{"id":31578,"date":"2020-04-21T18:55:40","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T01:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ticketcenter.com\/news\/?p=31578"},"modified":"2020-04-21T18:57:50","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T01:57:50","slug":"slipknot-move-knotfest-japan-dates-to-next-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ticketcenter.com\/news\/concerts\/slipknot-move-knotfest-japan-dates-to-next-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Slipknot Move Knotfest Japan Dates to Next Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Slipknot - Nero Forte [OFFICIAL VIDEO]\" width=\"860\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JGNqvH9ykfA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketcenter.com\/slipknot-tickets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slipknot <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">had to cancel their Asian tour \u201cin light of global health concerns\u201d back in March. As part of it, the band was to perform at Knotfest event in Tokyo for two dates between March 20 and March 29.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Initially, they have called off the shows because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now, however, Slipknot have announced they will headline two new dates, on January 10 and January 11, 2021. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Korn and Marilyn Manson will join them as support on January 10, while Anthrax and Babymetal will be appearing on January 11. All the original lineup will perform with the exception of Trivium, due to a scheduling clash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cFor the festival performance, we will cancel only Trivium which can not appear due to the schedule, and there is no change in other artist lineup. Additional artists will be announced at a later date,\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the statement read.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cNote the original order of the Day 1 Roadshow date and Day 2 Festival date [have] changed so please make sure you are attending the correct show dates.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before they head to Japan, Slipknot are still scheduled to bring their Knotfest concert event brand to the UK later this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recently, BBC released a documentary on the band called<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Slipknot Unmasked: All Out Life.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The hour-long film, shows the highs and lows of Slipknot\u2019s career, from Grammy Awards and album sales to substance abuse issues and the loss of bassist and songwriter Paul Gray. Moreover, it features an intimate performance from the band, exclusive interview clips, and backstage access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It was originally made available through an exclusive media player, and now can be watched on YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Corey Taylor, Slipknot\u2019s frontman, recently spoke with Rock Feed about his thoughts regarding the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;No matter what, we are going to finish the tour cycle. We are just trying to make the best of the situation.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slipknot is one of the top touring acts. They are touring in support of their <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2018We Are Not Your Kind\u2019<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> album cycle and have major plans for 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can find more information and tickets for Slipknot\u2019s shows <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketcenter.com\/slipknot-tickets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, though they are subject to changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Slipknot Knotfest Japan 2021<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Show date and time: January 10-11<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Show location: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Tokyo, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Slipknot had to cancel their Asian tour \u201cin light of global health concerns\u201d back in March. 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