Slipknot have revealed details and launched a pre-order for their upcoming fifth album, .5: The Gray Chapter, due for release on October 21st via Roadrunner. The new release will be the band's first without founding bassist Paul Gray, who passed away in 2010, and drummer Joey Jordison, who parted ways with the band last year.

 

 

.5: The Gray Chapter tracklisting:

"XIX"
"Sarcastrophe"
"Aov"
"The Devil In I"
"Killpop"
"Skeptic"
"Lech"
"Goodbye"
"Nomadic"
"The One That Kills The Least"
"Custer"
"Be Prepared For Hell"
"The Negative One"
"If Rain Is What You Want"

"Override" (bonus track)

"The Burden" (bonus track)

The Everything Bundle, available for pre-order at this location, includes:

* T-Shirt

* Hoodie

* Unsigned Litho

* .5: The Gray Chapter Deluxe CD

*.5: The Gray Chapter Vinyl LP

 

 

Other bundles are also available. Check them out here.

"The Devil In I":

"The Negative One" video:

Slipknot’s very own Knotfest - the most cutting edge heavy music festival in America - has revealed additional bands for the October 24th - 26th destination festival held at San Manuel Amphitheater and Campgrounds in San Bernardino, CA.

Already featuring some of the biggest names in metal including: Slipknot, Danzig, Five Finger Death Punch, Volbeat, Of Mice & Men, Anthrax and more – the Knotfest lineup has now added: Fear Factory, Napalm Death, Satyricon, Amen, Otep, Prong, Immolation, Attika 7 and more. The new additions will perform on the Extreme Stage 005 powered by Kinetik Power and Ernie Ball.

Look for an announcement in the coming weeks about Knotfest’s Stage 004.

As previously announced, Slipknot will close Stage 001 both Saturday and Sunday, with unique sets each night, featuring brand new music and an entirely new stage set and experience.

Knotfest - powered by Rockstar Energy Drink - will feature a Slipknot-curated lineup of over 60 bands performing on five stages on Saturday and Sunday, as well as a Friday night VIP Pre-Party Bash with band performances and other activities for those that have purchased VIP or Camping Packages.

The current Knotfest U.S. band lineup by stage is as follows:

Friday, October 24th - Pre-Party For Camping & VIP Guests

Stage 003: The Black Dahlia Murder, Chelsea Grin

Stage 002: Suicide Silence, Butcher Babies, Alterbeast

Saturday, October 25th

Extreme Stage 005 powered by Kinetik Power and Ernie Ball: Satyricon, Otep, Amen, Prong, Immolation  

Stage 003: In This Moment, The Devil Wears Prada, Butcher Babies, Miss May I, One OK Rock

Stage 002: Testament, Carcass, Maximum The Hormone, King 810, Man With A Mission

Stage 001: Slipknot, Danzig, Anthrax, Black Label Society, Hatebreed

Sunday, October 26th

Extreme Stage 005 powered by Kinetik Power and Ernie Ball: Fear Factory, Napalm Death, Attika 7, Exmortus, Rattlehead

Stage 003: Killswitch Engage, Whitechapel, Upon A Burning Body, Anti-Mortem

Stage 002: Of Mice & Men, DevilDriver, Veil Of Maya, Nothing More

Stage 001: Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch, Volbeat, Tech N9ne, Atreyu, Hellyeah

Every Knotfst has been a fully immersive experience for fans, and this one ups the ante. In addition to performances from more than 60 of the heaviest bands on the planet, attendees will descend into an apocalyptic underworld featuring over 20 festival attractions including a Slipknot Museum (curated by the band), carnival rides, a zip line across the festival grounds, drum circles, a massive display of fire, freaks, fire-breathers, stilt-walkers, and much more.

Knotfest tickets are on sale now at Knotfest.com. A limited number of VIP packages are still available. Camping packages are SOLD OUT. All Knotfest ticket purchasers will receive a digital copy of Slipknot’s forthcoming album, to be delivered on release date.

Doors open at 11 AM each day and the show runs until 12:30 AM on Saturday and 11:30 PM on Sunday.