Tag Archives: Slipknot

Latest tour and festival updates: Slipknot, I Prevail, Marilyn Manson, Fallujah, and more

Posted by on March 14, 2024

  01) 2025’s Knotfest Australia to include Slipknot’s 25th Anniversary Set: Slipknot are taking the 25th-anniversary celebration of their 1999 debut self-titled album to the other side of the world in 2025 with Knotfest Australia. Set to headline the event, the lineup includes Pantera, Disturbed, Lamb Of God, Halestorm, The HU, Asking Alexandria, Wage War, […]

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Slipknot rehearse with new drummer

Posted by on March 10, 2024

  Slipknot have appeared to secure a new drummer after parting ways with Jay Weinberg last November. In a recent social media post, the band hinted at the replacement with a photo of a broken drumstick captioned “Rehearsal.” While Slipknot hasn’t revealed the new drummer’s identity, there have been speculations it could be former Sepultura […]

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Jay Weinberg (ex-Slipknot) joins Suicidal Tendencies

Posted by on March 5, 2024

  Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg has officially joined Suicidal Tendencies. The announcement was made via Instagram on Suicidal Tendencies’ page with a statement by the 33-year-old drummer, expressing:   “When I think of the culture and community of heavy music that I’ve loved and considered my creative home for 20 years, I think of […]

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Aftershock brings Slayer, Pantera, Motley Crue & Iron Maiden to one stage

Posted by on February 28, 2024

  Aftershock, the West Coast’s largest rock festival, is back for its 12th year, and the masterminds at Danny Wimmer Presents are really stepping it up this time around. Dropping an earthquake inducing lineup that consists of more than 130 bands, on 5 stages over 4 days this October 10th – 13th. Discovery Park in […]

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Metal Mixer: alleged estrogen scheme to abrupt lineup changes – 2/28/2024

Posted by on February 28, 2024

  The pandemic has changed everyone, and we will see the continued aftermath within music. While we’ve seen many tour and album announcements, there’s also been a stream of lineup shakeups, especially within the last few weeks, from Escuela Grind, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Insomnium, to Vio-Lence, Rob Zombie, and more. Well, this week is already halfway […]

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SLAYER resurrected: Legends to headline 2024 Louder Than Life & Riot Fest

Posted by on February 21, 2024

  This is not a drill; Slayer are back! After wrapping up their final world tour in November 2019, these legends featuring Tom Araya (bass/vocals), Kerry King (guitar), Gary Holt (guitar), and Paul Bostaph (drums) have announced their first return to the stage. At least for two festival appearances, for now: Riot Fest in Chicago, […]

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Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan opens up on sacrifice; clarifies band’s original lineup

Posted by on February 13, 2024

  In a recent interview on The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan dives into the challenging topic of personal sacrifice. Additionally, he opens up about the sacrifices his wife has made over the years. Meanwhile, Crahan clarifies any possible misconceptions on the original three Slipknot members and the […]

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Watch Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg rehearse with Infectious Grooves for upcoming tour

Posted by on February 11, 2024

  Infectious Grooves have shared rehearsal footage with former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg as they gear up for their 2024 tour. Weinberg joined the funk metal band after parting ways with Slipknot three months ago and was jamming with the reunited group. Infectious Grooves, formed by now-Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and Suicidal Tendencies’ Mike Muir […]

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Corey Taylor clarifies decision to cancel North American solo tour amid mental health struggles

Posted by on January 25, 2024

  Corey Taylor has taken to Instagram in response to recent social media comments on the Slipknot singer’s recent North American solo tour cancellation. The trek was in continuation to promote his sophomore solo effort, CMF2. Earlier this month, Taylor decided to scrap his solo North American trek to focus on his mental and physical […]

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Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg moves into second phase of recovery after hip and femur surgery

Posted by on January 16, 2024

  Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg is making strides in his recovery, transitioning into what he calls “the second phase” after undergoing hip and femur surgery in November. The 33-year-old Nashville-based musician, who recently relied on crutches during his recovery, shared a video detailing his progress on Sunday (14). In the video, Weinberg celebrates the […]

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