Slipknot and Korn announce Dublin tour date for January 2015

And Twitter goes crazy.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014 - 16:34

Anna O’Donoghue

Heavy metal gaints Slipknot have announced a Dublin date for 2015 and not only that, they will be supported by imfamous rockers Korn.

.@slipknot return to @3arenadublin on 14 January 2015 with @Korn.Tickets onsale this Fri at 9.http://t.co/7WkyZi9V7O pic.twitter.com/jOELY5mthd
— Ticketmaster Ireland (@TicketmasterIre) October 13, 2014

The announcement was made as part of preparations for the 'Prepare For Hell' tour, which will also see the bands hit Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Finland and nine venues across the UK.

Since the announcement fans have taken to Twitter:

I don't see how anyone can be having a bad Monday when Slipknot have announced a UK tour.
— TW (@WINSLVDE) October 13, 2014

Going to the Slipknot tour is not a want, but a need. This is happening.
— sarah 🕸♡ (@VampireGhuleh) October 13, 2014

Slipknot and Korn trending on Twitter! Lovely! @slipknot @Korn
— Andy Copping (@MrAndyCopping) October 13, 2014

Slipknot and Korn are playing in Dublin January, oh my Jesus. I shall be there.
— Hans Moleman 🌤️ (@Ginger_wby) October 13, 2014

Just heard that @slipknot are coming Dublin!!! What!! Best news in a long time!! Excited wouldn't be the word!!:D
— Courteney Strong (@CourteneyStrong) October 13, 2014

Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 17 at 9am and are priced from €59.50.

The band is set to release their latest album ".5 The Gray Chapter" on Friday, October 17.