After posting (after which deleting) a press release saying they’ve parted methods with Craig Jones after 27 years, Slipknot have shared a creepy photograph of their obvious new thriller member.
The group hit the stage in Austria right this moment (June 7) and performed their first present with out keyboardist Jones since revealing the change within the lineup simply moments earlier than the live performance began. Percussionist Clown was additionally absent from the present and can proceed to take a seat out an undetermined quantity of upcoming gigs to are likely to his spouse who he mentioned is experiencing “some health issues.”
Slipknot additionally performed two songs — “The Blister Exists” and “Purity” — for the primary time in eight years, whereas additionally dusting off “Liberate” for the primary time since 2016 and giving “Yen,” from final yr’s The End, So Far, its reside debut.
See the photograph of the brand new member straight beneath and examine Slipknot’s June 7 setlist additional down the web page.
READ MORE: Fans React to Slipknot Parting Ways With Craig Jones
This thriller member if the primary to affix Slipknot since Michael Pfaff, affectionally dubbed “Tortilla Man” by followers, changed Chris Fehn. At first, Pfaff was a touring member of the band from 2019 earlier than being unveiled as an official member in 2021.
Before Slipknot took down their assertion that was shared throughout social media, their message mentioned, “To our fans, Slipknot is announcing that we have parted ways with Craig Jones. We wish Jones all the best for the future.”
A publish shared by Knotest which additionally contained the information of the lineup change, nonetheless, stays lively.
Slipknot on Tour
Head to the Slipknot web site to see all of the band’s upcoming reveals and get your tickets right here.
Slipknot Setlist — June 7, 2023 (through setlist.fm)
First present with out Craig Jones, Clown absent for personal causes
01. “The Blister Exists” (first time since 2015)
02. “The Dying Song (Time to Sing)”
03. “Liberate” (first time since 2016)
04. “Yen” (reside debut)
05. “Psychosocial”
06. “The Devil in I”
07. “The Heretic Anthem”
08. “Eyeless”
09. “Wait and Bleed”
10. “Unsainted”
11. “Snuff”
12. “Purity” (first time since 2015)
13. “People = Shit”
14. “Surfacing”
15. “Duality”
16. “Spit It Out”
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