Slipknot extend their Here Comes the Pain 25th anniversary world tour
20.06.2026 - 09:36:56 | ad-hoc-news.de
Slipknot mark 25 years since their self-titled debut with an extended Here Comes the Pain world tour that now runs deep into 2025. New arena and festival dates across Europe, South America and Asia have been added, according to the band’s official tour page and promoter listings.
New dates on the 25th anniversary run
The Here Comes the Pain tour, first announced in 2024, celebrates the 25th anniversary of Slipknot’s breakthrough 1999 album with a career-spanning set and full-mask production. The band’s official site lists 2025 headline arena shows in cities including London, Berlin and São Paulo, alongside major festival appearances.
In Europe, confirmed 2025 dates include London’s O2 Arena, Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena and Paris’ Accor Arena, promoted by Live Nation and local partners. South American stops feature São Paulo and Buenos Aires arenas, while Asian routing includes at least one night in Tokyo, according to regional ticketing platforms.
Where US fans stand on upcoming shows
As of now, the band’s official tour page lists only international dates for 2025, with no newly announced US arenas beyond the 2024 cycle. Earlier North American legs included major festivals and amphitheaters, but current routing focuses on Europe, Latin America and Asia across spring and summer 2025.
Tickets for the 2025 shows are available via primary outlets such as Ticketmaster and regional partners, with many European arenas offering tiered seating and standing options. VIP packages and early entry bundles are advertised for several headline dates, underlining sustained demand a quarter century into the band’s career.
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The album that started the fire
Released in June 1999 on Roadrunner Records, Slipknot’s self-titled album introduced their mix of extreme metal, hip-hop accents and percussive chaos. The record peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard 200 during its initial run but went on to become a catalog staple.
The album has since been certified double Platinum by the RIAA, reflecting more than 2 million units in the US and underscoring its long-term impact. Tracks like Wait and Bleed and Spit It Out helped move the band from Iowa clubs to global festival main stages within just a few years.
How Slipknot sound on stage today
On the current tour, Slipknot lean into the raw, groove-heavy material from the 1999 debut while folding in later hits like Duality and Psychosocial. The live mix remains dense, with three percussionists, turntables, samples and dual guitars driving a frantic, syncopated attack.
Production-wise, the shows feature updated masks, large-scale video backdrops and extensive pyrotechnics drawn from the band’s 2000s arena era. Against that visual scale, frontman Corey Taylor still anchors the set with sharp dynamic shifts from screams to melodic hooks.
Where Slipknot stand right now
Slipknot are currently scheduled to continue the Here Comes the Pain 25th anniversary tour with their next confirmed date at London’s O2 Arena on February 7, 2025, as listed on the band’s official tour page.
Slipknot at a glance
- Act: Slipknot
- Genre: Metal, alternative metal, nu metal
- Origin: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Active since: 1995
- Lineup: Corey Taylor (vocals), Mick Thomson (guitar), Jim Root (guitar), Sid Wilson (turntables), Craig Jones (samples), Shawn Crahan (percussion), Alessandro Venturella (bass), Jay Weinberg (drums)
- Label: Roadrunner Records
- Key works: Slipknot (1999), Iowa (2001), Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses (2004), All Hope Is Gone (2008)
- Current album/single: The End, So Far, released September 30, 2022
- Charts / certifications: Slipknot certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the US; multiple albums have debuted in the Billboard 200 Top 10.
- Next live date: February 7, 2025 - London, United Kingdom, O2 Arena
Frequently asked questions about Slipknot
When does Slipknot’s Here Comes the Pain tour reach Europe?
The 25th anniversary Here Comes the Pain tour is scheduled to reach European arenas in early 2025, with a confirmed stop at London’s O2 Arena on February 7, 2025, followed by dates in Berlin and Paris.
Is Slipknot currently playing shows in the United States?
Slipknot’s officially listed 2025 tour dates currently focus on Europe, South America and Asia, with no newly announced US dates beyond the completed 2024 run, according to the band’s tour page.
Which Slipknot album is being celebrated on this tour?
The Here Comes the Pain tour marks 25 years of Slipknot’s self-titled 1999 debut album, which helped define the band’s sound and has been certified double Platinum in the US.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.
