SLIPKNOT Festival Stunt Gets Fans Booing

According to AngryApe, a SLIPKNOT stunt at the Leeds Festival for the band's upcoming UK tour didn't go down well with music fans at the weekend event.

While DROPKICK MURPHYS were playing their afternoon slot yesterday (August 22),a plan flew over the stage dangling a banner with "SLIPKNOT UK tour tickets on sale."

The crowd, clearly not happy that the masked rockers had pulled out of the festival, began to boo at the banner advert.

The DROPKICKS themselves could be heard saying, "It's rubbing salt into the wounds."

SLIPKNOT was forced to cancel several European festival appearances as well as performances for MTV Europe and Virgin TV after drummer Joey Jordison broke his ankle. According to a statement issued by the band, doctors have advised Jordison to stay off the ankle for four to six weeks to prevent "further injury or permanent and more serious damage." SLIPKNOT expressed its "huge regret and disappointment," adding, "Canceling shows is never an easy decision and we apologize to all our fans, friends and family for not being there to throw down with you. We will be back in Europe this November and can't wait to see you all then."

SLIPKNOT rarely cancels gigs and has even done tours with members missing due to injuries. Singer Corey Taylor told The Pulse of Radio that the band always tries to find a way to make the show go on. "I'm very proud of the fact that I've only canceled four shows in my entire career, and it was only because I was just physically unable to do it," he said. "If you're able to do it, at least get up there, you know. At least do your best. I mean, the fans appreciate that beyond anything else. I think that's why we're still here, because we've never let that stuff stop us."

SLIPKNOT's new album, "All Hope Is Gone", arrives next Tuesday (August 26).