On June 29, 1999, Iowa-based heavy metal band Slipknot released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album.
Twenty-five short years later, they’re one of the biggest groups in the world.
However, the heavy octet never forgot where they came from.
To celebrate their humble beginnings, the band is embarking on their 25th Anniversary ‘Here Comes The Pain Tour’ this summer.
From August through September, Corey Taylor and co. will perform at arenas, domes, amphitheaters and festivals all over North America with special guests Knocked Loose, Orbit Culture and Vended joining them on select dates.
New York fans are in luck, too.
Slipknot is scheduled to drop into Madison Square Garden on Monday, Aug. 12.
As for what to expect, the “Duality” group plans on keeping things intimate.
“We’re gonna make it more personal on the anniversary, but how remains to be seen,” Slipknot vocalist and drummer Shawn Crahan shared in a press release. “Just get ready to have your face kicked in. Because we just do what we do, spread that maggot culture — that disease. And you’ve been infected.”
“Maggots” that can’t wait to get infected their hands on tickets are in luck.
At the time of publication, tickets for all of Slipknot’s upcoming North American concerts and festival dates can be scooped up as soon as today.
Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, May 3, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.
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Slipknot tour schedule 2024
A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Slipknot 2024 festival appearances
On top of the tour, Slipknot will lend their talents to a handful of major heavy festivals this year.
If you’d like to catch them at a multi-day metal extravaganza, here’s a closer look at who, what and where you need to know about Slipknot’s 2024 festival appearances.
| Slipknot festival information |
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| Welcome To Rockville May 9-12 at the Daytona International Speedway Foo Fighters, Limp Bizkit, Mötley Crüe, Judas Priest, Breaking Benjamin |
| Sonic Temple Festival May 16-19 at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH The Original Misfits, Disturbed, Pantera, Evanescence, Staind |
| Rocklahoma Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at the Fever Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescence, A Day To Remember, Lamb Of God |
| Louder Than Life Sept. 26-29 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY Slayer, Korn, Mötley Crüe, Till Lindemann, Disturbed |
| Knotfest Sept. 21 at the Water Works Park in Des Moines, IA Till Lindemann, GWAR, Knocked Loose, Hatebreed, Poison The Well |
| Aftershock Festival Oct. 10-13 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA Iron Maiden, Till Lindemann, Pantera, Slayer, Evanescence |
Slipknot set list
The band’s last official U.S. tour wrapped on Oct. 7, 2022 at Irvine, CA’s FivePoint Amphitheatre.
Here’s what they performed that night, according to Set List FM.
01.) “Disasterpiece”
02.) “Wait and Bleed”
03.) “All Out Life”
04.) “Sulfur”
05.) “Before I Forget”
06.) “The Dying Song (Time to Sing)”
07.) “Dead Memories”
08.) “Unsainted”
09.) “The Heretic Anthem”
10.) “Psychosocial”
11.) “Duality”
12.) “Custer”
13.) “Spit It Out”
Encore
14.) “(515)”
15.) “People = S—“
16.) “Surfacing”
Slipknot new music
Most recently, Slipknot dropped the six-song EP “Adderall” in June 2023.
If you haven’t checked it out yet, you can hear the short album — including three versions of the song “Adderall” — in its entirety here.
Slipknot special guests
On select dates, Slipknot will have an opening act or two tagging along with them.
To acquaint you with their sounds, here is each group’s most streamed song on Spotify.
Knocked Loose: “Slaughterhouse”
Orbit Culture: “North Star of Nija”
Vended: “Asylum”
Note: Shawn Crahan and Corey Taylor’s sons are in Vended.
Heavy metal groups on tour in 2024
Many groups that have mosh pits at their shows will be on the road this year.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Korn
Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.