Slipknot unleashes nostalgic fury on European tour opening: A journey back to 1999’s “Self-Titled” debut album in Amsterdam

Slipknot took a sold-out Ziggo Dome back to the unadulterated energy of their debut album on a dreary December night in Amsterdam. Bleed From Within from the UK warmed up the audience as the evening got underway, but it was obvious that everyone was anticipating the nine masked raiders from Iowa to burn down the stage.

A dense green cloud enveloped the stage as the lights went down, and Slipknot appeared wearing updated versions of their trademark masks and red jumpsuits. There was a tangible sense of expectation, and as soon as the opening chords of “(sic)” were played, the venue descended into uncontrollable mayhem.What we saw on December 5th at Ziggo Dome was a time machine, not just a performance. The band gave their 25th anniversary celebration their all, performing only songs from their 1999 “Self-Titled” debut. Songs like “Eyeless” and “Wait and Bleed” quickly followed, demonstrating that these songs still have its visceral With seldom performed masterpieces like “Me Inside” and “Only One,” which hadn’t been heard live in over ten years, the setlist was a veritable gold mine for ardent fans. The song “Scissors,” which was described as a journey to a dark realm and was dedicated to the band’s devoted longtime followers, known as the “Maggots,” who have supported them for more than a Corey Taylor gave an absolutely amazing performance. He proved why he is still regarded as one of the greatest frontmen in metal history with his ability to transition between guttural screams, melodic vocals, and spoken word sections. With members scaling risers, navigating the stage in a controlled flurry, and giving a performance that was both nostalgic and totally current, the band’s intensity was unrelenting. power across the decades for a quarter-century.