Slipknot Tour Divides Fans Over Support Act Choice
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Vocabulary
announced /əˈnaʊnst/ verb
made something known publicly for the first time
The band announced their tour dates on Instagram last week.
lineup /ˈlaɪnʌp/ noun
the list of performers or participants in an event
The festival's lineup includes several international artists.
sparked /spɑːrkt/ verb
caused something to begin or triggered a reaction
His comment about the support act sparked heated debate among fans.
Article
Heavy metal band Slipknot announced a major world tour featuring US musician Marilyn Manson as a support act. Manson will perform at Slipknot's shows in London's Wembley Stadium and across South America. The eight-member group, famous for wearing masks during performances, also invited metalcore band Hatebreed to join the lineup. This announcement sparked strong reactions from fans online.
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