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.
Gig On The Green 2002 Aug 24 - 25, 2002 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Uploaded by John Collins
Foo Fighters, Leeds Fest, 2002
Leeds Festival (and Reading Festival) 2002 (Complete Line Up from flyer - not all bands were at both festivals) Aug 23 - 25, 2002 Leeds, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Sable D Credit: Sable Delaney
Slipknot, Leeds Fest, 2002
Leeds Festival (and Reading Festival) 2002 (Complete Line Up from flyer - not all bands were at both festivals) Aug 23 - 25, 2002 Leeds, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Sable D Credit: © Sable Delaney
Leeds Festival (and Reading Festival) 2002 (Complete Line Up from flyer - not all bands were at both festivals) Aug 23 - 25, 2002 Leeds, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Sable D
The inevitable battle of bottle vs balloon, Leeds Fest, 2002
Sum 41, Leeds Fest, 2002
Leeds Fest, 2002
Slipknot / American Head Charge / Will Haven Feb 10, 2002 Paris, Île-de-France, France Uploaded by Fred Lbf
Slipknot Feb 1, 2002 Katowice, Silesia, Poland Uploaded by Ziemi100feles
