Overview

• The band filed the case on Oct. 15 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia’s Alexandria Division.
• The complaint seeks transfer of the domain and unspecified damages for alleged trademark infringement and unfair competition.
• Slipknot alleges the address, registered in 2001, routes visitors to pay‑per‑click links for tickets, merchandise, and VIP packages, with reporters noting bootleg items still live.
• WHOIS and ICANN records point to a Grand Cayman P.O. box and an entity called Slipknot Online Services, Ltd., which is not registered in U.S. states.
• The band has used Slipknot1.com as its official site for nearly 25 years, while Slipknot.com remained active as of Saturday.