At the sold-out Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, IN, Slipknot began their “Here Comes The Pain” North American Summer Tour, providing fans with an unforgettable evening filled with surprises and nostalgia. Slipknot celebrated the 25th anniversary of their debut album with a spectacular set that featured their first live performances of “Scissors” and “No Life,” which were rarely performed since 2000.
Favorite songs from the set selection were “Wait & Bleed,” “Liberate,” and “Surfacing.” The surprise addition of “No Life” and “Scissors,” meanwhile, was what really made the evening remarkable. The sold-out crowd responded passionately to these songs, which have long been absent from Slipknot’s live repertoire, making the performance even more significant in the band’s illustrious history.
Shawn “Clown” Crahan reportedly stated, “Nobody truly knows what’s happening,” according to NME. As a fan, I would [question]: “Why wouldn’t the band play the entire album?” and “Why wouldn’t the band perform at some unique, enjoyable events that seem intimate?” I’d bet money on it—I want to go back in time to the time when the dream was only a dream. However, I can’t make any promises to you until it actually happens.
Slipknot has received many honors throughout the years, including 27 wins and 64 nominations for awards, including a Grammy for Vol. 3’s “Before I Forget.” The band’s impact goes beyond only their music; they founded Knotfest, an event that has grown to be a recognized cultural phenomenon in and of itself.
Slipknot is consciously trying to establish a more personal connection with its fans as their 25th anniversary draws near. “Every time I’ve walked on stage, it’s never been about how many people have been there because my culture, the maggots, always show up,” said Crahan in response to a question about why they want to do this. However, as a band, we have had fewer and fewer of those small, private moments in favor of big ones. On the anniversary, we will undoubtedly make it more intimate, but just how will be revealed later. Prepare yourself for a rude awakening. Because that’s simply what we do—spread the illness and the maggot culture. Additionally, you are contaminated.
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