Slipknot Release 'Blood-Filled' Vinyl To Celebrate Their Debut Album's 25th Anniversary

Slipknot are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album.

They’ve been paying tribute to the album since last year, playing it in its entirety at some shows and bringing back old songs into sets at other concerts. However, with a 25th anniversary celebration often comes a physical album release, and Slipknot haven’t deprived their fans of that experience.

In fact, the American nu-metal outfit took things a step further by releasing a “blood-filled” vinyl box set.

According to the band’s website, the box set comprises 59 recordings that trace back to the original Indigo Ranch demos of the album, which were recorded with producer Ross Robinson (Korn, Glassjaw). The box set is also home to alternate mixes, live versions, and other rarities, many of which are unreleased.

After an initial release of just 100 units for fans across the globe sold out at $250 USD, Slipknot will release an additional 1,899 copies of the box set today (22 July) at 3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST, 8:00 pm UK time, and 9:00 pm EU time (and 5 am AEST tomorrow).

Head here to purchase your blood-filled box set when it becomes available again.

Upon its release in June 1999, the Slipknot album became recognised for its extensive use of percussion and overall heavy sound. The album is home to Slipknot’s rap-metal singles Wait and Bleed and Spit It Out.

In Australia and the UK, the album is certified Platinum, while in the US and Canada, it is certified double Platinum. Additionally, it has been certified Gold in Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, and Poland.

Slipknot headlined their titular festival, Knotfest, for the second time in Australia earlier this year. They brought extended set times to Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth, and played a sideshow at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

At Knotfest Melbourne, Slipknot unveiled the live debut of the fan-favourite Gematria (The Killing Name) from the band’s 2008 album, All Hope Is Gone.

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