Heavy metal pioneers Slipknot have officially announced the most ambitious and expansive live venture of their storied career: a massive 2027 global stadium run titled The (Sic)est Stadium Tour. Promoted by Live Nation, the global trek will feature British alternative metal heavyweights Bring Me the Horizon as direct support for every single date on the North American leg. The announcement has immediately generated immense excitement across the global rock and metal communities, promising state-of-the-art stage production, visually immersive theatrical elements, and a career-spanning setlist designed to honor the band’s extensive and aggressive discography.
The tour’s distinctive title serves as a direct homage to "(sic)," the ferocious opening track from Slipknot’s self-titled 1999 major-label debut album. That seminal record fundamentally altered the landscape of modern heavy music, introducing mainstream audiences to the chaotic energy, percussion-heavy arrangements, and masked anonymity that would become the group’s trademark. By naming their largest-ever tour after the track that helped launch their global phenomenon, the nine-piece ensemble is signaling a deliberate return to their aggressive roots while celebrating nearly three decades of musical dominance.
Chronology and Itinerary of the 2027 Global Run
The (Sic)est Stadium Tour is scheduled to commence on July 3, 2027, with a high-profile opening performance at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium. Notably, this performance stands as the band’s sole UK and European concert appearance of the tour run, making it a heavily anticipated destination for international fans. Following the Wembley engagement, the itinerary shifts across the Atlantic for an extensive North American stadium leg.
The North American routing officially begins on July 16, 2027, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., and snakes across the continent through major metropolitan sports stadiums and outdoor amphitheaters before concluding on August 18, 2027, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Following the conclusion of the North American dates, Slipknot will transition to the Southern Hemisphere, locking in a five-date stadium run across South America throughout September 2027.
The complete itinerary for the North American leg of The (Sic)est Stadium Tour includes:
- July 16: Washington, D.C. – Nationals Park
- July 18: New York, N.Y. – Citi Field
- July 21: Montreal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau
- July 23: Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium
- July 25: Chicago, Ill. – Soldier Field
- July 28: Hershey, Pa. – Hersheypark Stadium
- July 31: Boston, Mass. – Fenway Park
- August 3: Nashville, Tenn. – FirstBank Stadium
- August 6: Houston, Texas – Daikin Park
- August 9: Commerce City, Colo. – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
- August 13: Los Angeles, Calif. – SoFi Stadium
- August 15: San Francisco, Calif. – Golden Gate Park
- August 18: Phoenix, Ariz. – Chase Field
Ticketing and Access Information
Demand for tickets is expected to break historical benchmarks for the genre, given the massive stadium capacities and the high-profile lineup of supporting talent. Organizers have established a structured rollout for ticket sales to manage high traffic volumes. An exclusive artist pre-sale is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, September 29, allowing dedicated fan-club members and registered subscribers early access to prime seating locations. Following the pre-sale windows, general public ticket sales will officially open on Friday, October 2, through major ticketing platforms and Live Nation’s official network.
A Rotating Cast of Supporting Heavyweight Acts
While Bring Me the Horizon will maintain their position as the permanent direct support act for the entirety of the North American itinerary, Slipknot has curated a heavy and diverse secondary support lineup featuring a rotating roster of prominent metal, hardcore, and alternative acts.
For the opening night at Wembley Stadium, Slipknot will be joined by Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore, and Hatebreed. Meanwhile, the North American leg will feature rotating guest appearances from a wide array of influential and rising bands, including Lamb of God, Motionless in White, Lorna Shore, Loathe, Acid Bath, Polyphia, Kublai Khan TX, and Vended. This cross-generational pairing of support acts highlights Slipknot’s enduring influence across multiple sub-genres of heavy music, bridging the gap between classic metal heavyweights and modern experimental heavy acts.
Recent Musical Output and Band Lineup Evolution
The announcement of The (Sic)est Stadium Tour arrives on the heels of new creative output from the band. Earlier in the month, Slipknot released "Arsenal," their first newly recorded track in three years. The aggressive song features trademark vitriolic delivery from frontman Corey Taylor, who famously screams the lines, "I got a lot to f—ing say / And if you didn’t listen, you didn’t hear me anyway."
The release of "Arsenal" marked a significant transitional phase for the group’s lineup. The track represents the band’s first studio recordings following the departure of longtime turntablist Sid Wilson, who exited the group in August, and keyboardist-sampler Craig Jones, who parted ways with the band in 2023. Despite the creation of new music, lead guitarist Jim Root has publicly clarified that "Arsenal" will not be included on Slipknot’s forthcoming full-length studio album. Consequently, the band’s most recent complete studio LP remains 2022’s critically acclaimed The End, So Far.
Legacy, Commercial Achievements, and Critical Acclaim
Formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995, Slipknot evolved from an underground extreme metal collective into one of the most commercially viable and culturally significant heavy acts of the past thirty years. Their discography is marked by multi-platinum certifications, Grammy Awards, and critical acclaim.
Their 2022 release, The End, So Far, proved their continued commercial dominance by debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 while simultaneously capturing the top position on the Top Album Sales chart, securing the band’s sixth top-10 placement on the tally. This success directly followed the landmark performance of 2019’s We Are Not Your Kind, which achieved the rare feat of earning Slipknot their third consecutive No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200.
With 11 Grammy nominations and one competitive win to their name, the group has cultivated a fiercely loyal global fan base known collectively as "maggots." Cultural institutions have continually reassessed their artistic impact; notably, Rolling Stone designated Slipknot’s sophomore 2001 studio album, Iowa, as one of the greatest metal albums of all time.
Broader Industry Impact and Live Music Implications
The launch of The (Sic)est Stadium Tour underscores a broader post-pandemic industry trend wherein legacy rock and metal acts bypass traditional arena circuits in favor of massive open-air baseball and football stadiums. By securing high-capacity venues such as Fenway Park, Wrigley-adjacent or direct field sites like Soldier Field, and SoFi Stadium, Slipknot is demonstrating the financial and cultural viability of heavy metal in the highest-grossing live entertainment tier.
Furthermore, the strategic partnership with Live Nation and the inclusion of Bring Me the Horizon—a band that has successfully transitioned from deathcore roots to mainstream rock radio dominance—positions the tour as a watershed cultural moment for heavy music. Industry analysts anticipate that the global run will rank among the highest-grossing rock tours of 2027, cementing Slipknot’s enduring legacy as architects of modern heavy metal performance.
