Slipknot Dismiss Suit Against Slipknot.com

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Slipknot Drops Lawsuit Against Website Owner Amid Allegations of Bootleg Merch Sales

In a surprise move, Slipknot has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the owner of Slipknot.com, a website allegedly selling unauthorized merchandise bearing the band's name and image. The decision comes just weeks after the band filed the suit, claiming that the domain owner had been engaged in "cybersquatting."

According to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone, Slipknot filed its lawsuit against the domain owner, listed as Slipknot Online Services, Ltd., citing the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act. The group alleged that the website was selling cheap promo products and costume masks without their permission, and that fans would unknowingly purchase these items thinking they were buying authorized merchandise.

However, just last month, lawyer Jeffrey Neuman filed a motion to dismiss on behalf of the domain owner, arguing that Slipknot waited too long to sue. The company claimed it had owned the domain for 24 years since its registration in February 2001 and was unaware of the lawsuit until it was served.

Now, Slipknot's lawyers have followed suit, filing their own motion to dismiss the lawsuit without prejudice. This means that the band could revive the case in the future if they choose to do so.

The website at issue, Slipknot.com, remains active but has no content on it, with a message stating "no valid delivery channels available for this domain" and copyrighting 2025. The official website of the band, Slipknot1.com, is still up and running, although there are currently no tour dates planned.

Representatives for Slipknot have declined to comment on the news, while lawyers for Slipknot Online Services, Ltd., did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone's request for a statement.
 
Man, I just don't get it 🤔. Like, 24 years and they're only now coming after this domain owner? That's some crazy timing right there... 😅 I mean, I know Slipknot's got a lot of fans out there, but that doesn't necessarily give them the right to own up the internet 🌐. And on top of that, it seems like they just realized the site was selling merch without their permission? Like, didn't they notice when they filed that lawsuit? 🤷‍♂️ I'm not saying the domain owner's in the clear or anything, but come on... a lot to take in here 😳.
 
man this is wild 🤯 I remember when I was at Woodstock '99 and people were selling all sorts of crazy merch with the bands' names and logos... it was like a whole different world back then 😂 now we've got this guy making bank off Slipknot's name and image without even having to try, just slapping up a website and calling it a day 🤦‍♂️ anyway, it's cool that they're dropping the lawsuit, but I'm curious what really went down with this domain registration thing... was it just a mistake or did someone really not know about the band? 🤔
 
OMG, can you believe this? 🤯 Like, I get it, bands want to protect their brand and merchandise, but come on! 24 years of owning that domain and they're just now finding out about the lawsuit? 🙄 That's some weird timing if you ask me.

I think Slipknot is probably just trying to make a point about cyber squatting, which I'm all for. But maybe they should've tried talking to the website owner instead of going to court? 🤷‍♀️ It's just so much drama and stress, especially when it comes to something as important as merchandise sales.

And can we talk about the official Slipknot website being down while this whole thing is happening? 🤔 That's just weird. I hope they get their act together soon! 💪
 
Ugh 🤯 just found out that Slipknot dropped their lawsuit against the website owner selling merch without permission 🛍️😒. I mean, 24 years of owning the domain and they still didn't know about it? That's wild 😲. Like, what even is a cybersquatting act if you're not actively trying to scam people? 🤑. Anywayz 👀, it seems like Slipknot has decided to let bygones be bygones ⚖️ and move on from this whole thing 🌟. Guess we can all breathe a sigh of relief that our beloved bands don't have to deal with these kinds of issues more often 😅. On the bright side, the website is still active 📈, so fans can still cop merch without worrying about it being legit 💯.
 
OMG, idk wut 2 do... 😂 I was so hyped when I heard Slipknot filed that lawsuit agenst th website owner! Like, I get it, they wanna protect their merch sales lol. But now dat dey dropped the lawsuit, i'm kinda disappointed 🤷‍♀️. It's like, what's de point of even havin a website if u rnta gonna do ennythin w/it? And 24 yrs without noticin' it? That's wild! Maybe Slipknot shd just let th website owner keep sellin merch & they can get a cut or somethin 🤑. Guess we'll just hav ta wait & see whut happens nxt 💭
 
Ugh, can't even trust the band anymore 🤯. I mean, they're just gonna drop the lawsuit after like 2 weeks and then come back later when it suits them? Not very cool, guys... 😒. And who knows what's going on behind closed doors? Maybe Slipknot is just trying to save face or something... 🤑. But let's be real, if they were really that upset about some cheap merch being sold online, they should've taken action a long time ago when the domain was registered in 2001 🙄. Now it's like they're just playing hardball or something... 💪. I don't know what's more frustrating, the fact that they dropped the lawsuit or the fact that they can't even be bothered to respond to Rolling Stone's questions 😅.
 
I gotta wonder, what's with these bands and their website squatters? I mean, it's like they can't even get their own stuff together 🤯. I remember when I first started buying Slipknot merch online, I thought I was getting the real deal, but then I found out about this whole cybersquatting thing... it's wild.

I'm just glad they're dropping the lawsuit now and not letting it drag on forever 😊. I don't think anyone benefits from all that drama and stress. And 24 years on a domain? That's like me having my own website for nearly two decades and still being totally clueless about what I'm doing 🤪.

Anyway, I hope Slipknot gets their act together soon and we can get back to buying their sick merch without worrying about fake stuff 🤘.
 
I'm soooo done with these bands and their lawyers!!! 🤯 Like seriously who tries to own every domain name with your name and just waits 24 years for someone to sue them?!?! 🙄 The fact that Slipknot waited 24 YEARS to file this lawsuit is just laughable. I mean what were they doing all that time, collecting royalties on their awesomeness or something? 😂

And now they're backpedaling and saying maybe they'll revive the case in the future? Give me a break! 🚫 If you've got an issue with someone using your name and merch, why wait 24 years?! It's just so frustrating for fans who want to buy legit merchandise but can't because some rich lawyer is too busy fighting over domain names.

I swear it's like they're all just in on some big joke together... the lawyers, the bands, whoever. 🤪 It's not about protecting the band's image or their rights as musicians, it's just about who's got deeper pockets and can outlast each other in court. Ugh, I'm so over this whole thing 😒
 
man, this is wild 🤯 i mean slipknot's been trying to take down this website for years and now they're just dropping it? 24 years of owning the domain and still gets caught off guard with a lawsuit?! that's some next level cybersquatting skills 😂 anyway, i'm not surprised. these lawsuits are always about money and who's got the deepest pockets, not really about protecting the fans or the brand. and now the band just lets it go without even commenting on it? seems like they're just trying to save face 🤷‍♂️ also, why did they bother filing a lawsuit in the first place if they knew the domain owner had been around for that long? just saying 👀
 
ugh, just what i needed, more cyber drama 😒... anyway, gotta think about this - so slipknot was all bent outta shape over someone selling merch without permission, but now they're dropping the lawsuit 🤷‍♂️? that's some confusing logic right there. 24 years of owning a domain and still no idea it's causing problems? 😅 seems like a case of too little, too late to me. fans are gonna keep buying their merch wherever they can, i guess? might as well just let it slide 🤷‍♂️
 
Dude, this is like when I borrowed my mate's Xbox and used it to play Fortnite without asking – who knew I'd be sued? 🤣 Anyway, the band Slipknot decided to drop the lawsuit after realizing they waited too long to take action, kinda like when you forget where you put your keys and have to spend hours searching for them. The website owner claimed they didn't know about the lawsuit until it was served, which is pretty much what I do every morning – stumble out of bed and wonder if I left my phone charger on again 📴
 
omg what a rollercoaster 🤯, i feel bad for slipknot they must've felt so betrayed by someone using their name and image like who does that tho? 😒 anyway its cool that the lawsuit is being dropped now but why did it take so long to figure out whats goin on with that website? 🤔
 
omg u think this is crazy 🤯 slipknot was like super aggressive about taking down this website and now they just dropped it? i mean idk what went on but it seems like they realized they were being kinda unreasonable 😂 maybe 24 years is a long time to own a domain and not even know someone's trying to sue you? i guess its all good tho, the official site is still up and running 🙌
 
I dont get why Slipknot is being so dramatic about this lol! They're just gonna drop the lawsuit and the website owner can keep using their name... I mean, its not like they're losing money or anything 🤑. And 24 years of owning that domain? That's even longer than some of the old school metal bands have been around 🤘. Just let it go, guys! You'll be back on top in no time 👍
 
omg u think slipknot shouldve just let it go lol idk why they wasted time and money on lawsuit 🤷‍♂️ anyway its good 2 hear that the domain owner is aware now tho hopefully fans dont get scammed again 🤑
 
So Slipknot just dropped this whole lawsuit thingy and now they're kinda backpedaling? I think it's because the band is trying to stay true to their fans and show that they're down-to-earth, you know? They don't wanna be all about "protecting" their brand name and instead focus on making music that matters. But let's get real for a sec, what's really going on here is just Slipknot's lawyers trying to save face after they messed up. I mean, who waits 24 years to register a domain name and then suddenly sues the owner for cybersquatting? That's just not cool, man 🤔. And what about all those fans who were buying legit merchandise thinking it was from Slipknot? Do they get any compensation or support from the band now that this whole ordeal is over? I think we should be talking about the bigger picture here - how do artists deal with copyright law and online marketplaces? Is it fair to hold domain owners accountable when it comes to cybersquatting, or should Slipknot just take a chill pill and focus on rocking out 🤘?
 
I gotta say, this whole thing is just wild 🤯 I mean, 24 years of owning that domain and still no idea you're about to get sued? That's like finding out your favorite coffee shop owner is secretly trying to steal your recipe 😂. And now Slipknot just dismisses the lawsuit without prejudice, leaving everyone wondering if they'll ever actually take action against those bootleggers. I'm kinda rooting for them to revive the case though - it'd be a sick victory over fake fans who can't even be bothered to get their merch from the real deal 🤘👊
 
OMG, like, can't believe Slipknot is just letting go of this lawsuit 🤯! I feel bad for the domain owner, tbh. It sounds like they were just trying to make some extra cash and didn't mean any harm 💸👍. And 24 years? That's even longer than I've been using my fave Slipknot merch 🤣! Anywayz, I hope this clears things up and no one gets hurt 😌. #SlipknotCom #DomainDispute #RockOn 🎸💥
 
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