Banks of red light ignited across the stage before the percussion risers came fully into view. The production was dense and layered, with elevated platforms, moving rigs and constant motion across the width of the arena. Slipknot filled the space from end to end, each masked member occupying a defined position within the chaos.

Photographing this arena date meant anticipating movement rather than following it. As a UK live music photographer, I worked between flame bursts, strobes and rapid pacing, focusing on composition within a deliberately crowded stage design.

The scale was uncompromising, but the structure behind it remained tightly controlled throughout.