It has been confirmed that Slipknot are planning to launch a twenty fifth anniversary reissue of their debut album.
Talking to Metallic Hammer in a brand new interview, Slipknot co-founder and percussionist Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan revealed that the legendary heavy steel band are engaged on a reissue of their 1999 self-titled debut LP.
“I’m absolutely concerned with placing collectively a reissue package deal, as a result of I’m the band caretaker,” he advised the outlet. “I’m the one which held all the things over time: all of the DAT tapes from the [sound]board from all our first exhibits, all of the videotapes from studio classes at SR Audio and Indigo Ranch, completely different take a look at mixes that we gave to different people who we stated ‘No’ to at the moment and that had been by no means launched, however are superb.
“They’d by no means have been listened to 25 years in the past, however now that the golden egg has been laid, and everybody is aware of it, you’re not going to hear to a different combine and go, ‘That is higher’, you’re simply gonna go, ‘Wow, that is Slipknot like this, 25 years in the past.’”
Crahan went on to elaborate on what the reissue would entail, including: “There’s new art work, new photographs from the time, there’s a lot music that’s so punk rock from board tapes, there’s video paperwork, there’s lots — audio, visuals, all the things. It’s the very best of all issues Slipknot.”
Launched on June 29 1999 by way of Roadrunner Information, ‘Slipknot’ was well-received by followers and critics alike. The LP peaked at Quantity 51 on the US Billboard 200 and has develop into licensed double platinum by the Recording Business Affiliation Of America (RIAA), making it the band’s best-selling album.
Talking to NME about their plans for his or her exhibits and the longer term, Crahan stated late final 12 months: “In 25 years of writing seven albums, we’ve allowed ourselves to do something and all the things we would like. We do what we would like, as a lot as we would like, once we need, how we would like. I’m prepared to maneuver on from what has been, and transfer onto a world that I do know must be. For example, usually we’d have about two years on and one-and-a-half years off — we’re not doing that anymore.
“So far as the brand new album, that’s taking place, however that’s one other plan. These reside dates are coming first and we’re right here to have a great time. This band has by no means been happier, and that takes lots as a result of we’ve been by way of lots — medicine, girls, cash, fame, ego, isolation. However we’re on monitor.”
Elsewhere within the NME chat, Crahan shared that the band’s misplaced album ‘Look Exterior Your Window’ can be coming someday this 12 months. “You might have my phrase. The artwork’s been performed. It’s been combined. It’s been mastered. It’s positively popping out in 2024 and it’s such an incredible album,” he stated.”Corey [Taylor] is my favorite singer ever, and also you’ll by no means hear him sing in the identical manner as on this album, so it’s been value holding it again. It’s such a special, timeless mission.”
Earlier this summer time, the percussionist supplied an replace whereas collaborating in a Reddit AMA.
“The one cause ‘Look Exterior Your Window’ has not come into this actuality is as a result of it’s a timeless album that permits it to be introduced at anytime. Up till now issues we’ve been doing has been taking precedence. It has to come back out, I promise it would come out quickly,” he stated.
In different information, Slipknot are at the moment on their ‘Right here Comes The Ache’ tour of North America, which celebrates the twenty fifth anniversary of their 1999 self-titled debut album. They’ve been taking part in the document in full, together with at a present at New York’s Madison Sq. Backyard, which you’ll be able to watch in full right here.
For all the anniversary exhibits, the band have revived their basic look, bringing again the purple jumpsuits and parts of their early masks. They’re additionally again on the highway later this 12 months, with a UK and European tour set to rejoice 25 years as a band – you possibly can buy tickets right here.
The steel giants will kick off the tour at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on December 5, 2024, earlier than heading onto a trio of exhibits in Germany, adopted by dates in Zürich and Paris. The band will then proceed to Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham and can wrap up at London’s O2 Area on December 20. Take a look at the total dates right here:
Slipknot’s 2024 UK and European tour dates are:
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5 – Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ziggo Dome
6 – Dortmund, Germany, Westfalenhalle
8 – Stuttgart, Germany, Schleyerhalle
9 – Leipzig, Germany, Quarterback Immobilien Area
11 – Zürich, Switzerland, Hallenstadion
12 – Paris, France, Accorhotel Area
14 – Leeds, UK, First Direct Area
15 – Glasgow, UK, OVO Hydro
17 – Manchester, UK, Co-op Stay Area
18 – Birmingham, UK, Utilita Area
20 – London, UK, O2 Area
Elsewhere, Crahan lately mentioned the present state of the band and revealed “We’re not that shut anymore”. He additionally shared that he needs the band to carry out on the 2028 Olympic Video games.
As for frontman Corey Taylor, the singer revealed that he’s making adjustments to his touring schedule and routine after he beforehand cancelled a North American solo tour, citing struggles along with his well-being in January.
Final month, the band’s DJ Sid Wilson was hospitalised for severe burns to his face and arms after a bonfire explosion however has since returned to the stage.
