CLOWN confirms SLIPKNOT will be performing entire debut album on forthcoming tour
In a recent Kerrang! magazine interview, M. Shawn Crahan, co-founder and percussionist of SLIPKNOT (also known as Clown), was questioned about the possibility of the band planning to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their debut album by performing it in its entirety during their upcoming tour next year.
He responded: “Are you joking right now? You’re talking about the anniversary of one of the greatest metal albums to ever release in the thought process known as reality, and you think this 54-year-old man who just told you ‘I’m going out the way I came in’, you think for one moment that this album isn’t going to be played in its entirety in front of, like, a hundred people, 200 people, 300 people, 50,000 people.
“I’m not going to live forever, man,” he continued. “Neither is everybody else. Things are changing very quickly. I ain’t got no more time to fuck around. That is the vehicle of my soul, and the remembrance, the memories, the heartache of lost brothers and even sisters — all these people that are gone and we’re still doing it.
“Yeah, we’re going to play that album from beginning to end,” Clown confirmed. “But I sure as hell am not going to just succumb to the corporate world and give all those people what they want. They’re going to get it. But you know what we’re going to get? We’re going to have fun, too. So that means small shows and you won’t know until you hear it. And if you heard it, you’re already too late and you’re not going to see it. So you better open up your soul, because then you’ll feel it and you won’t have to hear it, because I’m being very serious.”
In 1999, the thunderous force of SLIPKNOT burst onto the music scene, courtesy of Roadrunner Records. Their self-titled debut album, a sonic powerhouse that would go on to achieve double platinum status certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marked a defining moment in the band’s career.
Interestingly, while many recognize “Slipknot” as the band’s official debut, their musical journey began earlier with the independently released “Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.” in 1996. This precursor, recorded prior to the inclusion of vocalist Corey Taylor, laid the foundation for what would become the unmistakable SLIPKNOT sound.
Fast forward to September 2009, and SLIPKNOT commemorated the tenth anniversary of their groundbreaking debut with a special-edition CD/DVD reissue. This release was a comprehensive celebration, featuring not only the original album but also an impressive array of bonus content. The package included 25 tracks, encompassing rare demos, remixes, elusive B-sides, and more. It was a testament to the enduring impact of SLIPKNOT‘s debut, solidifying its place in the annals of heavy metal history.
