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Iowa World Tour
World tour by Slipknot
Slipknot performing at Summer Sonic during the Iowa World Tour
Associated albumIowa
Start dateMay 17, 2001
End dateAugust 29, 2002
Legs6
No. of shows109
Slipknot concert chronology

Iowa World Tour was a worldwide concert tour in 2001 and 2002 headlined by Slipknot in support of their second studio album Iowa.

Set list

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Kill the Industry

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  1. "(515)"
  2. "People = Shit"
  3. "Liberate"
  4. "Get This" (May 25)
  5. "Eeyore"
  6. "Disasterpiece"
  7. "Purity"
  8. "Gently"
  9. "Turntables Solo" (May 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 29)
  10. "Eyeless"
  11. "Everything Ends" (May 20)
  12. "New Abortion"
  13. "The Heretic Anthem"
  14. "Spit It Out"
  15. "Wait and Bleed"
  16. "742617000027"
  17. "(sic)"
  18. "Surfacing"

Ozzfest 2001

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  1. "(515)"
  2. "People = Shit"
  3. "Liberate"
  4. "Get This" (Jul 30)
  5. "Eeyore"
  6. "Disasterpiece"
  7. "Purity"
  8. "Gently" (Jul 30) / "Get This" (Aug 7)
  9. "Eyeless"
  10. "New Abortion"
  11. "The Heretic Anthem" (from Jun 9)
  12. "Spit It Out"
  13. "Wait and Bleed"
  14. "742617000027"
  15. "(sic)"
  16. "Surfacing"

Ozzfest Off-dates

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  1. "(515)"
  2. "People = Shit"
  3. "Liberate"
  4. "Get This" (Jul 15)
  5. "Eeyore"
  6. "Disasterpiece"
  7. "Purity"
  8. "Gently"
  9. "Turntables Solo"
  10. "Eyeless"
  11. "Iowa" / "Drum Solo" (Jun 15)
  12. "New Abortion"
  13. "The Heretic Anthem"
  14. "Spit It Out"
  15. "Wait and Bleed"
  16. "742617000027"
  17. "(sic)"
  18. "Surfacing"

Pledge of Allegiance

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  1. "(515)"
  2. "People = Shit"
  3. "Liberate"
  4. "Get This"
  5. "Eeyore" (Oct 9)
  6. "Disasterpiece"
  7. "Purity"
  8. "Gently"
  9. "Turntables Solo"
  10. "Eyeless"
  11. "Iowa" / "Drum Solo"
  12. "New Abortion"
  13. "The Heretic Anthem"
  14. "Spit It Out"
  15. "Wait and Bleed"
  16. "742617000027"
  17. "(sic)"
  18. "Surfacing"

European Iowa Tour 2K2

[edit]
  1. "(515)"
  2. "People = Shit"
  3. "Liberate"
  4. "Left Behind"
  5. "Eeyore"
  6. "Disasterpiece"
  7. "Purity"
  8. "Gently"
  9. "Turntables Solo"
  10. "Eyeless"
  11. "Iowa" / "Drum Solo"
  12. "New Abortion" (dropped in Feb 10) / "My Plague" (from Feb 11 onwards)
  13. "New Abortion" (only in Feb 16)
  14. "The Heretic Anthem"
  15. "Spit It Out"
  16. "Wait and Bleed"
  17. "742617000027"
  18. "(sic)"
  19. "Surfacing"
Note

Hamburg's concert was scheduled to be at Alsterdorfer Sporthalle but was moved to the Docks at the day of the concert due to poor ticket sales. The band's set was much shorter than usual (45 minutes) due to their technical equipment being designed for a huge hall, only performing a 30-minute impromptu "Iowa" version, "People = Shit", "Disasterpiece", "Eeyore", "The Heretic Anthem", "Wait and Bleed", "(sic)" and "Surfacing";

Japanese Iowa Tour 2K2

[edit]
  1. "(515)"
  2. "People = Shit"
  3. "Liberate"
  4. "Left Behind"
  5. "Eeyore"
  6. "Disasterpiece"
  7. "Purity"
  8. "Gently"
  9. "Turntables Solo"
  10. "Eyeless"
  11. "Iowa" / "Drum Solo"
  12. "My Plague" (Mar 18, 19, 21, 23, 26, 27) / "New Abortion" (Mar 20, 24)
  13. "The Heretic Anthem"
  14. "Spit It Out"
  15. "Wait and Bleed"
  16. "742617000027"
  17. "(sic)"
  18. "Surfacing"

European Festivals 2002

[edit]
  1. "(515)"
  2. "People = Shit"
  3. "Liberate"
  4. "Left Behind"
  5. "Eeyore"
  6. "Disasterpiece"
  7. "Purity"
  8. "Get This" (except Aug 25, 27)
  9. "Eyeless"
  10. "My Plague"
  11. "The Heretic Anthem"
  12. "Spit It Out"
  13. "Wait and Bleed"
  14. "742617000027"
  15. "(sic)"
  16. "Surfacing"

Kill the Industry

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Kill the Industry was a leg of the Iowa World Tour in Europe.[1] Musicians that accompanied the tour include Static-X (except Portugal and Spain), Mudvayne, Amen and Raging Speedhorn.[2] The band was supposed to play at Dynamo Open Air, but the festival was cancelled. As a result, this date was replaced by an headlining show in 's-Hertogenbosch with some bands supposed to play at Dynamo that day opening. However, the band also cancelled their appearance at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park.

Date City Country Venue
May 17, 2001 Lisbon Portugal Pavilhão Atlântico
May 18, 2001 Madrid Spain Festimad
May 20, 2001 Milan Italy Palavobis
May 21, 2001 Zürich Switzerland Volkshaus
May 22, 2001 Munich Germany Colosseum
May 24, 2001 Torhout Belgium Earect Festival
May 25, 2001 Lichtenvoorde Netherlands Dynamo Open Air
's-Hertogenbosch Maaspoort
May 26, 2001 Milton Keynes United Kingdom Ozzfest
May 28, 2001 Oberhausen Germany Turbinenhalle
May 29, 2001 Paris France Zénith de Paris
May 31, 2001 Bremen Germany Pier 2
June 1, 2001 Nuremberg Rock im Park
June 2, 2001 Vienna Austria Libro Music Hall
June 3, 2001 Nürburgring Germany Rock am Ring

Ozzfest 2001

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Slipknot joined the 2001 Ozzfest, performing on the main stage after Papa Roach and before Marilyn Manson.

Date City Country Venue
June 8, 2001 Tinley Park United States Tweeter Center
June 9, 2001 East Troy Alpine Valley Music Theatre
June 10, 2001 Springfield Price Cutter Park (Off-date)
June 12, 2001 Noblesville Verizon Wireless Music Center
June 15, 2001 Moline MARK of the Quad Cities (Off-date)
June 16, 2001 Somerset Float Rite Park Amphitheatre
June 18, 2001 Maryland Heights Riverport Amphitheatre
June 19, 2001 Bonner Springs Sandstone Amphitheater
June 21, 2001 Denver Mile High Stadium
June 25, 2001 George The Gorge Amphitheatre
June 27, 2001 Marysville Sacramento Valley Amphitheatre
June 29, 2001 Mountain View Shoreline Amphitheatre
June 30, 2001 San Bernardino Blockbuster Pavilion
July 1, 2001 Phoenix Cricket Pavilion (Off-date)
July 3, 2001 Selma Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 4, 2001 Lubbock Canyon Amphitheatre (Off-date)
July 5, 2001 Dallas Smirnoff Music Center
July 6, 2001 Antioch AmSouth Amphitheater (Off-date)
July 7, 2001 Atlanta HiFi Buys Amphitheatre
July 9, 2001 Camden Tweeter Center at the Waterfront
July 10, 2001 North Myrtle Beach House of Blues (Off-date)
July 11, 2001 Lake Buena Vista House of Blues (Off-date)
July 13, 2001 West Palm Beach Mars Music Amphitheatre
July 14, 2001 St. Petersburg Tropicana Field
July 15, 2001 Biloxi Mississippi Coast Coliseum (Off-date)
July 17, 2001 Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 19, 2001 Virginia Beach GTE Amphitheatre (Off-date)
July 20, 2001 Bristow Nissan Pavilion
July 21, 2001 Camden Tweeter Center at the Waterfront
July 22, 2001 Manchester Singer Park (Off-date)
July 24, 2001 Toronto Canada The Docks
July 25, 2001 Rochester United States Blue Cross Arena (Off-date)
July 26, 2001 Cuyahoga Falls Blossom Music Center
July 28, 2001 Burgettstown Post-Gazette Pavilion
July 30, 2001 Clarkston DTE Energy Music Theatre
July 31, 2001
August 3, 2001 Columbus Polaris Amphitheater
August 5, 2001 Hartford Meadows Music Theatre
August 6, 2001 Portland Cumberland County Civic Center (Off-date) CANCELLED[3]
August 7, 2001 Mansfield Tweeter Center
August 8, 2001
August 9, 2001 Wantagh Jones Beach Theater (Off-date)
August 11, 2001 Holmdel Township PNC Bank Arts Center
August 12, 2001

Pledge of Allegiance

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The Pledge of Allegiance Tour was a leg co-headlined by the heavy metal band System of a Down. Both groups used the tour as a promotion for their new albums.

The band played 27 shows all over the United States and had support from Rammstein, American Head Charge, Mudvayne and No One. The tour was scheduled to start on September 14 but was postponed for a week due to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, 5 dates were rescheduled and 4 dates were cancelled, the rest of the dates went ahead as originally scheduled.

Originally, No One were to open the tour and American Head Charge was to take their set for the second half of the tour. Due to the terrorist attacks, Mudvayne dropped off the tour leaving an open set on October 2. To fill the gap, American Head Charge came onto the tour early and No One stayed on for the entire tour.

A Pledge of Allegiance CD, reported by Metal Hammer to have been largely recorded at the Rosemont date in October, includes SOAD's 'Chop Suey!', 'Bounce' and 'Toxicity', Slipknot's 'People = Shit', 'The Heretic Anthem' and 'New Abortion', Mudvayne's 'Under My Skin' and 'Pharmaecopia', American Head Charge's 'Seamless' and No One's 'My Release'. However, complained Malcolm Dome, "Mudvayne's two tracks… are taken from their DVD L(ive) D(osage) 50: Live in Peoria. And, for reasons best known to themselves, Rammstein are completely absent. So this is far from being the complete live documentation of the tour many would have hoped and liked to experience on the CD."[4]

Bands:

Date City Country Venue
September 14, 2001 Rosemont United States Allstate Arena (rescheduled)
September 15, 2001 Saint Paul Xcel Energy Center (rescheduled)
September 16, 2001 Omaha Omaha Civic Auditorium (cancelled)
September 18, 2001 Cedar Rapids U.S. Cellular Center (rescheduled)
September 19, 2001 Madison Alliant Energy Center (rescheduled)
September 21, 2001 Denver Denver Coliseum
September 22, 2001 Colorado Springs World Arena
September 25, 2001 Portland Rose Garden
September 26, 2001 Tacoma Tacoma Dome
September 28, 2001 San Jose Compaq Center
September 29, 2001 Inglewood Great Western Forum
September 30, 2001 San Diego Cox Arena
October 2, 2001 Paradise Thomas & Mack Center
October 3, 2001 Phoenix America West Arena (cancelled)
October 5, 2001 Oklahoma City Myriad Convention Center
October 6, 2001 Dallas Reunion Arena
October 7, 2001 San Antonio Alamodome
October 9, 2001 Rosemont Allstate Arena
October 10, 2001 St. Louis Savvis Center (rescheduled)
October 11, 2001 Saint Paul Xcel Energy Center
October 12, 2001 Madison Alliant Energy Center
Tampa Ice Palace (cancelled)
October 13, 2001 St. Louis Savvis Center
Orlando Orlando Centroplex (cancelled)
October 14, 2001 Cedar Rapids U.S. Cellular Center
Miami Miami Arena (cancelled)
October 16, 2001 Baltimore Baltimore Arena
October 17, 2001 Philadelphia First Union Spectrum
October 18, 2001 Wilkes-Barre First Union Arena (off-date)
October 19, 2001 Hartford Hartford Civic Center
October 20, 2001 Albany Pepsi Arena
October 21, 2001 Portland Cumberland County Civic Center
October 23, 2001 Detroit Cobo Arena
October 24, 2001 Cleveland CSU Convocation Center
October 26, 2001 Pittsburgh Mellon Arena
October 27, 2001 Peoria Peoria Civic Center
October 28, 2001 Grand Rapids Van Andel Arena
October 30, 2001 Worcester The Centrum
October 31, 2001 East Rutherford Continental Airlines Arena
November 2, 2001 State College Bryce Jordan Center

Cancelled headlining US leg

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The band was supposed to play their own headlining shows after the Pledge of Allegiance Tour, with 40 Below Summer as direct support. However, this portion of the tour ended up being cancelled just nine days after its announcement, due to the wife of the band's percussionist, Shawn Crahan, undergoing surgery for Crohn's disease, which forced Crahan to not participate in Slipknot's live performances. However, the group announced that they plan to go ahead with their upcoming European tour, which had its start date moved ahead to January 2002.[5]

Date City Country Venue
November 21, 2001 Fargo United States Fargo Civic Center (cancelled)
November 23, 2001 Columbus PromoWest Pavilion (cancelled)
November 24, 2001 Saginaw Wendler Arena (cancelled)
November 25, 2001 Monaca Golden Dome (cancelled)
November 27, 2001 Huntington Huntington Civic Arena (cancelled)
November 28, 2001 Toledo Toledo Sports Arena (cancelled)
November 29, 2001 Fort Wayne Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (cancelled)
November 30, 2001 La Crosse La Crosse Center (cancelled)
December 2, 2001 Sioux Falls Sioux Falls Arena (cancelled)
December 3, 2001 Denver Fillmore Auditorium (cancelled)
December 5, 2001 Valley Center Kansas Coliseum (cancelled)
December 6, 2001 Kansas City Hale Arena (cancelled)
December 7, 2001 Springfield Shrine Mosque Auditorium (cancelled)
December 9, 2001 McAllen Villa Real Convention Center (cancelled)
December 10, 2001 Houston Arena Theatre (cancelled)
December 12, 2001 Pensacola Bayfront Auditorium (cancelled)
December 13, 2001 Tampa USF Special Events Center (cancelled)
December 14, 2001 Orlando House of Blues (cancelled)
December 15, 2001 Sunrise Sunrise Musical Theater (cancelled)
December 17, 2001 Atlanta DeKalb Center for the Performing Arts (cancelled)
December 21, 2001 Clive 7 Flags Events Center (cancelled)

European leg

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The European Iowa Tour was intended to begin around the September 11 attacks, but because of the incident, the tour was postponed to February 2002.[6]

Slipknot arrived in Helsinki, Finland for a performance on January 20, 2002 to kick off the European Iowa Tour, which was its penultimate leg.[7][8] On February 16, 2002, Slipknot performed at the London Arena, the show they filmed for their live DVD Disasterpieces, released November 22 of the same year. Despite significant tabloid coverage, the European Iowa Tour was not sold out.[9]

Date City Country Venue
January 20, 2002 Helsinki Finland Hartwall Areena
January 22, 2002 Stockholm Sweden Hovet
January 24, 2002 Copenhagen Denmark Valby-Hallen
January 25, 2002 Berlin Germany Arena
January 26, 2002 Essen Grugahalle
January 27, 2002 Böblingen Sporthalle
January 29, 2002 Hamburg Docks
January 30, 2002 Amsterdam Netherlands Heineken Music Hall
February 1, 2002 Katowice Poland Spodek
February 2, 2002 Prague Czech Republic Small Sports Hall
February 4, 2002 Milan Italy Alcatraz
February 5, 2002 Winterthur Switzerland Eulachhalle
February 7, 2002 Leganés Spain La Cubierta
February 8, 2002 San Sebastián Indoor Bullring
February 10, 2002 Paris France Zénith de Paris
February 11, 2002
February 12, 2002 Leuven Belgium Brabanthal
February 14, 2002 Glasgow Scotland Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
February 15, 2002 Manchester England Manchester Evening News Arena
February 16, 2002 London London Arena
February 18, 2002 Brighton Centre
February 19, 2002 Cardiff Wales Cardiff International Arena
February 20, 2002 Birmingham England National Exhibition Centre

Japanese leg

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The Japanese leg kicked off on March 18, 2002 at the Rainbow Hall in Nagoya.[10] The tour is part of a worldwide tour to promote Iowa; the Japan Iowa Tour was preceded by the European Iowa Tour.[11]

Date City Country Venue
March 18, 2002 Nagoya Japan Rainbow Hall
March 19, 2002 Osaka Zepp
March 20, 2002
March 21, 2002
March 23, 2002 Tokyo Tokyo Bay NK Hall
March 24, 2002
March 26, 2002 Kawasaki Club Citta
March 28, 2002 Tokyo Zepp

European open air leg

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This leg consisted of several festival appearances across Europe, beginning with the Festival Ilha Do Ermal on August 20, 2002, and ending with an appearance at the 2 Days a Week Festival in Austria. They also notably performed at the 2002 Reading and Leeds Festivals in the United Kingdom.

Because of the shorter set times available at festivals, "Gently" and "New Abortion" were removed from the setlist on this leg.

Date City Country Venue
August 20, 2002 Vieira do Minho Portugal Festival da Ilha do Ermal
August 21, 2002 Gijón Spain Gijón Festival
August 23, 2002 Leeds United Kingdom Temple Newsam Park
August 24, 2002 Glasgow Glasgow Green
August 25, 2002 Reading Richfield Avenue
August 27, 2002 Belfast Odyssey Arena
August 29, 2002 Wiesen Austria 2 Days a Week

References

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Iowa World Tour

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The Iowa World Tour was a by the American heavy metal band Slipknot, conducted primarily from May 2001 to August 2002, to promote their second studio album, Iowa, released on August 28, 2001, by . Named after the band's home state, the album and tour represented a darker, more aggressive evolution in Slipknot's sound following their 1999 self-titled debut, with the tour serving as their first major headlining effort on a global scale. Formed in , in 1995, Slipknot's nine members—known for their anonymous personas, matching black jumpsuits, and grotesque individual masks—delivered chaotic, high-energy performances that solidified their reputation as one of the era's most intense live acts in the nu-metal and heavy metal scenes. The tour kicked off with the "Kill the Industry" leg, a European run from late May to early June 2001, where Slipknot headlined alongside support acts , , and , performing in cities such as , , and . This was followed by a prominent slot on the main stage of 2001, headlined by and featuring , , , and Disturbed, spanning 29 North American cities from June 8 to August 12, 2001. In September 2001, Slipknot co-headlined the Tour with , originally scheduled to kick off on September 14 in , but postponed due to the , starting on September 21 in , , and emphasizing themes of unity in the rock community. Several segments of the tour faced disruptions due to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which led to widespread cancellations and postponements across the music industry, including Slipknot's planned fall dates. An international extension to the , , and was indefinitely postponed in October 2001 amid heightened global tensions and safety concerns. Additionally, a standalone 20-date U.S. tour scheduled for November and December 2001, set to conclude in Slipknot's hometown of Des Moines, was canceled entirely. Despite these setbacks, the Iowa World Tour played a pivotal role in elevating Slipknot's international profile, with live recordings from contributing to the Ozzfest 2001: The Second Millennium, released in August 2001.

Background

Album Context

The recording of Slipknot's second studio album, , took place in early 2001 at in , , located in the . The band entered the sessions amid significant internal strife, including widespread , personal depressions, and interpersonal conflicts that nearly led to their dissolution, creating an atmosphere of chaos and hostility that permeated the creative process. These tensions fueled the album's lyrical content, which delved into themes of anger, despair, , and self-loathing, often expressed through aggressive, metaphor-laden vocals and instrumentation that amplified the band's raw emotional turmoil. Released on August 28, 2001, by , Iowa achieved immediate commercial success, debuting at No. 3 on the chart and topping the , with 255,000 copies sold in its first week in the . The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in October 2002 for shipments exceeding one million units in the , building on the momentum from Slipknot's self-titled debut in 1999, which had established their breakthrough status and raised expectations for a more intense follow-up. Its blend of nu-metal aggression, industrial influences, and unrelenting heaviness resonated with fans, solidifying the band's position in the heavy metal scene. The album's ferocious sound and thematic depth directly informed the promotional tour's visceral performance style, characterized by high-energy chaos, mosh-pit-inducing riffs, and theatrical elements that mirrored the music's cathartic rage. This intensity made Iowa the cornerstone of the tour's setlist, with the majority of performances centering on its tracks to showcase the new material's dominance and allow audiences to experience the album's unfiltered aggression firsthand.

Tour Announcement

The Iowa World Tour was announced in early 2001 through press releases from Roadrunner Records, positioning it as Slipknot's inaugural headlining global outing in direct support of their sophomore album, Iowa. This reveal aligned with the band's completion of album recording sessions in spring 2001, leveraging pre-release buzz to amplify anticipation ahead of the record's eventual August 28 release date. The tour's conception stemmed from the group's desire to expand their international footprint following the commercial success of their 1999 self-titled debut and high-profile festival slots that had sparked widespread overseas curiosity. The planned itinerary emphasized a worldwide scope, launching with a European leg in May 2001 to cultivate momentum abroad before transitioning to North American commitments. Initial logistics encompassed seven days of rehearsals at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, alongside negotiations for key festival appearances, such as a prominent role on Ozzfest 2001, to anchor the tour's early phases. These preparations underscored the band's intent for a high-impact rollout, with the tour's intense, chaotic aesthetic mirroring the raw aggression and thematic darkness embedded in .

Band Lineup and Production

Core Members

The core members of Slipknot during the Iowa World Tour consisted of the band's stable nine-member lineup, which performed all live shows from the album's recording through the tour's conclusion in 2002. This roster included on lead vocals, Shawn "Clown" Crahan on percussion and backing vocals, on guitars, on guitars, Paul Gray on bass and backing vocals, on turntables and samples, on percussion and backing vocals, on drums, and Craig "133" Jones on samples and media. Each member's role contributed to the band's signature aggressive and multimedia-driven sound during live performances, with the dual percussionists—Crahan and Fehn—delivering chaotic stage antics that amplified the visual and auditory assault, often involving improvised destruction of props and intense crowd interaction to heighten the mayhem. The guitar duo of Thomson and Root provided the riff-heavy foundation, while Gray's bass lines and Jordison's rapid drumming anchored the rhythm section, allowing Wilson and Jones to layer electronic samples and turntable scratches that expanded the sonic palette beyond traditional metal. Taylor's commanding vocal presence, shifting between screams and spoken-word delivery, unified the chaos, with all members providing backing vocals to create a wall-of-sound effect. The group's masked further intensified the tour's visual impact, as the custom masks and numbered uniforms obscured individual identities, fostering a collective persona of and mystery that made performances feel like ritualistic events rather than standard concerts. This lineup remained unchanged throughout the Iowa era, despite the internal band strife and personal struggles—such as and emotional breakdowns—that marked the album's creation, ensuring consistent execution of the material on stage.

Tour Personnel

The Iowa World Tour's behind-the-scenes crew was instrumental in managing the band's demanding schedule and high-energy performances across multiple continents. Tour manager Danny Nozell, who had been with Slipknot since their early days, coordinated logistics, travel, and on-site operations for the tour's various legs, including high-profile festival appearances like 2001. His role ensured seamless transitions between shows, handling everything from venue negotiations to crew coordination amid the band's growing international profile. Roadrunner Records A&R executive Monte Conner provided essential label oversight, supporting promotional efforts and resource allocation that kept the tour aligned with the Iowa album's aggressive rollout. Various lighting and sound engineers maintained the tour's intense audio-visual spectacle, adapting to diverse venues while delivering the raw, chaotic sound signature of Slipknot's live sets. Security teams played a critical role in crowd control, particularly during volatile mosh pits that often characterized the performances, preventing incidents and ensuring safety for fans and crew alike. Production elements were tailored to the album's themes of rage and anonymity, featuring custom and red jumpsuits worn by the band to reinforce their masked collective identity. Stage props incorporated and effects on elevated platforms, amplifying the chaotic atmosphere and allowing percussionists to perform daring maneuvers amid bursts of . members relied on the for assembling these elaborate percussion setups, which included multi-tiered rigs essential to the band's percussive . Nozell's oversight extended to the tour's overall execution, navigating challenges across its six legs to deliver consistent high-impact shows.

Set List

Standard Set List

The standard set list for the Iowa World Tour typically featured 15 to 18 songs on headlining dates, emphasizing tracks from the 2001 album Iowa alongside staples from Slipknot's 1999 self-titled debut, structured to build intensity over approximately 90 minutes of performance time. A representative average sequence from 2001 shows included the atmospheric intro "(515)" from Iowa, followed by "People = Shit," "Liberate," "Eeyore," "Disasterpiece," "Purity," "Gently," "Eyeless," and "New Abortion," with common later additions like "Left Behind," "The Heretic Anthem," "Spit It Out," "Wait and Bleed," and encores such as "(sic)" or "Surfacing." This sequence allowed for seamless transitions between high-speed mosh anthems and atmospheric breakdowns, maintaining a relentless pace that showcased the band's nine-member lineup's synchronized aggression. Key highlights included the live debuts of Iowa tracks such as "Disasterpiece" and "The Heretic Anthem," which became fan favorites for their raw energy and crowd participation, often eliciting massive sing-alongs and circle pits. During "Eeyore," the set incorporated extended percussion solos by members Chris Fehn and Joey Jordison, amplifying the song's tribal rhythms with improvised drum battles and stage pyrotechnics to heighten the chaotic atmosphere. These elements, tied to the standard format, underscored Slipknot's emphasis on visual and sonic overload, with masks, jumpsuits, and lighting effects syncing to the music for an immersive experience. Variations occasionally appeared in later legs, but the core structure remained consistent across the tour.

Variations and Additions

The set list for the Iowa World Tour underwent several modifications across its various legs, adapting to venue constraints, audience energy, and the band's evolving performance dynamics while building on the core selection of tracks from the Iowa album and earlier material. In the early phases, particularly during European opening dates, the band incorporated additional songs from their catalog that were later phased out. For instance, "Everything Ends" was performed during the May 20, 2001, show in Milan, Italy, as part of the Kill the Industry Tour leg. Similarly, "Get This" appeared in sets like the May 25, 2001, performance in Birmingham, England, and select U.S. dates such as Peoria on October 2001, but these inclusions became infrequent by mid-tour. Festival appearances necessitated condensed sets to accommodate time limits, resulting in omissions of longer or less essential tracks. On the Ozzfest 2001 leg, performances were typically limited to about 10 songs, excluding "My Plague" and other deeper cuts; a representative set from July 28, 2001, at Post-Gazette Pavilion in , featured "People = Shit," "Liberate," "Eeyore," "Disasterpiece," "Purity," "Eyeless," "New Abortion," "," and encore "Spit It Out." In contrast, headlining shows allowed for expanded encores, reviving older tracks like "Surfacing" from the 1999 self-titled album, as evidenced by its inclusion in the October 9, 2001, set at Allstate Arena in . Rare performances highlighted the band's willingness to experiment with lesser-played material. "New Abortion," an unreleased demo track, was fully performed in select Ozzfest shows, such as the July 28, 2001, date at Post-Gazette Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, but was occasionally teased or abbreviated in other contexts to build tension. Later legs, including the 2002 European tour, emphasized core Iowa tracks like "Gently," "Left Behind," "Eeyore," "Disasterpiece," and "Purity" alongside staples, as in the January 26, 2002, concert at Grugahalle in Essen, Germany; however, tracks such as "The Blister Exists" and "I Am Hated" were rarely or never performed live during the tour.

Tour Legs

Kill the Industry Leg

The Kill the Industry leg initiated Slipknot's Iowa World Tour, spanning May 17 to June 2, 2001, with approximately 10 performances across in countries including , , , , , , the Netherlands, , and . This segment served as the band's first major headlining run in the region following the commercial breakthrough of their 1999 self-titled debut album, aiming to cultivate anticipation for the unreleased by previewing select tracks from the record in high-intensity settings. Key venues included the Pavilhão Atlântico in for the opener, in , and Turbinenhalle in , emphasizing a mix of arenas and club-sized spaces to foster intimate yet explosive atmospheres. Support acts accompanied Slipknot on most dates, with rotating lineups featuring , , , and Raging Speedhorn, enabling the band to headline without overwhelming larger festival bills and allowing focus on their evolving sound. These configurations underscored the leg's role in solidifying Slipknot's position within the nu-metal scene, drawing diverse audiences eager for glimpses of the more aggressive, introspective material on . The leg stood out for its high-energy debuts of Iowa material, particularly at the May 17 Lisbon kickoff, where Slipknot premiered four new songs—"People = Shit," "Disasterpiece," "The Heretic Anthem," and "Iowa"—alongside the live debut of "New Abortion," eliciting fervent responses from crowds immersed in the band's percussive chaos and masked intensity. Subsequent shows maintained this momentum, blending staples like "(515)" and "Eyeless" with previews that highlighted Iowa's raw thematic depth, marking a pivotal moment in expanding Slipknot's international presence through visceral, pre-release exposure. Set lists adhered to a core structure drawn from prior tours but incorporated early variations, such as the inclusion of "Get This" to bridge old and new material.

Ozzfest 2001 Leg

The Ozzfest 2001 leg of Slipknot's Iowa World Tour took place from June 8 to August 12, 2001, encompassing 31 performances across major North American amphitheaters. This summer festival run marked a significant escalation in the band's visibility, playing to tens of thousands of attendees daily at venues such as the Tweeter Center in Chicago, Illinois, on opening night and the Cricket Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona. Slipknot served as co-headliners on the main stage, sharing billing with acts like , , and Disturbed, while topped the main stage alongside , , and . The positioning allowed for intense, high-energy sets tailored to the festival format, fostering interactions with , who occasionally watched from the monitor board and waved in support during Slipknot's performances. Band members also crossed paths with , contributing to the tour's collaborative nu-metal atmosphere amid shared backstage areas. Notable events included vigorous crowd responses, with mosh pits often escalating into chaotic "fight clubs" during instrumental breaks, as percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan prowled the stage edge. Setlists were condensed to approximately 45-minute slots, typically featuring eight tracks from their debut album, such as opening with "People = Shit" followed by "Liberate" to maximize impact in the limited time. One incident at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington, saw Crahan suffer a head injury from a microphone stand, requiring stitches and hospital care. The leg's exposure to massive audiences directly aided the launch of Slipknot's second album, Iowa, released shortly after on August 28, 2001, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and achieved platinum status, propelled by the festival's promotional momentum.

Pledge of Allegiance Tour Leg

The Pledge of Allegiance Tour leg of Slipknot's Iowa World Tour consisted of over 20 arena performances across the , primarily in October 2001 following postponements due to the terrorist attacks. The shows resumed on October 3 at America West Arena in , and continued through late October, with key dates including October 9 at Allstate Arena in ; October 11 at Xcel Energy Center in ; and October 12 at in . Originally scheduled for September, several dates were rescheduled to accommodate national mourning and security concerns, creating a charged atmosphere for the rescheduled performances. Slipknot co-headlined the tour with System of a Down, promoting their respective albums ''Iowa'' and ''Toxicity'', while Rammstein served as a primary support act alongside rotating openers such as American Head Charge, Mudvayne, and No One. Mudvayne departed early on September 30 for personal reasons, with American Head Charge filling in for subsequent shows. The billing emphasized heavy metal intensity, with Slipknot and System of a Down alternating closing slots, drawing large crowds to venues like the Hartford Civic Center on October 19. Performances unfolded amid heightened post-9/11 emotions, featuring increased security measures—such as multiple checks—and moments of solidarity, including a minute of silence for victims at some shows. later described the period as "a crazy, crazy time," noting it as the first instance he received a onstage. Sets were extended, often exceeding 90 minutes with encores, and included variations tailored to U.S. audiences, such as the addition of "Eyeless" to the standard Iowa-heavy playlist. Rammstein's participation ended abruptly on October 24 due to exhaustion and internal tensions, but the co-headliners completed the leg successfully.

Cancelled Headlining US Leg

Following the success of the , which generated significant anticipation for Slipknot's first major headlining run in the , the band announced plans for a 20-date arena tour to support their . The tour was scheduled to commence on November 21, 2001, in , and conclude on December 21, 2001, in the band's hometown of , with proposed stops including major markets such as and to capitalize on growing domestic demand. However, the entire leg was cancelled just days before its start, prompting the band to prioritize recovery amid their already grueling schedule. This decision was compounded by the group's profound exhaustion from the non-stop 2001 touring cycle, including and the outings, which had left members physically and mentally drained after nearly two years on the road since their debut . Internal strains from the volatile recording sessions for —marked by , interpersonal conflicts, and emotional turmoil—further necessitated recovery time, as several members later reflected on the period as nearly destructive to the band's cohesion. The cancellation facilitated a strategic pivot to international markets, accelerating the European leg from a planned February start to January 2002 and allowing a brief respite to regroup before resuming the world tour abroad. Financial repercussions were limited, as tickets had not yet gone on widespread sale, enabling quick refunds and adjustments without major losses to promoters or . This pause ultimately preserved Slipknot's momentum by averting potential burnout, enabling a stronger focus on global expansion and setting the stage for their return to U.S. stages in subsequent years.

2002 European Leg

The 2002 European leg of Slipknot's Iowa World Tour consisted of 23 headlining performances across the continent from January 20 to February 20, spanning arenas and concert halls in countries including , , the , Czechia, , , , the , and . The tour kicked off at Hartwall Areena in , , and included stops at notable venues such as Arena Berlin in , (January 25), Grugahalle in , (January 26), Heineken Music Hall in , (January 30), La Cubierta in , (February 7), Brabanthal in Haasrode, (February 12), Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in , (February 14), and London Arena in , (February 16). Slipknot headlined with a rotating lineup of supporting acts, including Raging Speedhorn, American Head Charge, and Will Haven, emphasizing the full Iowa album in their sets while incorporating select tracks from their debut. This leg capitalized on the band's growing European popularity following their 2001 shows, drawing larger audiences with multiple sold-out performances, such as the January 29 concert at The Docks in Hamburg, Germany, where approximately 1,500 fans attended despite a shortened set due to frontman Corey Taylor's intoxication. The tour's energy was marked by intensified fan interactions, including the band's tradition of throwing masks into the crowd, which became more entrenched as a ritual during these high-attendance gigs. A highlight was the February 16 show at , captured by 26 cameras for the band's live DVD Disasterpieces, released later that year and showcasing the group's chaotic stage presence before a near-capacity crowd of around 15,000. The during this leg heavily featured material, with occasional full plays of the title track extending up to 30 minutes in select performances to engage the audience. Overall, the leg solidified Slipknot's status as a major draw in , with venues often exceeding the sizes of their prior continental outings.

Japanese Leg

The Japanese leg of the Iowa World Tour marked Slipknot's first headlining excursion into , consisting of eight performances across from March 18 to 27, 2002. The band played in major venues including Rainbow Hall in on March 18, three consecutive nights at in from March 19 to 21, two shows at NK Hall in on March 23 and 24, Club Citta' in Kawasaki on March 26, and in on March 27. As headliners, Slipknot was supported by throughout the run, with the opening act delivering sets of original material lasting around 50 minutes, as seen at the March 23 performance. To connect with the local audience, Slipknot incorporated cultural adaptations such as bilingual introductions by vocalist , including Japanese phrases like "サワゲー" (savage) and "トベー" (fly) during MC segments. Setlists largely carried over variations from the preceding European leg, featuring high-energy staples from like "Disasterpiece," "," and "People = Shit," alongside percussion and turntable solos that highlighted the band's chaotic live dynamic. The tour received an enthusiastic reception from Japanese fans, with reports of intense crowd participation, including synchronized sitting and jumping during tracks like "Spit It Out," and the band expressing gratitude to the audience at multiple shows. This debut run fostered significant fan growth in the region, evidenced by the proliferation of bootleg recordings from performances such as the March 23 NK Hall show, which circulated widely and introduced Slipknot's aggressive style to broader Asian metal audiences.

European Open Air Leg

The European Open Air Leg marked the final segment of Slipknot's Iowa World Tour, featuring seven outdoor festival and open-air performances across from August 20 to 29, 2002. This summer run showcased the band's matured stage presence, with set lists that had evolved from earlier legs to blend high-energy tracks from both Slipknot and Iowa, such as "(sic)," "People = Shit," and "Disasterpiece." Slipknot commanded main stage slots at prominent events, emphasizing the spectacle of their masked, chaotic live shows amid expansive outdoor settings. Representative appearances included the Ilha do Ermal in Vieira do Minho, on August 20, where they headlined alongside and ; an open-air concert at Plaza de Toros de El Bibio in , on August 21; at in , on August 23, sharing the bill with , , and ; Gig on the Green in , on August 24; Reading at Little John's Farm in Reading, on August 25, with similar co-headliners including and ; and the tour-closing set at 2 Days a Week in Wiesen, on August 29. These performances drew massive crowds, with alone attracting up to 90,000 attendees over the weekend, underscoring the band's rising global draw at the tour's conclusion. The leg's finale infused a sense of closure to the era, as the band delivered raw, aggressive sets that captured the album's dark intensity before shifting focus to future projects.

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