
Slipknot named as first headline act for Download Festival 2015
Judas Priest, Black Stone Cherry and Five Finger Death Punch also confirmed for Donington Park festival

Corey Taylor on Joey Jordison's departure from Slipknot: 'We just weren't able to work anymore'
Drummer left the band prior to recording new studio album

Slipknot's Corey Taylor dismisses Gene Simmons' 'rock is finally dead' comments
Taylor says he 'refuses to let anybody say that and have it be taken seriously'

Slipknot perform with new line-up for first time at Knotfest – watch
Knotfest took place in Devore, California over the weekend

Slipknot stream new album '.5: The Gray Chapter' online
US metal band will release new studio record on Monday (October 20)

Slipknot announce UK tour for January 2015 – O2 Priority Ticket details
The band will play nine dates throughout the month with Korn in support

Slipknot reveal new song 'Custer' - listen
Track will feature on forthcoming new album '.5: The Gray Chapter'

Slipknot reveal plan to burn camel dung at Knotfest to give festival its own unique smell
Band member Shawn 'Clown' Crahan says burning waste "has a very distinct smell"

Laura Jane Grace tweets about 'shitbag' ex-Against Me drummer rumoured to have joined Slipknot
Speculation suggests Jay Weinberg has taken over from Joey Jordison

Man pecked to death by crows in Slipknot's video for 'The Devil In I' - watch
Band reveal blood-spattered new visuals for '.5: The Gray Chapter' song