The record, out on August 26th, “will show the road behind, the road ahead, and where we are as men," Slipknot's Corey Taylor said in a statement.

"I think it's the best thing I've ever made. And I challenge anyone to prove me wrong,” he added.

'All Hope Is Gone' will has previously been described as “very dark” but with “great spots for melody”.

In addition to the album news, the band have also confirmed that they will co-headline a 30-date US tour that begins in Washington on July 9th.

(by Jason Gregory)