Slipknot know how to keep their fans on their toes. The past few months have seen the band plough fans with teaser-upon-teaser. As we countdown the days until the August 9 release of their forthcoming record. The band have dropped yet another tasty new teaser that has us all fanging for more.
In a trailer shared on the band’s socials, Slipknot have given fans a glimpse into the vocal samples that may feature on the new record. The video features a montage of grotesque imagery and is soundtracked by Corey Taylor’s grotesque, guttural vocals. At the 28-second mark “SMPTE UNIVERSAL LEADER,” appears on the screen. Whilst the teaser doesn’t give much away, it certainly sets a menacing and ominous tone for the forthcoming release. Watch it below.
vocals | 8.9.19 pic.twitter.com/co81vHnc9l
— Slipknot (@slipknot) March 27, 2019
The band released their last record .5: The Gray Chapter in 2014. The band dropped single ‘All Out Life’ in October last year, whether this track will feature on the forthcoming record or will act as a standalone single has not been confirmed.
This past month has seen Slipknot encounter legal woes after it was revealed that founding Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn was suing the band. Fehn claims that he had not received proper payment during his time in the band.
It has been reported that Fehn believed everyone in Slipknot received equal pay for their roles in the band. But recently discovered that some of his bandmates were running other business entities and receiving money from the group’s activities. Fehn is seeking for the band’s finances to be audited, and payment for the “damages and profits” he claims he is owed.
Slipknot are scheduled to hit Australian shores later this year with Metallica as part of their ‘WorldWired’ tour. Tour dates and ticket information below.
Watch Slipknot -‘All Out Life’
Metallica’s WorldWired Australia Tour 2019
With special guests Slipknot
Legacy Member Fan Club Presale:
1pm Tuesday, March 12 until 1pm Friday, March 15
Fifth Member Standard Fan Club Presale:
2pm Tuesday, March 12 until 1pm Friday, March 15
American Express Card Members Presale:
All shows ex Sydney: 2pm Wednesday, March 13 until 2pm Friday, March 15
Sydney: 3pm Wednesday, March 13 until 3pm Friday, March 15
Thursday, October 17th
Optus Stadium, Perth, WA
Sunday, October 20th
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, SA
Tuesday October 22nd
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC
Saturday October 26th
ANZ Stadium, Sydney, NSW
Tuesday, October 29th
QSAC, Brisbane, QLD
Thursday, October 31st
Mt. Smart Stadium, Auckland, NZ