Slipknot announces concerts in Mexico: dates, pre-sales, location and everything you need to know

Slipknot will celebrate its 25th anniversary with concerts in Guadalajara and CDMX (Slipknot)

Slipknot, the iconic American alternative metal group, announced its return to Mexico with two concerts that promise to be unforgettable for fans of the genre.

The band, known for hits such as “Duality”, “Unsainted” and “Dead Memories”, will perform on November 8 at the Calle 2 venue in Guadalajara, followed by a performance on November 9 at the Parque Bicentenario in the City of Mexico. These performances are part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of their first self-titled album, an album that marked a before and following in the metal scene.

Fans will be able to purchase their tickets for the concert in Mexico City through Superboletos. There will be an exclusive pre-sale for fans of the band, known as Maggots, on Thursday, May 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Subsequently, a Banorte pre-sale will be held from May 2 to 5, starting each day at 11:00 a.m. General ticket sales will open on May 6, also starting at 11:00 a.m.

The Bicentennial Park of CDMX will host the band on November 9

• Event: 25th Anniversary Celebration
• Place and dates: Guadalajara: November 8 Mexico City (CDMX): First time, November 9
• Ticket sales: Bank Presale: Date: May 2 Time: 11:00 am General Sale: Date: May 6 Time: 11:00 am
• Exclusive Presale for Maggots: Registration date: Sign up here Limited tickets.

Slipknot celebrates 25 years with concerts in Mexico (Slipknot)

Slipknot is an alternative metal band originally from Des Moines, Iowa, United States, being recognized in the world of music since its formation in 1995.

Over the years, the band has managed to establish itself thanks to its unique style, the use of distinctive masks by each of its members and a powerful presence on stage. With members such as Corey Taylor, Jim Root, Mick Thomson, Shawn Crahan and Sid Wilson, Slipknot have not only contributed to the metal genre with their signature sound, but have also influenced the way music and group identity are perceived. in the industry.

From its beginnings, it was noted for an aggressive musical approach, incorporating a mix of lead and rhythm guitars, bass, custom percussion, drums and electronic instruments that together create a sound described by critics as “a threshing machine devouring a group of drums.” military.”

Since forming in 1995, Slipknot has impacted the music scene with their unique style and energetic stage presence (Slipknot)

Corey Taylor’s voice brings a diversity of styles, from guttural to melodic and rapping, while the lyrics of the songs reflect an aggressive and intense tone. His musical influences include death metal, thrash metal and heavy metal, frequently categorizing them within alternative metal and nu metal, and recognizing them as part of the new wave of American heavy metal.

Throughout their career, they have released seven studio albums, starting with their self-titled album Slipknot in 1999, followed by works such as Iowa (2001), Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses (2004), All Hope Is Gone (2008) , which occupied the first position on the Billboard 200, .5: The Gray Chapter (2014), We Are Not Your Kind (2019) and The End, So Far (2022), the latter being his farewell to the Roadrunner Records label.

The group has also produced five DVDs, most notably Disasterpieces, which has sold more than three million copies in the United States. Slipknot has sold more than 30 million albums globally, establishing itself as one of the most influential bands of its genre.