{
  "id": 10474087,
  "title": "Slipknot Announce 2027 Tour, Events Tonight In LA & London",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/slipknot-announce-2027-tour-events-tonight-in-la-london",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T15:18:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2512887/slipknot-announce-2027-tour-events-tonight-in-la-london/news/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nu-metal pioneers Slipknot have announced a 2027 tour, with their first events taking place tonight in Los Angeles and London. The band, known for its distinctive masks and ever-changing lineup, recently parted ways with longtime DJ Sid Wilson and drummer Jay Weinberg. Despite these changes, Slipknot maintains its appeal, particularly among younger fans who are drawn to the anonymity provided by the masks. This broad appeal, coupled with the band's established fan base, likely contributes to the substantial interest in their upcoming tour.",
  "summary": "Like many aging rock bands, nu-metal veterans Slipknot have a Ship of Theseus quality to them. A decent chunk of the classic lineup has departed, most recently longtime DJ Sid Wilson, who was kicked out about a month ago for reportedly being a jerk . Before that, a decade after taking over the kit from founding drummer Joey Jordison, Jay Weinberg got the ax in 2023 , which left him \" heartbroken…",
  "key_points": [
    "Slipknot announces 2027 tour.",
    "First events in LA and London tonight.",
    "Band parted with Sid Wilson and Jay Weinberg."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}