Category Archives: Knotfest Japan

Slipknot’s Knotfest Japan Postponed To 2023

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Slipknot’s Knotfest Japan has been postponed once again. The event is now set to take place on April 1–2, 2023. The following statement was issued:

“After thorough discussions and consideration by the organizers of Knotfest, Slipknot and their management, we must unfortunately report that Knotfest Japan 2020 will be rescheduled. The festival was previously scheduled for April 9th and 10th, 2022. We have come to this decision due to ongoing changes with coronavirus mandates in Japan and the uncertainty of how regulations of entry into Japan will stand in 2022. As we anticipate the indoor festival to draw large crowds of people, our first priority is to provide the safest environment for the fans, artists, staff and everyone involved.”

Slipknot’s “Knotfest Japan” Postponed To 2022

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Slipknot’s “Knotfest Japan” event has been postponed once again due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival will now be held on April 9-10, 2022 at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition in Chiba, Japan.

An official statement was shared on knotfestjapan.com:

“As a result of the ongoing situation with the coronavirus mandates in Japan and around the world, after thorough discussions with KNOTFEST organizers & Slipknot‘s concern for the safety of the fans, artists, staff and everyone involved, we regretfully announce the postponement of KNOTFEST JAPAN 2020 scheduled for January 10th 2021 and January 11th 2021 at Makuhari Messe.

We understand a second postponement is difficult news. Slipknot, their management, and our entire staff sincerely apologize for any inconveniences this has caused the fans that have been looking forward to the event.

The new show dates are as follows:

KNOTFEST JAPAN 2022
VENUE: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 9-11

Postponed to April 9th (Sat) 2022 ROADSHOW Doors 12:00pm / Start 2:00pm
ARTISTS: SLIPKNOT (Headliner) / and more…
*Doors / Start times are subject to change.

Postponed to April 10th (Sun) 2022 FESTIVAL Doors 9:00am / Start 11:00am
ARTISTS: SLIPKNOT (Headliner) / and more…
*Doors / Start times are subject to change.

For people who wish to keep their tickets, please store your purchased tickets in a safe place as they will be honored for the rescheduled dates.

For people who wish to receive a refund, ticket refunds will be available between 10:00AM on December 2nd (Wed) 2020 to 11:59PM on January 12th (Tue) 2021.

For details please refer to the ticketing company’s procedure with whom you purchased your ticket. Please apply for your refund during the refund period, as refunds will not be made after.

Refund period: 10:00AM on December 2nd (Wed) 2020 to 11:59PM on January 12th (Tue) 2021

Information regarding refunds for tickets by eplus and Lawson Ticket English ticket sites
Overseas customers that have ordered tickets from the Lawson Ticket and eplus English ticket sites will be sent an email (to the address registered at the time of purchase) explaining refund procedure.

Please apply for your refund during the refund period, as refunds will not be made after.

Refunds will be made to the credit card you used for your original purchase. Since the time it takes for refunds to be applied to your account can vary by company, we suggest that you check your credit card statement carefully.

We apologize for any inconveniences and appreciate your understanding.”

Slipknot Announce Rescheduled Dates For Knotfest Japan

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Slipknot have officially announced the new dates for Knotfest Japan. The event will take place on January 10-11, 2021 at the Makuhari Messe near Tokyo, Japan and the updated daily lineups can be found below:

January 10: Slipknot, Korn, Maximum The Hormone, Marilyn Manson, Coldrain, Crossfaith, Suicide Silence, Fear, And Loathing In Las Vegas, Noisemaker, Crazy N’ Sane, Praise, Mahousyoujo Ni Naritai, Paledusk, and The Sixth Lie.

January 11: Slipknot, Man With A Mission, Anthrax, BABYMETAL, Survive Said The Prophet, Mari Hamada, A Crowd Of Rebellion, The Kanmuri, The Winking Owl, Ailiph Doepa, and Band-Maid.

Slipknot Postpone Asian Tour & Knotfest Japan Due To Coronavirus

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Slipknot have postponed their upcoming Asian dates due to the coronavirus. This includes Knotfest Japan and the band’s shows in Singapore, Jakarta, and Manila.

Slipknot commented:

“In light of global health concerns, Slipknot have decided to postpone their upcoming Asian tour, including Knotfest Japan. While decisions like this are not easy, the safety and well-being of the band’s fans always comes first. Furthermore in this case, the bands and artists, crew and local employees are also equally effected, and as such, this was the only responsible decision that could be made. Slipknot and Knotfest will both return to Asia very soon, and at such time that everyone can be ensured of the best possible experience possible.”

Knotfest Japan organizers added:

“As a result of the current situation in connection with the coronravirus mandates in Japan and after thorough discussions with KNOTFEST organizers & Slipknot concerning the safety of the fans, artists, staff and everyone involved, we regretfully announce the postponement of KNOTFEST JAPAN 2020 originally scheduled for March 20th 2020 and March 21st 2020 at Makuhari Messe.

We are working with Slipknot and their management team on the new dates and will provide updates and announcements on the KNOTFEST JAPAN website and socials as details are confirmed.

For customers who wish to keep their tickets, please store your purchased tickets in a safe place as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates. For customers who wish to receive a refund, please hold on to your tickets until we announced full details of the refund process.

Slipknot, their management and our entire staff sincerely apologize for any inconveniences this has caused customers who have been looking forward to the festival.”

BABYMETAL, Suicide Silence, Etc. Added To 2020 Knotfest Japan

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More bands have been added to next year’s Knotfest Japan. The event will take place on March 20-21 at the Makuhari Messe near Tokyo, Japan and the updated daily lineups can be found below:

March 20: Slipknot, Man With A Mission, Anthrax, BABYMETAL, Survive Said The Prophet, and Mari Hamada.

March 21: Slipknot, Korn, Maximum The Hormone, Marilyn Manson, Coldrain, Trivium, Crossfaith, Suicide Silence, and Fear, And Loathing In Las Vegas.

Trivium, Crossfaith, Etc Added To 2020 Knotfest Japan

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More bands have been added to next year’s Knotfest Japan. The event will take place on March 20-21 at the Makuhari Messe near Tokyo, Japan and the updated daily lineups can be found below:

March 20: Slipknot, Man With A Mission, Anthrax, and Survive Said The Prophet.

March 21: Slipknot, Korn, Maximum The Hormone, Marilyn Manson, Trivium, Crossfaith, and Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas.

Slipknot, Korn, & Anthrax Set For 2020 Knotfest Japan

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The first three bands have been revealed for next year’s Knotfest Japan. The event will take place on March 20-21 at the Makuhari Messe near Tokyo, Japan and it will feature headlining sets from Slipknot both nights. Anthrax will also perform on the first day and Korn will perform on the second day.

Butcher Babies, Coldrain, Etc. Added To 2016 Knotfest Japan

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More bands have been revealed for the 2016 Knotfest Japan. The festival will take place at at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, Japan, on November 5-6, and the updated daily lineups can be seen below:

November 5: Slipknot, Deftones, Disturbed, A Day To Remember, Hoobastank, Issues, Sim, Rize, Rottengrafty, OldCodex, Coldrain, and Crystal Lake.

November 6: Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Lamb Of God, In Flames, Anthrax, Butcher Babies, Man With A Mission, The Gazette, Crossfaith, MUCC, and Her Name In Blood.

A Day To Remember, In Flames, Etc. Added To 2016 Knotfest Japan

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More bands have been revealed for the 2016 Knotfest Japan. The festival will take place at at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, Japan, on November 5-6, and the updated daily lineups can be seen below:

November 5: Slipknot, Deftones, Disturbed, A Day To Remember, Issues, Sim, and Rize.

November 6: Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Lamb Of God, In Flames, Man With A Mission, and Crossfaith.

Slipknot, Deftones, Marilyn Manson, Disturbed, & Lamb Of God Set For 2016 ‘Knotfest Japan

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The initial bands have been revealed for the 2016 Knotfest Japan. The festival will take place at at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, Japan, on November 5-6, and will include: Slipknot, Deftones, Marilyn Manson, Disturbed, and Lamb Of God.