Formed in 1995, Slipknot emerged from Des Moines, Iowa as leader of the burgeoning alternative and nu metal movement alongside bands like Korn, Mushroomhead, and System of a Down. As part of the band's horrorcore aesthetic, each member wears a unique mask and matching uniform, often a jumpsuit. Shows make extensive use of pyrotechnics, explosions, extravagant lighting, computer screens, and crazy antics that often involve members of the audience. In 2012, Slipknot created its own music festival called Knotfest. The first Knotfests took place in Council Bluffs, Iowa and Somerset, Wisconsin. It 2014, Knotfest became an international event when Slipknot hosted the event in Chiba, Japan. Since then, Knotfest has taken place in many other global locations, including Colombia, Mexico, Germany, France, Finland, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Australia. Slipknot has headlined every Knotfest since its inception.
These are photos from concerts where Slipknot played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Hellfest 2023. 15-18/7 Jun 15, 2023 Clisson, Pays de la Loire, France Uploaded by Jarle Lindeland
Hellfest 2023 Jun 15 - 18, 2023 Clisson, Pays de la Loire, France Uploaded by Gavi Schneider
Download Festival 2023 Jun 8 - 11, 2023 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Alexander Merrilees
Download 20 Jun 8 - 11, 2023 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Stick
Download20 (2023) Jun 8 - 11, 2023 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Parky
Rock for People 2023 Jun 8 - 11, 2023 Hradec Králové, Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia Uploaded by V