Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan, artistic director and percussionist for Slipknot, has released “Vernearth,” a unique multi-mode realm for the all-time best-selling computer game “Minecraft”, as reported by theprp Every 45-day season in the game, which takes a seasonal approach across four distinct game modes, will be inspired by different facets of the Slipknot universe. The multi-platinum masked metal band’s 2001 “Iowa” song, “The Heretic Anthem,” is the inspiration for the first season’s name and style. “The Dying Song (Time To Sing)” from “The End, So Far” will be incorporated into the second season. To learn more about what is being given, watch the trailer and press release below.
Built on custom technology, handcrafted environments, and a play philosophy that rewards mastery across survival, PVP, creativity, and hardcore challenges, Vernearth launches with four major game modes: Oblivion, PVP/Event, Plotworld, and Challenge Mode. Together they form a unified ecosystem that supports every type of player. These modes will be rolled out starting at launch systematically to ensure a smooth player experience, so some of these modes may not be available right away. Explorers and builders to streamers, competitors, and high-stakes achievers will all have something innovative to experience in Vernearth, like:
OBLIVION — The Core World
Oblivion is the heart of Vernearth. It’s a vast, custom-generated survival world that blends realism with corrupted “clown”-inspired elements. Players explore treacherous terrain, battle custom factions, and uncover the lore behind the three great capital cities: Raziel, Seniomsed, and The City of Eternal.
PVP / EVENT SERVER — The Arena
Designed for fast, high-intensity competition, the PVP/Event server delivers recurring weekly tournaments and creator-friendly content moments. Players fight across four bespoke arena:
The Circle Sphere
The Blood Square
The Blood Oval
UnEden
There will be modes like Last Man Standing and Duels, earning “War” currency that unlocks exclusive cosmetics and items.
PLOTWORLD — The Sanctuary
Plotworld provides a safe, collaborative creative space where players can build freely, merge plots, host social activities, and enter monthly build contests. With access to creative mode, limited WorldEdit, and a permanent Hall of Fame showcase, Plotworld gives players a way to contribute artistically to the world of Vernearth.
CHALLENGE MODE — Vernearth’s Signature Experience
Challenge Mode is a seasonal, limited-time hardcore world with only one rule: one life. Each 45-day season introduces a new Slipknot-inspired theme, custom world generation, brutal mechanics, and high-stakes objectives.
SEASONS:
Vernearth’s Season Mode evolves from the blood-red, Heretic-Lord–ruled chaos of Season 1: The Heretic Anthem, to the twilight-shrouded decay of Season 2: The Dying Song where players fight to forge the Beacon of Life, and finally into the unpredictable madness of Season 3: Friend or Foe?, a world where mobs, loot, blocks, and consumables shift with total randomness.
Survivors earn permanent titles, exclusive cosmetics, Hall of Heroes placement, and a share of the prize pool.’
