The legendary masked metal band Slipknot has officially announced their highly anticipated 2026 World Tour, sending waves of excitement through the global metal community. Known for their ferocious energy, theatrical performances, and genre-defining sound, Slipknot’s latest tour promises to be their most explosive and emotionally charged yet.
After celebrating the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album in 2024, the band is ready to hit the road again — this time with a setlist that spans their entire career. Fans can expect a mix of classics like “Duality” and “Psychosocial,” alongside deeper cuts and surprises from their more recent albums, including The End, So Far.
The 2026 World Tour will kick off in Los Angeles, California, before tearing through North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia. Slipknot’s live shows are infamous for their raw intensity — from the pounding drums and searing guitar riffs to Corey Taylor’s unmistakable vocals that captivate and command the stage.
This tour also comes during a period of transformation for the band. With several lineup changes in recent years, including the departures of Craig Jones and Jay Weinberg, Slipknot is entering a new era. Yet, the core spirit remains untouched — chaos, unity, and pure, unfiltered aggression. Fans are eager to see how the new lineup reinvents their stage chemistry.
In a recent statement, frontman Corey Taylor shared his excitement: “We’ve been through hell and back as a band, but the fans never left us. This tour is for them — for every maggot who’s stuck with Slipknot since day one.” His words reflect the band’s continued dedication to the fanbase that made them icons.
Longtime percussionist and founding member Shawn “Clown” Crahan also hinted that the 2026 shows will feature new visual elements and stage concepts never seen before. Known for Slipknot’s dark and cinematic production, fans can expect elaborate lighting, haunting video backdrops, and, of course, the latest evolution of their signature masks.
As for the setlist, insiders suggest that Slipknot will perform a career-spanning selection, possibly revisiting tracks they haven’t played live in decades. The band’s 2022 album The End, So Far will still feature prominently, but there are also whispers of new material being tested on stage — potentially teasing their next chapter beyond Roadrunner Records.
Each concert is expected to be a spectacle of sound and chaos, blending pyrotechnics, percussion, and pure adrenaline. Fans who have seen Slipknot live know that the experience goes beyond music — it’s a ritual, a cathartic explosion of emotion and rebellion.
Tickets for the Slipknot 2026 World Tour will go on sale next month, with exclusive pre-sale access available to members of the band’s official fan club, Outside The 9. VIP packages will offer meet-and-greet opportunities, exclusive merchandise, and behind-the-scenes access to soundchecks.
Cities confirmed so far include Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, London, Berlin, São Paulo, Tokyo, and Sydney, with more dates expected to be announced soon. The band has also hinted at several festival headline slots across Europe during the summer leg of the tour.
For fans who can’t attend in person, a special concert stream will be available later in the year, allowing maggots worldwide to witness Slipknot’s carnage live from home. Expect the same level of intensity and audiovisual mayhem that has made them one of the greatest live acts of all time.
As Slipknot prepares to unleash their fury on the world once again, one thing is certain — 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the mask. Brace yourselves for a world tour that will shake the earth, ignite the crowd, and remind everyone why Slipknot remains one of the most powerful forces in heavy music history.
