Fresh off of a run of festival appearances and Knotfest Iowa, Slipknot brought their iconic Knotfest Roadshow to Holmdel, NJ on Sunday. The crowd at the PNC Arts Center was certainly a sight to see that night, with many fans wearing the mask of their favorite member or decked out head-to-toe in an Iowa-esque jumpsuit. I overheard one venue worker loudly joke to a colleague, “What is this, a cult or something?” to which someone in a Clown mask yelled, “We’re maggots, motherfucker!” Despite the slightly off-putting appearances and use of language that would make a sailor blush, being surrounded by fellow maggots felt like home. Pittsburgh hardcore outfit Code Orange warmed up the crowd with a brief yet racous set that set the tone for the night. Although a majority of the crowd wasn’t in the...
