May 15, 2001 13:12

THE JOY OF 666

The one-track CD of 'Heretic Song' will be given to fans via the band's label's website...

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SLIPKNOT are giving 666 fans a limited-edition exclusive preview of a track off their new album, 'IOWA', which is slated for release in August.

The one-track CD of 'Heretic Song', limited to 666 copies, will be given away at the end of June to fans who enter the competition through the band's record label, Roadrunner's site. For more info, click here.

'Heretic Song' will be the first chance fans get to hear new material from the album.

Information about the album 'Iowa', which will be released on August 6 through Roadrunner, will be gradually released through the band's new website at www.peopleequalshit.com on a weekly basis.

In other Slipknot news, the band last week filmed their performance for the forthcoming remake of 'Rollerball'. The footage was shot at the Xcel Arena in St Paul, Minnesota, with the movie's director, John McTiernan, who was behind 'Die Hard', 'Last Action Hero' and 'Hunt For Red October'.

The band unveil their new stage show at Ozzfest at Milton Keynes Bowl on May 26.

For tickets to Ozzfest, click here..., or ring the NME 24-hour Ticketline on 0870 1 663663. Calls are charged at national standard rate.