Slipknot has once again ignited a wave of fan speculation with the launch of a new, highly mysterious website, 742617000027.net, which appears to be intricately linked to the band’s ongoing 25th anniversary celebrations. The digital enigma deepens the intrigue surrounding what the masked titans might be preparing to unleash.
The new website, a redirect from the previously active youcantkillme.com (launched for their anniversary tour kickoff), immediately greets visitors with the cryptic phrase “Worse forwards than backwards.” An interactive text box prompts users for a password. Attempts to simply type “Slipknot” are met with a dismissive “You have nothing to contribute so stay the f**k out.” However, internet sleuths quickly discovered that entering the phrase “comeplaydying” unlocks a new layer. This phrase itself is a significant clue, having appeared on Digipak versions of Slipknot‘s 1999 self-titled debut album.
Upon successfully entering the password, users are met with an “Intrusion Detected” pop-up, requesting consent for data tracking and identity marking, adding to the site’s dark, immersive tone. The unlocked page reveals blurred artwork from the band‘s Slipknot (1999) era, notably featuring late members Joey Jordison and Chris Fehn, accompanied by background music and a prominent countdown timer. This countdown is set to conclude on July 21st, fueling strong speculation among fans that a major 25th anniversary box set or reissue of their seminal debut album is on the horizon, especially given the website’s numerical address also corresponds to the opening instrumental track on that album.
Beyond the anniversary celebrations, there’s concrete news regarding fresh material for a future studio album. Slipknot guitarist Jim Root has revealed that he is actively writing new music for the band and is pushing for a shift in focus from touring to full-time studio work. In a recent interview on the Turning Wrenches podcast, Root emphasized the importance of capturing “raw energy” on the next record and integrating new drummer Eloy Casagrande into the creative songwriting process. He asserted, “I kind of put my foot down and was, like, ‘We need to stop, man. We just need to stop.’ ‘Cause I wanna write a record, and we owe it to Eloy to write a record. We need to get Eloy in a room and start jamming and getting creative.” Root confirmed significant progress, having already amassed “like, six new arrangements that I think are worthy of giving to the rest of the guys,” with a goal of having 20 to 25 ideas before pre-production.
