Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe and many more confirmed for massive Aftershock lineup By Fraser Lewry published 28 February 24 Organisers are calling Aftershock 2024 "the largest rock and metal festival ever put together in California"
"I’d waited my whole life to come to Europe." Shawn 'Clown' Crahan on the five shows that built Slipknot By Merlin Alderslade published 21 February 24 One legendary UK show in particularly holds especially fond memories for the band
The 10 best Slipknot songs not by Slipknot By Matt Mills published 14 February 24 From Soulfly to Tetrarch, these bands’ screaming nu metal rampages would surely make Slipknot proud
10 heavy metal stars who should have solo careers By Matt Mills published 13 February 24 From James Hetfield to Randy Blythe, we’d love to see what these heavy metal heroes can do by themselves
"We are here to play. We don't let our friends down": Watch pro-shot 4K footage of the night Joey Jordison saved Metallica when Lars Ulrich went AWOL By Fraser Lewry published 6 February 24 Original broadcast footage of For Whom The Bell Tolls, Wherever I May Roam and Enter Sandman from Metallica's historic Download 2004 set has surfaced online
“Say goodbye to this guy and get ready for the new look”: Slipknot’s Sid Wilson teases new era for the band – but terrifies fans into thinking he’s leaving By Matt Mills published 16 January 24 Slipknot turntablist Sid Wilson’s comments telling fans to “say goodbye” to the band’s old look startled some, following Craig Jones and Jay Weinberg’s 2023 exits
10 metal bands’ first-ever concerts caught on film By Emily Swingle published 15 January 24 Want to see Ghost, Rage Against The Machine and Spiritbox’s first times on a stage? These clips have got you covered!
A new range of Slipknot Funko Pop! Vinyl figures are being released - and it includes recently ejected drummer Jay Weinberg By Paul Brannigan published 11 January 24 Six new Slipknot Funko Pop! figures are coming this spring, with a 4-inch tall 'Jay Weinberg' among the collection
The 10 greatest heavy metal live performances on late-night TV By Matt Mills published 5 January 24 Watch Metallica, Evanescence, Slipknot, Sepultura and more rock the airwaves
“Kirk Hammett said, ‘Ah, Cannibal Corpse – that’s an interesting name!’” 20 legendary metal bands remember their first shows By Matt Mills published 3 January 24 Everybody starts somewhere! Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slipknot and more remember their first times onstage.
Ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg walks for first time since November surgery By Matt Mills published 2 January 24 Weinberg had hip and femur surgery last year and required crutches until New Year’s Eve
The 10 least popular Slipknot songs (according to Spotify) By Matt Mills published 1 January 24 Slipknot are the biggest and most controversial name in nu metal history – but not every song of theirs can be a hit
Lawsuit accuses Slipknot of using Joey Jordison's death for profit By Stef Lach published 31 December 23 Lawsuit filed by estate for the late Joey Jordison says Slipknot used former drummer's belonging in museum display
Slipknot, Korn, Smashing Pumpkins and Nickelback named in US Senator's report on wasteful government spending By Stef Lach published 24 December 23 Festivus Report says Slipknot, Korn, Smashing Pumpkins and Nickelback received share of $200million in pandemic relief
The 50 best metal songs of 2023 (as voted by Metal Hammer readers) By Merlin Alderslade published 22 December 23 From Sleep Token and Ghost, Babymetal to Metallica: 2023 has been a year of heavy metal bangers - these were the 50 best of them all, according to you
Watch an Iowa-era Slipknot play a crushing set during the 2001 Ozzfest tour By Matt Mills published 19 December 23 This hour-long show, filmed in full in June 2001, proves just how unstoppable The Nine were during their heyday
Slipknot’s Shawn “Clown” Crahan teases new music and a documentary about the band: “Look Outside Your Window is definitely arriving next year. You have my word.” By Matt Mills published 15 December 23 Slipknot’s co-founder and percussionist has teased new music, a movie and the release date of lost album Look Outside Your Window in an interview
"The memories and experiences...I wouldn't trade for the world." Jay Weinberg shares new statement following departure from Slipknot on what would have been his ten year anniversary with the band By Liz Scarlett published 12 December 23 Jay Weinberg has shared a statement reflecting on his ten year tenure as Slipknot's drummer
Slipknot announce UK and European 25th Anniversary shows By Fraser Lewry published 11 December 23 After releasing a teaser video at the weekend, Slipknot confirm they'll play eleven shows across the continent in late 2024
Slipknot, Disturbed, Misfits, Limp Bizkit, Evanescence and many more for Sonic Temple 2024, tickets on sale today By Merlin Alderslade published 8 December 23 Sonic Temple is looking set to be one of the biggest metal festivals in the world next year!
