Drumeo Challenges SLIPKNOT Drummer ELOY CASAGRANDE to Learn MASTODON’s “Blood And Thunder” ASAP (Video)

Drumeo shared a new video from their studio with the following message:

“We put Slipknot’s Eloy Casagrande to the test by having him learn Mastodon’s ‘Blood And Thunder’ as quickly as possible! Eloy is known for his speed and precision, but steps out of his comfort zone to tackle Mastodon’s complex rhythms. Watch as he listens to the original drum part and tries to play it on the spot.”

Slipknot recently announced their first new song since Eloy Casagrande joined the band. The band took to social media to announce the new song.

Slipknot says: “Slipknot fans are talking among themselves about “Long May You Die” as a new song written during the recent recording sessions. “You’re right. You’re absolutely right.”

Slipknot’s worldwide Here Comes The Pain Tour will celebrate 25 years since their self-titled album and will lean heavily into their 1999 debut. The North American leg, produced by Live Nation, will feature arena performances across the country this summer. Highlights include New York City’s Madison Square Garden, back-to-back nights at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, Austin’s Moody Center and more with direct support from Kentucky’s young and vibrant hardcore/metal forerunners Knocked Loose. Orbit Culture and Vended have been confirmed as support on select dates.

There was a time when Slipknot and the Maggots (their affectionate name for fans) didn’t completely rule the world. Twenty-five years ago, the Des Moines band was just some dudes trying to get the word out about their new LP, a record that would herald their metamorphosis into the most important band of the 21st century. That record would change rock as we know it, measuring success by a yardstick greater than music, one of influence on youth culture at large. But these faceless demons from middle America wouldn’t just capture the hearts of the youth, they would help define their tastes and challenge them and their kin to a new future.

Slipknot’s self-titled debut, released on June 29, 1999, was an instant critical smash and an instant classic with fans. It was, and remains, a Molotov cocktail that heralded a revolution – embracing a creative direction that eschewed metal traditions in favor of fresh ideas. While the album’s jaw-dropping riffs combined with Ross Robinson’s venomous production were crucial to its success, it was the care and attention to detail in the songcraft that really moved the needle from “great” to “benchmark.” Not bad for a bunch of guys who just wanted to be heard.

“We loved what we did on the first record, but we didn’t even know if there was going to be anything after that,” guitarist Jim Root recalls. “We just wanted people to hear it. Selling out records and shows, having successful tours—those are goals for any band. But the dream scenario has come true for us in a way.”

In the years that followed, Slipknot’s rise to fame was hot on the heels of elder statesmen and even the band’s own heroes, eventually navigating this brave new world with relentless drive, fresh ideas, and a thirst for odometer clicks. Tens of billions of streams and tens of millions of subscribers and followers later, the accolades tell the story: 64 award nominations and 27 wins, including a Grammy for “Before I Forget” from Vol. 3. A seemingly endless number of tour dates. Headlining slots at some of the world’s biggest festivals, like Download, Rock In Rio, Hellfest, Wacken and many more. And that’s without even mentioning the RIAA certifications by the truckload – 14 platinum certifications and 40 golds on more than $30 million in record and video sales.

Additionally, Slipknot positioned themselves for success with the creation of their own festival Knotfest in 2012, a traveling, multi-stage, experiential event that has appeared 28 times in various countries and locations. The festival has since grown into a successful entertainment media hub – Knotfest.com, which has become a juggernaut in its own right, providing a platform for young freethinkers and like-minded artists.

All of Slipknot’s accomplishments have helped to cement their rightful place as pioneers and thought leaders, and establish them as a generational talent – ​​beloved by parents AND their children. And of course, with all of those incredible live performances, all of that influence, and all of that history of playing all of those incredible songs, Slipknot has attracted only the most dedicated of fans, going all the way back to that ill-fated, self-titled effort.

Slipknot is approaching this 25th anniversary by making a conscious decision to get as close to the fans as possible, in a similar way they encountered Slipknot all those years ago. “Every time I walked onstage, it was never about how many people were there, because my culture, the maggots, always showed up,” founder Shawn “Clown” Crahan says with a smile.

“But as we’ve grown as a band, we’ve had fewer and fewer of those intimate, personal moments, and we’ve traded them in for huge moments. So we’re going to make it more personal on the anniversary, but how, that’s yet to be seen. Prepare to have your face kicked in. Because we’re just doing what we do, spreading that maggot culture – that disease. And you’re infected.”

Live dates Slipknot 2024:

August
6 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center *
7 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake *
9 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena *
10 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion *
12 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden *
14 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion *
15 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center *
17 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *

September
1 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma
7 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheater #
8 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Styles Resorts Amphitheater #
9 – Louisville, KY – Louder than life
11 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #
13 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome # SOLD OUT
14 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome #
15 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater #
17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center #
18 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion #
21 – Des Moines, IA – Knotfest Iowa at Waterworks Park #

October
11 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
19 – São Paulo, BR – Knotfest Brasil

November
8 – Guadalajara, Mexico – Calle 2
9 – Mexico City, Mexico – Parque Bicentenario

December
5 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
6 – Dortmund, Germany – Westfalehallen
8 – Stuttgart, Germany – Schleyerhalle
9 – Leipzig, Germany – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
11 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
12 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
14 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
15 – Glasgow, UK – Ovo Hydro
17 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
18 – Birmingham, UK – Nutita Arena
20 – London, UK – The O2
21 – London, UK – The O2

* with special guests Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture
# with special guests gone wild and sold