I mean Corey fired Jim Root from Stone Sour so at this point I would say they can overcome anything but yikes
And the plot thickens... Percussionist Chris Fehn Has Left Slipknot, Following Reports He Is Suing The Band - News - Rock Sound Magazine
I have a feeling he is going to be compensated in the suit and it'll further complicate the band dynamic.
So like on a serious note this is kind of interesting. Sure Chris was just "one of the two percussionists" but he also did screams live (and presumably on the records) so it *is* going to be worth watching how they replace him, especially since they must be either in the studio already or at least going in soon. Do they treat his replacement like they do Alessandro and Jay? I feel that will be harder to get away with just because the percussionists are so key to Slipknot (and very up front in their stage presence) in a way that the rhythm section aren't.
Former SLIPKNOT Member Defends Chris Fehn's Lawsuit; Corey Taylor Says He's Wrongfully Accused Donnie Steele (founding guitarist who returned as touring bassist for several years after Paul Gray's death) is jumping in supporting Chris Fehn, and throwing other accusations at the band. Interesting.
I'm expecting them to play All Out Life then a classic song, probably Psychosocial or Spit It Out. Also, semi-serious prediction: Chris isn't there and tries to gatecrash the set
Looking through Metal Injection, this is a cool performance. I just listened to Blister yesterday as a matter of fact. Might have the spin the album while I mow my lawn.
My money is on AOL and another new tune, which will be the proper first radio single IE clean vocal chorus.
My guess is more based on the fact that the self-titled also turns 20 this year so it would make sense for them to play one new and one classic.