In a move that merges heavy metal aesthetics with digital sandbox gaming, Shawn “Clown” Crahan, the co-founder and creative visionary of Slipknot, has announced the launch of Vernearth. This sprawling, multi-mode Minecraft universe aims to redefine community-driven survival and creativity, offering fans and gamers a new platform for interaction. To coincide with the launch, a … Continue reading Shawn “Clown” Crahan launches immersive Minecraft universe Vernearth
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Slipknot announce deluxe reissue of self-titled debut album – hear “Prosthetics (Demo)” now
Slipknot announce Slipknot (25th Anniversary Edition) – a deluxe reissue celebrating the release of their iconic eponymous debut album which catapulted the band in 1999. This special release immortalises the band’s creative process at the time when the Iowa nine went from a newly-signed fledgling metal act, to an unexpected and unstoppable cultural force that … Continue reading Slipknot announce deluxe reissue of self-titled debut album – hear “Prosthetics (Demo)” now
Gig Review: Slipknot / Bleed From Within – Hydro, Glasgow (15th December 2024)
OK, this is a biggie and unexpected. Thank you to our wonderful PR friends for the birthday present of a ticket for the Glasgow show and I ensured I was there early to catch the support. Stories had been rife about the venue refusing to allow entry to anyone wearing / carrying chains or anything … Continue reading Gig Review: Slipknot / Bleed From Within – Hydro, Glasgow (15th December 2024)
Slipknot announce UK/EU dates for 2024
Slipknot have revealed tour dates for a massive 2024 European and UK headline run. Slipknot's thrilling, multi-sensory live shows are legendary, and with the band celebrating 25 years on this upcoming run, these shows will be especially explosive and not-to-be-missed. Says Clown of the upcoming shows: It has been 25 years since we first played … Continue reading Slipknot announce UK/EU dates for 2024
Album Review: Slipknot – Live at MSG
Another one out now, due to it being dropped in our laps with late notice... but hastily grabbed and shoved on the turntable! The vinyl version of Slipknot's incredible Live at Madison Square Garden show arrives and a belter of a live recording it is. One look at the tracklist shows a fairly classic selection, from … Continue reading Album Review: Slipknot – Live at MSG
Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4
Day 4 – Hellfest 2023 – Is it time to go home yet? With injuries strapped up and caffeine loaded we get to the site on day 4 to catch the end of Hollywood Undead’s rap metal show that could teach Machine Gun Kelly a few lessons in song writing and more importantly delivery and … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4