Slipknot, new album announcement and 2026 tour plans

Slipknot remain one of the defining heavy bands of the past 25 years, blending metal, hardcore and industrial elements into an immediately recognizable sound. The group are preparing a new phase with a planned studio album and further touring activity expected after their 2025 commitments.

New music plans and next phase

Slipknot have repeatedly indicated in interviews and public statements that they are working on new material for a future studio album, following their 2022 release The End, So Far. While no exact release date has been made official, the band have spoken about writing and demo sessions that point to a continued studio presence in the coming years.

The next album will be the first full-length project created entirely after the departure of founding percussionist and key songwriter Shawn 'Clown' Crahan’s long-time bandmate Joey Jordison, whose drumming shaped Slipknot’s early records. It will also be the second major release without former percussionist Chris Fehn and the first cycle created with the more recent additions to the touring lineup fully integrated.

Tour expectations for Germany and beyond

For fans based in Germany, Slipknot’s live history in the country sets clear expectations that the band will return once a full touring cycle around the new album is announced. Over the past two decades the group have played major German cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Köln and München repeatedly, often appearing at festivals like Rock am Ring and Rock im Park alongside their own headline arena shows.

Given how recent album tours were routed, it is reasonable to expect that any upcoming world tour built around the planned studio record will include at least one arena or festival date in Germany, alongside additional stops in Austria and Switzerland as part of a wider European run. Historically, German shows have been among the largest on Slipknot’s European legs, drawing audiences from across the region.

Where the band stand now

Slipknot are currently regarded as an established headlining act, with a catalog that supports both festival top slots and solo arena dates. No specific future concert date is officially confirmed at present, but the band’s activity suggests further announcements are likely once their new music plans are finalized.

The musical core of Slipknot

Slipknot’s sound combines down-tuned guitars, aggressive drumming and a dense layer of samples, electronics and additional percussion, resulting in a highly rhythmic and abrasive style. The band’s early work, including the self-titled 1999 album and Iowa, pushed an extreme form of nu metal and hardcore-influenced aggression into the mainstream.

Later releases such as Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses), All Hope Is Gone and .5: The Gray Chapter introduced more melody, clearer song structures and a wider dynamic range, without abandoning the intensity that made Slipknot stand out. This evolution helped the group remain relevant as trends in heavy music shifted and younger bands cited them as a primary influence.

All information is based on the most recent publicly available details about Slipknot’s activities, releases and general career status.