Slipknot, Here Comes The Pain world tour brings masked metal back to arenas
22.06.2026 - 01:50:54 | ad-hoc-news.de
Slipknot are taking their brutal live show back around the globe with the Here Comes The Pain world tour. The masked Iowans have mapped out a run of arena and festival dates across Europe and Latin America, with North American stops expected as the cycle expands, according to the band’s official channels.
What the new tour includes
The Here Comes The Pain tour combines Slipknot’s own headline arena shows with high-profile festival appearances. European cities include major markets such as London, Paris and Berlin, with Latin American dates centered around key rock strongholds like São Paulo and Mexico City, per the group’s tour announcements.
Many of the shows are booked into large indoor arenas rather than stadiums, underlining Slipknot’s continued status as a guaranteed ticket draw nearly three decades after their debut. Fans can expect the band’s full production, from rotating drum rigs to extensive pyro, alongside a setlist that typically spans from Slipknot and Iowa through The End, So Far.
How Slipknot perform live
On recent tours Slipknot have balanced fan favorites like Psychosocial and Duality with deeper cuts and newer tracks from We Are Not Your Kind and The End, So Far. Reviewers regularly highlight the nine-piece’s relentless energy and the way the visuals match the music’s intensity, especially in enclosed arenas.
For US fans, the upcoming world run suggests another stateside leg is likely, given the band’s long history as a major touring draw across North America. Historically, Slipknot have turned full album cycles into extended global touring campaigns that revisit key US markets multiple times.
Tour dates, charts and background on Slipknot
Slipknot’s live schedule, chart history and studio work continue to evolve, and our news overview keeps track of the most important developments for US and international fans.
The musical core of Slipknot
Slipknot fuse groove metal, elements of death and thrash, and harsh electronics with turntablism and percussion-heavy arrangements. Albums like Iowa, Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) and We Are Not Your Kind show a band able to move from blast-beat aggression to eerie melody without losing intensity.
Where Slipknot stand now
Slipknot are currently preparing the Here Comes The Pain world tour cycle with further regional legs, including expected North American dates, yet to be fully detailed.
Slipknot at a glance
- Act: Slipknot
- Genre: Metal, alternative metal
- Origin: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Active since: 1995
- Lineup: Corey Taylor (vocals), Jim Root (guitar), Mick Thomson (guitar), Alessandro Venturella (bass), Jay Weinberg (drums, recently departed), Sid Wilson (turntables), Shawn Crahan (percussion), Michael Pfaff (percussion), Craig Jones (samples)
- Label: Roadrunner Records
- Key works: Slipknot (1999), Iowa (2001), Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) (2004), We Are Not Your Kind (2019)
- Current album/single: The End, So Far, released September 30, 2022
- Charts / certifications: Multiple US platinum albums and Billboard 200 No. 1 entries, including All Hope Is Gone topping the chart in 2008 and .5: The Gray Chapter reaching No. 1 in several countries.
- Next live date: Upcoming shows as part of the Here Comes The Pain world tour, with specific venue details varying by region.
Frequently asked questions about Slipknot
When did Slipknot form and where do they come from?
Slipknot formed in 1995 in Des Moines, Iowa, and quickly became one of the most prominent US metal exports with their self-titled debut album in 1999.
Which Slipknot albums reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200?
Slipknot have scored multiple Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, including All Hope Is Gone in 2008 and later releases that underlined their position as a consistent US chart force.
What can fans expect from Slipknot’s Here Comes The Pain tour?
Fans can expect a career-spanning setlist, elaborate stage production with masks and pyrotechnics, and the intense live energy that has made Slipknot a major draw in arenas and at festivals worldwide.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.
