Tonight’s big event in Paris is not a simple musical celebration, but a vibrant tribute to the giant of Nu Metal, Slipknot.
The Des Moines band, rich in an eventful history, returns to the Parisian stages of Bercy after a long absence to celebrate a historic moment: the 25th anniversary of its first album.
Of course, Slipknot made an impression at Hellfest 2024 and in the Nîmes arenas in 2023, but it had been a while since the masked collective had last graced the Parisian stage. This unique concert was neither a promotional tour nor a simple best of, but a true retrospective on their legendary first opus.
Text and photos by Tetralens (tetralens.com)
To warm up the room, Slipknot invited the Scots from Bleed From Within, who performed with ease on the Bercy stage. Faced with a still sparse pit, Scott Kennedy and his acolytes opened hostilities with Hands of Sinfreshly released at the beginning of December 2024. Quickly, the boundless energy of the group triggered the first circle pits, especially in the first rows.
With titles like I Am Damnationa true anthem to cohesion, the group took the atmosphere up a notch. Scott Kennedy, speaking to the audience in his recognizable accent, recalled their memorable performance at Hellfest 2024: “Thank you, Paris, for being here so early. Clisson will remain one of our best live experiences, but tonight, let’s have fun together.”
Bleed From Within offered a precise and powerful set, with songs like Into Nothingdedicated to Slipknot, and Sovereigna rhythmic gem. The public particularly appreciated In Place of Your Haloaccompanied by a personal touch: a bagpipe integrated in the background. The group finished in apotheosis with The End of All We Knowannouncing his return in 2025 with a new album.
Setlist de Bleed From Within :
- Hands of Sin
- Pathfinder
- I Am Damnation
- Killing Time
- Into Nothing
- Sovereign
- Levitate
- In Place of Your Halo
- The End of All We Know
Slipknot: A Celebration of Origins
At the appointed time, the first squeaky notes of 742617000027 invade the room. A general roar and screams of joy greet the members of Slipknot, dressed in red jumpsuits emblematic of their first album. Corey Taylor (#8), with his dreadlocked mask, and his companions (#4 Jim Root, #6 Shawn Crahan, and the others) take their seats, ready to dive back into their beginnings.
(Sic) opens the ball, carried by Corey’s punchy rhythm and precise flow, followed by classics like Eyeless et Wait and Bleed. Corey takes the floor to thank the fans: “Tonight, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of our first album, and also our first concert in Paris. This set is dedicated to the fans from the very beginning, to those who were there from the beginning and who made us what we are.”
The performance is a whirlwind of raw energy and instrumental richness, with a strong homage to Joey Jordison and a perfect integration of Eloy Casagrande on drums. Iconic pieces like Purity et No Life trigger a tide of moving bodies in the pit, while calmer pieces like Me Inside offer moments of respite.
The reminder, with Spit It Out et Surfacingleads to an impressive communion between the group and the public. Finally, Scissorsa title rarely played (especially in Paris), closes this unforgettable evening, carried by an immersive scenography and boundless energy.
Setlist de Slipknot :
- 742617000027
- (Sic)
- Eyeless
- Wait and Bleed
- Get This
- Eeyore
- Tattered & Torn
- Me Inside
- Liberate
- Frail Limb Nursery
- Purity
- Prosthetics
- No Life
- Only One
Encore :
- Mudslide
- Spit It Out
- Surfacing
- Scissors
A moment of nostalgic communion
This evening at Bercy will remain engraved in the memories of fans. Slipknot offered an intense and moving dive into their debut, celebrating a cult album that marked an entire generation. While some may have regretted the absence of recent pieces, this return to the origins allowed them to relive the passion and raw creativity that defined the group.
About Tetralens
This article was written by Tetralens, who is also the owner of all the photos you saw above.
Tetralens is a photographer based in Paris. If you would like to chat with her about her work and/or collaborate with her, you will find all her information below!
TETRAlens brings together all the expressions of my photographic work, recent or dating back several years. I mainly present an extract of my live concert captures, mainly from the Metal and Rock scene, as well as a small overview of my other photographic subjects, such as landscapes, details and architecture. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to capture through my lens what my eyes wanted to immortalize: the sharpness of a light, the strength of a moment, the softness of a look, the energy of a moment, those things that make the world more beautiful. Since a young age, this passion has followed me in my daily life or in my travels, my eyes constantly looking at nature, cities and people as a source of inspiration to nourish my artistic expression. The most emblematic channel being live music, events through which humans are a vector of the most positive vibrations.
