Metal news
On this page:
Search
Priority filter
Priority filter
Slipknot - New Album Almost Complete
Slipknot's frontman Corey Taylor has announced that their new album is almost done. Corey Taylor was recently talking to Loudwire's Nights With Full Metal Jackie regarding the completion of their new album, which will be their first studio album since 2008's All Hope Is Gone. You can read his update below.
Read more ››
Read more ››
| Source: | loudwire.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Slipknot - Paul Gray's Doctor Acquitted Of Manslaughter Charges
Slipknot's bassist Paul Gray passed away in 2010. He was found dead in a hotel room of an overdose of morphine and fentanyl. Now nearly four years after his passing, the doctor that prescribed him drugs was acquitted of all charges in his involuntary manslaughter case. The Des Moines Register reports that Daniel Baldi, who was facing involuntary manslaughter charges for the deaths of numerous patients including late Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, has been acquitted on all seven counts.
Read more ››
Read more ››
| Source: | desmoinesregister.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Joey Jordison - Drummer Releases Statement About Slipknot
Joey Jordison, mastermind behind his band Scar The Martyr and longtime Slipknot drummer, has finally said something since his departure from Slipknot was announced. Joey writes on his official Facebook page that he didn't quit Slipknot, implying that he might have been kicked out. However, the situation isn't very clear at the moment as the statements are very cryptic.
Read more ››
Read more ››
| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Slipknot - Part Ways With Drummer Joey Jordison
In the middle of the writing process of their new album, Slipknot have shocked fans by announcing that they have parted ways with longtime drummer and important songwriter Joey Jordison, now busy with a new project called Scar The Martyr. The band says this decision happened for "personal reasons" and they will move forward with the new album release next year. This is a big turning point for the band.
Read more ››
Read more ››
| Source: | slipknot1.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Ozzfest Japan 2013 - Black Sabbath And Slipknot Headlining
The recently announced first-ever Ozzfest 2013 in Japan, which takes place on the weekend of May 11th and 12th at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, has revealed headliners for both days. Slipknot will headline the festival on Saturday, May 11th and Black Sabbath with headline on Sunday, May 12th, 2013. More details are expected to be revealed soon.
Read more ››
Read more ››
| Source: | facebook.com |
| Event: | Ozzfest Japan 2013 |
Slipknot - Guitarist Pulls Out Of Rockstar Tour
Slipknot has announced that guitarist Jim Root will not be participating in the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem tour due to health issues for an unknown length of time. The tour kicked off in San Bernardino, CA, on June 30th and will run until the beginning of August.
Read more ››
Read more ››
| Source: | slipknot1.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Slipknot - To Release Best Of Compilation Next Month
To celebrate two decades of existence, Slipknot will release Antennas To Hell, a "best of" collection documenting its career on July 24th. The album is scheduled to be released via Roadrunner Records while the band is spending its summer as the main attraction of the 2012 edition of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, as well as curating and headlining the inaugural year of their very own festival, Knotfest.
Read more ››
Read more ››
| Source: | slipknot1.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Slipknot - Launch Own Music Festival In August
Yesterday Slipknot promised that they would make a big announcement today and it was true. The American alternative metallers will launch their first annual Knotfest, which will take place in August.
Read more ››
Read more ››
| Source: | slipknot1.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Reminder: Opeth And Slipknot Live Webcast Tonight
Right this moment, the third and final day of Sonisphere UK is taking place. If you're reading this you're obviously not there. Fortunately you can follow both Opeth's and Slipknot's shows from the comfort of your own home via two live webcasts.
Watch Opeth live at Sonisphere! Tune in at approximately 5:50pm GMT at this location.
Watch Slipknot live at Sonisphere! Tune in at approximately 9:00pm GMT at this location.
Read more ››
Watch Opeth live at Sonisphere! Tune in at approximately 5:50pm GMT at this location.
Watch Slipknot live at Sonisphere! Tune in at approximately 9:00pm GMT at this location.
Read more ››
| Band profile: | Opeth |
| Event: | Sonisphere Festival |
Slipknot - Free Webcast Of Sonisphere Show
Slipknot has announced a special real-time webcast of their Knebworth performance via their website to take place during their headline set at 9:00pm GMT (4:00pm Eastern/1:00pm Pacific) on Sunday, July 10th.
To tune in visit Slipknot1.com.
The webcasting of Slipknot's historic Sunday night headline set live across the world from Knebworth, will go out live on Slipknot1.com as well as Sonispherefestivals.com. Set to be an epic and emotional occasion, this highly anticipated show will mark the band's first appearance in the UK in over two years and their first British performance without founding member Paul Gray, who tragically passed away last year.
The band said of the upcoming performance: "England has always been a special place for this band from the very beginning. We can't think of a better way to culminate our celebration of Paul's life than to share it with the Maggots at Knebworth and the millions more watching around the world. This is not to be missed."
Says festival producer Stuart Galbraith: "This is the first time Sonisphere Festival has been transmitted live across the web and represents yet another major stride in its commitment to harnessing the power of the internet to engage with the rock audience at large across the planet. Given that this is going to be such an important event for Slipknot fans the world over, we felt it only right to allow them all to share in what is set to be a historic experience, wherever they are."
The Sonisphere show on July 10 will be the last on this current tour for Slipknot, which is performing for the first time without Gray. The band's future beyond this run of shows is unclear.
Gray passed away in May 2010 from an accidental overdose of drugs, leaving behind his wife Brenna and daughter October, who was born the following August.
Read more ››
To tune in visit Slipknot1.com.
The webcasting of Slipknot's historic Sunday night headline set live across the world from Knebworth, will go out live on Slipknot1.com as well as Sonispherefestivals.com. Set to be an epic and emotional occasion, this highly anticipated show will mark the band's first appearance in the UK in over two years and their first British performance without founding member Paul Gray, who tragically passed away last year.
The band said of the upcoming performance: "England has always been a special place for this band from the very beginning. We can't think of a better way to culminate our celebration of Paul's life than to share it with the Maggots at Knebworth and the millions more watching around the world. This is not to be missed."
Says festival producer Stuart Galbraith: "This is the first time Sonisphere Festival has been transmitted live across the web and represents yet another major stride in its commitment to harnessing the power of the internet to engage with the rock audience at large across the planet. Given that this is going to be such an important event for Slipknot fans the world over, we felt it only right to allow them all to share in what is set to be a historic experience, wherever they are."
The Sonisphere show on July 10 will be the last on this current tour for Slipknot, which is performing for the first time without Gray. The band's future beyond this run of shows is unclear.
Gray passed away in May 2010 from an accidental overdose of drugs, leaving behind his wife Brenna and daughter October, who was born the following August.
Read more ››
| Source: | slipknot1.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
| Event: | Sonisphere Festival |
Slipknot - Recruit Touring Bassist
For their upcoming shows in 2011, Slipknot has asked Donnie Steele to fill in on bass for the late Paul Gray.
Donnie, as some may recall, was the original guitar player in Slipknot and had actually reconnected with Paul in recent years.
Commented the band on their decision: "Donnie was in the band at the very beginning, and rather than get an outsider, we thought it would be a fitting tribute to Paul to play with someone from within the family. Donnie was great friends with Paul and we can't think of a better way to celebrate his memory than with someone who was there with us at the very beginning. The eight of us are looking forward to being onstage again and honoring Paul's legacy with our families in Europe and Brazil this summer."
Paul Gray was found dead in a hotel room in a Des Moines, Iowa suburb last May at the age of 38 from an overdose of morphine.
Read more ››
Donnie, as some may recall, was the original guitar player in Slipknot and had actually reconnected with Paul in recent years.
Commented the band on their decision: "Donnie was in the band at the very beginning, and rather than get an outsider, we thought it would be a fitting tribute to Paul to play with someone from within the family. Donnie was great friends with Paul and we can't think of a better way to celebrate his memory than with someone who was there with us at the very beginning. The eight of us are looking forward to being onstage again and honoring Paul's legacy with our families in Europe and Brazil this summer."
Paul Gray was found dead in a hotel room in a Des Moines, Iowa suburb last May at the age of 38 from an overdose of morphine.
Read more ››
| Source: | slipknot1.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Slipknot - Bassist Found Dead
According to desmoinesregister.com, police are investigating the death of Slipknot's bass guitarist Paul Gray at a local hotel.
They report:
"Paul Dedrick Gray, 38, of Johnston was found dead at approximately 10:50 a.m. today by an employee at TownePlace Suites, 8800 Northpark Drive, police said.
There was no evidence of foul play, police said, but the investigation is ongoing. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. Toxicology tests will be done."
Paul Gray and his wife were expecting a child, according to friends of Gray's. Gray had a history of drug abuse and was arrested on drug charges in June 2003.
They report:
"Paul Dedrick Gray, 38, of Johnston was found dead at approximately 10:50 a.m. today by an employee at TownePlace Suites, 8800 Northpark Drive, police said.
There was no evidence of foul play, police said, but the investigation is ongoing. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. Toxicology tests will be done."
Paul Gray and his wife were expecting a child, according to friends of Gray's. Gray had a history of drug abuse and was arrested on drug charges in June 2003.
| Source: | desmoinesregister.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Slipknot - New Video Online
Slipknot have released their new video for the song "Sulfur". The clip was shot in Los Angeles in February and directed by band percussionist Shawn Crahan (aka Clown) and P.R. Brown. The video depicts the nine members rocking out in groups of three and submerged in water one at a time. The video concept was modeled after a video installation by Bill Viola called "Ascension" that's currently on display at the Des Moines Arts Center. More explanation by Shawn Crahan at this location.
Read more ››
Read more ››
| Source: | headbangersblog.mtv.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Slipknot - More N. American Tour Dates
Slipknot are lining up for the the following N. American dates:
April 28 - Pavillion de La Jeunesse, Quebec City (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
April 29 - Bell Centre, Montreal (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 01 - Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 02 - John Labatt Centre, London (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 03 - Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI (with Devildriver, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 05 - Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield, IL (with Devildriver, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 06 - Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO (with Devildriver, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 08 - Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City, OK (with Korn, The Used, All That Remains, Dirtfeed)
May 09 - North Shore River Walk Park East, North Little Rock, AR (with Stained, Chevelle, Drowning Pool, All That Remains, Dirtfeed)
May 10 - Hartman Arena, Park City, KS
May 12 - Canaries Stadium, Sioux Falls, SD (with Korn, The Used, Clutch, All That Remains, Dirtfeed)
May 13 - Alltell Center, Mankato, MN
May 14 - US Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
May 16 - Rock On The Range, Columbus, OH
Read more ››
April 28 - Pavillion de La Jeunesse, Quebec City (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
April 29 - Bell Centre, Montreal (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 01 - Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 02 - John Labatt Centre, London (Canada) (with Trivium, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 03 - Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI (with Devildriver, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 05 - Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield, IL (with Devildriver, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 06 - Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO (with Devildriver, 3 Inches Of Blood)
May 08 - Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City, OK (with Korn, The Used, All That Remains, Dirtfeed)
May 09 - North Shore River Walk Park East, North Little Rock, AR (with Stained, Chevelle, Drowning Pool, All That Remains, Dirtfeed)
May 10 - Hartman Arena, Park City, KS
May 12 - Canaries Stadium, Sioux Falls, SD (with Korn, The Used, Clutch, All That Remains, Dirtfeed)
May 13 - Alltell Center, Mankato, MN
May 14 - US Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
May 16 - Rock On The Range, Columbus, OH
Read more ››
| Source: | slipknot1.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
Slipknot - US Tour Dates With Trivium
Grammy-award winning hard rockers Slipknot announced today their first U.S. headline tour in support of their #1 album "All Hope Is Gone". The tour, which kicks off on January 23rd in St. Paul, MN, will hit 33 cities across the country, and include an historic stop at New York's Madison Square Garden, a first for the band. Coheed and Cambria and labelmates Trivium round out the bill.
Frontman Corey Taylor says of the trek, "2009 is the 10 year anniversary of the world's first taste of this band. To celebrate we are coming back out with a killer tour, a couple great bands and the same ferocity with which we attack life. We want all of our maggots to come and celebrate with us, because if it wasn't for you we wouldn't have been here for 10 years. Get ready for chaos!"
A special iTunes presale will start on December 3 and be open to those who took part in the band's digital album presale earlier this year. Internet presales via Ticketmaster, will commence on December 5, and the majority of dates will go on sale December 6th.
The "All Hope Is Gone World Tour" marks Slipknot's first headline run in America since the release of the album in August. The band is currently playing to sold out arenas on the other side of the globe; including stops in Russia, Japan, Australia, Europe and wrapping in the United Kingdom with three sold-out nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
Preceding "All Hope Is Gone"'s #1 debut, the band held the headline slot on this summer's sold-out inaugural Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, which drew the biggest crowds to a metal festival since Slipknot played Ozzfest in 2004.
To celebrate the tour, Hard Drive, hosted by Lou Brutus will be airing a Slipknot "All Hope is Gone World Tour" Special from December 3rd-6th on radio stations all across the country. The special will feature exclusive live tracks from their current tour as well as candid interviews and other surprises.
The band has also launched a new website, http://www.allhopeisgone.com to coincide with the launch of the tour. All pre-sale and onsale information will be made available there.
The dates are as follows:
01/23/09 - Xcel Energy Center - St. Paul, MN
01/24/09 - Sprint Center - Kansas City, MO
01/25/09 - Mid America Center - Council Bluffs, IA
01/27/09 - Alliant Energy Center Memorial Coliseum - Madison, WI
01/28/09 - Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines, IA
01/30/09 - Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL
Read more ››
Frontman Corey Taylor says of the trek, "2009 is the 10 year anniversary of the world's first taste of this band. To celebrate we are coming back out with a killer tour, a couple great bands and the same ferocity with which we attack life. We want all of our maggots to come and celebrate with us, because if it wasn't for you we wouldn't have been here for 10 years. Get ready for chaos!"
A special iTunes presale will start on December 3 and be open to those who took part in the band's digital album presale earlier this year. Internet presales via Ticketmaster, will commence on December 5, and the majority of dates will go on sale December 6th.
The "All Hope Is Gone World Tour" marks Slipknot's first headline run in America since the release of the album in August. The band is currently playing to sold out arenas on the other side of the globe; including stops in Russia, Japan, Australia, Europe and wrapping in the United Kingdom with three sold-out nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
Preceding "All Hope Is Gone"'s #1 debut, the band held the headline slot on this summer's sold-out inaugural Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, which drew the biggest crowds to a metal festival since Slipknot played Ozzfest in 2004.
To celebrate the tour, Hard Drive, hosted by Lou Brutus will be airing a Slipknot "All Hope is Gone World Tour" Special from December 3rd-6th on radio stations all across the country. The special will feature exclusive live tracks from their current tour as well as candid interviews and other surprises.
The band has also launched a new website, http://www.allhopeisgone.com to coincide with the launch of the tour. All pre-sale and onsale information will be made available there.
The dates are as follows:
01/23/09 - Xcel Energy Center - St. Paul, MN
01/24/09 - Sprint Center - Kansas City, MO
01/25/09 - Mid America Center - Council Bluffs, IA
01/27/09 - Alliant Energy Center Memorial Coliseum - Madison, WI
01/28/09 - Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines, IA
01/30/09 - Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL
Read more ››
| Source: | slipknot1.com |
| Band profile: | Slipknot |
| Event: | Slipknot + Trivium |