It's been a quarter of a century Slipknot first came together in Iowa, and now the heavy metal band plan to celebrate with a huge 2024 tour across the UK and Europe.
And the band plan to bring Scottish rockets Bleed From Within on tour for the ride.
For their 25th anniversary, Slipknot will be touring around the UK and Europe, including three stops right here in the north.
Having released six albums, the band is well known for its 'explosive' energy and theatrics on stage, producing nuu metal sounds influenced by the likes of Kiss and Limp Bizkit amongst others over the past 25 years.
The full details of the tour are yet to be released, but it is expected that the band will cover a range of hits, spanning right from their 1999 self-titled album to So Far, The End, which was released in 2022.
Here in Leeds, the First Direct Arena will host the band on Saturday 14 December for their first UK show, before moving onto Manchester on Tuesday 17 December to play at the Co-op Live Arena and Birmingham's Utilita Arena on Wednesday 18 December 2024.
The full list of European tour dates are as follows:
Thursday 5 December 2024 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome Friday 6 December 2024 - Dortmund, Germany - Westfalenhalle Sunday 8 December 2024 - Stuttgart, Germany - Schleyerhalle Monday 9 December 2024 - Leipzig, Germany - Quarterback Immobilien Arena Wednesday 11 December 2024 - Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion Thursday 12 December 2024 - Paris, France - Accorhotel Arena Saturday 14 December 2024 - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena Sunday 15 December 2024 - Glasgow, UK - Ovo Hydro Tuesday 17 December 2024 - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live Arena Wednesday 18 December 2024 - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena Friday 20 December 2024 - London, UK - O2 Arena
In a press statement reported by NME, Clown said: “It has been 25 years since we first played on the continent, and we’ve been back ever since [.] The memories I have from all those times are life changing, and we’re ready to make more. I’m so excited to bring our 25 year Anniversary tour to Europe and the UK. Be prepared for an energy you’ve never experienced before. It’s happening.”
Tickets go on sale on Friday 15 December 2023 at 9am, and pre-sale the day before. You can register for pre-sale tickets or join the queue on Friday via LiveNation here.
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Even more names added to the already stacked lineup for Leeds Festival 2026
Leeds Festival have announced further names set to join the festival's lineup this summer.
Yep that's right, Bramham Park is set to welcome even more fabulous artists to Leeds Festival over August Bank Holiday weekend.
If we weren't already excited enough, now we really can't wait. Is it too early to start packing?
Just announced to be joining the lineup are the likes of Villanelle, December 10, Beth McCarthy, After, JD Cliffe, Untitled, Alex Spencer, unpeople, SINN6R, 54 Ultra, unpeople, Kibo and Camille Blackman.
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Following the announcement of indie legends Blossoms’ special guest appearance, newly announced Leeds exclusive performances will come from Dylan John Thomas, The Clause, M60 and 4AM Kru.
Also announced is the return of Leeds Festival’s famed late-night home LS23 - which has become a fixture of the festival over the years.
Soundtracking late into the night and only found at Leeds Festival, this year’s lineup includes the likes of Lens, Soul Mass Transit System, ZERO, CROSSY, Osmosis Jones and more.
Currently, Leeds Festival 2026 has seven headline acts spanning all genres from Dance and EDM to Pop and Rap with the likes of Charli XCX, Raye, Dave, Fontaines D.C. and more topping the bill.
For the first time ever, Kasabian will be performing a headline slot on the Thursday night amongst many more.
Also listed on the line-up are rising stars like R&B vocal powerhouse Skye Newman, pop princess Jade, Merseyside indie rockers The K's and Wigan-formed The Lilacs with more to be announced.
Leeds Festival 2026 is taking place from 27 to 30 August at Bramham Park with tickets live HERE.
80s icons Duran Duran announce huge Leeds gig as part of UK tour
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British pop-rock legends Duran Duran are heading out on tour and coming to Leeds.
The ‘Rio’ and ‘Girls on Film’ singers are still going strong nearly five decades on, after releasing their 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, back in October 2023.
Later this year, Duran Duran will be heading to first direct bank arena for a spectacular live show, bringing decades of chart-topping hits, legendary performances and unmistakable style to our city.
It's set to be a very special evening, as their night in Leeds will act as the closing night of the UK Tour.
Formed in Birmingham in 1978, Duran Duran became one of the defining bands of the 1980s and helped shape the global New Romantic movement.
Across a career spanning more than four decades, the band has sold over 100 million records worldwide and earned multiple BRIT Awards, Grammy Awards and an enduring reputation as one of Britain’s most influential pop-rock acts.
Known for their truly groundbreaking music videos, electrifying live shows and timeless catalogue, it's safe to say that Duran Duran continue to captivate audiences across generations.
Fans can expect an unforgettable night featuring some of the band’s biggest hits including Hungry Like the Wolf, Rio, Girls on Film, Ordinary World, The Reflex and Save A Prayer.
Duran Duran will perform at Leeds' first direct bank arena on Saturday 24 October and they will be joined by special guests Pigeon.
Duran Duran tickets at Leeds' first direct bank arena go on general sale this Friday 5 June 2026, and you can get yours here.
Sophie Smith -
11th December 2023 
