Last month, Slipknot announced the arrival of a special 25th anniversary edition release of their seminal debut album. Assembled as one of the most comprehensive collections from the band to date, the release compiles some 59 recordings including Slipknot’s legendary Indigo Ranch demos and alternative mixes, live versions and other captured rarities. Among the tracks, 40 of them have been unreleased.
Paired with the announcement of the silver anniversary edition, Slipknot also released a previously unreleased demo of “Prosthetics” recorded prior to the band entering Indigo Ranch Studios with championed producer Ross Robinson. Framing the depth of the band's sound even before the iconic track was further distilled in the studio, the previously unheard version offered a rare glimpse into the lore of the band.
Now, Slipknot has shared another gem from the archives, this time unveiling the demo version of the beloved, "Me Inside". The track showcases the foundation of the explosive track and offers some context as to how the song would evolve into one of Slipknot's most enduring anthems.
Compiled as one of the most complete collections from Slipknot from the formative S/T era, the 25th anniversary deluxe reissue of their landmark self-titled debut includes six colored LPs along with 9 new Slipknot collectors photo cards in addition to never-before-seen imagery from the band’s personal vault along with exclusive artwork making the collection an absolute must.
Among the tracks featured in the collection include live entries from Slipknot, capturing their ascent to superstardom with unforgettable sets in the UK and in their home state of Iowa during their 1999-2000 live campaign.
The deluxe reissue includes the original, Ross Robinson produced self-titled release, in addition to demos, mixes from Jay Baumgardner and Ulrich Wild, the Indigo Ranch sessions and two live LPs revisiting pivotal performances in Hartford, CT, their home state of Iowa and the band's explosive arrival in the United Kingdom. The audio was sources from the soundboard’s digital audio tapes of the performances, remixed and mastered for the first time ever. All of the tracks were chosen by the band to frame the volatility and live intensity of the band's earlier days.
Physical versions include the 6LP Box Set with blood splattered vinyl, 2LP, and 2CD in addition to the landing on preferred DSPs. The Slipknot 25th Anniversary Edition deluxe reissue arrives September 5, 2025 via Roadrunner Records.
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