Slipknot Releases New Single "Arsenal," Their First Song in Three Years

Slipknot just dropped a new song called "Arsenal." It came out on September 9, 2026, and it's their first new music in more than three years. Here's what it sounds like, what it means for their next album, and how many streams to expect.

Watch "Arsenal"

The official video for "Arsenal" by Slipknot, directed by percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan.

What Is "Arsenal"?

"Arsenal" is a raw, heavy track that fans say sounds like a throwback to Slipknot's early, more experimental days. Singer Corey Taylor goes back and forth between rapping and screaming over a pounding beat. The music video was directed by the band's own percussionist, Shawn "Clown" Crahan, and stars actor Jackson White.

A New Chapter for the Band

This release comes with some big changes. "Arsenal" is the first song Slipknot has put out on their own label, called (sic)est Records, after their 25-year record deal with Roadrunner Records came to an end. It's also their first new song since longtime member Sid Wilson left the band, and since Eloy Casagrande joined as their new drummer.

Is This Part of a New Album?

Yes. "Arsenal" is the first taste of Slipknot's eighth studio album, the follow-up to 2022's "The End, So Far." The band is working with producer Matt Wallace, known for his work with Faith No More. Guitarist Jim Root has said they already have at least 50 song ideas in progress. No album title or release date has been announced yet, so for now, just think of "Arsenal" as the first sign of what's coming.

How Many Streams Does It Have?

Since "Arsenal" just came out, it doesn't have big numbers yet — that takes time to build. But here's some context: Slipknot has more than 16.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 8.5 billion streams across their whole career. Given how much buzz this release is getting as their big comeback song, expect the stream count to climb fast.

VibeSynced Particles That Match This Track

"Arsenal" is heavy, aggressive, and built to hit hard, so it pairs best with VibeSynced's most intense particle scenes. Tap one to jump straight into the app with that particle already running.

• Techno — high-energy, rave-style particle bursts that match the song's pounding beat.
• Vortex — a swirling particle tunnel built for heavy, aggressive tracks like this one.
• Galaxy — a pulsing 3D particle vortex that hits hard on the beat, great for Corey Taylor's aggressive vocals.