Slipknot’s ongoing tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their double-platinum 1999 self-titled album recently led to a reunion with an important figure from their past: producer, musician, and label executive Ross Robinson. Robinson was pivotal in the band’s history, as he personally financed the studio sessions that produced this iconic album. During Slipknot’s recent stops in California and Arizona, they reconnected backstage with their former mentor.
Robinson shared a photo of the reunion on his Instagram. Their last major collaboration was in 2001 on Slipknot’s platinum-certified album “Iowa,” which Robinson produced. Often referred to as The Godfather of Nu Metal, Robinson played a crucial role in shaping the genre, having produced early albums for bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit.
He also produced and mixed Slipknot’s debut album, which was released through Roadrunner Records under Robinson’s I Am Recordings imprint. Known for his intense and unconventional production style, Robinson has been influential in defining the sound of nu metal.
Slipknot’s current 25th-anniversary tour schedule is as follows.
With Support from Knocked Loose and Sold:
09/17 Austin, TX – Moody Center
09/18 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
09/21 Des Moines, IA – Knotfest Iowa at Waterworks Park
Later Tour and Festival Dates:
10/11 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
10/19 São Paulo, BRA – Knotfest Brazil
10/26 Buenos Aires, ARG – Lnotfest Argentina
10/28 Lima, PER – Coast 21
02/11 Santiago, CHL – Knotfest Chile
11/05-06 Bogota, COL – Movistar Arena
11/08 Guadalajara, MEX – Calle 2 (feat. Kerry King)
11/09 Mexico City, MEX – Parque Bicentenario (feat. BABYMETAL & Orbit Culture)
05/12 Amsterdam, NET – Ziggo Dome
06/12 Dortmund, GER – Westfalehallen
12/08 Stuttgart, GER – Schleyerhalle
12/09 Leipzig, GER – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
12/11 Zürich, SWI – Hallenstadion
12/12 Paris, FRA – Accor Arena
12/14 Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
12/15 Glasgow, UK – Ovo Hydro
12/17 Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
12/18 Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
12/20 London, UK – The O2
12/21 London, UK – The O2
06/06-06 Nurburg, GER – Rock am Ring
06/06-08 Nuermberg, GER – Rock im Park
06/12-14 Nickelsdorf, AUT – Novarock
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