SLIPKNOT Announces “Here Comes The Pain” North American Tour for 2024
Heavy metal titans and cultural phenomenon Slipknot are thrilled to announce the North American leg of their “Here Comes The Pain” Tour. The band, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut album “Slipknot,” is set to hit arenas nationwide this summer, continuing their global domination.
A Quarter-Century of Chaos
Released on June 29, 1999, Slipknot’s self-titled debut album was a game-changer for the metal scene. The album, filled with jaw-clenching riffs and Ross Robinson’s venomous production, broke away from traditional metal and embraced a fresh, aggressive direction. This new approach not only resonated with fans but also left a lasting impact on youth culture.
Guitarist Jim Root reflects on the band’s early days: “We loved what we did with the first record, but we didn’t even know if there was gonna be anything after that. We just wanted people to hear it. Selling out records and shows, having successful tours—those were dreams that came true for us.”
Over the years, Slipknot has built a legacy that nips at the heels of metal’s elder statesmen. Their drive, innovation, and relentless touring have earned them tens of billions of streams, millions of followers, and a slew of accolades, including 64 award nominations and 27 wins, among them a Grammy for “Before I Forget” from “Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses).”
Legacy of Influence
Slipknot’s influence extends beyond music. In 2012, the band created Knotfest, a travelling multi-stage festival that has since become a global phenomenon. Knotfest has evolved into Knotfest.com, an entertainment hub that champions young artists and thinkers, further cementing Slipknot’s status as a thought leader and cultural pioneer.
As they celebrate 25 years of their groundbreaking debut album, Slipknot is committed to reconnecting with their fans more intimately. Founding member Shawn “Clown” Crahan explains, “As we’ve grown as a band, we’ve had fewer and fewer of those intimate, personal moments. On this anniversary, we’re gonna make it more personal. Just get ready to have your face kicked in because we do what we do, spreading that maggot culture.”
The “Here Comes The Pain” Tour
The “Here Comes The Pain” Tour, produced by Live Nation, will feature Slipknot headlining major venues across North America. Highlights include iconic stops like New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, and Austin’s Moody Center. The tour will also feature direct support from Kentucky’s hardcore/metal forerunners, Knocked Loose, with Orbit Culture and Vended joining on select dates.
SLIPKNOT 2024 Tour Dates:
May 12: Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
May 19: Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival
Aug 06: Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center *
Aug 07: Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake *
Aug 09: Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena *
Aug 10: Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion *
Aug 12: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden *
Aug 14: Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion *
Aug 15: Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center *
Aug 17: Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *
Sep 01: Pryor, OK – ROCKLAHOMA
Sep 07: Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre #
Sep 08: Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Styles Resorts Amphitheater #
Sep 09: Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
Sep 11: Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #
Sep 13: Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome #
Sep 15: Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre #
Sep 17: Austin, TX – Moody Center #
Sep 18: Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion #
Sep 21: Des Moines, IA – Knotfest Iowa at Waterworks Park #
Oct 11: Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
Oct 19: São Paulo, BR – Knotfest Brasil
Nov 08: Guadalajara, MX – Calle 2
Nov 09: Mexico City, MX – Parque Bicentenario
Dec 05: Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
Dec 06: Dortmund, DE – Westfalehallen
Dec 08: Stuttgart, DE – Schleyerhalle
Dec 09: Leipzig, DE – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
Dec 11: Zürich, CH – Hallenstadion
Dec 12: Paris, FR – Accor Arena
Dec 14: Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
Dec 15: Glasgow, UK – Ovo Hydro
Dec 17: Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Dec 18: Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
Dec 20: London, UK – The O2
Dec 21: London, UK – The O2
* w/ Special Guests Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture
# w/ Special Guests Knocked Loose and Vended
Slipknot is poised to deliver a tour that promises to be a landmark celebration of their quarter-century reign over the metal world. Whether you’re a lifelong maggot or a new recruit, this is a tour you won’t want to miss.
