Slipknot reveals plans for a European tour in 2025

Slipknot Announces 2025 European Tour Dates, Starting in Sweden and Concluding in Spain

Slipknot has officially revealed details of their highly anticipated 2025 European tour, set to launch next summer. The legendary heavy metal band, known for their intense performances and dedicated fanbase, will kick off this tour with a headline slot at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden, on June 4, 2025. This opening performance marks the beginning of an extensive tour across Europe, with dates planned for major cities in Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, and Spain.

Following their kickoff show in Sweden, Corey Taylor and his fellow band members will appear at some of Europe’s biggest rock and metal festivals. These include the iconic Rock Im Park in Nuremberg and Rock Am Ring in Nürburg, Germany, as well as other renowned events like Nova Rock Festival in Austria and Green Field Festival in Switzerland. The band will close out their tour with two massive shows in Spain: one at Barcelona’s BCN Rock Fest and another at Resurrection Fest in Viveiro, marking a powerful finale for this run of performances.

Slipknot’s Full 2025 European Tour Dates Are as Follows:

• June 4 – Sölvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival
• June 6 – Nuremberg, Germany – Rock Im Park
• June 7 – Nürburg, Germany – Rock Am Ring
• June 8 – Nancy, France – Heavy Weekend
• June 10 – Hannover, Germany – Expo Plaza
• June 13 – Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock Festival
• June 14 – Interlaken, Switzerland – Green Field Festival
• June 17 – Ferrara, Italy – Ferrara Summer Festival
• June 21 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Copenhell
• June 23 – Berlin, Germany – Waldbühne
• June 25 – Lyon, France – LDLC Arena
• June 26 – Barcelona, Spain – BCN Rock Fest
• June 28 – Viveiro, Spain – Resurrection Fest

General ticket sales for this tour will begin on Friday, November 8, at 10 a.m. local time. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as demand is expected to be high for one of the world’s most intense live metal acts.

Slipknot’s “Lost Album” Look Outside Your Window Might Finally See Release

In addition to tour news, Slipknot’s frontman Corey Taylor recently shared updates on the band’s long-rumored, so-called “lost album,” Look Outside Your Window. This unique album was recorded by Taylor, Sid Wilson, Jim Root, and Shawn “Clown” Crahan around the same time as Slipknot’s 2008 album, All Hope Is Gone. Despite initial attempts to merge the two projects, Look Outside Your Window has remained unreleased due to its distinctively experimental, almost ethereal vibe, which Taylor describes as unlike anything Slipknot has produced before. Only one song from these sessions, “Til We Die,” made it onto All Hope Is Gone as a bonus track.

In a recent interview, Taylor humorously shared a conversation with Crahan about the album’s delayed release. Crahan noted that Taylor’s prolific output was partly responsible, jokingly saying, “You keep putting things out which interfere with my release plans!” Taylor assured Crahan that he’s now on board for Look Outside Your Window to finally make its way to fans in 2024.

Taylor elaborated on the album’s unique sound, stating that it feels like a “long-lost” project. Unlike anything Slipknot fans have heard before, he described the album as having some of his favorite melodies and a beautiful, timeless quality. Crahan also offered insights into the album’s delayed release, emphasizing that its timing was crucial but that it would be available soon. He praised Taylor’s vocal performance on the album, promising fans a fresh and different side of Slipknot’s frontman.

Slipknot’s Upcoming Album and New Merch Spark Excitement Among Fans

Beyond Look Outside Your Window, Slipknot is also preparing a follow-up to their 2022 album The End, So Far. Crahan expressed that the band’s evolution and lineup changes have brought a renewed, spiritual energy to their music. He believes the new album will be widely appreciated by fans, and he’s particularly excited about the contributions from new drummer Eloy Casagrande.

In other Slipknot news, the band recently unveiled a new merchandise collection featuring an updated ‘S’ logo. While some fans embraced the fresh look, reactions were mixed, with others expressing a preference for the classic design.

This exciting period for Slipknot promises a blend of nostalgia and innovation, as the band gears up to deliver powerful live shows across Europe and potentially release a long-awaited project that shows a very different side of their artistry.