Slipknot Frontman & AJ Maddah Spar Over Soundwave Festival's Demise

Ahead of their Australian tour at the end of October, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has spoken out about AJ Maddah and Soundwave Festival's demise, saying "it was one of the coolest festivals to be a part of and yet so many bands got dicked over".

Speaking to News Limited, Taylor says, "A lot of bands suffered because of the mismanagement and it’s a bummer because if it was handled right — that festival would still be going. It sucks doing business with those guys ... but it was an absolute fucking pleasure to play."

Slipknot were reportedly owed $1.6 million for their Soundwave appearance, of the $10 million that was reportedly not paid to the bands that played in 2015.

"When you’re a band like Slipknot you work with certain companies like Live Nation and whatnot so you find a way to get reimbursed. For us it was more about being in front of the audience and playing for the fans anyway — you lose some money it’s not a big deal and you find a way to make it up somewhere else.

"I feel bad for the younger bands — who — that pay cheque is how they get to the next territory."

Soundwave promoter Maddah responded to Taylor's comments, stating hearing this from the Slipknot frontman is "disappointing".

"They know we did our best for them at all times and over many successful tours. At the end of the day they still went home with millions of dollars from Soundwave and I lost everything."

Maddah also slipped in his two cents about Slipknot's upcoming tour, stating, "It is sad that for the first time ever they can’t sell tickets to their Australian tour. But I think that reflects more on the market than on the band.

"Selling half-price tickets, however, will have a very negative impact on their career here as next time everyone will wait for discount tickets."

Slipknot will be taking to arena in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne from 28 October onwards, with UNFD hardcore songs In Hearts Wake announced as support.