Expanding the band's festival into new international territory, Slipknot will take the curated Knotfest to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in March of next year ...
[here](https://mailchi.mp/cb95af514d2b/slipknotaustralia?fbclid=IwAR1m29M6zJRmDdVKgMo6sKBG4VVUvBJTV57HerspsbEvaEwhdj8hp92Z6hY). [teasers](https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/tortilla-man-slipknot-west-side-story/) and buildup. An [Instagram account](https://www.instagram.com/knotfestau/) has also been set up for the festival. “This one,” he simply replied when asked the question, referring to the mask that he first debuted at Rocklahoma in September 2021. [teased fans on social media](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj7YoQHsQm6/) recently, with a clip showing a black and red image of Australia above a circus. The album was a colossal commercial success around the world, topping charts in Australia and U.K., and reaching number two on the U.S.
Slipknot have announced the lineup for Knotfest Australia 2023, led by Megadeth, Parkway Drive and Trivium – get ticket info here.
Speaking to [NME](https://www.nme.com/big-reads/slipknot-cover-interview-2022-the-end-so-far-3323689), frontman Corey Taylor discussed the band’s penchant for experimentation, highlighting their latest release as their boldest yet: “Musically, we’ve never shied away from a challenge.” General ticket sales will begin on November 7 at 9AM AEDT, and can be purchased via Knotfest Australia’s [official website](http://knotfest.com/Australia). “Unfortunately, I don’t have that answer right now so I will tell you when I can.” I wish I could tell you that we’re going to be there, I really do,” the vocalist stated. [Trivium](https://www.nme.com/artists/trivium), Northlane, Amon Amarth, [In Flames](https://www.nme.com/artists/in-flames), [Knocked Loose](https://www.nme.com/artists/knocked-loose), [The Story So Far](https://www.nme.com/artists/the-story-so-far), and more. [Slipknot](https://www.nme.com/artists/slipknot) have revealed the lineup for Knotfest Australia 2023, featuring [Megadeth](https://www.nme.com/artists/megadeth) and [Parkway Drive](https://www.nme.com/artists/parkway-drive), and ticketing details for the festival’s debut Down Under.