Slipknot Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Tour with Old-School Setlist: Photos + Video
To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Slipknot recently kicked off their North American tour, honoring their iconic 1999 self-titled debut album. The tour, which runs through August 17th, features the band playing a throwback setlist of 1999-era material.
A Blast from the Past
The tour’s opening show took place on August 6th at Noblesville, Indiana’s Ruoff Music Center. As promised, the band played a setlist consisting entirely of songs from their 1999 debut album, as well as other deep cuts that hadn’t been performed live in nearly 25 years.
Lead vocalist Corey Taylor set the tone for the evening, telling the crowd: "Nothing you will hear tonight was written after 1999." The setlist, which included fan favorites like "(sic)" and "Wait and Bleed", left the audience in awe.
Revisiting the Past
One of the highlights of the evening came when the band performed "No Life" and "Scissors" – songs that hadn’t been played since the late 1990s. Rounding out the setlist was "Me Inside", which hadn’t been performed since 2015, and "Only One", which hadn’t been seen in over a decade.
Encore Performance
The evening’s grand finale consisted of a three-song encore, featuring "Spit It Out", "Surfacing", and "Scissors". The performance was met with raucous applause and cheers from the adoring crowd.
Tour Update
The 25th anniversary tour, which is divided into two legs, concludes on August 17th. The band will then embark on a second leg set for September. Fans can get their tickets now through StubHub.
Supporting Acts
Slipknot will be joined by special guests Mudvayne and Ice Sega on select dates. The tour stops at various festivals, including Rocklahoma, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock. To catch the band’s own Knotfest Iowa fest, fans can head to Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 5th.
Photos and Video Footage
Check out the photo gallery below, as well as fan-filmed video footage of the tour kickoff in Noblesville.
Setlist:
(sic)
Eyeless
Wait And Bleed
Get This
Eeyore
Me Inside
Liberate
Purity
Prosthetics
No Life
Only One
Encore:
Spit It Out
Surfacing
Scissors
Conclusion
Slipknot’s 25th anniversary tour is off to an electrifying start. As the band continues to celebrate their iconic album, fans can expect an unforgettable experience – a true throwback to their early days.
FAQs
Q: Are tickets still available for the 25th anniversary tour?
A: Yes, fans can get their tickets now through StubHub.
Q: Who are the supporting acts for the tour?
A: Mudvayne and Ice Sega will join Slipknot on select dates.
Q: What festivals will Slipknot be performing at?
A: The band will stop at Rocklahoma, Louder Than Life, Aftershock, and Knotfest Iowa fest.
Q: Can I catch a fan-filmed video of the tour kickoff?
A: Yes, check out the video footage below.
Q: Can I get a photo gallery of the show?
A: Yes, check out the photo gallery above.
Q: How long will the second leg of the tour run?
A: Slipknot’s second leg, set for September, will conclude on [Date].
