Slipknot Announces 25th Anniversary Reissue of Debut Album
Unreleased Audio, New Artwork, and Rare Videos Promised by Clown.
- Slipknot is planning a 25th-anniversary reissue of their iconic 1999 self-titled album, curated by M. Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan with unreleased audio and video content.
- Clown teased new artwork, rare photos, and raw recordings from the band’s early days at SR Audio and Indigo Ranch.
- The band is currently on tour, with dates spanning North America, Europe, and South America, including two nights at The O2 in London.
The year 1999 gave us Slipknot’s chaotic, self-titled debut—an album that didn’t just make waves; it practically slapped the metal world across the face. Now, 25 years later, they’re not only performing to mark the occasion but teasing what sounds like the mother of all reissues. And who’s leading the charge? None other than M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan, the band’s self-appointed archivist and hoarder-in-chief.
In an interview with Metal Hammer, Clown revealed he’s elbow-deep in the band’s vault, curating an “expansive” package. “I’m fully involved with putting together a reissue package, because I’m the band caretaker,” he explained, making sure no one questions who’s in charge of all the dusty tapes. According to him, he’s got everything: DAT tapes from their first shows, unreleased mixes, and even old video recordings from sessions at SR Audio and Indigo Ranch. Apparently, some of these gems were dismissed back in the day but, now? They’re golden—at least in his words.
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As Clown put it: “They would never have been listened to 25 years ago, but now that the golden egg has been laid, and everyone knows it, you’re not going to listen to another mix and go, ‘This is better.’ You’re just gonna go, ‘Wow, this is Slipknot, 25 years ago.’” Bold statement, huh? Let’s hope the “golden egg” doesn’t turn out to be just scrambled leftovers.
What can fans expect in this reissue? Clown promises new artwork, photos from the era, and rare recordings so “punk rock” that you might just smell the sweat from those early board tapes. There’s talk of video content, audio surprises, and “the best of all things Slipknot.” Sounds impressive on paper, but let’s not forget, this isn’t the band’s first attempt at reissuing the debut. This time, though, if Clown delivers on his lofty claims, it might actually justify the hype.
While fans hold their breath for the reissue, Slipknot is still burning up stages worldwide. Their 2024 itinerary is packed, with stops ranging from Des Moines (home turf) to London. And yes, there’s still time to grab tickets—unless you enjoy standing in the parking lot.
SLIPKNOT 2024 TOUR DATES
- 9/21 Des Moines, IA – Knotfest Iowa (w/ Knocked Loose & Vended)
- 10/11 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
- 10/19 São Paulo, BR – Knotfest Brasil
- 11/8 Guadalajara, MX – Calle 2
- 11/9 Mexico City, MX – Parque Bicentenario
- 12/5 Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
- 12/6 Dortmund, DE – Westfalenhallen
- 12/8 Stuttgart, DE – Schleyerhalle
- 12/9 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
- 12/20-21 London, UK – The O2
That’s all folks. Oh wait, for anyone keeping score, Slipknot is juggling nostalgia, marketing genius, and tour fatigue. And yeah, whether this reissue is the magnum opus Clown claims or just a cleverly packaged cash grab, one thing’s for sure—it’ll have people talking, if not moshing.
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