Iconic band Slipknot, formed in 1995 in Iowa, USA took a break from Knotfest Australia in 2026, having promised to return in 2027 (usually held in early March). With Slipknot making moves with the release of their latest single Arsenal on September 9th and front man Corey Taylor featuring on Falling in Reverse's latest single Joseph on September 14th, we thought it would be fun to start the conversation of prediction lists for the 2027 Festival. Knotfest usually sticks within

To The Grave is a Deathcore band from Gadigal/Sydney, formed in 2010. They took the scene by the throat in 2015 with their debut single Born Dead featuring Rheese Peters, following it up with Albums Global Warming (2019), Epilogue (2021), Director's Cuts (2023), Hear Evil, See Evil: The Epilogue Session (2023), Offcuts (2023), Director's Cut Deluxe - Instrumentals (2024), Everyone's A Murder (2024) and Still (2025), as well as 2026 singles EYESTALKABLATIONS, NAIL MARY, TORTU

Built For Pain is the highly anticipated third EP for Meanjin/Brisbane Hardcore band Zukø, releasing on the 7th of August. Zukø debuted in 2021 with their single Roe Ct before unleashing EPs HEREDITARY (2022) and Hatred - EP. Zukø has previously toured alongside bands such as Alpha Wolf, Stray From The Path, Malevolence and Spite as well as appearing at Froth & Fury, TerrorLoud and Rhythm & The Reef. Yeah, ZUKO group, fuck you, Now tell me what you're all about. Built For Pai

Aotearoa/New Zealand Pop-Metal artist Vana is returning to Australia this September to Tour with local Metalcore legends Ocean Sleeper. In celebration we have put together our dream setlist. Vana typically has a seven or eight song setlist for festivals and eleven for a headlining spot so Will Slingsby so we are going to keep within that range for our wishlist. Vana debuted in January 2022 with the SXMPRA track BLACK SHEEP, following it with her single You're Not the Only One