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Slipknot’s Major Label Debut Album Turns 25
Slipknot’s iconic major label debut, their second album overall, the self-titled Slipknot album was released on June 29th, 1999, twenty-five years ago. While the band’s building blocks can be heard on 1996’s Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. (-ismist Records), the band we know today was built here on this album. Produced by Ross Robinson, Slipknot is the first album from the band to feature Corey Taylor. The band exploded on the scene in 1999 in a national and then international sense, immediately earning an army of fans, starting out on a relentless 2-year tour that saw them begin Ozzfest 1999 on the side stage, eventually graduating to the main stage. The band, which has already played its first few gigs of 2024, will celebrate 25 years of this album on a world tour, as well as Knotfest Iowa and other events, and merch drops for 2024 and 2025. Enjoy some Slipknot content from Ghost Cult and jam out to the tunes now. Continue reading
Funko to Release a New POP! Rocks Vinyl Figure of Ozzy Osbourne from The Late Eighties
Funko, the global sensation of popular vinyl collectible toys company will soon release a new POP! Rocks! Vinyl Collectable figure of recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Heavy Metal singer for Black Sabbath, and solo artist – Ozzy Osbourne! The latest Ozzy figure, styled from 1989, joins the list of other artists who have gotten the Pop! Rocks treatment includes Slipknot, N.W.A., Kiss, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Prince, Rob Zombie, FFDP, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Green Day, PanterA, Dee Snider, Frank Zappa, Judas Priest, a set of the guys in Twizted, Glow in The Dark Iron Maiden figures, and many more. The Funko brand, which sells other figures and licensed merchandise, went public with an IPO in 2018.
Slipknot Announces a New Song “Long May You Die” – Their First Music with Drummer Eloy Casgrande
Slipknot has announced a new song, perhaps a single, “Long May You Die!” The band teased the track on social media posts today, May 15th 2024. The phrase “Long May You Die!” has shown up on social posts recently by the band. No word yet if this is a standalone track or part of a larger release they have been writing and recording, but it will be their first with new drummer Eloy Casagrande! The band has a new samples player, replacing the recently retired Craig Jones, but his identity remains a mystery. In addition to their 25th anniversary debut album tour and Knotfest Iowa, the band is set to release their long lost album later this year, according to M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan! They recently shared a recap of their first two shows of 2024, Casagrande, formerly of Sepultura. First the band played a tiny bar in Pioneertown, California and then Sick New World Festival weekend. They wore 1999 themed jumpsuits and masks. The band is spending 2024 celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album. Watch it now!Continue reading
Slipknot Shares a Video Recap from Their First Two Shows With Eloy Casagrande
Slipknot has shared a recap of their first two shows of 2024, their first two with new drummer drummer Eloy Casagrande, formerly of Sepultura. First the band played a tiny bar in Pioneertown, California and then Sick New World Festival last weekend. They wore 1999 themed jumpsuits and masks. The band is spending 2024 celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album. Watch it now!Continue reading
Welcome To Rockville ft. Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, and More Announces Expanded Festival Experiences – Kicking Off This Week
Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida this week to kick off the festival season bigger and louder than ever event May 9-12, 2024! 200,000 fans are expected to attent, which would be a new record. Produced by Danny Wimmer Presents organization, the fest will be headlined by Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Judas Priest, Foo Fighters Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens Of The Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, and Kerry King among many others. Tickets and more info along with the full lineup can be seen below. Now the fest has announced their expanded experiences offerings to make it an even better value for fans!
Slipknot Adds a Second Los Angeles Date of the “Here Comes The Pain” North American Summer Tour with Knocked Loose, Orbit Culture, and Vended
Due to incredible demand, heavy titans, and cultural phenomenon, Slipknot are pleased to announce a second LA show has been added to the North American portion of their Here Comes The Pain Tour – Saturday, September 14 at Intuit Dome. Tickets for the newly added show and the entire tour will be available via a general on sale on Friday, May 3 at 10 AM Local at the link below. The band also finally announced Eloy Casagrande as their official new drummer. Slipknot will also head out on their “Here Comes The Pain” 25th Anniversary Tour this summer, as well as Knotfest Iowa in September and two headline shows in Mexico. Continue reading
Slipknot Confirms Eloy Casagrande as Their New Drummer, and Eloy Comments Publicly Thanking The Band and Fans
After months of speculation, Eloy Casagrande is officially the new drummer of Slipknot! Slipknot tagged Eloy in their new band photo post on Instagram, announcing a slew of activity (after leaking the news on their secret website). Eloy has now commented on social media, acknowledging him leaving Sepultura to join Slipknot and thanking the band and fans! Slipknot will head out on their “Here Comes The Pain” 25th Anniversary Tour this summer, as well as Knotfest Iowa in September and two headline shows in Mexico. Hailz, Eloy! Continue reading
Slipknot Books the “Here Comes The Pain” North American Summer Tour with Knocked Loose, Orbit Culture, and Vended
Heavy titans and cultural phenomenon Slipknot are pleased to announce the North American portion of their Here Comes The Pain Tour. This year the nine are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut album, Slipknot, which catapulted the band back in 1999. In addition to recently announced dates across the globe, the Here Comes The Pain Tour, produced by Live Nation, includes arena plays nationwide this Summer. Highlights include New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, Austin’s Moody Center and more with direct support from Kentucky’s young and vibrant hardcore/metal forerunners, Knocked Loose. Orbit Culture and Vended are confirmed as support on select dates. This follows Slipknot’s first two shows with their new lineup, the announcement of Knotfest Iowa this fall, and the confirmation that Eloy Casafgrande (ex Sepultura) is their new drummer! Continue reading
Knotfest Iowa 2024 Books Slipknot, Till Lindemann (Rammstein), Knocked Loose, Hatebreed, Poison The Well, Gwar, Vended, Dying Wish, and More
Knotfest Iowa is upon us. Today the globally renowned event has revealed its 2024 lineup including the hometown return of Slipknot, the festival’s headliner and founders. With a unique set drawing heavily from their 1999 debut, Slipknot will celebrate 25 years of the self-titled album along with their fans, in the band’s birthplace of Iowa. The band just played their first two shows with their new lineup in California outside of a small bar and at Sick New World Festival!
In addition to Slipknot, the fest features Till Lindemann from Rammstein, Kentucky’s vibrant hardcore/metal forerunners Knocked Loose, metalcore influencers Hatebreed and Poison The Well, heavy metal icons GWAR, Des Moines natives Vended, in addition to Dying Wish, Zulu, Twin Temple, Holy Wars, Swollen Teeth and Spine & Dose. Taking place at Waterworks Park, in Des Moines on September 21st. Continue reading