[2] Finally, the band closed off 2011 by performing at the Rock in Rio festival held in Brazil alongside acts such as Metallica, Sepultura and others.

[4] Vocalist Corey Taylor stated that he was willing to perform the shows for the fans, but at the time was hesitant about recording another Slipknot album in the near future due to the absence of Gray and his involvement with Stone Sour.

[5] Percussionist Shawn Crahan along with Taylor both expressed interest in bringing the tour to the United States.

[9] Before the first show of the tour, it was reported that guitarist Jim Root would have to sit out multiple dates after his appendix had burst.

The majority of the songs performed on the tour were written by or had a significant contribution in the writing process by former bassist Paul Gray.