Slipknot have written enough songs to consider a double album. And Shawn “Clown” Crahan warns that fans could be surprised by the direction of their eighth record.
Speaking to Rock Sound, Clown confirms that Corey Taylor has already recorded vocals on numerous demos for the follow-up to The End, So Far (2022).
“At this point, we’d even have enough tracks for a ninth album, or even a double album. I’m not saying we’re going to do that, but one thing’s certain: the eighth album is well on its way.”
The percussionist is particularly excited about where things stand. “Nobody tells us what to do anymore. We’re doing exactly what we want. […] I don’t think people are ready for what we’ve created. Even we feel like we’ve reached a whole other level.”
He says listeners may need some time to adjust to the record, “because the songs are long and it’s clearly a record that really puts the musicians front and center”.
Eloy Casagrande sparks Slipknot’s creativity
Clown also highlights Eloy Casagrande’s influence. “Eloy constantly pushes the band forward, and when you fire up seasoned veterans like that, it puts a smile back on their faces and all they want to do is play together.”
The drummer recently confirmed that he has finished recording his parts. Jim Root, meanwhile, has cautioned that the band are not looking to recreate Iowa, preferring to explore new approaches.
The single Arsenal, released in September, will not appear on the new album, which remains shrouded in mystery.
Slipknot will kick off their stadium tour on July 3, 2027, at Wembley in London. No French dates have been announced so far.
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