As an OG maggot, experiencing Slipknot play their debut album was unforgettable. Marking the band’s 25th anniversary, an achievement many doubted, highlights their incredible journey and is incredibly inspiring. Witnessing Corey Taylor’s awe as he looked out at the packed arena was moving. He expressed that playing a sold-out show at MSG was the highest honor and emphasized Slipknot’s deep ties to NYC, from Ozzfest ’99 to Irving Plaza and the Roseland Ballroom. Corey also shared that Slipknot earned their first gold album in NYC in February 2000. He announced that no song written after 1999 would be performed. I was thrilled. I love many of Slipknot’s songs from the last 30 years, but it’s refreshing to hear their older tracks live.
Set List:
~ 742617000027 (with Grady Twins clip)
1. (sic)
2. Eyeless
3. Wait and Bleed
4. Get This
5. Eeyore
~ ~ Tattered & Torn (Sid Wilson remix)
6. Me Inside
7. Liberate
~ Frail Limb Nursery
8. Purity
9. Prosthetics
10. No Life
11. Only One
Encore:
~ Mudslide
12. Spit It Out
13. Surfacing
14. Scissors
Hearing the first album performed live was incredible. The record is a heavy, raw, and chaotic masterpiece, featuring Corey’s deep guttural screams that he can still deliver. I was thrilled to hear Purity live after such a long wait finally. Having listened to Purity randomly throughout the past year, it felt perfect that this tour marked the 25th anniversary. Sometimes, you get the urge to listen to deep-cut Slipknot tracks. I was also excited for songs like Prosthetics, Eyeless, Scissors, and the authentic version of Spit It Out. Sid played a remix of Tattered & Torn, but Diluted was left off the setlist. These are the only two tracks from the self-titled album that have never been performed live. Diluted is a favorite of mine, though I understand if it was omitted for personal reasons.
There was much discussion about the set list, which I found annoying. I’m not gatekeeping Slipknot. I think it’s great that The Knot still attracts new fans after all this time. I don’t even mind casual fans or those who discovered Slipknot through the Custer TikTok craze. But to say this setlist was disappointing is unbelievable to me. This show wasn’t for you but for longtime fans who’ve been there since 1999. I don’t think newer fans understand the significance of this anniversary. The 25th anniversary is a big deal for a band many thought wouldn’t last past their second album. People once said the band was just a ridiculous act wearing masks and jumpsuits. Would they have made it this far if we didn’t believe in them like we did? Slipknot has gone from a local Iowa band to the metal band that headlines Download and every other major metal festival. They even have their own festival called Knotfest now. True, longtime Slipknot fans deserve to hear the self-titled album in its entirety one last time. Slipknot isn’t a young band anymore. We might never get another tour like this. It’s a monumental event. Every Slipknot fan, new and old, should take the opportunity to witness it.
Have you noticed how often the most die-hard metal aficionados told me Slipknot, “wASn’T rEaL mEtAl”? I’m glad I’ve grown out of caring about people’s nonsense opinions on what counts as metal. Now, I see people finally giving Slipknot their much-deserved recognition because, after 25 years, they’re still around and more popular than ever. I have to say, it’s pretty frustrating. If I supported this band all these years, why couldn’t you? After hearing the ridiculous claims from pretentious gatekeeping metal fans, I earned this anniversary tour. To each their own, though. I vowed I wouldn’t miss a significant tour from my favorite bands now that I had the time and money. It would fill pages if I listed all the concerts I’d missed in my life. If only time machines existed.
Finally, seeing Slipknot at Madison Square Garden was a dream come true. Attending a show in New York City instead of traveling to Long Island, New Jersey, or the Philly area is always special. I wondered if Slipknot would ever reschedule their MSG show, which was supposed to occur in June 2020 but was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. I believe everything happens for a reason. I was meant to see Slipknot for their 25th anniversary at the Garden with Danny. My manifestation is working overtime because I was literally thinking about the canceled 2020 show a few days before the ‘Here Comes the Pain’ tour dates were announced. It was a magical experience that makes me emotional whenever I think about it.
I cannot wait for September! Next up, Korn and Spiritbox!
~ 742617000027 (with Grady Twins clip)
1. (sic)
2. Eyeless
3. Wait and Bleed
4. Get This
5. Eeyore
~ ~ Tattered & Torn (Sid Wilson remix)
6. Me Inside
7. Liberate
~ Frail Limb Nursery
8. Purity
9. Prosthetics
10. No Life
11. Only One
Encore:
~ Mudslide
12. Spit It Out
13. Surfacing
14. Scissors
Hearing the first album performed live was incredible. The record is a heavy, raw, and chaotic masterpiece, featuring Corey’s deep guttural screams that he can still deliver. I was thrilled to hear Purity live after such a long wait finally. Having listened to Purity randomly throughout the past year, it felt perfect that this tour marked the 25th anniversary. Sometimes, you get the urge to listen to deep-cut Slipknot tracks. I was also excited for songs like Prosthetics, Eyeless, Scissors, and the authentic version of Spit It Out. Sid played a remix of Tattered & Torn, but Diluted was left off the setlist. These are the only two tracks from the self-titled album that have never been performed live. Diluted is a favorite of mine, though I understand if it was omitted for personal reasons.
There was much discussion about the set list, which I found annoying. I’m not gatekeeping Slipknot. I think it’s great that The Knot still attracts new fans after all this time. I don’t even mind casual fans or those who discovered Slipknot through the Custer TikTok craze. But to say this setlist was disappointing is unbelievable to me. This show wasn’t for you but for longtime fans who’ve been there since 1999. I don’t think newer fans understand the significance of this anniversary. The 25th anniversary is a big deal for a band many thought wouldn’t last past their second album. People once said the band was just a ridiculous act wearing masks and jumpsuits. Would they have made it this far if we didn’t believe in them like we did? Slipknot has gone from a local Iowa band to the metal band that headlines Download and every other major metal festival. They even have their own festival called Knotfest now. True, longtime Slipknot fans deserve to hear the self-titled album in its entirety one last time. Slipknot isn’t a young band anymore. We might never get another tour like this. It’s a monumental event. Every Slipknot fan, new and old, should take the opportunity to witness it.
Have you noticed how often the most die-hard metal aficionados told me Slipknot, “wASn’T rEaL mEtAl”? I’m glad I’ve grown out of caring about people’s nonsense opinions on what counts as metal. Now, I see people finally giving Slipknot their much-deserved recognition because, after 25 years, they’re still around and more popular than ever. I have to say, it’s pretty frustrating. If I supported this band all these years, why couldn’t you? After hearing the ridiculous claims from pretentious gatekeeping metal fans, I earned this anniversary tour. To each their own, though. I vowed I wouldn’t miss a significant tour from my favorite bands now that I had the time and money. It would fill pages if I listed all the concerts I’d missed in my life. If only time machines existed.
Finally, seeing Slipknot at Madison Square Garden was a dream come true. Attending a show in New York City instead of traveling to Long Island, New Jersey, or the Philly area is always special. I wondered if Slipknot would ever reschedule their MSG show, which was supposed to occur in June 2020 but was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. I believe everything happens for a reason. I was meant to see Slipknot for their 25th anniversary at the Garden with Danny. My manifestation is working overtime because I was literally thinking about the canceled 2020 show a few days before the ‘Here Comes the Pain’ tour dates were announced. It was a magical experience that makes me emotional whenever I think about it.
I cannot wait for September! Next up, Korn and Spiritbox!
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