NewsJanuary 3, 2025 2:24 PM ET4,788 views

WATCH: Slipknot perform unmasked soundcheck for "Liberate" at home town show on New Year's Day 2000

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Slipknot Instagram fan account, @slipknotvideos_, has shared a rare gem on: a soundcheck clip from the early 2000s featuring the band performing "Liberate" without their iconic masks and boiler suits.

The footage reportedly captures a New Year's Day performance at Super Toad in Des Moines, Iowa. This raw glimpse into the band's pre-show routine highlights the raw energy and musicianship that would soon propel them to global fame.

The translated post reads:

The new millennium began with Slipknot performing in Des Moines at the Super Toad. The performance took place exactly on January 1, 2000. In addition to a spectacular complete recording of the show, the sound check was also recorded.

 

 

Footage of the entire show is also available, however the band dons their masks and suits during the performance.  

 

Slipknot has spent 2024 commemorating the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. The band recently wrapped up a U.K. tour and has scheduled shows in Australia and Europe for 2025.

Find Slipknot tickets here.

 

02/28 Melbourne, AUS @ Flemington Racecourse
03/02 Brisbane, AUS @ Brisbane Showground
03/08 Sydney, AUS @ Centennial Park
03/04 Adelaide, AUS @ AEC Arena
03/11 Auckland, NZ @ Spark Arena

Find Slipknot tickets here.

Slipknot Europe 2025 dates 

06/04 Sölvesborg, Sweden @ Sweden Rock Festival
06/06 Nuremberg, Germany @ Rock Im Park
06/07 Nürburg, Germany @ Rock Am Ring
06/08 Nancy, France @ Heavy Weekend
06/10 Hannover, Germany @ Expo Plaza
06/13 Nickelsdorf, Austria @ Nova Rock Festival
06/14 Interlaken, Switzerland @ Green Field Festival
06/17 Ferrara, Italy @ Ferrara Summer Festival
06/21 Copenhagen, Denmark @ Copenhell
06/23 Berlin, Germany @ Waldbühne*
06/25 Lyon, France @ LDLC Arena*
06/26 Barcelona, Spain @ BCN Rock Fest
06/28 Viveiro, Spain @ Resurrection Fest


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