During their May 19 set at the Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, OH, Slipknot were forced to perform without M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan. The percussionist was unable to make the show due to a broken tooth. Frontman Corey Taylor told the crowd the following:
“First things first, obviously, we are missing one of our brothers. Clown, yesterday, broke a tooth, had to have it removed. There is an issue. He had to stay home for medical reasons, but he insisted that we come here and fucking play this fucking show for each and every goddamn one of you, man. He is missed. He is essential, and goddammit, on the count of three, I want you to fuckin tell him all that he is so fucking loved. I wanna hear you scream! ONE! TWO! THREE!”
Metal Anarchy 