Slipknot, the legendary heavy metal band, has announced a North American tour called ‘Here Comes The Pain’ to mark the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. The tour will include Knocked Loose, Orbit Culture, and Vended as opening support on select dates. The tour will hit major cities throughout the US such as Baltimore, New York City, Toronto, Ridgefield, Inglewood, Austin, and Dallas before wrapping up in their hometown of Des Moines, Iowa for Knotfest.
Knotfest.com’s artist pre-sale is live right now, with general ticket sales opening on May 3rd. The 1999 album marked a significant moment for the band with rave reviews from both critics and fans. The album is a classic due to its unique sound featuring extensive percussion and heavy sound. It peaked at number 51 on the Billboard 200 and went on to become double platinum certified in the United States, the band’s best-selling album by far.
Speaking about the album, guitarist Jim Root said, “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.” The North American leg of their ‘Here Comes The Pain’ tour is shaping up to be an absolute must-see event for Slipknot fans throughout the US. Make sure to catch one of the select dates to experience the metal band’s iconic sound first hand.
In related news, Slipknot have revealed the identity of their new drummer after he made his debut with the masked metal band last week. While touring can be challenging for the band behind the masks, only adding to the air of mystery around the band, their newest addition will surely only add to their signature sound. Slipknot is a band that has been pushing the boundaries of heavy metal for a quarter-century now and their upcoming tour is a testament to the incredible longevity of their unique sound
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