Slipknot co-founder Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has confirmed that the band’s eighth studio album is on the way, while hinting at the possibility of even more material, in an interview with Rock Sound.
Crahan discussed the progress of the new record and revealed that the band has written far more material than they initially expected. He explained what has driven the creative output during the recording process.
“Now, here we are at album eight, and I can promise you, album eight’s coming out,” Crahan said. “What I can say officially is we’ve written so many songs as of right now.”
“We have so many songs that Corey has sung on for rough demos. We had not foreseen what has happened, which is effortless recording and fun.”
The abundance of material has led Crahan to consider possibilities beyond a standard album release. “So technically, I guess we could have a ninth too. We could have a double album. I’m not telling you we’re doing that. I’m just telling you, number eight’s coming out.”
Crahan also touched on the band’s creative freedom during this period. “We’re off all the bullshit. No one’s telling us what to do anymore. We do exactly what we want.”
The comments came as Crahan updated fans on the band’s progress on their forthcoming eighth album. The statement suggests Slipknot has entered a new chapter of creative independence.
The band is working with longtime Faith No More producer Matt Wallace in the studio. Guitarist Jim Root revealed that the band has already generated at least 50 song ideas to work on. Drummer Eloy Casagrande, who joined the band in 2024 after the departure of longtime member Sid Wilson, has emphasized the band’s focus on creating what they consider authentic music without business pressures.
Slipknot experienced significant lineup changes heading into this album cycle. In July 2026, Sid Wilson was permanently removed from the group, and the band officially announced their parting in August 2026. The upcoming album will be the band’s first full-length featuring Casagrande, who previously played for Sepultura, and the band released their new single “Arsenal” as the first recording to showcase him as Slipknot’s drummer.
This album also marks Slipknot’s first project without major label involvement, giving the band complete control over their creative direction. Crahan’s emphasis on creative freedom and the absence of outside pressure reflects this shift in how the band operates as an independent entity.
