Slipknot has officially announced what many fans hoped would never come: their final world tour. Titled “One Last Ride,” the tour marks the end of an era for one of the most influential metal bands of the last 25 years. The news arrived with an emotional video message from the band, sending shockwaves throughout the global metal community.
The announcement comes after months of speculation, cryptic social media teasers, and mysterious website updates that hinted at a massive reveal. While fans were prepared for something big, very few expected it to be Slipknot’s farewell to touring. The band emphasized that this tour is not a breakup, but rather the closing of a monumental chapter.
“One Last Ride” promises to be Slipknot’s most ambitious and immersive live experience to date. The band revealed that the stage production will feature new mask designs, pyrotechnics on a scale never attempted before, and a setlist spanning their entire discography—from their groundbreaking 1999 debut to their final studio work. They have also hinted at performing songs they have never played live.
Fans can expect a journey through all eras of Slipknot, with visuals, audio, and storytelling crafted to honor their legacy. The band expressed that this tour is a gift to Maggots worldwide, thanking them for decades of unwavering loyalty, chaos, and connection.
The global trek will kick off in North America, hitting major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston, Toronto, and Las Vegas. From there, the band will move across Europe with stops in London, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, and Amsterdam. Each show is expected to sell out rapidly as fans rush for the chance to witness history.
Slipknot will also bring “One Last Ride” to South America, performing in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia—regions known for some of the loudest, wildest, and most devoted crowds on the planet. The tour will then extend to Australia and Asia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Tokyo, Seoul, and Manila.
The band confirmed that this will be the final opportunity for fans to see the classic Slipknot stage spectacle: the rotating drum rigs, the flamethrowers, the masks soaked in sweat and chaos, and the raw energy that has defined their legend. This tour aims to honor not only the band’s evolution but also the fans who became part of their identity.
In their official announcement, Slipknot expressed deep gratitude. They acknowledged that the journey from Des Moines basement stages to global arenas was only possible because of the “Maggot family,” who embraced their darkness, their honesty, and their intensity. The farewell tour is meant to be a celebration, not a mourning.
As expected, social media erupted with reactions. Fans expressed heartbreak, excitement, nostalgia, and disbelief. Many said they grew up with Slipknot, crediting the band’s music for giving them strength during their darkest moments. “One Last Ride” has already been described as the most emotionally charged tour announcement of the year.
Merchandise for the tour will include limited-edition collectibles, special vinyls, exclusive artwork, and tour-only mask variants. The band also hinted at releasing a behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the making of the tour, their history, and the decision to step away from the road.
While this marks the end of touring, Slipknot reassured fans that it is not the end of Slipknot. Members will continue making music, working on individual projects, and contributing to the legacy of the band. However, the era of global tours and marathon live shows will conclude with this final run.
As the world prepares for what may be the most emotional metal tour in decades, one thing is certain: Slipknot’s legacy will echo long after the final curtain falls. “One Last Ride” is more than a tour—it is a thank-you letter to every fan who screamed, moshed, cried, healed, and lived through the music. And for many, this final chapter will be the most meaningful of all.
