Slipknot is set to dominate 2025 with a barrage of thrilling announcements that promise to excite maggots around the globe. The legendary metal band has confirmed the long-awaited release of Look Outside Your Window, an experimental album that has been sitting in the vault since 2008. Unlike their traditional sound, this project—featuring Corey Taylor, Jim Root, Sid Wilson, and Shawn “Clown” Crahan—explores a more melodic and alternative side of Slipknot, showcasing their depth as musicians.
Fans have been clamoring for this album since it was first teased over a decade ago. Now, with Crahan confirming that the band’s management is finalizing its distribution, the wait is nearly over. The project is not only a nod to their versatility but a gift to long-time followers craving something new.
In conjunction with the album release, Slipknot is embarking on a massive world tour. Kicking off with Knotfest Australia in February, the band will thunder across continents, making stops at key festivals including Spain’s Resurrection Fest in June and the U.S.’s Inkcarceration Festival in July. Strong speculation suggests the band will also headline the Download Festival in the UK—a possibility that’s left British fans buzzing.
Adding to the emotional weight of the year, Slipknot is supporting a Kickstarter campaign launched by the family of late drummer Joey Jordison. The initiative seeks to fund the release of Open Your Omen, an unreleased album by Jordison’s post-Slipknot band Vimic. The campaign also includes plans for a tribute event, underscoring the band’s enduring respect for their fallen brother.
Meanwhile, Clown has declared 2025 his year of “no complaining,” focusing instead on creative renewal. With plans to begin writing their next studio album later this year, Slipknot is proving once again that nearly 30 years into their career, they remain a force of uncompromising intensity and evolution.
