Formed in 1995, Slipknot emerged from Des Moines, Iowa as leader of the burgeoning alternative and nu metal movement alongside bands like Korn, Mushroomhead, and System of a Down. As part of the band's horrorcore aesthetic, each member wears a unique mask and matching uniform, often a jumpsuit. Shows make extensive use of pyrotechnics, explosions, extravagant lighting, computer screens, and crazy antics that often involve audience members. In 2012, Slipknot created a music festival called Knotfest. The first Knotfests took place in Council Bluffs, Iowa and Somerset, Wisconsin. In 2014, Knotfest became an international event, and Slipknot hosted the event in Chiba, Japan. Since then, Knotfest has taken place in many other global locations, including Colombia, Mexico, Germany, France, Finland, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Australia. Slipknot has headlined every Knotfest since its inception.
These are photos from concerts where Slipknot played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Rockstar Mayhem Festival Jul 17, 2012 Bonner Springs, Kansas, United States Uploaded by Kansas City Concert Fiendz
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2012 Jul 14, 2012 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Uploaded by Concert Mojo
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2012 Jul 14, 2012 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Uploaded by Psychojenn
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2012 Jul 14, 2012 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Uploaded by Concert Mojo Credit: @liveconcertmojo - "Motorhead"
Slipknot / Slayer / Motorhead / Anthrax Jul 10, 2012 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Uploaded by Shinigami3y3s
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2012 Jul 6, 2012 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Uploaded by Thornbeezy
Mayhem Fest 2012 Jul 3, 2012 Auburn, Washington, United States Uploaded by Whiskey Echo Bravo
DJ Starscream, Sid from Slipknot. 7-3-2012
Mayhem Fest 2012 Jul 3, 2012 Auburn, Washington, United States Uploaded by Patback
Mayhem Festival 2012 Jun 30, 2012 San Bernardino, California, United States Uploaded by Revanant007
Mayhem Festival 2012 Jun 30, 2012 San Bernardino, California, United States Uploaded by Ruiner Alamilla
Mayhem Festival 2012 Jun 30, 2012 San Bernardino, California, United States Uploaded by Andysoto23
