Slipknot Announces Here Comes The Pain North American Summer Tour
Celebrating a quarter-century of dominance since their explosive debut in 1999, Slipknot, the heavy metal juggernauts from Des Moines, Iowa, have unveiled plans for their North American leg of the Here Comes The Pain Tour. The tour, commemorating the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking self-titled album, promises a relentless assault of sound and spectacle across arenas nationwide this summer.
The tour will feature iconic venues such as New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, and Austin’s Moody Center. The closest show to Montreal is on August 17 at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.
Joining Slipknot on this sonic odyssey will be Kentucky’s rising hardcore/metal outfit Knocked Loose, injecting youthful energy into each performance. Orbit Culture and Vended will also make appearances as supporting acts on select dates.
Tickets for the Here Comes The Pain Tour go on sale to the public on Friday, May 3rd at 10 AM local time, with Knotfest.com offering an exclusive artist presale starting today at 12 PM ET.
Reflecting on their humble beginnings, Slipknot guitarist Jim Root reminisces, “We loved what we did with the first record but we didn’t even know if there was gonna be anything after that. We just wanted people to hear it. Selling out of records and shows, having successful tours–those are goals for any band. But the dream scenario in some ways came true for us.”
Since their explosive debut, Slipknot has transcended mere musical acclaim to become cultural icons. With a discography boasting countless hits and accolades, including a Grammy Award for “Before I Forget,” the band has amassed a dedicated global following. Their impact extends beyond traditional music realms, with Slipknot’s creation of Knotfest in 2012 evolving into a multimedia empire, championing emerging artists and alternative expression.
As they approach their 25th anniversary, Slipknot remains committed to their devoted fanbase. Founding member Shawn “clown” Crahan reflects, “Every time I’ve walked on stage, it’s never been about how many people have been there because my culture, the maggots, always show up. But as we’ve grown as a band, we have had fewer and fewer of those intimate, personal moments, trading them for massive ones.”
Photo by Jonathan Weiner
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