to “serious burns” to his face and arms, the musician spoke to Fox News about the healing process.“My whole right arm is bandaged up, half of my left arm,” he said of his injuries. “My face is basically melted from nose down.“But the swelling’s gone down, and they said the face is kind of amazing that it’s regenerative, it happens real fast, seems to heal quickly.

Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot, Biffy Clyro, Sleep Token and more have been announced as performers for Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park 2025.The twin German festivals are set to take place between June 6-8, 2025 in Nürburgrung and Nürnberg. Other acts set to grace the stages include the likes of A Day To Remember, Lorna Shore, The Ghost Inside, The Warning, K.I.Z, Beatsteaks, Feine Sahne Fischfilet, IDLES, Jinjer and Powerwolf.Tickets for the festivals are currently on sale now.

Instagram video from the hospital on Friday informing his fans that he was burnt from an “explosion” at his farm.“Hey everybody, I had an explosion in my face,” Wilson said while lying in a hospital bed with a oxygen tube on, as doctors treated his injuries. “I’m okay. I’m gonna be okay,” he continued.

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson has been hospitalised after sustaining “serious burns” to his face and arms in a farming accident.The turntablist revealed his gruesome injuries in a series of Instagram posts on Friday (August 23), showing second-degree burns all over his upper body, with a nurse tending to his wounds.The incident occurred while Wilson was working on the farm that he and his girlfriend Kelly Osbourne own, with Kelly saying in one video, “This is why you don’t fuck with burn piles. He literally set himself on fire, exploded everything.”“Ouch,” Wilson captioned one video, in which he is in a hospital bed and says he was “singed everywhere, my eyebrows are singed, my mouth is blistered, both my arms are pretty bad”.A post shared by SID / Dj Starscream/Slipknot (@sidthe3rd)A post shared by SID / Dj Starscream/Slipknot (@sidthe3rd)“I’m gonna be alright you guys, and I don’t care what it takes, I will see you on tour,” he added.The band also posted on Instagram, writing: “Our brother Sid Wilson was in an accident today and sustained burns across his body.

Slipknot played a huge show at Madison Square Garden as part of their ongoing ‘Here Comes The Pain’ tour – and broke out songs that haven’t been performed live in nearly 25 years.Now, thanks to a fan, the entire set can be found online. Check it out below.Taking place at the iconic New York City venue last Monday (August 12), the gig marked the fifth show of the metal icon’s ongoing 25th-anniversary tour and, as expected, saw the members break out a setlist filled with rarities and deep cuts.Comprising of 14 songs, the entire night was dedicated to material from their seminal debut album ‘Slipknot’, which first put them on the map upon its release in 1999.

Slipknot bassist Alessandro “V-Man” Venturella has shared a close-up of his new mask with fans.In a recent Instagram post, V-Man shared a picture of a metallic mask with slashes through the eyes and mouth, writing that he was “beyond stoked with it”. The mask was designed by visual artist and sculptor, Hedi Xandt, who the bassist said he was “a massive fan of”.Xandt also made a post debuting the new mask he designed, writing: “Before I forget…here’s a first and closer look at the mask that @vmanshreds debuted for the start of the @slipknot 25th (!) anniversary tour this weekend.“Its design nods to earlier incarnations of V Man‘s face and references Italian expressionist sculptures ravaged and converted into a mask by brute force.

Sepultura’s Derrick Green has looked back at Eloy Casagrande’s abrupt departure from the band earlier this year, stating that it left him “in shock”.Back in February, the Brazilian thrash-metal icons announced that their longtime drummer, Eloy Casagrande, had suddenly left the band after having been in the line-up for 13 years. The news came as a shock to fans, as it broke shortly before they were set to kick off their ‘Celebrating Life Through Death’ farewell tour dates.He would later be confirmed as having joined Slipknot, following Jay Weinberg being unexpectedly ousted from the Iowa band around the same time.Now, during a new interview vocalist Derrick Green has said that fans weren’t the only ones left surprised by Casagrande’s departure, as the news left him “in shock” too.“I think I was flying out literally the next day to start rehearsals,” he said on the One Life One Chance With Toby Morse podcast (via Blabbermouth), recalling the day he found out his drummer was leaving.

Slipknot have kicked off their 25th anniversary tour with a brand new setlist filled with rarities and deep cuts – check out what they performed below.Last night (August 6), the Iowan metallers took over the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, where they performed the first of their 25th anniversary shows. Early into the set, frontman Corey Taylor gave attendees a “brief warning” that they weren’t playing any material outside of their 1999 self-titled debut album..

Vended, the band featuring the sons of some Slipknot members, have today (August 1) unveiled details of their debut album.Featuring the sons of Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan, the band’s self titled debut arrives on September 20 and includes 13 tracks including the previously released singles ‘Am I The Only One’, ‘The Far Side’ and ‘Nihilism’. The album is produced by Chris Collier (Korn) and you can pre-order it here.Speaking about the new album, frontman Griffin Taylor said: “There’s a level of aggression and emotion that’s missing from music right now, and we aim to fill that void on this album.“It represents everything that Vended are about. ‘Fuck your ignorance, just grab ahold of it.’ You’re either with us or against us…welcome to Vended.”The album’s cover artwork, which you can see below, is similar to Slipknot’s own self-titled debut.In addition to Taylor on vocals and Simon Crahan on drums, the band’s lineup features Cole Espeland on lead guitar, Jeremiah Pugh on bass, and Connor Grodzicki on rhythm guitar.A post shared by VENDED (@vended_official)‘Vended’ Tracklist:1. ‘Intro’2. ‘Paint The Skin’3. ‘The Far Side’4. ‘Am I The Only One’5. ‘Going Up’6. ‘Nihilism’7. ‘Pitiful’8. ‘Serenity’9. ‘Disparager’10. ‘Where The Honesty Lies’11. ‘Ones’…’12. ‘Downfall’13. ‘As We Know It’The band will also head out on a headline tour later this year.

Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has opened up about mentally processing his exit from Slipknot.During an appearance on an episode of the One Life One Chance With Toby Morse podcast, the current Suicidal Tendencies drummer addressed being suddenly fired from Slipknot last year.Last November, after the Iowa band announced the drummer’s departure, Weinberg said he was “heartbroken and blindsided” by the news, and went on to share that despite that, he “wouldn’t trade for the world” his “memories and experiences” with them.“Truth be told, I’m at kind of a point where I’m not quite yet really ready to talk about it, really,” he said (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). “And that’s not to dismiss the conversation, but I’ve spent time, and spend time, just processing the entire experience.“And the experience not being the last six months, but really the last 10 years [of playing with Slipknot].

Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler has spoken about his appreciation for Slipknot and the nu-metal explosion in the 1990s – see what the legendary bassist had to say below.Speaking to Knotfest, the Black Sabbath co-founder shared that he found the ’90s wave of nu-metal interesting, and refreshing. Out of the explosion of nu-metal were bands like Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Korn and more.“I was really into metal back then, and it was influencing the stuff I was writing as well. It was amazing to see what new bands were coming out then.

Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has filled in on ‘Radio Nowhere’ for his father, Max Weinberg, the long-time drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, in a concert last month.In an interview with Headbangers News, he touched on being a part of Springsteen’s Barcelona show on June 22, saying: “For Bruce to basically say, like, ‘All right, it’s Saturday night in Barcelona. We’re gonna use a shot of that energy’ that I brought to the song ‘Radio Nowhere’, that was a true honour.“I hadn’t played with them in 15 years.

Slipknot’s founding member and percussionist Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has opened up about the band’s follow-up to 2022’s ‘The End, So Far‘.In a new interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, the musician discussed the band’s new music and how he has a “a really, really spiritual feeling” about their next release.“We’re very fortunate right now. COVID did really kind of screw everything up. We were supporting 2019’s ‘We Are Not Your Kind‘.

Kelly Osbourne has insisted that her son is “not scared” of his father Sid Wilson’s Slipknot mask.Osbourne is in a relationship with the masked metal band’s turntablist, and had been friends with him for over 20 years before the pair started dating. They have a child together, Sidney, who was born in 2022.During a recent episode of The Osbournes Podcast, she read out a comment from a viewer who asked: “Is baby Sidney ever afraid of big Sidney when he’s in his Slipknot masks?”In response, Osbourne said: “No.

Slipknot’s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has shared an update on the band’s “lost album” ‘Look Outside Your Window’.The record, said to be more experimental and melodic compared to the band’s usual heavy metal style, was originally recorded at the same time as their fourth album ‘All Hope Is Gone’ in 2008.Though the album was supposed to drop during Slipknot’s We Are Not Your Kind tour, it was delayed until 2021 due to the pandemic. Since then, frontman Corey Taylor has teased that the record will be due sometime this year.Now, Clown has given his own update in a Reddit AMA, when fans asked about the album. In his response, he wrote: “The only reason ‘Look Outside Your Window’ has not come into this reality is because it is a timeless album that allows it to be presented at anytime.“Up until now things we’ve been doing has been taking priority.