Slipknot Touring Plans & NEW Album Update!

Ever since the tragic passing of Slipknot's bassist Paul Gray in May of 2010, the future of Slipknot has been one of the biggest mysteries within the Heavy Music world. While the band did make a triumphant return to Europe this summer, where they headlined the Sonisphere Festival show in Knebsworth, England, the remaining members of Slipknot are taking their time and are strategically planning every step the band takes after the passing of # 2.

The big question that every single maggot has is when and if Slipknot is going to record a new album. On a recent interview with Kerrang Magazine vocalist Corey Taylor made it clear that Slipknot is not ready to enter the studio anytime soon.

"It's still too soon. At least that's how I feel. I'm not ready to make a Slipknot album. I think there will be a day when we do. But for me, doing it now wouldn't make sense. You can't do a three-week tour then jump into the studio, especially after something like this. It makes more sense to do a few more tours and reconnect as a band first. If we jumped right in, it wouldn't be about the absence. It would be about the rest of us. We were the nine, but there's a piece missing. We should allow people to pay their respects before we come out with new music. We should do this right."

To this drummer Joey Jordison added:

"We're a family, and losing a family member sucks. But you can't help that, but you need to move on and I think that what we're gonna do might be the most powerful thing that we've ever created."

Slipknot's last record, "All Hope Is Gone", was released in 2008. So for now, we suggest you crank it up, since we are all going to have to wait for a new Slipknot album.



As far as touring plans, both Corey Taylor and Shawn Crahan confirmed last week that Slipknot are planning a US tour for Spring of 2012. Stay tuned for more Slipknot news!

Related links:
SLIPKNOT's Official Site
Sonisphere Festivals
Roadrunner Records