After nearly two decades of mystery, members of Slipknot are finally releasing their long-rumored “lost” album — and fans won’t have to wait much longer.
The project, titled Look Outside Your Window, is set to drop on April 18, 2026, coinciding with Record Store Day. The album was originally recorded back in 2008, during the same sessions that produced Slipknot’s fourth studio album All Hope Is Gone.
Unlike typical Slipknot releases, this album has remained hidden for years due to its experimental direction. Created by members Corey Taylor, Jim Root, Shawn “Clown” Crahan, and Sid Wilson, the project explored a completely different sound — one that didn’t fit the band’s signature aggressive metal style.
Instead of heavy riffs and chaotic intensity, Look Outside Your Window leans toward melodic, atmospheric, and experimental rock, with reports describing unusual elements like ambient sounds, loops, and abstract guitar textures.
Because of this stylistic shift, the album will not be officially released under the Slipknot name, but rather as a separate project — adding to its mystique and uniqueness.
The album has been surrounded by rumors since the late 2000s, often referred to by fans as Slipknot’s “secret” or “lost” record. Over the years, band members hinted at its existence, but the release kept getting delayed due to touring, other projects, and internal timing.
Now, after 18 years, the band has finally confirmed its official release date — turning one of metal’s longest-running mysteries into reality.
The album is expected to feature around 10 tracks, offering a rare glimpse into a more experimental side of the musicians. For longtime fans, it represents a completely different creative era — one that existed alongside Slipknot’s most intense period but remained hidden from the public.
Early descriptions suggest a sound that is more emotional, layered, and unpredictable, showing how the band members pushed creative boundaries outside their usual formula.
The release of Look Outside Your Window is more than just a new album — it’s a rediscovered piece of rock history. For fans of Slipknot and heavy music in general, it offers a unique opportunity to hear a side of the band that has never been fully explored.
With anticipation at an all-time high, April 18 is shaping up to be a major moment in the metal world — finally bringing one of Slipknot’s most mysterious projects into the light.