Slipknot Announce 2027 Stadium Tour With Marilyn Manson Support Act London 2027

Key Points

• Slipknot announced dates for their 2027 global stadium tour, named the (sic)est Stadium Tour.
• The tour opens at Wembley Stadium in London on 3 July 2027 before moving to outdoor venues in North America and South America.
• Marilyn Manson will serve as a support act for select dates, including the Wembley Stadium show.
• Eleven guest acts will rotate throughout the tour: Bring Me The Horizon, Lamb Of God, Lorna Shore, Hatebreed, Motionless In White, Acid Bath, Polyphia, Kublai Khan TX, Loathe, and Vended.
• The shows will feature new stage setups and songs spanning the band’s 30-year catalog, following the release of their single Arsenal.

LONDON (Oxford Daily) September 28, 2026 – Heavy metal titans Slipknot have officially unveiled plans for their massive 2027 international outing, dubbed the (sic)est Stadium Tour, which will see the masked nine-piece headline some of the largest venues in their nearly three-decade career across North America, South America, and the United Kingdom. As reported by Lizzie Baker of Contactmusic.com, the tour kicks off on 3 July 2027 at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, before traversing major North American sports arenas and concluding in Bogotá, Colombia in mid-September.

Joining the Iowa metal icons as a headline-grabbing support act for select dates is Marilyn Manson, alongside direct North American support from Sheffield rock outfit Bring Me The Horizon and a rotating roster of heavy music heavyweights including Lamb Of God, Lorna Shore, Hatebreed, and Motionless In White.

How did Slipknot unveil the (sic)est Stadium Tour dates and line-up?

The announcement comes following days of viral online teasers and cryptic real-world interactive installations. As detailed by Merlin Alderslade of Metal Hammer, a countdown portal prompted fans to register, revealing burning imagery alongside the numbers “9” and “28”. Concurrently, promotional billboards featuring the band’s logo surfaced in key cities across the globe, including Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, and London. As documented by Chad Childers of Loudwire, the full itinerary encompasses 13 North American stadium dates, four South American outdoor stops, and a landmark UK headline fixture.

As reported by The Mosh, the UK leg commences at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 3 July 2027. The North American leg begins shortly after on 16 July 2027 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., visiting iconic sporting venues including Citi Field in New York, Soldier Field in Chicago, Fenway Park in Boston, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The tour will then head south for stadium engagements in São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima, and Bogotá.

Which artists are joining Slipknot as supporting acts on the 2027 tour?

The billing features one of the most comprehensive heavy music lineups assembled in recent years. As reported by Metal Addicts, Bring Me The Horizon will serve as direct support for the duration of the North American leg, while Marilyn Manson joins the bill for selected high-profile appearances, including the London Wembley Stadium show.

According to Merlin Alderslade of Metal Hammer, the Wembley opening bill will feature Marilyn Manson, deathcore group Lorna Shore, and metalcore stalwarts Hatebreed. Additional opening acts rotating across specific regional dates include Lamb Of God, Motionless In White, Acid Bath, Polyphia, Kublai Khan TX, Loathe, and Vended (which features Griffin Taylor, son of Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, and Simon Crahan, son of Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan).

What commentary and updates have the band members shared regarding new production?

As reported by Lizzie Baker of Contactmusic.com, Slipknot rhythm guitarist Jim Root provided insight into the band’s current studio activities and live preparation. Addressing recent music drops, Root noted: “Arsenal was a tune we could quickly get out there while we work on the rest of the record. It’s not really representative of the other tunes.”

Root also confirmed that the band recruited veteran record producer Matt Wallace—notable for his historical work with Faith No More and Maroon 5—to steer their upcoming studio work. According to earlier statements from Root cited by Contactmusic.com, the band has accumulated approximately 50 musical arrangements in various states of development.

Representatives for the band have confirmed that the 2027 stadium tour will incorporate entirely redesigned stage sets, upgraded lighting production, and a comprehensive setlist spanning their catalog.

Background of the particular development after the news

The 2027 stadium tour announcement follows a period of transition and activity within the Slipknot camp. In August 2026, the group formally announced the departure of long-time turntablist Sid Wilson (DJ #0), who had been an integral member of the group’s sonic profile since 1998. The split marked another high-profile roster change following previous membership adjustments in recent years.

Musically, Slipknot surprised fans in late 2026 with the unannounced release of their standalone single Arsenal, which represented their first output of brand-new studio material in four years. The single release served as the maiden test for the band’s new creative iteration under producer Matt Wallace.

Simultaneously, the inclusion of Marilyn Manson as a prominent stadium support act marks one of his largest live bookings since a series of high-profile legal battles and civil lawsuits involving allegations of sexual assault and abuse emerged against him in 2020.

Manson has repeatedly and categorically denied all accusations of non-consensual misconduct. With Manson scheduled to stand trial in November 2027 regarding a ongoing civil suit in California, his placement on a major international stadium tour represents a notable return to primary mainstream touring circuits.

Prediction: How this development can affect the heavy metal music industry and concertgoers

The announcement of an all-stadium tour by Slipknot signals a continued shift in the live music economy, demonstrating that heavy metal and alternative subgenres hold sufficient commercial draw to command North American and international athletic stadiums—a domain traditionally dominated by pop, classic rock, and mainstream hip-hop acts.

For the general audience and concertgoers, the multi-act stadium model offers a festival-scale experience condensed into a single evening. However, it also likely points to increased ticket pricing structures, driven by the logistics of moving complex stadium stage sets and supporting an 11-band rotating roster across multiple continents.

For the touring industry and promoter landscape, Marilyn Manson’s presence on a major stadium stage will serve as a bellwether for promoter risk tolerance regarding controversial figures.

If ticket sales for dates featuring Manson remain robust without significant venue pushback or public pressure on corporate sponsors, it may encourage other festival and stadium promoters to re-integrate artists who have faced public controversy back into large-scale commercial touring environments.

Additionally, elevated bill placement for rising heavy bands like Lorna Shore and Vended provides critical exposure to mainstream stadium crowds, helping establish the next generation of heavy music headliners.