Slipknot will headline the Knotfest Iowa festival, set to take place on September 21 at Waterworks Park in Des Moines. Also scheduled to appear on the bill are Till Lindemann (Rammstein), Knocked Loose, Hatebreed, Poison The Well, GWAR, Vended, Dying Wish, Zulu, Tin Temple, Holy Wars, Swollen Teeth, Spine, and Dose.
With a unique set drawing heavily from their 1999 debut, Slipknot — the festival’s founders — will celebrate 25 years of the self-titled album along with their fans, in the band’s birthplace of Iowa.
This year’s Knotfest Iowa will be held at Waterworks Park, which is adjacent to downtown Des Moines and where Slipknot played in 2000 on the legendary “Tattoo The Earth” tour.
Knotfest Iowa is thrilled to announce it will debut a revamped Knotfest Museum celebrating Slipknot‘s 25-year career. A staple at Knotfests all over the world, the ante is upped this year — the Museum Experience will feature a jaw-dropping collection of artifacts from the band’s history, making this a can’t miss opportunity for fans. Tickets are strictly limited.
Tomorrow, April 30, Knotfest.com premium presale tickets will be available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT, followed by Knotfest.com general subscriber presale tickets starting at noon CT. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m. CT to the general public here.
Knotfest Iowa isn’t just a music festival; it’s a pilgrimage to the heart of where Slipknot‘s legacy began. Since launching in 2012, the festival has surged into a fully immersive multi-stage event that offers unparalleled experiences across the globe, including Mexico, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Finland, Australia, and across South America.
Additionally, Knotfest has since spun off into a successful entertainment media hub — Knotfest.com, which became a juggernaut of its own making, giving a platform to young freethinkers and like-minded artists. All of these achievements have helped Slipknot claim their rightful seat as pioneers and thought leaders, establishing them as a generational talent.
Knotfest has evolved into one of the biggest hard rock and metal festivals in the world, expanding to four continents. Hundreds of thousands of fans have attended these massive festivals, which are as cultural as they are music-based, mixing heavy rock with hip-hop, world music, visual art, experiential installations, and much more.
