The Memorial World Tour was a concert tour by American heavy metal band Slipknot in honor of late bassist Paul Gray who died on May 24, 2010. The tour was the group's first since the All Hope Is Gone World Tour which ended in 2009. The tour consisted mostly of festival dates and a small number of headlining appearances.
Promotional poster for Slipknot's shows in Russia
All Hope Is Gone World Tour
The All Hope Is Gone World Tour was a concert tour by Slipknot that took place in 2008 and 2009 in support of the group's fourth studio album All Hope Is Gone. The tour consisted of nine legs and took place in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. The tour started with the Mayhem Festival 2008.
Promotional poster for Slipknot's first ever appearance in Israel
Shawn Crahan performing in Uniondale, New York, as part of the Mayhem Festival
Slipknot performing at the White River Amphitheatre on July 9, 2008 From left to right: Mick Thomson, Shawn Crahan, Craig Jones, Paul Gray, Joey Jordison, Corey Taylor
A plane with a banner advert for Slipknot's December tour of the UK flew above crowds at festivals at which they canceled their appearances.