Uncover the Mystery: Slipknot's 'Look Outside Your Window' Album Set for Record Store Day 2026 Release
Get ready to embark on a musical journey through the mind of Slipknot! The long-awaited album 'Look Outside Your Window' is finally making its debut, but with a twist. This 2008 masterpiece, initially recorded as a side project by band members Corey Taylor, Jim Root, Sid Wilson, and Shawn 'Clown' Crahan, will be released as a limited-edition 12-inch vinyl on Record Store Day 2026. But here's the intriguing part: it's not officially a Slipknot album. Instead, it's a self-titled project, paying homage to the band's experimental spirit.
The album's creation story is as captivating as the music itself. During a chaotic period in their history, the band members found themselves in a secluded farmhouse, gazing out at the unknown through a large picture window. This sense of mystery and intrigue permeated the songs, which were born late at night, guided by emotion and instinct. The result? A unique blend of subtle drum loops, organ bits, abstract guitar noise, and even samples of nature's sounds, all seamlessly woven into a captivating soundscape.
The band shared their vision in a statement, revealing the project's name and its significance: 'We called the project Look Outside Your Window as a tribute to this experimental spirit.' They continued, 'Created during a chaotic time in our shared history, the songs were born late at night, in a house on a farm in the middle of nowhere. Peering out through a big picture window, we wondered about what, or who, might be lurking outside. That sense of the unknown seeped into the music itself.'
After years of anticipation, Slipknot fans can finally look forward to this hidden gem. Last December, Shawn 'Clown' Crahan confirmed during a Discord Q&A that 'Look Outside Your Window' would be released in 2026, marking the end of a long wait that saw several previously teased release dates in 2019, 2023, and 2024. So, mark your calendars for Record Store Day 2026, and get ready to explore the unknown with Slipknot's 'Look Outside Your Window'.
Tracklist:
01. 11th March
02. Moth
03. Dirge
04. Christina
05. Is Real
06. Away
07. In Reverse
08. Toad
09. Juliette
10. U Can't Stop This
