Slipknot have released an official video for the single, “The Chapeltown Rag”, which is available on all streaming platforms.
The Clown-directed visual frames the visceral experience of the band’s unparalleled live performance. True to form, heavy music’s generational ambassadors in Slipknot set the community ablaze late last year with the launch of a brand new offensive packaged with cryptic fanfare.
Within the span of about a week’s time, the band methodically disseminated veiled messaging from the then unreleased music, fuelling speculation that their plan of attack was imminent.
Launching an all out blitz, “The Chapeltown Rag” surfaced as Slipknot’s first showing of new material since We Are Not Your Kind and emphatically punctuated a monumental 2021 - a year that included the band’s triumphant live return following the unprecedented stall in the wake of a historic pandemic.
Thematically, the song utilized the true crime lore of the Yorkshire Ripper and the ensuing mania of the media during the murderous spree to draw parallels to the current social climate of the online era. From Corey Taylor’s tortured howl, “When everything is God online, nothing is” a loaded statement can be deduced about modern day misinformation and the kind of divisiveness that mares the digital age.
The intensity of the track was underscored when Slipknot opted to debut “The Chapeltown Rag” ceremoniously to a capacity audience just days later during the band’s historic showing at Knotfest Los Angeles at Banc of California Stadium. A sight to behold, the collective delivered a relentless rendition of the track in a performance that illuminated the L.A. skyline and further cemented the band as the undisputed champions of heavy culture.
Documenting the vehemence and volatility that has become synonymous with the band’s live experience, the latest Slipknot music video boasts a collection of Knotfest Roadshow 2021 live tour footage featuring “The Chapeltown Rag.”
The Clown-directed clip captures the contrasting pageantry and pummel synonymous with Slipknot in the flesh, while framing the significance of live music’s return led by one it’s most powerful innovators.
The music video arrives as Slipknot prepare to embark on the first and second leg of their Knotfest Roadshow. Watch the explosive visual for “The Chapeltown Rag” below:
Slipknot recently released the official video trailer for the 2022 iteration of their infamous Knotfest Roadshow tour. The tour will take place over two legs, both headlined by Slipknot. The first leg will feature special guests In This Moment and Jinjer. The second leg will feature special guests Cypress Hill and Ho99o9. Tickets for all are go on sale at KnotfestRoadshow.com. Find the trailer below.
The first leg of the 38 date tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off in Fargo, ND on Wednesday, March 16 and hits a further 17 cities before wrapping up in Vancouver, BC on Sunday, April 17. The second leg kicks off on Wednesday, May 18 in University Park, PA and hits a further 17 cites before culminating on Sunday, June 18 in Chula Vista, CA. Full routing below.
Speaking on the new tour announcement, Slipknot’s Clown shares: “It feels so good to get back out on the road with our Culture. Get ready for a brand new experience. See you soon.”
Frontman, Corey Taylor adds: “Even with everything going on in the world right now, we’re still extremely excited to come back out in the states, with 2 different, exciting packages. Whether it’s In This Moment and Jinjer, or Cypress and Ho99o9, we pride ourselves in bringing our fans the epicenter of our music and art. Come celebrate with us, and try to stay as safe as we will be.”
2021 marked a banner year for Slipknot. Making a triumphant return to the road, their Knotfest Roadshow 2021 tour sold out amphitheaters across the country, bookended with the record-breaking Knotfest Iowaand the biggest headline show of their career, Knotfest Los Angeles at Banc of California Stadium where they debut their first new music in two years - the furious "The Chapeltown Rag" taken from the highly anticipated new Slipknot album, expected to release this year. In addition, they topped the bills of multiple, internationally renowned festivals including Riot Fest, Rocklahoma, Inkcarceration, Welcome To Rockville, and more.
The tour will be part of Live Nation’s Live Stubs initiative which provides digital collectible NFT ticket stubs to ticket holders. Live Stubs will automatically be included with tickets purchased for the tour. Fans will also be able to view, share, gift, trade, and resell their live stubs on Livenation.com
Knotfest Roadshow 2022 tour dates:
Leg 1 (with In This Moment and Jinjer)
March
16 - Fargo, ND - FargoDome
18 - Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center
19 - Wichita, KS - INTRUST Bank Arena
22 - Memphis, TN - FedExForum
23 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
25 - North Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena
26 - Durant, OK - Choctaw Grand Theater
29 - Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena at the BJCC
30 - N. Charleston, SC - North Charleston Coliseum
April
1 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex
2 - Reading, PA - Santander Arena
4 - Cleveland, OH - Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
6 - Green Bay, WI - Resch Center
7 - Peoria, IL - Peoria Civic Center
9 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
11 - Winnipeg, MB - Canada Life Centre
12 - Regina, SK - Brandt Centre
14 - Saskatoon, SK - SaskTel Centre
15 - Edmonton, AB - Rogers Place
17 - Vancouver, BC - Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
Leg 2 (with Cypress Hill and Ho99o9)
May
18 - University Park, PA - Bryce Jordan Center
20 - Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center
21 - Providence, RI - Dunkin' Donuts Center
22 - Manchester, NH - SNHU Arena
24 - Albany, NY - MVP Arena
26 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
28 - Québec, QC - Videotron Centre
29 - Ottawa, ON - Canadian Tire Centre
30 - Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage
June
1 - Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank Center
2 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
4 - East Troy, WI - Alpine Valley Music Theatre
5 - Moline, IL - TaxSlayer Center
7 - Bonner Springs, KS - Azura Amphitheater
9 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Broadmoor World Arena
11 - Nampa, ID - Ford Idaho Center
13 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena
14 - Ridgefield, WA - RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
17 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Garden Arena
18 - Chula Vista, CA - North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
