While the loss of founding member Joey Jordison weighs heavy on the minds of Slipknot’s devoted fans (lovingly called maggots by the band) there is some very positive news on the horizon. Slipknot is promoting a massive touring show called Knotfest. Billed as “a mind-altering collision of music, art, and culture,” Knotfest is set to be a huge multi-venue event with a killer line-up of heavy bands and visceral entertainment.

The metal community is saddened by the sudden loss of Joey Jordison. On Monday, August 29th, Jordison died peacefully in his sleep. Jordison was well known for his role as the drummer and founding member of the band Slipknot, for whom he had co-written many of their hit songs. He was 46.