The upcoming year 2026 is shaping up to be a massive one for fans of heavy music, especially with the news swirling around tours and festival appearances involving Slipknot, Korn, and Tool. Longtime followers of these bands have been buzzing with anticipation, and recent announcements have more concrete information for those planning their concert calendars.
Slipknot, the masked Iowa metallers known for their explosive live performances and theatrical stage presence, have fans hopeful for a major tour in 2026. Rumors and speculative reports have suggested a global trek that would see the band hitting major cities across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia, with stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, London, São Paulo, Tokyo, and even a hometown finish in Des Moines, Iowa. While these dates have circulated online and stirred excitement among fans, official sources remain somewhat unclear, and many of these dates are from unverified reports that have not yet been confirmed by Slipknot’s official channels.
Korn, another pillar of the nu-metal scene, has confirmed a solid lineup of tour dates for 2026, particularly throughout Latin America. Their tour kicks off on May 2 in Bogotá, Colombia, and continues through Lima (May 5), Santiago, Chile (May 8), Buenos Aires, Argentina (May 10), Asunción, Paraguay (May 13), São Paulo, Brazil (May 16), and wraps up in Mexico City on May 19. Support from bands like Spiritbox and Seven Hours After Violet adds depth to the live experience, making this one of Korn’s most exciting runs in years.
Tool’s 2026 activity has so far been anchored around festival appearances rather than a traditional headlining tour. The band is set to perform at the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio, from May 14–17, 2026. Tool will be one of the headliners on this massive lineup that also includes My Chemical Romance, Shinedown, Bring Me The Horizon, and more across multiple stages and days. This festival stop represents one of the most significant live appearances for Tool in 2026 and showcases the band within a larger community of rock and metal acts.
For fans eager to catch Slipknot live, details remain mixed between official announcements and fan-circulated leaks. Enthusiasts have shared extensive lists of purported Slipknot tour dates spanning continents and months, building anticipation for what could be one of the band’s most expansive tours yet. These lists include big markets such as Los Angeles, New York City, London, Berlin, Tokyo, and Brisbane. Again, it’s worth noting that this information has not been universally verified by Slipknot’s official tour listings at the time of this writing.
In contrast, Korn’s confirmed touring itinerary gives fans solid plans to make travel and ticket arrangements across Latin America, complemented by a major festival appearance at Sick New World in Las Vegas on April 25, 2026, where Korn joins a slew of heavy acts. This mix of club shows, stadium vibes, and festival energy makes their 2026 slate particularly dynamic.
May is shaping up to be a pivotal month for all three bands, with May 14–17, 2026 anchored by the Sonic Temple festival featuring Tool, and Korn’s Latin American tour kicking off earlier in the month. May 2 – 19, 2026 will see Korn traversing major Latin American cities, giving fans in that region an opportunity to experience nu-metal history firsthand.
Beyond these confirmed dates and appearances, there’s an undercurrent of excitement about how these tours and festivals might intersect or influence each other: could Slipknot’s global trek converge with major festivals? Will Tool expand beyond Sonic Temple into a full-blown tour? Fans are actively speculating and watching official channels for announcements. One thing is clear — 2026 will be a year of big stages, international travel, and unforgettable live shows for devotees of Slipknot, Korn, and Tool.
Whether you’re plotting out a summer full of metal or just picking one city to catch these legendary acts, the music world in 2026 promises to deliver some of the most compelling live experiences of the decade.
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