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The HardLore: Stories from Tour podcast aims to inspire the next generation of hardcore artists
With their Hardlore podcast, Colin Young and Bo Lueders are reminiscing on stories from the road. The duo sat down with AP to discuss its genesis and future.
Slipknot's Clown breaks down Knotverse: “It’s a way for us to be as close to you as possible”
Slipknot’s foray into the metaverse was only announced this month, via a partnership with Sandbox, but it’s been a lifetime in the making. Inspired by the early days of playing the video game Quake online via dial-up internet with friends in different parts of the world to the creativity that came from editing the source […]
Slipknot, The Sandbox unleash new metaverse experience KNOTVERSE
Slipknot have partnered with The Sandbox to create the KNOTVERSE. It will be the home for Slipknot and Knotfest experiences, concerts and lifestyle in the metaverse. Read more: Slipknot’s Sid Wilson sampled “different moons around different planets” for upcoming album M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan spoke about the decision to bring Slipknot to the metaverse in […]
Bring Me The Horizon discuss their musical evolution in AltPress issue #401 cover story
The best laid plans can even go awry for one of the biggest rock bands in the world. The day before Alternative Press connects with Bring Me The Horizon was scheduled to be the band’s first in earnest working with BloodPop (aka Michael Tucker, the man who’s overseen records by Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber) […]
Slipknot emphasize the importance of family at this year's Knotfest
On Friday, Nov. 5, Los Angeles hosted what could be argued as the biggest event metal and hard rock has seen in this decade so far. The event was none other than Knotfest, the traveling roadshow curated and headlined by metal legends Slipknot, who brought with them an incredible roster of bands and artists who […]
Bring Me The Horizon deliver raw and intimate set at LA's Whisky a Go Go
On Wednesday night, Bring Me The Horizon played a raw and intimate show at the legendary Los Angeles music venue Whisky a Go Go. The venue, with a capacity of just under 500 people, was a notable change from the band’s usual performances at arenas and stadiums across the world. TikTok sensation Jeris Johnson and […]
Slipknot on new music, community and their monumental Knotfest livestream
Marking the close of their storming Knotfest Roadshow that’s toured the States since September, metal titans Slipknot are preparing for their first-ever livestream on Friday at the band’s largest show to date, Knotfest Los Angeles. Bringing their inimitable show to the Banc of California Stadium, the band are celebrating playing the biggest venue in their […]
Bring Me The Horizon drop new Oli Sykes-directed video for "DiE4u"—watch
Bring Me The Horizon have released a new video for their latest single “DiE4u.” Additionally, the band will be hitting the road for their Post Human tour. They will be joined by longtime friends and fellow British rockers You Me At Six as well as recent collaborators Nova Twins for the entire U.K. arena run […]
Slipknot’s Knotfest announces new date and lineup at Los Angeles stadium
Slipknot have announced a new venue for Knotfest Los Angeles. The upcoming festival will take place at Banc of California Stadium Nov. 5. Knotfest will feature performances from Bring Me The Horizon, Killswitch Engage, FEVER 333, Code Orange and Vended. The festival will also feature a guest appearance from Cherry Bombs. Read more: P!NK offers […]
Corey Taylor teases that Slipknot may be making a concept album
Slipknot are continuing their work on their seventh studio album. However, it looks like they may be veering into new territory for the We Are Not Your Kind follow-up. This week, Corey Taylor revealed that Slipknot have a lot of new ideas for their upcoming music. In fact, he teased that there’s a chance they […]
10 artist playlists on Spotify that you'll wish you made yourself
If we learned anything when the world was turned upside down in 2020, it’s that artists are just like us. They get bored and sit on TikTok, binge-watch the same shows and make their own highly specific playlists on Spotify. Read more: QUIZ: Which movie franchise should you binge-watch? If you’ve never really looked into […]
10 musician-backed causes to support this Giving Tuesday
Now that we have all (safely) celebrated Thanksgiving with friends or family and shopped all the best Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday deals, Giving Tuesday is upon us. Giving Tuesday first started in 2012 and soon became a global movement. It encourages people to do good and give back to the people […]
Here's when Slipknot are thinking about releasing their next album
Although it’s been just over a year since Slipknot released their last full-length album, it looks like they already have new music on their minds. Corey Taylor recently revealed when Slipknot are thinking about releasing a follow-up to 2019’s We Are Not Your Kind. Spoiler alert – it may be sooner than you think. Read […]
QUIZ: Can you pass this ultimate Ozzfest trivia test?
Living well is the best revenge. After Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne’s famed manager and wife, was rejected by alternative powerhouse festival Lollapalooza for an Ozzy band performance, she took matters into her own hands and created a metal event of her own, Ozzfest. It was truly a DIY family affair, featuring many of Ozzy’s bands […]
Corey Taylor says Stone Sour are going on an “indefinite hiatus”
Corey Taylor has announced that Stone Sour are going on an “indefinite hiatus.” During a recent interview on The Green Room with Neil Griffiths podcast, Taylor says that the members of Stone Sour are focusing on “their own thing” for now. Read more: Carole Baskin criticizes Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” video Earlier […]
Slipknot’s V-Man and Lisa Graham are now married
Congratulations to Slipknot‘s Alessandro “V-Man” Venturella and Lisa Graham who announced that they just got married. According to Graham’s Instagram, the couple tied the knot in London. Read more: This viral tweet has people reminiscing about their Myspace days Due to coronavirus, Slipknot were forced to cancel their 2020 tour dates. Despite this setback, V-Man […]
This Slipknot song is still Corey Taylor’s favorite after all these years
Slipknot‘s iconic debut self-titled album turns 21-years-old this week. In celebration of the anniversary, Corey Taylor is reflecting back on the band’s career. In a new piece for Knotfest, Taylor opens up about the band’s self-titled era. He also reveals which Slipknot song is his favorite. Read more: Tom Morello, Dan Reynolds and friends demand […]
Slipknot are reimagining Knotfest through exclusive online content
While Slipknot have called off all of their Knotfest shows for this summer, the band are temporarily replacing the festival with a “global multi-media hub” offering exclusive content. The band are reimagining Knotfest.com to offer news, exclusive interviews, performances, merch and more. Read More: Hear Ghostemane return to black metal with his side project’s new EP The new virtual […]
Slipknot are canceling all of their summer 2020 tour dates
Slipknot are canceling all of their summer Knotfest tour dates today over the coronavirus pandemic. The band made a post on their social media accounts saying they’re looking forward to performing for fans again while refunds are going to be made available for all ticket holders. Read More: An original Ghostface killer wants to make comeback in ‘Scream 5’ The […]
Here are 22 live performance streams you can watch this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
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