Corey Taylor will celebrate the release of his upcoming solo debut album with a global streaming event shot at iconic Los Angeles venue The Forum. Forum Or Against ‘Em will be a full arena production complete with pyrotechnics on October 2nd, the same day that CMFT is released. Taylor said that the set list will feature all the tracks from CMFT, some select fan-favorite cuts from Slipknot and Stonesour, a few covers, and a performance from rock n’ roll girl-gang dance squad The Cherry Bombs. Guitarists Christian Martucci and Zach Throne, bassist Jason Christopher, and drummer and Dustin Robert will join Taylor for the show.
The event will start at 4 p.m. CST on October 2nd and will have a special pre-show event that will feature exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, hosted by presenter/journalist Beez. Tickets for the streaming event start at $15 and are available at watch.thecoreytaylor.com.
In the trailer for the concert announcement, Taylor compared the upcoming event to the first show he ever played at the Forum with Slipknot, not long after 9/11.
“Crazy things were happening, the air was really thick with some tension…people needed the show, they needed that release. It feels a lot like right now. People need music like this, people need something to look forward to like this. From a personal standpoint, I’ve been waiting my whole life to play this show.”
When talking about the event, Taylor said:
“I’ve been saying since the beginning I’d find a way to bring this music and this band to the people. And I’m honored that The Forum let us do just that. It’s CMFT in its entirety. It’s songs I’ve shared over the years. It’s a celebration, and I’m so stoked to party with all of you.”
Forum Or Against ‘Em will be available for all ticket purchasers for 72 hours after initial broadcast and the special pre-show will kick-off one hour before the show. All Early Bird Ticket purchasers before September 25th will receive a complimentary 3-Song Preview from CMFT before its release and a Digital Concert Lookbook. Tickets, VIP Packages (including a special acoustic performance) and Limited Edition Merch are available for the concert.
