While metal fans anxiously await new music from one of the genre’s most influential bands, Slipknot has confirmed they are working on a new album scheduled for release in 2025.
Percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan recently disclosed that the band has fully recorded the upcoming record and is now in the mixing phase, with vocalist Corey Taylor indicating approximately half of the mixing work has been completed in early 2025.
This forthcoming album stands distinctly separate from the band’s long-delayed *Look Outside Your Window* project, which was recorded in 2008 by four Slipknot members—Taylor, Crahan, Jim Root, and Sid Wilson—but never officially classified as a Slipknot release.
While that experimental project featured more melodic rock elements, including unconventional recording techniques such as capturing frog sounds and recording vocals inside a well, the new album promises to deliver the brutal, raw metal sound fans have come to expect from the band.
Crahan has described approaching the new record with renewed vigor, stating that “it’s all starting again,” suggesting a revitalized creative energy following the band’s recent 25th anniversary tour.
Slipknot returns to their roots with fresh energy as they launch into a new creative chapter after celebrating 25 years.
The percussionist emphasized his commitment to positive potential while maintaining modest expectations throughout the creative process, distinguishing this as an official Slipknot release rather than a side project.
The 2025 album is anticipated to continue evolving Slipknot’s sonic landscape, blending crushing riffs with diverse textures that push the boundaries of heavy metal.
As anticipation builds, fans can also look forward to the 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION deluxe reissue of Slipknot’s debut album, which will feature 46 bonus tracks including previously unreleased demos and live recordings.
Taylor has confirmed the album is targeting a mid-2025 release, coinciding with plans to finally disclose the *Look Outside Your Window* material during the latter half of the *We Are Not Your Kind* touring cycle.
For longtime fans, this dual release strategy promises an exciting year ahead, with the possibility of hearing both Slipknot’s signature aggressive sound and the more experimental, Radiohead-influenced material that has remained shelved for nearly 17 years.
The band may explore potential sync deals for tracks from the new album, a revenue stream that has become increasingly important for musicians looking to maximize their earnings in the evolving music industry landscape.
The band is expected to implement a strategic pre-save campaign across streaming platforms to build anticipation and maximize first-week streams when the album finally drops.
