Slipknot Releases 2026 Album to Reviews
Slipknot's new 2026 album has prompted a wave of critical analysis, with reviewers focusing on the band's musical evolution while retaining their signature intensity. Early reviews suggest the album introduces new elements to their sound, with comprehensive breakdowns covering musical direction, lyrical themes, and production quality. The speed and volume of online reviews reflect the enduring commercial appeal of the veteran metal act.
- The much-discussed 2026 release is an experimental album titled *Look Outside Your Window*, which was recorded by four members of Slipknot back in 2008 during the sessions for their fourth album, *All Hope Is Gone*. - Scheduled for an exclusive vinyl release on Record Store Day, April 18, 2026, *Look Outside Your Window* is described as having a "Radiohead vibe" and is considered more melodic and experimental than the band's signature sound. - This album will not be officially branded as a "Slipknot" record but as a separate project from the four members involved in its creation: Corey Taylor, Jim Root, Shawn "Clown" Crahan, and Sid Wilson. - In addition to this side project, Slipknot is actively writing new material for a traditional heavy album, which will be the follow-up to 2022's *The End, So Far*. - The upcoming heavy album will be the first to feature their new drummer, Eloy Casagrande, who joined in early 2024 after his departure from the band Sepultura. - The band's lineup has seen significant changes since their last full studio album, including the departure of sampler and keyboardist Craig Jones in June 2023, who had been with the band since 1996. - In May 2024, the band teased a new song titled "Long May You Die," which was written with Casagrande, but it has not yet been officially released. - The band's 2022 album, *The End, So Far*, marked the end of an era as it was their final release with Roadrunner Records, the label that signed them in 1998.
