Slipknot fans were in for a night of intense nostalgia and jaw-dropping surprises as the band launched their “Here Comes The Pain” North American Summer Tour with a sold-out show at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, IN.
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their iconic debut album, Slipknot delivered a blistering set that featured the rare resurrection of “No Life” and “Scissors” – tracks that hadn’t been performed live since 2000.
The setlist was packed with fan favorites like “Wait & Bleed,” “Liberate,” and “Surfacing,” but it was the unexpected inclusion of “No Life” and “Scissors” that truly electrified the night.
These long-dormant songs were met with overwhelming applause and emotional responses from the packed crowd, making this show a landmark moment in Slipknot’s legendary career.
Speaking to NME, Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan teased the night’s surprises, saying, “Nobody knows truly what’s happening.
If I were a fan, I would [ask] ‘Why wouldn’t the band play the album in its entirety?’and ‘Why wouldn’t the band play some special events that seem intimate and fun?’ I’d put money on it – I want to come full circle and get back to when the dream was only a dream. I can’t promise you anything until it’s happening though.”
Throughout their career, Slipknot has racked up numerous accolades, including 64 award nominations and 27 wins, such as a Grammy for “Before I Forget” from Vol. 3. Beyond their music, Slipknot’s influence has extended into the creation of Knotfest, their own festival that has grown into a cultural phenomenon.
As the band approaches their 25th anniversary, they’re focused on reconnecting with their fanbase on a deeper level. Crahan reflected on this, stating, “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.
But as we’ve grown as a band, we have had fewer and fewer of those intimate, personal moments, trading them for massive ones. So we’re gonna make it more personal on the anniversary, but how remains to be seen. Just get ready to have your face kicked in. Because we just do what we do, spread that maggot culture – that disease. And you’ve been infected.”
