Slipknot guitarist Jim Root discussed the band’s future recording plans in a recent interview with Guitar Interactive Magazine. The extensive touring schedule with new drummer Eloy Casagrande has affected their creative process.
“Not diligently. Honestly, we’ve been touring so much since [drummer] Eloy [Casagrande] joined the band that my inspiration is nearly zero,” Root stated. “And there’s a bunch of music that was written during COVID that I’m not interested in. And I think everybody else in the band gets it too, and I think they’re kind of, like, ‘Okay, we need to just kind of, like, maybe sweep all that shit under a rug and start fresh.'”
“And I wanna get touring behind us,” he continued. “I wanna have at least a month off just to shut my brain off and sleep and all that kind of stuff. And then when I find myself going out to my little home studio and putting riffs together, then I’ll know it’s time to start.”
The band currently faces several changes and upcoming commitments. These developments have influenced their current direction and future plans.
Recent Lineup Changes
Reports from Slipknot’s official website confirmed Eloy Casagrande’s addition to the band in 2023. He replaced Jay Weinberg, who departed in 2022.
Casagrande’s arrival marks a significant change in the band’s rhythm section. His unique style has brought a fresh dynamic to Slipknot’s signature sound.
Latest Album And Recording History
Loudwire documented the release of ‘The End, So Far’ in 2022. The album represented the band’s final work with their previous lineup.
This release concluded a significant chapter for Slipknot. Root’s comments about starting fresh now carry additional weight for their next creative endeavor.
Upcoming Tour Plans
Loudwire revealed Slipknot’s plans for an extensive European tour in 2025. The tour will celebrate the band’s 25th anniversary with headline performances at major festivals including Sweden Rock, Rock im Park, and Rock Am Ring in June 2025.
The packed schedule of anniversary celebrations and festival appearances adds context to Root’s desire for downtime. The band needs this break before beginning work on new material.
