Slipknot , in previously unseen footage without their masks, caught the attention of fans. The video ( via NME ) was shared in the first days of 2025.
To celebrate the new year, the Instagram profile @slipknotvideos_ , dedicated to sharing the band's most iconic videos and, according to its biography, "preserving Slipknot's history with care and responsibility," also shared rare footage of Corey Taylor and company playing "Liberate" during soundcheck, without wearing their legendary red jumpsuits and masks.
The shared post also has the following caption:
"The new millennium began with Slipknot performing in Des Moines at the Super Toad. The performance took place on January 1st, 2000. In addition to a spectacular full-length recording of the show, the soundcheck was also recorded.".
Check out the video on Instagram , via the account slipknotvideos_ ;
Slipknot in a new phase
Slipknot is currently on tour celebrating their 25th anniversary, titled " Here Comes The Pain ." Vocalist Corey Taylor and his bandmates have been revisiting the group's origins, performing some Slipknot classics in this new phase.
Shawn “Clown” Crahan also revealed that, initially, he was skeptical about the idea of revisiting the album. However, he was surprised by the impact of the tour. “It’s amazing to play our first album without having to include all the hits,” he stated.
It's worth noting that Crahan also spoke about drummer Eloy Casagrande joining Slipknot: “Eloy is in the band and there's something going on between the nine of us now that's a lot of fun. Things are flowing and we'll probably have several albums to come.”
Meanwhile, the band's former drummer, Jay Weinberg, revealed that he is working on a solo album, scheduled for release this year.
READ ALSO: Eloy Casagrande on joining Slipknot: “It was always the place I wanted to be”
