Nineties rock legends and the ‘world’s most hated band’ announce huge UK tour after controversially sacking drummer
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NINETIES rock legends and the 'world’s most hated band’ have announced a huge UK tour.
Formed in 1995, Slipknot has garnered worldwide fame, selling out arenas and producing seven studio albums.
And now they have announced a 2024 tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut album ‘Slipknot’.
The metal legends will visit Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London in the run-up to Christmas next year.
Prior to the UK dates, Slipknot will perform six shows on mainland Europe in The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and France.
Presale tickets for the UK dates will go live on Wednesday, 13 December at 9am on .
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General on-sale will be available on Friday, 15 December 15th at 9am, with tickets available via .
Speaking about the upcoming shows, Shawn Crahan, known as 'clown' said: "It has been 25 years since we first played on the continent, and we've been back ever since. The memories I have from all those times are life changing, and we're ready to make more.
"I'm so excited to bring our 25th year anniversary tour to Europe and the UK. Be prepared for an energy you've never experienced before. It's happening.”
The 2024 shows mark the first time the band has performed since their explosive headline set at Download Festival in June.
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Since then, Slipknot have parted ways with drummer Jay Weinberg, who has played with the band since the departure of Joey Jordison in 2013.
The Grammy-winning band made the announcement in a post on their official website last month.
"We would like to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and passion over the past ten years," the statement read. "No one can ever replace Joey Jordison's original sound, style, or energy, but Jay honored Joey's parts and contributed to the last three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it."
"Slipknot is intent on evolving," the statement continued. "The band has decided to make a creative decision and to part ways with Jay. We wish Jay all the best and are very excited for what the future holds."
Jay expressed his shock and disappointment in a social media post, that said: “I was heartbroken and blindsided to receive the phone call that I did on the morning of November 5th."
It’s not yet been confirmed who will fill Jay's position on the upcoming tour.