The metal band Slipknot will be performing an intimate one-off gig this week at Pappy + Harriet’s barbecue bar in Pioneertown, California. With a crowd of only 350 attendees, tickets sold out quickly at a price of $9 per ticket. The event will mark the band’s first show of the year, as well as the first show with their new drummer, who has not yet been confirmed. Slipknot has promised to donate all proceeds from the show to the Joshua Tree No Kill Shelter and BOYS & GIRLS CLUB of the Hi Desert.
This event is significant to the band as they return to their roots. Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan stated that they are “going back to basics” to celebrate Slipknot’s 25th anniversary this year. He expressed excitement over playing smaller venues and going on tour again. The upcoming concert comes at a time when rumors of new music from the band have begun to percolate among fans.
Slipknot released their last album, ‘The End, So Far,’ in August 2022, which was also the last full-length LP before the departure of keyboardist Craig Jones and drummer Jay Weinberg. Since then, they have been teasing fans with hints of a new drummer, with some speculating that former Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrande has joined the band. Slipknot has also announced that they will be returning to the UK for their 25th anniversary tour to celebrate their self-titled debut album.
Despite the departure of previous members, Slipknot continues to remain an iconic band in the nu-metal genre, with a dedicated fanbase eagerly awaiting their next release. The upcoming intimate gig at Pappy + Harriet’s marks an exciting highlight for fans to enjoy and an opportunity for the band to share their passion with a smaller audience
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