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Slipknot Cancels Remaining Tour Dates

posted Aug 20, 2008 at 4:09 PM by Diamond Oz.  (35 Comments)

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Iowa nine-piece Slipknot has posted the following message online:

"To Our Fans,

"It is with huge regret and disappointment that we have been forced to cancel our imminent European festival appearances at Leeds, Reading, 2 Days a Week, Area 4, as well as exclusive performances for MTV Europe and Virgin TV.

"The other night, Joey Jordison broke his ankle and doctors have advised Joey to stay off his leg for 4 - 6 weeks to prevent further injury or permanent and more serious damage.

"We know you will be hugely disappointed and so are we. Canceling shows is never an easy decision and we apologize to all our fans, friends and family for not being there to throw down with you. We will be back in Europe this November and can't wait to see you all then."

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35 Comments on "Slipknot Cancels Remaining Tour Dates"

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1. MetallicPunk writes:

That sucks I hope Joey gets to feeling better so he can go out and tear it up on the drums again.

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 4:33 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Dick writes:

Wow, they're really falling apart as of late. Maybe it's a sign...

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 4:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Kalis_wrath writes:

^Can't argue that prediction. First Sid, now Joey. Wonder whats next?

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 5:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. queefsniffer writes:

Why the f*** cant somebody fill in

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 5:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. smith writes:

slipknot sucks anyway, all nu metal sucks, fa**ot emo sh**

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 6:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. XWigglesX writes:

You kalis wouldn't it be whoever is 2? Coz isn't Sid 0 and Joey 1? Haha. They better still do the Australian tour. I got a good ticket.

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 6:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. BRuENDArLF writes:

EYE!!!, agreee with Mr. Smith on this one!!fa**otry rubbish!!

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 8:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. RedrumSyndrum writes:

i hate this band but only think that Joey was the only cool one in the band, so that kinda sucks i guess

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 8:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Fuck_A_Name writes:

omg! Why Joey? I wish and I wish for a piano three story drop+ Corey, but what do I get? The talented members of the band get hurt? Shenanigans I say!

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 8:47 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. KinG_KoOPa writes:

Well its sort of a kool thing that they stick bye there bandmate instead of being money grubbers.
And they probly cant find a good enough sub to take Joeys spot.

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 9:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Dark_Funeral writes:

f***ing frost played the rest of a satyricon tour with a broken foot.
slipknot blows.

np: Cannibal Corpse- Devoured by Vermin

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 9:17 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. BLACKDOG writes:

Oh well !!!!!

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 9:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Kalis_wrath writes:

Maybe Joey's doc is some hotty that told him she would blow him if he complied with her orders?

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 9:31 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. Dark_Funeral writes:

my first thought was that they were stopping cuz of all the negative media attention they were getting over that african kid going postal. but that's also a possibility kalis!

np: CoB- Hate Me!

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 9:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. Dark_Funeral writes:

oh and dark funeral's drummer is 100x better than jordison when you compare them :)

# Aug 20, 2008 @ 10:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. heavy hepp writes:

don't they have like 4 other drummers in the band. y don't they just use one of those fags. im not a drummer but i do know that jordison just does fast double bass. he doesn't really have too much technique. seriously.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 1:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. maggot for life writes:

dude joey jordison blows frost out the game

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 2:45 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. ugly-bob writes:

well that sucks. i hope they still go through with their australian tour. i paid $95 for that goddamn ticket...

and post #16, that's not necessarily true, joey does more than just fast double bass. there's no way i can prove it to you, but trust me when i say that he has a lot of talent, and not JUST on two bass drums...

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:51 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. morbid angel writes:

dark funeral's drummer can only suck my hairy balls, joey's balls too. DOMINATOR is f***ing terrible

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 7:52 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. Cr4wf0rdTxJ1ng0J4ng0 writes:

cancelled the rest of their tour? p***ies. Clown's back was probably starting to hurt him anyways.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 10:44 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. Red writes:

A c'mon, you guys are all saying the he is a p***y...how can you possibly play well with a broken ankle and heal if you try to move it all the time ? You guys wouldn't do any better than this if it where you. You would probably do like everybody else which is rest, don't put weight on it, recuperate and then slowly walk on it again. If I listen carefully to what you guys are saying, you are all superhumans and tougher than nails. Well screw you all for you dishonesty.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 11:08 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. Corey Taylor writes:

We will cancel all shows so that mo one else gets killed. That is all.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 11:26 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. Dark_Funeral writes:

jordison better than frost? better than dominator???

will you dumb slipknot fans please f***ing educate yourselves in metal before you try to judge skinsmen that "#1"(using my sarcasm tags so that f***ing idiots like maggot don't continue to misinterpet my posts lol)could NEVER contend with. list of drummers that are better than joey jordison in no particular order and i'll tell you slipsh** fans what band they're in so you don't get confused.
Flo Mournier(even though cryptopsy is so gay now), dave lombardo[slayer], dominator[dark funeral], frost[satyricon,1349], daniel and adrian erlandsson who have both been in incredible bands[carcass,at the gates, cradle of filth, arch enemy, the haunted, etc], gene hoglan[played in DEATH,dark angel(most of you slipknot noobies wouldn't know who they are) strapping young lad], nick barker[dimmu borgir, cradle of filth,gorgoroth)]

get a clue, noobies.

np: amon amarth- an ancient sign of coming storm

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 1:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. Red writes:

You forgot Tomas Haake from Meshuggah, the human octopus !!!

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 1:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. Dark_Funeral writes:

AW sh**! i knew i was forgetting somone :(
i also forgot ken owen the original drummer of carcass..

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 1:38 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. Red writes:

And in the non metal community how about Neil Perth from Rush ???

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 1:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. agreeing with above ^^^^ writes:

slipnut sux, the drummer you mentioned including neil peart & especially dave lombardo

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 1:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. George writes:

sh** music for kids

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. Dark_Funeral writes:

neil pert yeah yeah
and nobody better say chris adler or jason bittner, they're so overrated.
i also forgot hellhammer and inferno

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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30. Txmetalhead writes:

Brann Dailor from Mastodon is pretty badA$$, as well.
I don't think he is overrated.
and what the FXK do ya'll think of Matt Cameron - ex - Soundgarden?
As for Jordison, I saw that guy live, and he CAN play the drums...spectacularly...
I haven't heard much of Frost of that Dark Funeral dude..though.
I am sure they are great.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 5:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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31. Red writes:

Yeah Dailor is great, I really enjoy his work

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 7:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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32. Chastises writes:

Satyricon? I hope you're kidding.. Those panda faced norwegian muppets are laughable at best.

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 7:20 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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33. That_One_Guy writes:

Ken Owen WAS great, but since he went into and came out of that coma he can barely even speak, let alone play drums. I saw a recent interview with him and the rest of Carcass and the poor guy sounded like he was doing an Ozzy impersonation.. I could barely understand him.

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 11:38 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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34. That_One_Guy writes:

Dark_Funeral has it totally right on post 23.. all of those drummers are great. Jordison is alright, don't get me wrong, but he doesn't even compare to drummers like those. Also, don't forget the great Pete Sandoval (Morbid Angel)!

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 11:41 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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35. TOM msf writes:

COULDN'T BE THAT HARD TO FIND A FILL IN.
JOEY FILLED IN FOR LARS...WHY DOESN'T LARS FILL IN FOR JOEY?
OH YEAH, LARS f***EN SUCKS!

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