Shawn “Clown” Crahan, the percussionist for Slipknot, has announced that the band’s long-awaited album, *Look Outside Your Window*, will be released in 2026. The album was recorded back in 2008 during the sessions for *All Hope Is Gone*, but fans have yet to hear it.
During a recent Discord Q&A, Crahan expressed his apologies for the delay. “I know I told everyone it would be this year. I’m very sorry it hasn’t been,” he said. “Things come into play that change things all the time with the art we create. I want you to know 2026 is the year. It’s just simply time, and I’m getting tired of waiting myself. Have faith. I promise.”
Crahan, along with bandmates Corey Taylor, Sid Wilson, and Jim Root, worked on this project. Fans did get a taste of those sessions with the track “Til We Die,” which was a bonus on *All Hope Is Gone* and is often played at venues after shows.
The band has described the music on *Look Outside Your Window* as very different from their usual sound. “It’s experimental, but it’s super vibey, super melodic,” Taylor said in 2019. “For people who are used to a certain way of Slipknot sounding, this doesn’t sound anything like that. It’s much more of a rock vibe. Honestly, it’s much more of a Radiohead vibe.”
In November, the band sold most of their royalties and publishing rights for around $120 million, which may explain the recent delays. Currently, there are no tour dates scheduled. Drummer Eloy Casagrande mentioned in October that they are working on new music to follow their 2022 album, *The End, So Far*. Stay tuned for more updates!
