Slipknot shares mysterious countdown

The band is expected to reveal new details about the new album this Thursday, the 16th

Slipknot shared a mysterious countdown on their official website. By accessing slipknot1.com ends showing "0516", suggesting that there will be news on May 16th, this Thursday.

The band also released a video on social media featuring glimpses of the members and their masks – some images appear to be from previous releases, but others seem to be new. Watch the video below.

Slipknot will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this Friday, the 17th, after vocalist Corey Taylor underwent surgery on both knees.

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