Update, November 13: Drummer Jay Weinberg says his departure from Slipknot was as much of a shock to him as it was to fans. “I was heartbroken and blindsided to receive the phone call that I did on the morning of November 5th; the news of which, most of you learned shortly after,” he wrote on an Instagram Story. “However, I’ve been overwhelmed by — and truly grateful for — the outpouring of love and support I’ve received from this incredible community I consider to be my creative and artistic home.” Weinberg promised “this isn’t the end” of his drumming career. “I don’t know how, and I don’t know when, but I look forward to creating loud, passionate, and heartfelt music that we enjoy together again,” he wrote.
Original story published November 5 follows.
Jay Weinberg, son of Bruce Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg, will no longer be masking up with Slipknot. This lineup change comes about a decade after Weinberg started drumming for the band, following the departure of founding member Joey Jordison in December 2013. “We would like to thank Jay Weinberg for his dedication and passion over the past ten years,” a statement posted to Slipknot’s official website reads. “No one can ever replace Joey Jordison’s original sound, style or energy, but Jay honored Joey’s parts and contributed to the last three albums and we, the band, and the fans appreciate it. But as ever, Slipknot is intent on evolving. The band has decided to make a creative decision, and to part ways with Jay.” The statement notes that the remaining members wish Weinberg “all the best” and are excited for the future. No further reasons for the departure were shared. As of publication time, Weinberg has yet to comment on why he and Slipknot are cutting ties.
