Slipknot slides into Tsongas Arena

The Tsongas Arena is going from one extreme to another. The downtown Lowell venue that is hosting the biggest pop concert in the area this December is doing a 360 by bringing in hardcore heavy hitters in February.

After the glitter from the Kiss 108 Jingle Ball fades, Slipknot, Coheed and Cambria, and Trivium will bring the mayhem. The arena announced today that the three bands will come to town Friday, Feb. 6, 2009.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. at the arena box office or Ticketmaster outlets. Tix in advance are $41.25 and $43.50 the day of the show.