SLIPKNOT's First-Ever KNOTFEST JAPAN: More Details Revealed

March 24, 2014

Following the success of 2013's first-ever Ozzfest Japan, Japanese promoter Hayashi International Promotion (H.I.P.) has partnered with SLIPKNOT and 5B Artist Management for the 2014 debut of Knotfest Japan. Set for November 15 and November 16 at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, Knotfest Japan will feature SLIPKNOT who performed at last year's Ozzfest, which drew capacity crowds and wide critical acclaim. The two-day music festival, headlined by SLIPKNOT on both days, will feature a mix of more than 20 international and Japanese bands.

As with their previous Knotfest's, SLIPKNOT will not only serve as the headliners for Knotfest Japan, but they will be involved in every aspect of the event. Beyond curating the music and on-site activities at Knotfest Japan, SLIPKNOT will also bring much of what U.S. audiences saw at the band's previous Knotfest shows: festival grounds that feature an apocalyptic underworld where nightmarish creatures on stilts, percussive light and stunning visuals set the stage for an intoxicating and unforgettably sinister concert experience. In addition, festival-goers will have the opportunity to visit a SLIPKNOT museum with set pieces and memorabilia from throughout the bands career.

"Our Japanese fans have always meant so much to us and I'm excited to bring Knotfest to Japan!" says Shawn "Clown" Chrahan of SLIPKNOT. "Knotfest is an event that includes the culture of SLIPKNOT and the culture of Japan and is a celebration of rock n' roll and everything it creates. It is an honor to be able to share and enjoy our festival with Japan, the Japanese people, our fans, and all the wonderful Japanese bands and all the other bands who will be playing with us. Arigato. We will be seeing you very soon. Stay (sic)."

H.I.P. Promoter Kaori Hayashi adds: "SLIPKNOT is one of the most celebrated American bands in Japan drawing huge numbers of fans with each performance because they intuitively understand and appreciate the culture. We are excited to partner with them for this historic event — sure to become a staple in Japan for rock fans year after year."

"Knotfest is taking the traditional music festival to the next level and engaging all of your senses," says Cory Brennan, President, 5B Artist Management. "It's taking the band's unique vision and bringing it to life and celebrating the best in rock music and the pulse that it creates."

Ticket prices for Knotfest Japan are as follows: single-day general admission tickets are ¥14,000; single-day general admission tickets including a commemorative shirt are ¥17,000; weekend passes are ¥27,000; weekend passes including a commemorative t-shirt are ¥30,000. VIP weekend upgrades are also available, additional details of which will be revealed in the coming months. All prices include consumption tax, box office commission and ticket printing fees.

For the latest information or to purchase tickets for Knotfest Japan, go to this location.

knotfestjapanposter2014

Find more on Slipknot
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • reddit
  • email

Comments Disclaimer And Information

BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends).