Slipknot Has Withdrawn Their Lawsuit Against the Owners of Slipknot.com
Slipknot has dropped its lawsuit against the owners of Slipknot.com, which alleged trademark infringement and cybersquatting.Summary
Slipknot has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the owners of the Slipknot.com domain, a case initially filed in October 2025 under the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act. The band accused the domain owners of cybersquatting for approximately 24 years and engaging in unfair competition by displaying pay-per-click advertisements for unofficial merchandise. Slipknot’s lawyer, Craig Reilly, stated the domain was registered to profit off the band’s reputation and mislead fans into purchasing unauthorized goods. They sought an injunction to reclaim the domain. However, as of January 22, 2026, the lawsuit has been dropped with no public comment from the band or their legal team. Slipknot’s official website remains Slipknot1.com.
In related news, Slipknot drummer Eloy Casagrande revealed the band is currently working on new music, though a release date has not been announced. Fans can currently enjoy the 25th-anniversary reissue of the band’s debut album, featuring demos and remixes of early tracks.
(Source：Vice News)