Slipknot Metal News

Dead Memories - World Premiere 10/25

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:05:15 -0400

Slipknot's new music video - Dead Memories - will have its premiere on Saturday, October 25th.

SLIPKNOT will release the 2nd single off their new album ALL HOPE IS GONE (which is in stores now) on the 1ST of DECEMBER, which will co-incide with the start of their UK tour with label mates MACHINE HEAD.

SLIPKNOT To Take On All Challengers

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:20:25 -0400

SLIPKNOT will team up with the legendary gamer clan C.O.T.A. this month on Xbox Live to take on all challengers.

Want to take on these heavy metal rockers in Frontlines: Fuel of War? The two superpowers, the Western Coalition and the Red Star Alliance, are headed for the inevitable conflict. Join the battle on the frontlines today!

If you're an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with members of SLIPKNOT, send a friend request to the gamertag Slipknot GWF and be online half an hour before the Game with Fame session starts on Wednesday, October 15 between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. PST

Source : Blabbermouth

Message from Paul Gray: Touring

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:27:34 -0400

Here's a mesage from Paul:

"It's 3 in the morning central time and I'm a hour and a half we get on a plane headed to Nagoya, To start off the next leg of our tour.. ITS GOING TO KICK ASS!! We have Machinehead with us on most of the shows!! I'm not looking forward to the 20 hour flight for us, But i am excited to see everyone over there.. After Japan were on our way to Australia, Israel, Russia and then the rest of Europe(Dates are on the Slipknot myspace page.. Myspace.com/Slipknot1) And don't think i left you out Scandinavia!! I'm REALLY REALLY EXCITED to be getting over there to play for our fans across the world, and were bringing out all the stops..So i hope you all will enjoy the show!! SEE YOU THERE.. Come up and say hi to me and my wife!(I'm most excited I'm bringing my wife she has not been anywhere besides all the states and London!!) Since i have my wife with me i will try to email back as much as i can give me a break everyone I'M on tour! Again everyone please vote for us for the MTV European awards.. It's all based off of the fan's votes if we all get together and vote we can WIN!!!(Again all the info is on the Slipknot Myspace page just go to our Blog That Says vote...!! and click on the links and vote till your fingers can not physically Press the button anymore and even when that happens keep clicking it!!!!) Sincerely from the bottom of my heart you guys make this dream possible without you there would be no us!!!!SO THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH. Hope to see you on the road!

Paul"

SLIPKNOT Featured In 'Rocktober' On Music Choice

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:23:26 -0400

Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the launch of "Rocktober," a month-long programming & marketing campaign dedicated to rock's hottest established and emerging artists. The long list of featured artists and bands includes SLIPKNOT and UNEARTH. Music Choice will offer originals, video premieres, video playlists, and a selection of classic videos and DVD clips throughout the month of October to watch on its free On Demand network and its free online music service.

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Source : Blabbermouth

Dead Memories Teaser

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:53:12 -0400

Teaser for the upcoming Dead Memories video?

Happy Birthday Jim Root

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:39:02 -0400

Today is James (Jim) Roots birthday. Happy birthday dude,

Stay Sic Maggots!

All Hope Is Gone Sales go past 100,000 in UK

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:54:48 -0400

SLIPKNOT'S new album ALL HOPE IS GONE has just gone past the 100,000 sales mark in the UK, meaning a Gold disc to adorn the walls of the bands rehersal space!!

Mick answers your questions!

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:52:36 -0400

Hey, I am like, the UK's number 1 Slipknot fan, and have always wanted to know, what inspired your mask design?
Matthew Fulton- 14

MICK: Nothing. I had my original latex hockey mask way back and then my leather one and I was using those designs and it morphed into what it is now. There isn�€™t something crazy creative about it.

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Halloween 2008

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:34:35 -0400

Dont forget, Halloween is only 4 weeks away. Get your perfect costume from FrightCatalogue. They sell tons of awesome masks/costumes including the official Slipknot Masks and Jumpsuits for cheap!
US/CANADA only.

More Purgatory/Promo Shots

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:42:21 -0400

Not really news, but, It seems a lot more promos were shot than first thought. We have added around 25 new photos to the Teaser gallery.

Go To The Gallery!