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Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, and Trivium Confirmed For Rock Am Ring 2009

posted Dec 22, 2008 at 12:00 AM by deathbringer.  (26 Comments)

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SLIPKNOT, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and TRIVIUM are among the first confirmed bands for next year's Rock am Ring and Rock IM Park festivals, set to take place June 5-7, 2009 in the German towns of Nürburgring and Nürnberg, respectively.

As previously announced, Slipknot will be making a headlining run across North America early next year with Trivium and Coheed and Cambria in tow.

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26 Comments on "Slipknot, KSE, Trivium Confirmed For Rock Am Ring"

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1. Fantasy_and_Torture writes:

I hope Slipknot gets some balls back for their live show. They need to step it up alot.

# Dec 22, 2008 @ 9:21 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. IrishMetal writes:

I dunno man. When I saw them a couple a weeks ago I was thoroughly impressed. And I grew out of Slipknot a fair while ago. Still, with Machine Head and COB supporting, was a good night

# Dec 22, 2008 @ 11:53 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Txmetalhead writes:

Hey Irish - bada$$ avatar.....Leprechaun has some great movies. That movie cracks me up big time. Actually - the Leprechaun does..anyway.
I need ME gold............
Yes - Slipknot puts on pretty intense shows...I have seen them twice.

# Dec 22, 2008 @ 12:24 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Blindgreed1 writes:

I got screwed. I saw Slipknot back in Aug. and they stunk the place up. Horrible, horrible live act. Cory's voice was completely blown out by the 2nd song. Jordison didn't dissappoint, but that is about the only positive thing I can say about the experience.

# Dec 22, 2008 @ 2:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. IrishMetal writes:

Haha indeed. I tried to set up an avatar a good while ago but gravatar never sent an email back. So I decided to try again and the f***in ting arrived in like a second. Il probly be changing it a fair bit when I take the notion.

Well sucks for you blind. They were really on form in december. His voice was fine the whole show. And joey - sh** on a stick, but whatever you say about clown as a person, he is one bad a$$ welder - joey's kit scissoring up, spinning then tipping perpendicular to the stage, while he's still playing was a spectacle and a half.

Np - Amon Amarth - A fury Divine

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 3:55 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. americanpatriot1 writes:

For those who have never been, this festival took place about 40 minutes from my house in Germany. It is a huge deal with all kinds of music. You have everything from scathing metal to hip-hop, alternative(what a dumbass sub-genre), pop, and whatever else you can think of.

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 7:01 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Blindgreed1 writes:

Irish: What really gets me is that i'd heard all of the other metal heads talking about how "sic" their live show was and allthough spinning drum kits are cool and all, I believe the band members need to move around and get behind the music. This wasn't the case with Slipknot. I gave them the benefit of the doubt. I paid my $$$ to see them and I got ripped off.

NP: God's Head Lament - Opeth

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 11:23 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. IrishMetal writes:

Must have been sh** man, but as I said they really were on form when I saw them, although I suppose since Corey's voice didn't blow out that would have been a huge help. Who was supporting them? Since I guess that was be the deciding factor for you going to the show.

Best part was when they did spit it out. You know how they sometimes do the "jump the f***" up bit live - well they did it for us, and almost all the emo fa**ots had no clue what was happening and were all pulled down.

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 11:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Blindgreed1 writes:

Irish: They came with the Mayhem group, so I got to see Machine Fvcking Head. That was definately worth the money (I always catch them if they're within 200 miles of me).

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 12:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. That_One_Guy writes:

Blindgreed -- Every time I've seen Slipknot live (it's been a few years), they've always put on a fantastic show. I don't think I've ever been disappointed seeing them live.. especially with opening bands like Slayer, Fear Factory, Chimaira, etc. Sucks though that you didn't get to experience a good show with them.

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 12:48 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Txmetalhead writes:

I agree - Slipknot is bada$$ LIVE - although I have my own problems with Corey Taylor. Joey's spinning drum kit is always cool to watch. I have sent it twice now, and I will probably see them again in February. I don't think it will have the same impact, though, because, like I said, this will be my 3rd time to see them. So, just out of curiousity, BG1, how does Slipknot's act compare to Mushroomhead? Mushroomhead is better, in my opinion...I just don't want to start arguments..lol.

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 2:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Txmetalhead writes:

On a different note, Stone Sour is fukkin' weak LIVE...I still like their musik, but Slipknot is a hell alot better LIVE.

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 2:40 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Blindgreed1 writes:

Tx: I was deliberately avoiding that conversation. Mushroomhead have always put on one hell of a show evrytime i've seen them (it's been 8 times now). I don't think you can really compare the two unless your comparing the masks. Their music is definately different and my personal preference is Mushroomhead because they've never left me feeling as though I got ripped off and because Jeffrey Nothing actually has melodic tones in his singing style where in comparison Corey has very little if any. The only thing that made the show worth it for me was Mastadon, Machine FVCKING Head, and laughing at the disney metal of Dragonforce.

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 4:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. Guttersniper writes:

I had alot of fun laughing at the very few people who were standing up and rocking out to dragonforce
when i saw slipknot, corey's voice started to crack a little midway through the set but it was still good... people=sh** was awesome. I was dissapointed though that they didnt play spit it out, wait and bleed, or left behind

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 6:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. Txmetalhead writes:

Yeah Mastodon and Machine Head are bada$$ live. I got my friends into Mastodon, and they love them now. Thanks for the explanation..yeah..I didn't want to open a can of worms, or maggotts in this case..haha
I completely agree with you - Mushroomhead over those clowns...haha

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 6:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. bbristowe writes:

Phew, thank god they are rounding them all up in one show so I can be sure they won't pollute any others for a while. I'm so tired of all 3 of these bands. Seem like all of their latest offerings are the most run generic in quality and musicianship.

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# Dec 23, 2008 @ 9:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. Dark_Funeral writes:

and the award for worst show of the year goes to.......................

# Dec 24, 2008 @ 11:41 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. Emo_Hunter175 writes:

Not a huge fan of the bands playing, but that being said I have seen most of them more then once and Slipknot most definitely always puts on a great stage performance. Last time I saw them they called the whole crowd to run down to the floor. Obviously 20k people arent going to fit but I wish I could of gotten a birds eye view because I am pretty sure everyone managed to cram atleast to the lower sections. It was nuts. I will definitely hit this up if it comes near me.

# Dec 28, 2008 @ 11:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. americanpatriot1 writes:

I would like to see Slipknot live, but as far as the whole "jump" thing, I find it a bit pretentious. I pay money for "you" to do the work. I have a boss at my job, I don't need one at a concert. Plus, what about us old guys who just don't feel like doing that crap? I'm 32 and I don't want to be lumped in with a bunch of pimply-faced, testosterone fueled 10th graders. It's a bit degrading.

# Dec 29, 2008 @ 12:22 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. danilo metal writes:

puxa ta de la pm xvr y nu av shel pero logico
bonkizzzzzzzzzzx

# Dec 29, 2008 @ 12:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. Txmetalhead writes:

I totally agree - AP1. You make very valid points. I still want to see Slipknot one more time, perhaps, for the last time. I cracked up about the boss statement-yeah I only jump for my boss..lol.

# Dec 29, 2008 @ 4:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. americanpatriot1 writes:

"puxa ta de la pm xvr y nu av shel pero logico
bonkizzzzzzzzzzx"

Riiiiight. I was just thinking the same thing.

# Dec 29, 2008 @ 8:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. Hutch_616 writes:

I saw SlipKnoT live with Machine Head and Children of Bodom in Munich last November and the show was on point.

# Jan 6, 2009 @ 8:53 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. BurnThePriest writes:

In response to Post 14.
i was in seattle for mayhem.
it was hillarious.
dragonforce sucked ass.
there was like a total of 20 or less people rocking to dragonforce.
it was lamee.
although slipknow was amazing live.

# Jan 8, 2009 @ 1:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. StInKy writes:

Slipnot sux. I cn not beleive that ther are like 9 guys in that band & they are still completely horrible.I would use their disc to wipe my a$$.

# Jan 8, 2009 @ 2:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. Netromancer writes:

That would be uncomfortable.

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