Slipknot Performs 'Gematria (The Killing Name)' Live for First Time at Knotfest Australia

Slipknot made headlines at Knotfest Australia by performing 'Gematria (The Killing Name)' live for the first time, nearly 17 years after its release on the 2008 album 'All Hope Is Gone.' Frontman Corey Taylor had previously expressed doubt that the band would ever play the song due to past resentment surrounding its recording, stating it wasn't a sentimental issue but rather a matter of complex emotions within the band. The performance took place in Melbourne, where Taylor described the track as a personal favorite and a 'burner' that he wanted to open concerts with. The show also noted the absence of percussionist M. Shawn 'Clown' Crahan due to a family emergency, though he remains optimistic about the long-awaited release of their secret album recorded during the same sessions as 'All Hope Is Gone.' Following Knotfest Australia, Slipknot is set to embark on a European tour and headline the Inkcarceration festival in the U.S. in July. This live debut was a significant moment for fans and showcased the band's willingness to revisit their past.