One of heavy metal’s most influential bands of the 1990s has finally broken its silence, and fans now have a clearer picture of what lies ahead. Slipknot, the masked metal titans who helped redefine extreme music at the turn of the millennium, have shared an important update regarding the future of their long-awaited new material.
A Pause — Not An Ending
In a recent interview, percussionist and founding member Shawn “Clown” Crahan revealed that the band is currently taking a deliberate step back following years of relentless touring, recording, and internal change.
While rumors had circulated that Slipknot were already deep into writing sessions, Crahan clarified that the group is not actively recording a new album yet, by choice.
“This is real human time,” he explained, emphasizing the importance of rest and reflection after decades operating at full throttle.
Rather than forcing creativity, the band has chosen to allow ideas to develop naturally, a move Crahan believes will ultimately result in stronger music.
New Music Is Coming — Slowly
Although a new album isn’t finished or formally underway, Crahan confirmed that Slipknot will begin reconvening creatively in the near future. Band members are currently writing individually, with early sessions expected to take place soon as ideas begin to take shape.
“There’s music happening,” he said. “Just not in the traditional way yet.”
For fans, the message is clear: new Slipknot music is coming, just not rushed.
Creativity Beyond The Band
Even during the downtime, Crahan remains deeply immersed in artistic work. He has continued composing music, experimenting with visual art, and developing creative projects outside the band, ensuring that inspiration remains active even while Slipknot itself pauses.
That ongoing creativity has reassured fans that the band’s fire hasn’t faded, it’s simply being refined.
A Legacy Built On Evolution
Since exploding onto the scene with their 1999 self-titled debut, Slipknot have become one of metal’s most enduring forces. Albums like Iowa, Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses, All Hope Is Gone, and We Are Not Your Kind helped push heavy music into the mainstream while preserving its brutality.
Across more than two decades, the band has weathered lineup changes, personal loss, and shifting musical landscapes, yet continues to command massive global audiences.
Their most recent release cycle proved that Slipknot can still evolve without sacrificing intensity, making expectations for the next chapter especially high.
What Fans Can Expect
While no release date or album title has been announced, the band’s message suggests something important:
Slipknot are choosing quality over speed.
Rather than repeating past formulas or racing toward deadlines, the group appears focused on rediscovering inspiration, a process that could lead to one of the most meaningful releases of their career.
For now, fans will have to wait, but the masks are far from being put away for good.
As Crahan made clear, this isn’t the end of Slipknot’s story.
It’s simply the calm before the next storm.
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