Slipknot Announces 2024 North American 25th Anniversary Tour, Unveils New Drummer

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By Stu Kelly / April 30, 2024

Slipknot, the iconic heavy metal band, is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking 1999 self-titled album with a monumental Summer 2024 North American tour. Adding to the excitement, the band has confirmed that former Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrande will take over percussion duties.

The tour’s first leg will kick off on August 6 in Noblesville, Indiana, culminating with a show in Toronto on August 17. Following a brief interlude, the second leg will commence on September 7 in Auburn, Washington. It will wrap up with the highly anticipated Knotfest Iowa festival on September 21 in the band’s hometown of Des Moines.

“Every time I’ve walked onstage, it’s never been about how many people have been there because my culture, the maggots, always show up,” founding member Shawn “Clown” Crahan said in a statement reflecting on the significance of the anniversary tour. “But as we’ve grown as a band, we have had fewer and fewer of those intimate, personal moments, trading them for massive ones. So we’re gonna make it more personal on the anniversary.… 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.”

Fans who have followed Slipknot’s recent performances have been treated to a nostalgic journey as the band has donned 1999-inspired red jumpsuits and masks. At recent club shows in Pioneertown and their co-headlining appearance at Sick New World, Slipknot thrilled audiences by delivering electrifying renditions of tracks from their self-titled album.

The North American headlining dates add to Slipknot’s already jam-packed schedule, which includes previously announced US festival appearances at Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, Rocklahoma, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock.

For eager fans looking to secure their tickets, a Knotfest.com artist pre-sale begins today, April 30, at noon ET. Following that, a Live Nation pre-sale will commence on Wednesday, May 1, at 10 a.m. local time, utilizing the code SOUNDCHECK. Finally, general ticket sales will launch via Ticketmaster on Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. local time. StubHub offers a solution with their Fan Protect program for those seeking last-minute tickets or sold-out dates, ensuring a secure and guaranteed purchase.

With Slipknot’s unwavering dedication to their craft and the promise of an unforgettable live experience, the 2024 North American tour is shaping up to be a momentous celebration of the band’s enduring legacy. Fans can anticipate an electrifying showcase of their favorite hits, coupled with the raw energy and passion that have defined Slipknot’s career.

Slipknot 2024 Tour Dates:
05/12 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville
05/19 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
08/06 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center *
08/07 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake *
08/09 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena *
08/10 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion *
08/12 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden *
08/14 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion *
08/15 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center *
08/17 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena *
09/01 – Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma
09/07 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre #
09/08 – Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Styles Resorts Amphitheater #
09/09 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life
09/11 – Nampa, ID @ Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #
09/13 – Inglewood, CA @ Intuit Dome #
09/15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre #
09/17 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center #
09/18 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion #
09/21 – Des Moines, IA @ Knotfest Iowa at Waterworks Park #
10/11 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock
10/19 – São Paulo, BR @ Knotfest Brasil
11/08 – Guadalajara, MX @ Calle 2
11/09 – Mexico City, MX @ Parque Bicentenario
12/05 – Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome
12/06 – Dortmund, DE @ Westfalehallen
12/08 – Stuttgart, DE @ Schleyerhalle
12/09 – Leipzig, DE @ Quarterback Immobilien Arena
12/11 – Zürich, CH @ Hallenstadion
12/12 – Paris, FR @ Accor Arena
12/14 – Leeds, UK @ First Direct Arena
12/15 – Glasgow, UK @ Ovo Hydro
12/17 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
12/18 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena
12/20 – London, UK @ The O2
12/21 – London, UK @ The O2

* = w/ Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture
# = w/ Knocked Loose and Vended

Cover Photo By Johnathan Weiner